For real estate investors
Micro Development in Wilmington, NC
Put more than one use on one lot. An office at the front, rental ADUs behind it, and one team handling feasibility, design, permitting, and construction.
- One team, one contract
- Design-build firm
- NC General Contractor #L.101491
- Unlimited license
- Building across southeastern NC
- Wilmington-based
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The concept
What is a micro development?
A micro development gets more out of a single lot by combining uses. The flagship example is an office building at the front of the lot with two rental ADUs behind it. The office faces the street, the ADUs sit quietly in back, and the whole site is planned together from the start.
- Mixed uses on one lot
- Planned as a single project
- One builder from feasibility through delivery
The investor angle
Income-producing property, planned from the lot up
We can tell you what a site can hold and what it takes to build it. Returns depend on your market, your financing, and your tenants, so we leave those projections to you and your advisors.
Talk through a siteBetter lot utilization
Mixed uses planned together from the start, so the site works harder than a single building on the same land.
Income-producing property
Office and rental units on one parcel give you more than one use to lease.
Feasibility before design
Zoning, utilities, and site constraints get reviewed first, so you know what the lot can hold before you commit to plans.
Scale
From one lot to a mid-size development
We focus on the in-between projects: bigger than one house, smaller than what a large commercial developer takes on.
Single-lot projects
Mixed uses on one parcel, like an office with rental ADUs behind it.
Small multi-unit projects
Several units planned and built together on one site.
Mid-size developments
Multi-unit projects that need an unlimited license, with design and construction under one contract.
How it works
Five steps, one team
One contract and one point of contact, from the first conversation to delivery.
Step 1
Consultation & feasibility
We walk the site, review your goals and budget range, and check zoning and utilities before anything gets drawn.
Step 2
Design & engineering
Plans, engineering, and pricing come together under one roof, so the design stays tied to what it costs to build.
Step 3
Permitting
We prepare and file the submittals and work through review with Wilmington and New Hanover County.
Step 4
Construction
The same team that designed the project builds it, under one contract and with one point of contact.
Step 5
Delivery
Final inspections, closeout documents, and a walkthrough. You receive a finished building ready to use.
Our work
Recent projects
[Project name]Office and ADUs 
[Project name]Multi-unit 
[Project name]Rental ADU
Have a lot in mind?
Send us the address or the area you are looking at. We will start with what the site can support.
FAQ
Micro development questions
How do I know if my lot works for a micro development?
That is what the feasibility stage answers. We review zoning, setbacks, utilities, access, and site constraints, then tell you what the lot can realistically hold.
Does zoning allow an office and ADUs on the same lot?
It depends on the lot and the jurisdiction. Zoning is the first thing we check, before any design work starts.
Can you review a lot before I buy it?
Yes. We can review a lot you own, have under contract, or are considering.
How long does a micro development take?
Timelines depend on the scope, the site, and permitting. We build the schedule during design, so you see the full timeline before construction starts.
Do you guarantee a return on the project?
No. We design and build the project. Returns depend on your market, financing, and tenants, so run those numbers with your own advisors.
How big a project can you take on?
Our unlimited NC General Contractor License means there is no cap on project size. Most micro developments run from a single lot up to mid-size multi-unit projects.
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