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Updated: May 15, 2026

Brown Duke C Sr Construction

Based in Richfield, North Carolina, Brown Duke C Sr has been active in the construction industry for over 16 years. Serving clients throughout the Richfield area, Brown Duke C Sr focuses on a range of residential construction and improvement projects. The company brings years of local experience to the job site and handles projects that require an understanding of building codes and standards specific to North Carolina. With a track record of permitted work in the region, Brown Duke C Sr assists homeowners with construction needs that may include new builds, additions, or renovations. The business works directly with property owners, guiding them through the construction process and helping ensure permitted work meets regulatory requirements.

Brown Duke C Sr Richfield

Quality

96

80th percentile

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Brown Duke C Sr has a BuildZoom score of 96, which places them above 80% of 101,103 contractors in North Carolina.

Activity

2 projects	2025
1 project	2024

Our building permit records indicate that Brown Duke C Sr has worked on at least 3.0 projects over the past 2 years.

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Pricing

1 project	< $5k
2 projects	$50k-$100k

Value Not Public: 1.0 project

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Building Permits by Brown Duke C Sr

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Building residential addition

1021 Arrowhead Dr SE, Concord, NC, 28025

2025-10-14

288 sq ft rebuild of existing sunroom 24'x12'x8

Valuation:

$90,000

Permit #:

BU2025-02440

Status:

issued

Fee:

$260

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Residential - addition

907 Newsome Rd, Salisbury, NC, 28146

2024-08-26

Addition 12x20 to rear of house and renovae existing

Valuation:

$56,000

Permit #:

RES-02-24-111273

Status:

issued

Fee:

$148

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Plumbing - remodel

12705 Bringle Ferry Rd, Richfield, NC, 28137

2021-06-21

Addition bedroom turn existing bedroom into laundrey closet (4 plumbing fixtures)

Valuation:

$32,544

Permit #:

PLUM-12-20-079576

Status:

issued

Fee:

$60

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Residential - addition

12705 Bringle Ferry Rd, Richfield, NC, 28137

2021-04-27

Addition bedroom turn existing bedroom into laundrey closet

Valuation:

$32,544

Permit #:

RES-10-20-078221

Status:

issued

Fee:

$86

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Electrical - generator

12705 Bringle Ferry Rd, Richfield, NC, 28137

2025-10-23

Generator union power

Valuation:

$0

Permit #:

ELEC-01-21-080474

Status:

final

Fee:

$96

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Electrical - wire from existing

12705 Bringle Ferry Rd, Richfield, NC, 28137

2021-06-16

De - wfe - circuits for addition

Valuation:

$32,544

Permit #:

ELEC-12-20-079485

Status:

issued

Fee:

$60

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Residential - remodel

3170 Dunns Mountain Rd, Salisbury, NC, 28146

2017-09-27

Reinforce floor structure joist beam where needed clean out crawlspace install moisture control

Valuation:

$26,500

Permit #:

RES-03-17-048221

Status:

issued

Fee:

$70

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Electrical - conditional power

360 Tamarac Shores Dr, Salisbury, NC, 28146

2016-05-18

1280 sf det garage 26x32 downstairs 14x32 upstairs

Valuation:

$52,480

Permit #:

ELEC-05-16-042665

Status:

final

Fee:

$75

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Electrical - phase 1

360 Tamarac Shores Dr, Salisbury, NC, 28146

2017-01-10

1280 sf det garage 26x32 downstairs 14x32 upstairs

Valuation:

$52,480

Permit #:

ELEC-12-15-040296

Status:

final

Fee:

$96

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Residential - detached garage

360 Tamarac Shores Dr, Salisbury, NC, 28146

2017-01-10

1280 sf det garage 26x32 downstairs 14x32 upstairs *waiting on lien*

Valuation:

$52,480

Permit #:

RES-5-15-36536

Status:

final

Fee:

$140

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Mechanical - residence change

3170 Dunns Mountain Rd, Salisbury, NC, 28146

2017-10-16

3.5 ton c/o hp and ductwork ~ reconnect c/o

Valuation:

$26,500

Permit #:

MECH-04-17-048529

Status:

plancheck

Fee:

$55

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Mechanical - commercial split

723 Long Ferry Rd, Salisbury, NC, 28144

2016-05-24

2 ss hp w/ductwork renovation/upfit

Valuation:

$20,000

Permit #:

MECH-03-16-041717

Status:

final

Fee:

$150

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Plumbing - remodel

723 Long Ferry Rd, Salisbury, NC, 28144

2016-05-24

6 commercial fixtures for renovation/upfit

Valuation:

$20,000

Permit #:

PLUM-02-16-041343

Status:

final

Fee:

$60

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Plumbing - new

360 Tamarac Shores Dr, Salisbury, NC, 28146

2017-01-10

4 fixtures for garage & 1 ws

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

PLUM-9-15-38603

Status:

final

Fee:

$80

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Electrical - phase 1

723 Long Ferry Rd, Salisbury, NC, 28144

2016-05-20

Renovation/upfit

Valuation:

$20,000

Permit #:

ELEC-12-15-040514

Status:

final

Fee:

$96

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Commercial - upfit

723 Long Ferry Rd, Salisbury, NC, 28144

2016-05-20

Renovation/upfit

Valuation:

$20,000

Permit #:

COMM-11-15-040155

Status:

final

Fee:

$53

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Residential - addition

1340 E Nc-152 Hwy, China Grove, NC, 28023

2013-03-15

No Description Available

Valuation:

$6,336

Permit #:

RES-3-13-25612

Status:

final

Fee:

$30

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Commercial - upfit

1607 Old Concord Rd, Salisbury, NC, 28146

2010-06-30

Scott ok per doug stevens 7/14/10 fire inspection

Valuation:

$34,000

Permit #:

COMM-5-10-12934

Status:

final

Fee:

$69

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Plan review - commercial - not live

723 Long Ferry Rd, Salisbury, NC, 28144

2015-10-19

Plans

Valuation:

$40,000

Permit #:

REV-10-15-039569

Status:

expired

Fee:

$40

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Mechanical - x gas furnace

1607 Old Concord Rd, Salisbury, NC, 28146

2010-06-30

Scott

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

MECH-11-09-10850

Status:

final

Fee:

$62

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Recent Buildzoom Projects

Verified License

License #	17608
Status	Active
State	North Carolina
Type	Residential

BuildZoom verified this license was active as of May 2026.

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License Not Verified

License #	17608
Status	Active
State	North Carolina
Type	Residential

When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of January, 2010. Check the current license status of Brown Duke C Sr with the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors

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96

BuildZoom Score

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Permits

Building permit records show that Brown Duke C Sr has worked on 8 permitted projects.

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Does Brown Duke C Sr carry a valid contracting license?

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

Brown Duke C Sr currently holds license 17608 (Residential), 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 Brown Duke C Sr

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 Brown Duke C Sr

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 Brown Duke C Sr

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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