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Abode Design Build Construction

Abode Design Build LLC, 8801 Fast Park Dr, Raleigh, NC (Employee: Walter Duffy Heath, Iv) holds a Building license according to the North Carolina license board.

Their BuildZoom score of 0 does not rank in the top 50% of North Carolina contractors.

Their license was verified as active when we last checked. If you are thinking of hiring Abode Design Build LLC, we recommend double-checking their license status with the license board and using our project planner to get competitive quotes.

Abode Design Build LLC Raleigh

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Activity

12 projects	2025
10 projects	2024
10 projects	2023

Our building permit records indicate that Abode Design Build LLC has worked on at least 32.0 projects over the past 3 years.

This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.

Experience

14 projects	New Constructions
6 projects	Fences

Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Abode Design Build LLC mostly works on new construction and fences projects.

Pricing

6 projects	< $5k
1 project	$5k-$20k
1 project	$100k-$250k
5 projects	$250k-$500k
6 projects	$500k-$1mil

Value Not Public: 22.0 projects

Pro tip: For more details about their pricing, check out their recent activity to see how much they have charged for different types of work.

Building Permits by Abode Design Build LLC

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This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.

Residential electrical sub-permit

1009 Parker St, Raleigh, NC, 27607

2025-09-05

Nsfd. demo-048534-2024 no issue date available crawlspace foundation fireplace in living room

Valuation:

$624,255

Permit #:

ELR-000066-2025

Status:

complete

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Residential plumbing sub-permit

1009 Parker St, Raleigh, NC, 27607

2025-09-10

Nsfd. demo-048534-2024 no issue date available crawlspace foundation fireplace in living room

Valuation:

$624,255

Permit #:

PLMR-000068-2025

Status:

complete

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Residential sub permit

1009 Parker St, Raleigh, NC, 27607

2025-09-12

Nsfd. demo-048534-2024 no issue date available crawlspace foundation fireplace in living room

Valuation:

$624,255

Permit #:

MECHR-000067-2025

Status:

complete

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Urban forestry - tree impact permit

621 Compton Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27609

2025-11-09

Tree impact permit for installation of tree protection fencing around 2 existing crepe myrtle trees along compton rd. for protection of city trees in the right-of-way. tree protection fence to remain throughout the duration of the project

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

UF-016483-2025

Status:

issued

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

New single family dwelling/duplex/triplex/quadruplex/adu

1009 Parker St, Raleigh, NC, 27607

2025-03-04

Nsfd. demo-048534-2024 no issue date available crawlspace foundation fireplace in living room

Valuation:

$624,255

Permit #:

BLDR-052784-2024

Status:

issued

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Residential plumbing sub-permit

3351 Hampton Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27607

2025-08-27

New construction single-family home

Valuation:

$881,533

Permit #:

PLMR-023264-2025

Status:

issued

Fee:

$0

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Residential sub permit

3351 Hampton Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27607

2025-08-27

New construction single-family home

Valuation:

$881,533

Permit #:

MECHR-023262-2025

Status:

issued

Fee:

$0

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Residential electrical sub-permit

3351 Hampton Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27607

2025-08-27

New construction single-family home

Valuation:

$881,533

Permit #:

ELR-023259-2025

Status:

issued

Fee:

$0

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

New single family dwelling/duplex/triplex/quadruplex/adu

3351 Hampton Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27607

2025-08-27

New construction single-family home

Valuation:

$881,533

Permit #:

BLDR-021662-2025

Status:

issued

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Residential electrical sub-permit

3349 Hampton Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27607

2025-04-14

New construction single-family home

Valuation:

$875,337

Permit #:

ELR-016400-2025

Status:

applied

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Residential plumbing sub-permit

3349 Hampton Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27607

2025-06-13

New construction single-family home

Valuation:

$875,337

Permit #:

PLMR-016403-2025

Status:

issued

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Residential sub permit

3349 Hampton Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27607

2025-04-14

New construction single-family home

Valuation:

$875,337

Permit #:

MECHR-016401-2025

Status:

applied

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

New single family dwelling/duplex/triplex/quadruplex/adu

3349 Hampton Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27607

2025-06-13

New construction single-family home. demo-028159-2024

Valuation:

$875,337

Permit #:

BLDR-014402-2025

Status:

issued

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

New single family dwelling/duplex/triplex/quadruplex/adu

526 Bragg St, Raleigh, NC, 27610

2025-03-04

We are planning to building a duplex

Valuation:

$759,020

Permit #:

BLDR-009357-2025

Status:

review expired

Fee:

$0

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

New single family dwelling/duplex/triplex/quadruplex/adu

526 Bragg St, Raleigh, NC, 27610

2025-03-04

We are planning to building a duplex

Valuation:

$759,020

Permit #:

BLDR-009357-2025

Status:

review expired

Fee:

$0

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Residential plumbing sub-permit

104 Farris Ct, Raleigh, NC, 27610

2023-07-27

New single family dwelling farris court lot 2 custom home crawl space foundation covered patio verify crawl space access verify soffits

Valuation:

$270,582

Permit #:

PLMR-002994-2023

Status:

complete

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Residential sub permit

104 Farris Ct, Raleigh, NC, 27610

2023-08-04

New single family dwelling farris court lot 2 custom home crawl space foundation covered patio verify crawl space access verify soffits

Valuation:

$270,582

Permit #:

MECHR-002991-2023

Status:

complete

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Residential electrical sub-permit

104 Farris Ct, Raleigh, NC, 27610

2023-08-07

New single family dwelling farris court lot 2 custom home crawl space foundation covered patio verify crawl space access verify soffits

Valuation:

$270,582

Permit #:

ELR-002990-2023

Status:

complete

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

New utility service (water/sewer)

528-1 2nd St, Raleigh, NC, 27610

2024-08-22

New duplex water and sewer - 1/2 of new duplex units (528 & 528 1/2 bragg st) both units to be separately metered by converting existing water service to gang meter assembly per city of raleigh standard. detail w-26. fee credit will be assigned for (1) previous existing service account (528) to this lot. (m. wilson 6/27/24)

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

PU-032015-2024

Status:

complete

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

New utility service (water/sewer)

528 Bragg St, Raleigh, NC, 27610

2024-08-22

New duplex water and sewer - 1/2 of new duplex units (528 & 528 1/2 bragg st) both units to be separately metered by converting existing water service to gang meter assembly per city of raleigh standard. detail w-26. fee credit will be assigned for (1) previous existing service account to this lot

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

PU-032010-2024

Status:

complete

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Recent Buildzoom Projects

Verified License

License #	74399
Status	Active
State	North Carolina
Type	Building

BuildZoom verified this license was active as of May 2026.

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Permits

Building permit records show that Abode Design Build LLC has worked on 35 permitted projects.

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Before you Hire

Here are some rules, regulations, and laws governing general contractors in North Carolina:

Does Abode Design Build Llc carry a valid contracting license?

In North Carolina a construction project with costs of $30,000 or more requires a contractor to be licensed.

Abode Design Build Llc currently holds license 74399 (Building), which was Active when we last checked.

How important is contractor licensing in North Carolina?

Contractors in North Carolina must take an exam administered by PSI licensure certification in order to become licensed.

Your liability risk when hiring Abode Design Build Llc

Although state law does not require contractors to carry general liability or workers' compensation insurance, hiring contractors who do have an active policy of each insurance is highly recommended. Request a copy of each insurance certificate for your records before any work begins.

Financial recourse when hiring Abode Design Build Llc

Contractors in North Carolina do not have to obtain a surety bond to perform work on residential properties. Homeowners have financial recourse in North Carolina through The Homeowners Recovery Fund, which provides assistance to eligible North Carolina homeowners who have suffered a financial loss caused by the dishonest or incompetent conduct of a licensed general contractor.

What else should I know before hiring Abode Design Build Llc

Licensed contractors must furnish proof of financial responsibility to obtain a limited, intermediate, or unlimited license according to a company's working capital. Working capital is current assets minus current liabilities.

How is the BuildZoom score calculated?

The BuildZoom score is based on a number of factors including the contractor's license status, insurance status, verified work history, standing with local consumer interest groups, verified reviews from other BuildZoom users and self-reported feedback from the contractor.

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