Beyond Commercial: Building a Custom Coastal Home with Ten Penny Construction

While Ten Penny Construction is best known for our extensive portfolio of commercial projects, our expertise extends far beyond that. The time-lapse video above captures one of our standout residential projects — a custom single-family home on the coast of North Carolina, designed by Gontram Architecture.

Every construction site brings its own unique challenges, and this coastal property was no exception. Before we could even break ground, 125 dump truck loads of dirt were brought in to raise the site to a safe elevation for building. With neighboring homes already established and occupied, our team took extra precautions to ensure the construction process was smooth, clean, and minimally disruptive to the community.

On top of that, coastal construction in North Carolina means navigating unpredictable weather — including hurricane season — and meeting strict code requirements for building near the water. These challenges demanded experience, precision, and adaptability — qualities that define Ten Penny Construction.

From start to finish, the custom home took approximately eight months to complete. The result? A beautiful, durable residence that exceeded expectations. The designers at Gontram Architecture, the new homeowners, and even the neighbors all agree: choosing Ten Penny Construction was the right call to bring this coastal dream home to life.