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Brian Lewis Hughes Construction

Brian Lewis Hughes, 4820-29 Th St Dr NE, Hickory, NC holds a Building license according to the North Carolina license board.

Their BuildZoom score of 90 indicates that they are licensed or registered but we do not have additional information about them.

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

Brian Lewis Hughes Hickory

Quality

90

47th percentile

How is the BuildZoom score calculated?

Pro tip: We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.

Brian Lewis Hughes has a BuildZoom score of 90, which places them above 47% of 101,103 contractors in North Carolina.

Activity

9 projects	2025
2 projects	2024

Our building permit records indicate that Brian Lewis Hughes has worked on at least 11.0 projects over the past 2 years.

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

Experience

6 projects	Home Additions
3 projects	Multi-room remodels

Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Brian Lewis Hughes mostly works on home addition and multi-room remodel projects.

Pricing

1 project	$20k-$50k
1 project	$50k-$100k
2 projects	$100k-$250k

Value Not Public: 7.0 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 Brian Lewis Hughes

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

Addition to a home

215 Tackle Box Dr, Troutman, NC, 28166

2025-02-13

Adding 4 to concrete patio and adding covered roof over it

Valuation:

$40,000

Permit #:

BLDR-2025-69869

Status:

issued

Fee:

$178

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Residential - addition

2742 Buffalo Forest Rd, Unincorporated, NC

2024-12-17

No Description Available

Valuation:

$110,000

Permit #:

RSAD24-05261

Status:

issued

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Building

3082 Brady Hoffman Rd, Unincorporated, NC

2025-03-10

No Description Available

Valuation:

$145,000

Permit #:

BLDG25-01488

Status:

issued

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

Structural repair

Building Type:

N/A

Gas piping permit

3844 Beryl Dr, Vale, NC, 28168

2025-05-07

No Description Available

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

GASP-250425-03

Status:

complete

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Residential alteration permit

1040 38th Ave NE, Hickory, NC, 28601

2025-08-28

No Description Available

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

BLDR-250429-07

Status:

complete

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

Residential

Residential - addition

1267 Owls Den Rd, Unincorporated, NC

2024-08-28

No Description Available

Valuation:

$85,000

Permit #:

RSAD24-04299

Status:

issued

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Residential alteration permit

4526 1st St, Hickory, NC, 28601

2025-10-22

No Description Available

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

BLDR-251022-05

Status:

issued

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

Residential

Plumbing permit

5896 Springs Rd, Conover, NC, 28613

2025-10-01

No Description Available

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

PLMB-251001-02

Status:

issued

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Mechanical/hvac permit

5896 Springs Rd, Conover, NC, 28613

2025-10-01

No Description Available

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

MECH-251001-12

Status:

issued

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Electrical permit

5896 Springs Rd, Conover, NC, 28613

2025-10-01

No Description Available

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

ELEC-251001-18

Status:

issued

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Residential addition with alteration permit

4156 54th Ave NE, Hickory, NC, 28601

2025-06-06

No Description Available

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

BLDR-250606-03

Status:

issued

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

Residential

Mechanical/hvac permit

4526 1st St, Hickory, NC, 28601

2025-12-08

No Description Available

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

MECH-251208-05

Status:

issued

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Electrical permit

4156 54th Ave NE, Hickory, NC, 28601

2025-12-02

No Description Available

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

ELEC-251202-14

Status:

issued

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Electrical permit

1040 38th Ave NE, Hickory, NC, 28601

2025-08-28

No Description Available

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

ELEC-250521-08

Status:

complete

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Ventilation permit

4526 1st St, Hickory, NC, 28601

2025-11-24

No Description Available

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

VENT-251124-01

Status:

issued

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Plumbing permit

4526 1st St, Hickory, NC, 28601

2025-11-24

No Description Available

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

PLMB-251124-09

Status:

issued

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Electrical permit

4526 1st St, Hickory, NC, 28601

2025-11-24

No Description Available

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

ELEC-251124-19

Status:

issued

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Plumbing permit

4156 54th Ave NE, Hickory, NC, 28601

2025-11-26

No Description Available

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

PLMB-251126-05

Status:

issued

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Mechanical/hvac permit

4156 54th Ave NE, Hickory, NC, 28601

2025-11-26

No Description Available

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

MECH-251126-09

Status:

issued

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Residential addition with alteration permit

5896 Springs Rd, Conover, NC, 28613

2025-06-27

No Description Available

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

BLDR-250627-12

Status:

issued

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

Residential

Recent Buildzoom Projects

Verified License

License #	102213
Status	Active
State	North Carolina
Type	Building

BuildZoom verified this license was active as of May 2026.

Verify this license's status for Brian Lewis Hughes at the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors.

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90

BuildZoom Score

How the BuildZoom Score works

11

Permits

Building permit records show that Brian Lewis Hughes has worked on 11 permitted projects.

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Before you Hire

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

Does Brian Lewis Hughes carry a valid contracting license?

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

Brian Lewis Hughes currently holds license 102213 (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 Brian Lewis Hughes

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 Brian Lewis Hughes

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 Brian Lewis Hughes

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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