Built by Murray

10/13/2026

🎉 GIVEAWAY TIME! 🎉

We're almost to 1,000 followers, and we want to celebrate with the folks who've supported us along the way.

🏆 When we hit 1,000 followers, we'll give away a $50 gift card to Old Colony Smokehouse in Edenton
🏆 When we hit 1,500, we'll give away a $100 gift card to Montero's in Elizabeth City

How to enter:
✅ Follow the Built By Murray page
✅ Comment below with your favorite thing about living in Eastern NC

Winners are picked at random from the comments once we hit each goal. Want to help us get there faster? Share this with your friends and neighbors! 🏡

10/12/2026

How much does it actually cost to build a custom home in Elizabeth City, NC? It's one of the first questions homeowners ask, and the answer depends on a lot more than square footage.

From the land you choose and the layout of your home to the materials, finishes, and site preparation, every decision plays a part in your overall investment. And here in Northeastern North Carolina, things like drainage, soil conditions, and flood zones can add another layer to the planning process.

At Built By Murray, we want homeowners to understand what goes into building a custom home before they're making major financial commitments.

In our latest blog, we're breaking down what affects construction costs, where unexpected expenses tend to come up, and how to make smart decisions about your budget without giving up the features that matter most to you. If you're considering building in Elizabeth City, Hertford, or the surrounding communities, this is a good place to start.

Read the full article to learn what you should budget for before building your custom home.

How much does it cost to build a custom home in Elizabeth City, NC? Built By Murray explains construction costs, land expenses, and budgeting tips.

10/09/2026

Final call for applications! 📣

Thank you to everyone who has applied, shared, and tagged friends for our Office & Operations Coordinator position. The response has been great.

We will be accepting applications through tomorrow, Friday, October 9. After that, we'll close submissions and start scheduling interviews.

If you or someone you know is organized, dependable, and looking to help us grow into our new Edenton office, now's the time to get your name in. Details are in the original post below.

Please share with anyone who might be a good fit! 🔨

We're growing! 🏡🔨

Built By Murray is opening our new office in downtown Edenton, and we're adding to the team.

We're hiring an Office & Operations Coordinator to keep our projects, clients, and paperwork moving. You'll help handle the design process, selections tracking, scheduling, material orders, client follow-ups, and permit and inspection applications and approvals, plus support our marketing.

✅ Part-time or full-time
✅ Part-time can follow a school-day schedule (around 8:00 to 2:30, Monday to Friday)
✅ Strong computer skills and comfortable learning new software
✅ No construction experience needed. We'll teach you the trade side.
✅ Office in downtown Edenton

A great fit for parents, military spouses, or anyone who's organized, reliable, and loves seeing projects come together.

Interested, or know someone who would be? Message us or email [email protected]. Tag someone below! 👇

10/08/2026

A bathroom remodel can look simple from the outside. New shower, new vanity, new tile, better lighting.

Then you start deciding what actually needs to move.

Should the tub stay? Is moving the toilet worth the plumbing work? Will two sinks improve the room or just reduce counter space? Where should the shower controls go? Does the exhaust fan really vent outdoors? What storage will you wish you had six months after the project is finished?

Our latest article breaks down the decisions homeowners should make before starting a bathroom remodel in Elizabeth City, NC, including layout changes, shower and tub planning, vanities, storage, ventilation, lighting, accessibility, hidden conditions, and local permitting.

The goal is not simply to make the bathroom look newer. It is to make the room easier to use every morning and every evening after the construction is finished.

Planning a bathroom remodel in Elizabeth City, NC? Learn what to decide about layout, plumbing, showers, storage, ventilation, and permits first.

10/06/2026

We're growing! 🏡🔨

Built By Murray is opening our new office in downtown Edenton, and we're adding to the team.

We're hiring an Office & Operations Coordinator to keep our projects, clients, and paperwork moving. You'll help handle the design process, selections tracking, scheduling, material orders, client follow-ups, and permit and inspection applications and approvals, plus support our marketing.

✅ Part-time or full-time
✅ Part-time can follow a school-day schedule (around 8:00 to 2:30, Monday to Friday)
✅ Strong computer skills and comfortable learning new software
✅ No construction experience needed. We'll teach you the trade side.
✅ Office in downtown Edenton

A great fit for parents, military spouses, or anyone who's organized, reliable, and loves seeing projects come together.

Interested, or know someone who would be? Message us or email [email protected]. Tag someone below! 👇

09/10/2026

We're growing and hiring! We have full-time and part-time surveying field positions available, as well as an office position. We'll train the right candidate. Email [email protected] or message us on Facebook!

08/20/2026

🏡 Built By Murray is on the hunt for a lot!

We're looking for the right piece of land — on or off market — here in northeastern North Carolina to build a spec house or two.

Now, don't get us wrong: custom homes are who we are and where we're headed. Designing and building homes around our clients' lives is what we love, and that's not changing. But we get asked all the time, "Can we walk through one of your homes?" — and the honest answer is that our clients live in them! A spec build gives us a chance to open the doors and let folks see firsthand the quality, craftsmanship, and standards that go into every home we build.

So if you have a lot you'd consider selling, or know someone sitting on land in Perquimans, Pasquotank, Chowan, Camden, or Currituck County — we'd love to hear from you.

📞 252-333-2522
📧 [email protected]

Share this post with anyone who might have land — you never know who's ready to sell! 🙌

08/03/2026

A beautiful piece of land can feel like the beginning of everything you have been planning.

Then you learn the septic area sits where the garage was supposed to go. The driveway entrance needs to move. The building site holds water after heavy rain. Public sewer does not reach the property, and the utility lines are farther from the future home than anyone expected.

Buying land to build a home in Elizabeth City, NC involves far more than checking the acreage and asking whether residential construction is allowed.

In our latest article, we explain what buyers should investigate before purchasing a custom home lot, including zoning, setbacks, surveys, septic suitability, utility access, flood risk, drainage, driveway approval, coastal review, deed restrictions, and site-preparation costs.

The goal is not to find a flawless property. It is to understand the property well enough to know what it can support, what compromises may be required, and how the land will affect the total construction budget.

A little investigation before closing can prevent years of planning from being shaped by a problem that was there from the beginning.

Buying land to build a home in Elizabeth City, NC? Learn what to check for zoning, septic, drainage, flood risk, access, and site costs.

07/10/2026

Choosing a home builder can feel simple until the proposals arrive and every price includes something different.

One builder may include site preparation, permits, and design support. Another may leave those costs outside the estimate. A low starting number can become much less attractive once utilities, drainage, finish selections, and change orders are added.

For homeowners planning to build in Elizabeth City or the surrounding Northeastern North Carolina communities, the right questions can reveal far more than a portfolio ever will.

Our latest article explains how to compare home builders in Elizabeth City, NC, including what to ask about licensing, lot evaluation, flood and drainage concerns, allowances, communication, permits, changes, and warranties.

You will also learn why the house should be designed around the property, what needs to be confirmed before buying land, and how to recognize a proposal that leaves too much unanswered.

A custom home is a major commitment. The builder you select should make that commitment easier to understand, not harder.

Learn how to choose the right home builder in Elizabeth City, NC with nine important questions that can help you avoid costly mistakes and hire with confidence.

06/29/2026

How long does a home remodel really take? If you're planning a renovation in Elizabeth City or anywhere in Northeastern North Carolina, here's what to expect and what can impact your project's timeline.

Learn how long a home remodel takes in Northeastern North Carolina, what affects the timeline, and how to plan your project with confidence.