Custom Building And Remodeling In New Bern
Jim Rice Custom Building is a home remodeling and renovation company serving New Bern and the surrounding Eastern North Carolina area. I handle everything from kitchen and bathroom remodels to additions, repairs, decks, screened porches, and custom carpentry. Whether you're planning a full renovation or tackling a smaller project, I bring the same care and craftsmanship to every job I take on.
Big Remodels And Small Repairs Alike
Some contractors only want the large jobs. I take pride in handling both, from a full home remodel down to a single window replacement or door frame repair. Every project gets the same attention to detail and the same standard of work, no matter the size of the invoice. Because everything I build carries my name and my reputation in a community I now call home, I would rather do one job right than rush through three, and that is the standard I hold myself to on every project.
How I Work In Your Home
A renovation means letting someone into your home and your daily routine, and I never take that lightly. I keep my job sites clean and organized, communicate openly at every stage, and work to finish on time without surprises along the way. When something unexpected comes up behind a wall, and on older homes it sometimes does, I bring you solutions rather than excuses. For me, the process should feel as good to live through as the finished result looks to come home to.
Jim Rice | Owner & General Contractor
My passion for building started when I was young, working side by side with my father, a hands-on man who taught me that a job worth doing is worth doing right. From there, my skills grew over the years under the guidance of some talented mentors who shaped the way I approach every project.
I spent many years in Maine, building everything from simple ranches to high-end, multigenerational homes along the coast. That range taught me how to handle projects of any size and complexity, and how to solve the problems that inevitably come up once the walls are open. In 2021, my family and I moved to New Bern, North Carolina, where I saw a real need for professional, dependable home renovation work.
Since then, it has been a pleasure to serve this community and the surrounding area. Forming long-term relationships with my customers matters to me, and my commitment to quality, integrity, and transparency is at the core of everything I do. I don't take shortcuts, and I use only the best materials and workmanship, because that is what every homeowner deserves.
35+ Years Building
Trained The Right Way
Built On Integrity
Long-term relationships built on quality, integrity, and transparency, the core of every project.