ABOUT OUR WJBC TEAM

OUR VISION

AND

OUR STORY.

Founded in 1995, WILL JOHNSON BUILDING COMPANY is a trusted custom home builder & design-build firm serving Chapel Hill, Durham, & the Triangle area in North Carolina. With over 30 years of experience, we specialize in luxury fully custom homes, whole-home remodels, and large-scale renovations that reflect each client’s unique lifestyle and vision. Our fully integrated design-build process ensures a seamless, client-focused experience from concept to completion. We believe a true custom home should embody the personality of its owner—not the builder—and we’re here to make the process collaborative, thoughtful, and enjoyable. Whether you're building from the ground up or reimagining your current space, we bring unmatched craftsmanship and local expertise to every project. Explore our portfolio to see how we bring timeless design and lasting quality to homes across the Triangle.

OUR

DIFFERENCE

At Will Johnson Building Company, our difference lies in the details. As a true design-build firm with over 30 years of experience in Chapel Hill, Durham, and the Triangle, we combine timeless craftsmanship with a deeply personalized approach. We listen first, design with purpose, and build with precision—delivering custom homes and large-scale renovations that reflect your life, not just our style. From historic renovations to luxury new builds, our hands-on process and commitment to excellence set us apart. See more of our work here.

Meet the team behind Will Johnson Building Company. With over 30 years in the Chapel Hill, Durham, and surrounding areas, they are the trusted luxury custom home builders in the Triangle market.

For over 30 years, Will Johnson Building Company has been the trusted name in custom home building, luxury renovations, and design-build services across Chapel Hill, Durham, and the greater Triangle area. As a family-owned firm, we combine timeless craftsmanship with modern functionality, offering a personalized approach that sets us apart from traditional custom home builders.

As a full-service design-build firm, we manage your project from concept to completion—streamlining communication, minimizing delays, and ensuring your vision is realized down to the last detail. Whether you're building a new custom home, updating a historic property, or planning a whole-home renovation, our team delivers exceptional quality, transparency, and client care at every step.

We are proud to work in some of the region’s most sought-after neighborhoods, including The Oaks, Governors Club, Hope Valley, and the Gimghoul Historic District, and we understand the nuances of architectural preservation and local building guidelines. Our award-winning work reflects not just our dedication to superior construction—but to the people and communities we serve.

When you choose to work with our Will Johnson Building Company team, you’re choosing more than a home builder—you’re choosing a partner in building your legacy. Contact us today to learn more about our proven design-build process!

WHY

WILL JOHNSON

BUILDING COMPANY?

“A true custom home or renovation should reflect the personality and lifestyle of its owner, not the builder. Every single detail should work together to create a space made just for you.”

-Will Johnson

INTEGRITY

Our Core Values

JOY

EXCELLENCE

SOLUTIONS ORIENTED

ACCOUNTABILITY

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At WJBC, our work is guided by a set of core values that shape every custom home and large-scale renovation we complete across Chapel Hill, Durham, and the Triangle. We lead with integrity, building trust through honest communication, transparency, and doing what’s right—always. We approach each project with joy, knowing the process of designing and building a home should be as fulfilling as the final result. Our solutions-oriented mindset ensures that challenges are met with creativity and clarity, keeping your goals at the forefront. We hold ourselves to a standard of excellence, delivering craftsmanship, service, and attention to detail that exceed expectations. And with every step, we practice accountability—to our clients, our team, and the legacy of the homes we build.

MEET THE TEAM

  • Architect leaning over a table with architectural blueprints in an office setting.

    Will Johnson

    FOUNDER

  • Ben Johnson

    PARTNER, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING & HOME DESIGN

  • Person smiling while sitting on an outdoor ledge.

    Rebecca Johnson

    PARTNER, DIRECTOR OF SALES

  • Man drawing architectural plans on a desk in an office setting.

    Gordon MacGregor

    DESIGN LEAD, LEED AP

  • Man in blue shirt working on architectural plans at a table.

    Whitney Grumhaus

    DESIGN LEAD, ARCHITECT, PA

  • Woman in floral dress sitting at a wooden table with papers, pens, and a tumbler in a bright room with large windows.

    Rebecca Baicar

    DESIGN MANAGER

  • Woman sitting at a desk with a laptop and fabric samples, smiling, in a modern interior design office.

    Julie Bauers

    DESIGN / PROJECT COORDINATOR

  • A woman with curly hair is smiling while holding a phone to her ear. She's wearing a light blue blouse. In the background, there are sketches and a textured wall.

    Tess Wesley

    POST JOB WARRANTY & SERVICE MANAGER

  • Smiling person with glasses and short curly hair wearing a blue top, standing against a wooden background.

    Christy Fasciana

    FINANCE MANAGER

  • Person sitting at an office desk with a computer, smiling at the camera.

    Stephen Burns

    ESTIMATOR

  • Man in outdoor construction site holding blueprints on a rock.

    Tom Sparano

    OPERATIONS MANAGER

  • Man in gray shirt standing in a kitchen with white cabinets and large windows.

    Mike Blankenship

    PROJECT MANAGER

  • Man wearing a cap and polo shirt reviewing architectural blueprints on a table, with a ruler and notebook nearby, in a room with built-in shelves and a television.

    Lance Greene

    PROJECT MANAGER

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    Ben Thomas

    PROJECT MANAGER

  • Man using a yellow cordless drill to screw into wood

    John Blankenship

    CREW LEADER, CARPENTER

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    Juan Castillo

    CARPENTER

  • Man standing beside a white van with "Will Johnson Building Company" logo and phone number.

    Wayne Drake

    CARPENTER

  • A person in a black outfit smiling in an interior space with framed pictures on the wall, a beige sofa with a pillow, and a wooden side table holding books and a lamp.

    Laurie Johnson

    FOUNDER

Ben Johnson, Partner:

“We don’t just build houses—we build relationships, and we build them to last. Every home we touch should reflect the people who live in it, not the people who built it.”

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