Updated: Jun 16, 2026
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502 Rigsbee Ave, Durham, NC, 27701
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BuildSense Architect
BuildSense, 502 Rigsbee Ave, Durham, NC (Owned by: Lanou, Randall S) holds a Architect license and 5 other licenses according to the North Carolina license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 106 ranks in the top 7% of 101,103 North Carolina licensed contractors.
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BuildSense Contact Information
Phone Number: (919) 667-0404
Address: 502 Rigsbee Ave, Durham, NC 27701
BuildSense Durham
Quality
106
93rd percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
BuildSense has a BuildZoom score of 106, which places them above 93% of 101,103 contractors in North Carolina.
Activity
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1 project
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2025 |
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5 projects
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2024 |
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4 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that BuildSense has worked on at least
10.0 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.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Experience
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3 projects
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New Constructions |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that BuildSense mostly works on
new construction
projects.
Pricing
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1 project
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$5k-$20k |
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3 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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2 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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1 project
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$100k-$250k |
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1 project
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$250k-$500k |
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3 projects
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$500k-$1mil |
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.
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
Coachmans trail - lot 110 - all trades - full interior renovation of kitchen dining room living room study all three bathrooms and primary suite. wall removals - all new flooring throughout the second floor floor refinishing throughout the first floor and interior/exterior painting throughout
Valuation:
$675,000
Permit #:
RABS-134191-2024
Status:
issued
Fee:
$927
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
This is a restoration project. there was a leak that has caused damage to the interior finishes in the primary bedroom primary closet the primary bathroom and the second bathroom. scope of work: -there will be mitigation of the leak. -demolition of any damaged materials. -replacement of faulty plumbing fittings in both bathrooms. -replacement of the bathroom floors and shower systems.... see more
Valuation:
$39,908
Permit #:
BLDR-027177-2024
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
2br/2.5ba single family dwelling with 2 attached garages front porch side screened porch 14kw roof mount solar [separate permits required for the detached garage pottery shed garden shed greenhouse driveway gate and 6x24 chicken coop]
Valuation:
$637,630
Permit #:
CB23-0736
Status:
complete
Fee:
$3,335
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New 4 br 3.5 ba single family dwelling with a gravel driveway covered porch and deck. detached garage will be on separate permit
Valuation:
$509,463
Permit #:
CB24-0329
Status:
issued
Fee:
$3,592
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
This is a restoration project. there was a leak that has caused damage to the interior finishes in the primary bedroom primary closet the primary bathroom and the second bathroom. scope of work: -there will be mitigation of the leak. -demolition of any damaged materials. -replacement of faulty plumbing fittings in both bathrooms. -replacement of the bathroom floors and shower systems.... see more
Valuation:
$39,908
Permit #:
MECHR-027973-2024
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
This is a restoration project. there was a leak that has caused damage to the interior finishes in the primary bedroom primary closet the primary bathroom and the second bathroom. scope of work: -there will be mitigation of the leak. -demolition of any damaged materials. -replacement of faulty plumbing fittings in both bathrooms. -replacement of the bathroom floors and shower systems.... see more
Valuation:
$39,908
Permit #:
ELR-027972-2024
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
This is a restoration project. there was a leak that has caused damage to the interior finishes in the primary bedroom primary closet the primary bathroom and the second bathroom. scope of work: -there will be mitigation of the leak. -demolition of any damaged materials. -replacement of faulty plumbing fittings in both bathrooms. -replacement of the bathroom floors and shower systems.... see more
Valuation:
$39,908
Permit #:
PLMR-027974-2024
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior renovation of the existing house (includes new plumbing mechanical and electrical systems in the kitchen scullery pantry side bar basement kitchen laundry powder room master bathroom closet and entry). one bedroom on the second floor is to become a walk-in closet for the master bedroom.new study and covered porch addition to the second floor as well as a new covered porch on ... see more
Valuation:
$1,400,000
Permit #:
R-21-1387
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior and exterior renovation of the existing house (new plumbing mechanical and electrical systems new audio and video systems basement renovation kitchen renovation bathroom renovations reconfiguration for a new bathroom relocation of half bathroom basement half bathroom renovation restoration of existing windows screens and hardware further excavation of the crawl space for acce... see more
Valuation:
$4,000,000
Permit #:
R-21-1365
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New 3br/2.5ba single family dwelling with covered porch 2nd floor loft attached carport. detached garage on cb22-0261
Valuation:
$420,676
Permit #:
CB22-0130
Status:
complete
Fee:
$2,555
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Accessory structure: 533sqft studio 710 sqft carport living room/bath/bed/kitchenette**all trades**
Valuation:
$200,000
Permit #:
RABS-109647-2023
Status:
issued
Fee:
$506
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior renovation: remodel kitchen laundry powder room. addition fireplace in mbr expand 2nd floor master bathroom into an adjoining bedroom & convert existing office into bedroom. addition new attic pulldown. replace damaged windows and doors like for like
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
CB20-1824
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,035
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Gw-078389-2022 we drilled a 600’ well under this permit and had a grout inspection but did not hit any water. we are going to drill in a new location and need to abandon the old location
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
GW-131856-2024
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Recyclable materials permit - rmoc review approval
2024-02-13
New 5 br 3.5 ba single family dwelling with a gravel driveway covered porch and deck. detached garage will be on separate permit
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
RM24-0446
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building permit - residential accessory structures
2024-08-26
993 sf detached conditioned garage w/attached carport and storage closets. single family dwelling on cb24-0329
Valuation:
$50,796
Permit #:
CB24-0330
Status:
issued
Fee:
$908
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remodel/addition b-p-m-e expand hsf on southwest corner; remove front elevation bump out; addition new second story; reconfigure first floor; new fixtures and finishes throughout
Valuation:
$1,500,000
Permit #:
R-19-2091
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Single family
Building Type:
N/A
Basement renovation- repair & replace existing hvac & plumbing in basement and remove deck and building covered porch
Valuation:
$60,958
Permit #:
PLMR-037419-2021
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Basement renovation- repair & replace existing hvac & plumbing in basement and remove deck and building covered porch
Valuation:
$60,958
Permit #:
MECHR-037415-2021
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Basement renovation- repair & replace existing hvac & plumbing in basement and remove deck and building covered porch
Valuation:
$60,958
Permit #:
ELR-037412-2021
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Renovation & expansion of master suite on 1st floor; reconfiguration of 1st floor; reconfiguration of stairs from 1st to second floor and bathroom & closets between office & media room on 2nd floor; addition windows & closet on left bedroom on 2nd floor; extending duct work & adding mini split; electrical & plumbing as needed
Valuation:
$630,900
Permit #:
CB17-02043
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,757
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | 9797 |
| Status | Active |
| State | North Carolina |
| Type | Architect |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of June 2026.
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Verified License
| License # | 52063 |
| Status | Active |
| State | North Carolina |
| Type | Architect |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of January 2026.
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Verified License
| License # | 47836 |
| Status | Active |
| State | North Carolina |
| Type | Building |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of May 2026.
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| License # | 9797 |
| Status | Active |
| State | North Carolina |
| Type | Building |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of March, 1980. Check the current license status of BuildSense with the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors
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Inactive License
| License # | 9797 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | North Carolina |
| Type | Building |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- According to the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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Inactive License
| License # | 56232 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | North Carolina |
| Type | Building |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- According to the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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106
BuildZoom Score
108
Permits
- Building permit records show that BuildSense has worked on 108 permitted projects.
BuildSense Employees
EM
Erik Van Mehlman
Owner
LS
Lanou, Randall S
Owner
RL
Randall Lanou
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