Owner-led Morganton and Burke County
Home Builder in Morganton, NC
Hart Homes builds new homes in Morganton and across Burke County. We build stick-built, modular and manufactured homes, on your land or on one of our lots, and our own crew handles the land clearing, grading, footers, septic and final landscaping. You get one builder for the whole job and a free quote to start.
One Builder for Land, Site Work and the Home
Most people who want a new home around Morganton end up calling three or four companies. One sells the land. One clears and grades it. One puts in the septic. One builds the house. Then the homeowner is stuck in the middle trying to get all of them to show up in the right order.
Hart Homes does most of that under one roof. Dillon Hart started the company in 2019 building a few houses a year in local subdivisions. Today we build more than 20 homes a year, and we usually have 10 or 11 jobs going at once.
Our own crew clears the land, grades the lot and digs and pours the footers. Then our team builds the house, with Dillon running the job. After that, our crew comes back for the final grade, the septic tank, the walkway, the grass, the mulch and the plants. Because so much of the work is done in-house, we can control the timeline and keep costs down.
New Home Construction Services in Morganton
Custom Stick-Built Homes
Farmhouses, ranch homes and family homes built on site, from about 1,200 square feet to more than 5,000. Pick a plan and change it, or bring your own.
Learn about custom stick-built homes
Modular Homes
Modular homes, including double-wide modulars, set on a proper foundation with the site work and finish handled by our crew.
Learn about modular homes
Manufactured Homes
Manufactured and double-wide homes ordered through a dealer we work with and placed on your land or one of our lots.
Learn about manufactured homes
Land and Home Packages
Pick one of our lots and we build your home on it, or we build on land you already own.
Learn about land and home packages
Site Work Included in Every Build
Every home we build includes clearing, grading, footers, septic and finishing the yard by our own crew. We do not offer this work on its own.
See what's included
Garages, Decks, Porches and Basements
Two-car and three-car garages, decks, covered porches and finished or unfinished basements.
Learn about garages, decks and porches
Dillon Hart Owner
Stick-Built, Modular and Manufactured Homes From One Builder
Around here, many builders only do one thing. A manufactured home dealer sells manufactured homes, and you need to already own land. A stick builder usually wants you to already own land too.
We build all three home types: stick-built, modular and manufactured. We can build on your land, help you find land, or sell you a land and home package on one of our lots. As Dillon puts it, "No matter what you need, we can take care of it."
"No matter what you need, we can take care of it."
That means you can compare options with one person instead of making several phone calls. If your budget fits a double-wide better than a stick-built house, we will tell you. If your land needs more grading than you expected, we will tell you that too.
Building on Family Land
A lot of people in Burke County have land in the family. Parents split off two acres for a son or daughter. A grandparent leaves a piece of property. The land is there, but nobody knows where to start.
We build on land that family has given or split off. We will look at the property, check that it works for a house and a septic system, and talk through which type of home fits your budget. If you have your own house plans, we can build from those as well.
Get a Free Quote
How Your Home Gets Built, Start to Finish
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You Call
Call and talk with Dillon. Tell him what you are thinking, where you want to build and roughly what you want to spend.
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Free Quote Meeting
We meet at our office, over the phone or on Zoom. We go over your budget, talk through your land and go over home types. It helps if you have a pre-qualification letter from your bank.
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Free Site Visit
We come out to your property. Some lots are flat and some are steep, and the slope and grading change the price. This is where we pin down the details.
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Exact Price and Contract
After the site visit you get an exact price. After that, the price only changes through a written change order. Because material prices can move with tariffs and fuel costs, the contract may include a clause for a large jump in material prices. Dillon will go over this with you before you sign.
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Land Clearing, Grading and Footers
Our crew clears the lot, grades it and digs and pours the footers.
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Building the Home
Our team builds or sets the house, with Dillon managing the schedule.
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Final Grade, Septic and Landscaping
Our crew comes back to finish the grade, install the septic tank and put in grass, a walkway, mulch and plants. Then you move in.
How Long Does It Take to Build a Home?
It depends on the type of home and how much is going into it. These are typical start-to-finish times:
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Double-wide or modular home: about 2 to 3 months
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Simpler stick-built home, no garage or basement: about 3 to 4 months
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Larger or more detailed stick-built home: about 6 to 7 months
Weather, permits, lender timing and changes during the build can move these numbers. See how the process works
What Affects the Cost of a New Home?
We do not give a firm price until we have seen your land. Here is what moves the number:
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Home type. Stick-built, modular and manufactured homes are priced very differently.
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Size and layout. Square footage, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, and how complex the roof line is.
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Your lot. A flat lot costs less to prepare than a steep one.
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Basement or crawl space. A basement adds cost and space.
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Garage. A third bay on a garage adds roughly $20,000.
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Driveway. Gravel is standard. Asphalt is available, and the cost depends on how long the driveway is.
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Septic and utilities. What your property needs to be ready for a house.
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Finishes and options. Flooring, cabinets, siding, porches and decks.
Is a New Home Worth It Compared to an Older House?
Often the difference in price is smaller than people think. If you already own your land, a new home can come in at about the same price as an older house, and sometimes less.
- Roof, water heater and HVAC already aging, often 10 to 20+ years in
- Layout, finishes and systems are someone else's choices
- Repairs can surface right after you move in, with no warranty
- New roof, new water heater, new heating and air from day one
- Layout, finishes and outlets picked by you, not the last owner
- Backed by a one-year builder warranty on everything but physical damage
"You're not moving into a house that has a 15-year-old roof, a 15-year-old refrigerator, a 15-year-old heating and air." — Dillon Hart
Why Homeowners Choose Hart Homes
You talk to the owner.
Dillon takes your calls and stays on your project.
All home types.
Stick-built, modular and manufactured, so you can compare honestly.
Land and home packages.
Something few builders around here offer.
Site work included.
On every home we build, our crew clears, grades, pours footers, installs septic and landscapes.
Licensed.
Dillon holds NC General Contractor license #105583 plus mechanical, electrical and septic licenses, which helps catch problems in the plan before they become problems in the house.
Experience.
Building since 2019, now more than 20 homes a year.
Full customization.
Change the plan, move walls, pick where your outlets and switches go.
One-year builder warranty
on every home.
Do you build on my land or do I need to buy a lot from you?
Either one. We build on land you own, including family land, or you can choose one of our lots in a land and home package.
What types of homes do you build?
Stick-built, modular and manufactured homes, including double-wides. Farmhouse and ranch homes are the most popular styles around here.
Is the quote free?
Yes. The first meeting and the site visit are free.
How long does it take?
About 2 to 3 months for a double-wide or modular, 3 to 4 months for a simpler stick-built home and 6 to 7 months for a larger one.
How do most people pay for a new home?
Most people building a new home use a construction loan. A pre-qualification letter from your bank helps us plan around your budget.
Do you offer a warranty?
Yes. Every home comes with a one-year builder warranty that covers everything except physical damage. Manufactured homes also carry a 7-year structural warranty through the dealer.
Whether you own land, have family land or are still looking, the first step is a conversation.
Call Hart Homes at (828) 413-0842 or send a request, and Dillon will call you back to set up a free quote.
- Free quotes: at our office, over the phone or on Zoom
- NC General Contractor #105583: licensed in North Carolina
Free quotes: at our office, over the phone or on Zoom
Serving Morganton and Burke County
We build in Morganton and within about 20 miles of our office on Jenkins Road, including Valdese, Drexel, Glen Alpine and Nebo. If you are just outside that area, call and ask.