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Updated: May 30, 2026

Live Oak Builders Construction

Based in Winterville, North Carolina, Live Oak Builders, LLC serves clients throughout Pitt County and the surrounding region. The company focuses on residential construction projects, including custom homes and renovations. Live Oak Builders manages all phases of the construction process, from site preparation and framing to interior finishes. Their portfolio features new home builds designed to meet the specific needs of families in local communities. The company works with a range of materials and construction methods suited for the climate and building codes of eastern North Carolina. Live Oak Builders emphasizes clear communication and project planning, ensuring that every residential project progresses on schedule. With experience managing permitting and compliance in Greenville, Winterville, and neighboring areas, the firm provides local homeowners with reliable construction services.

Live Oak Builders, LLC Winterville

Quality

103

90th percentile

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Live Oak Builders, LLC has a BuildZoom score of 103, which places them above 90% of 101,103 contractors in North Carolina.

Activity

1 project	2026
12 projects	2025
5 projects	2024

Our building permit records indicate that Live Oak Builders, LLC has worked on at least 18.0 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

9 projects

New Constructions

Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Live Oak Builders, LLC mostly works on new construction projects.

Pricing

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

Value Not Public: 13.0 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 Live Oak Builders, LLC

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

Building Permit

1 Moss Creek Ct, Durham, NC, 27712

2025-03-31

New sfd; lot 123 treyburn country club mais exempt 5 st 1 tc

Valuation:

$867,170

Permit #:

25100472

Status:

issued

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

Single family

Building Permit

8011 Old Trail Dr, Durham, NC, 27712

2024-09-11

New single family dwelling lot 30 treyburn mais 9340 sq ft prop 4996 sq ft 2 street trees 1 tc tree

Valuation:

$792,415

Permit #:

24102443

Status:

issued

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

Single family

New construction

2254 Wolf Pit Rd, Greenville, NC, 27858

2024-09-06

House w attached garage

Valuation:

$194,080

Permit #:

BLD2024-108547

Status:

issued

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

Detached new sing...

Building Type:

N/A

Temporary utility - electric

620 Abigail Taylor Dr, Unincorporated, NC, 27834

2025-05-06

Residential townhome unit b (a-b)

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

TUTIL-2025-0233

Status:

complete

Fee:

$275

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Temporary utility - electric

620 Abigail Taylor Dr, Unincorporated, NC, 27834

2025-05-06

Residential townhome unit a (a-b)

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

TUTIL-2025-0232

Status:

complete

Fee:

$275

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Driveway sub permit - single-family

211 Cherrywood Dr, Greenville, NC, 27858

2025-09-16

New residential single family home

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

DRS-000366-2024

Status:

linked

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Residential plumbing - new

4379 J C Galloway Rd, Greenville, NC, 27858

2025-06-30

New single family home. installing the fixtures for the new residence

Valuation:

$0

Permit #:

PLMR2025-000153

Status:

issued

Fee:

$0

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Driveway sub permit - single-family

635 Abigail Taylor Dr, Greenville, NC, 27834

2025-09-29

Unit b (a-b)

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

DRS-000013-2025

Status:

linked

Fee:

$45

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Driveway sub permit - single-family

635 Abigail Taylor Dr, Greenville, NC, 27834

2025-09-29

Unit a (a-b)

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

DRS-000012-2025

Status:

linked

Fee:

$45

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Residential townhome (2 units)

635 Abigail Taylor Dr, Greenville, NC, 27834

2025-08-20

Unit a (a-b)

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

BLD-RES-2025-0003

Status:

issued

Fee:

$766

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Residential townhome (2 units)

635 Abigail Taylor Dr, Greenville, NC, 27834

2025-08-29

Unit b (a-b)

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

BLD-RES-2025-0001

Status:

issued

Fee:

$766

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

En land disturbance - land disturbance

635 Abigail Taylor Dr, Greenville, NC, 27834

2025-01-07

635 abigail taylor dr. a & b greenville nc 27834

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

LNDD-2025-0005

Status:

issued

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Temporary pole sub permit

620 Abigail Taylor Dr, Unincorporated, NC, 27834

2025-07-25

Residential townhome unit b (a-b) one temp pole for both units

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

TPSP-2024-0263

Status:

linked

Fee:

$75

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Mechanical sub-permit residential fireplace

211 Cherrywood Dr, Greenville, NC, 27858

2025-08-26

New residential single family home

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

MCSP-2025-0769

Status:

complete

Fee:

$85

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Residential single family

211 Cherrywood Dr, Greenville, NC, 27858

2025-09-02

New residential single family home

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

BLD-RES-2024-0567

Status:

issued

Fee:

$1,289

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Driveway sub permit - single-family

620 Abigail Taylor Dr, Unincorporated, NC, 27834

2025-07-01

Residential townhome unit b (a-b)

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

DRS-000300-2024

Status:

linked

Fee:

$45

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Driveway sub permit - single-family

620 Abigail Taylor Dr, Unincorporated, NC, 27834

2025-07-01

Residential townhome unit a (a-b)

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

DRS-000299-2024

Status:

linked

Fee:

$45

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Residential new single family detached

2315 Williams Farm Rd, Ayden, NC, 28513

2025-09-25

New single family home

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

BLDR2025-000469

Status:

issued

Fee:

$1,535

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

En land disturbance - land disturbance

211 Cherrywood Dr, Greenville, NC, 27858

2024-12-18

New residential construction

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

LNDD-2024-0494

Status:

issued

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

En land disturbance - land disturbance

620 Abigail Taylor Dr, Unincorporated, NC, 27834

2024-10-08

Erosion plan for a duplex being built on flat land with minimal vegetation

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

LNDD-2024-0395

Status:

issued

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Recent Buildzoom Projects

Verified License

License #	101903
Status	Active
State	North Carolina
Type	Building

BuildZoom verified this license was active as of May 2026.

Verify this license's status for Live Oak Builders, LLC at the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors.

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103

BuildZoom Score

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16

Permits

Building permit records show that Live Oak Builders, LLC has worked on 16 permitted projects.

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Before you Hire

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Does Live Oak Builders, 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.

Live Oak Builders, Llc currently holds license 101903 (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 Live Oak Builders, 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 Live Oak Builders, 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 Live Oak Builders, 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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