Do you have someone in your home that longs to have a space to call their own; A daughter in her own bedroom, a Dad in a man cave, a dear mother-in-law in a safe environment to be close by, or a son who wants a video room? Well, those are the types of places that we specialize in! We’ve built all of those spaces in our 25+ years in residential construction. Take a look at this space we created for a recent customer.

Every Teen girl LOVES to have a place to call her own! Our clients were fortunate to have a one-car garage that housed only their dogs and some HVAC equipment, so giving up this space to fulfill a teen’s dream was easy. We came in and finished the space by adding that large triple door unit to provide views to the outdoors. We flooded the space with lots of LED can lights and painted that beautiful, spa-like blue. T H E B E S T feature was, of course, the 8-foot double-door closet just waiting to be filled with clothes.

When we say we are CUSTOM home builders, don’t let that term deter you from having a sit-down with our team to discuss your dream home project. To us, “custom” only means we are not a tract or package home builder. The homes we build for our clients are homes that come directly from their plans, their ideas, and their dreams. We don’t have to meet sales quotas for a large corporate construction company. We’ve been a family-owned, custom home building company for over 25 years, and we’ve never built the same house twice. We do not operate on a cookie-cutter design model. Give us a call today so that we can plan your home for 2021!

This sweet client had always dreamed of owning her own horse farm. It would be a place that she had worked hard for, where she could raise her son and train her horses. We were thrilled to be selected as the trusted designer and builder to help her see her dreams come true! Check out this tour of the finished project and take in all the dreamy details. What are YOUR dreams for your family home?

Since we are so well-known for our exemplary Residential work, people don’t often think of us as Commercial Contractors; however, we have 20+ years of experience in commercial construction. Chris Johnson, our President and General Contractor, has a wide variety of commercial projects in his portfolio, bringing an untold amount of experience to EVERY job.

We recently completed this project for the Village of Clemmons, NC. This small but mighty building houses water valves for a large sprinkler system. One thing you don’t want is water pipes freezing in harsh winter conditions, so we made sure the insulation was more than adequate to keep this building’s interior warm. Since this building is in a prominent spot in the middle of a retail area, the standing seam metal roof, custom gutters, professional landscaping, and brick exterior help it look attractive to the public while, at the same time, housing an important part of the local infrastructure.

If you are a business owner or a Municipality manager and want a Contractor that can see your vision while being well-versed in all the codes and regulations of commercial construction, call us today to discuss your project.

These clients loved the layout of their old kitchen, and their cabinets were in great shape, so all they needed was a refresh to what was already there! We chose to have our best cabinet painter work their magic on these all-wood cabinets. If your doors and cabinet boxes are in good condition, a professionally applied finish provides a cost-effective update. Our clients custom selected the new cabinet paint color, which complements the new wall color perfectly. We installed a new granite countertop and a bar top and a new tile backsplash. The hardwood floors were also refinished along with all new lighting. A new stainless steel gas stove was added to the existing suite of appliances. Just some simple upgrades, and you have a kitchen that is updated and ready to serve this busy family.

We pride ourselves on being a diversified contractor. We don’t just build houses, or just garages, or just pool houses…we build everything! Our vast construction portfolio is something we take great satisfaction in. We’ve done several pool house projects and this one was certainly up there in the WOW FACTOR category! Take a moment to DIVE into these stunning, meticulous design details in all the following photos: Tennessee Shot Rock that matches the rock used on the house that we built a few years earlier for this family; Western Red Cedar 12 x 12 posts and pergola; 6-inc, tongue/groove cedar ceiling and beams in the pool house; 3700 sq feet of Travertine tile laid in an intricate pattern on the floors and the pool apron; top of the line Wolf Appliances in the outdoor kitchen and bar area; designated “dining” room and “living” room with ledge stone fireplace. We are experts at the design/build concept and pay close attention to the most minute details that homeowners come to expect.

*we did not install the pool, but we can if need be.

At CKJ Building & Design, we are designers as well as experienced general contractors. We can take ideas that are scratched on napkins and turn them into blueprints. With our CAD knowledge, we can take existing awkward spaces and redesign them to flow smoothly. Basically, we can take YOUR dreams and build them into reality. We are residential construction experts that you can trust to see your ideas become real places to LIVE!

These clients took advantage of our UNIQUE Design/Build construction service when they asked us to take their dated, lime green master bath and totally redesigned it for modern efficiency and style! Space Planning is one of the ways we are different from other contractors…no need to go to outside sources…saving clients time and money. Removing the large, unused bathtub made it possible to put the toilet in a separate space…and who doesn’t LOVE that? Take your time to absorb all the details that make this a true spa-like master RETREAT! To learn how our Design/Build model can benefit your next remodel, CALL US today!

The first day of Summer officially starts June 20, so let’s all get outside! Living in the South in the Summer calls for long, active days outside whether it’s playing on a ball team, swimming in the neighborhood pool, or working in the yard. We all want a place where we can enjoy and relax in a bug-free environment…a place where we can entertain family and friends, grill out a great meal, and laugh away a rainy evening playing board games protected from the weather. We strive to design and build areas just like these for our customers.

These clients wanted to make FULL use of their outdoor space. They wanted to take a tired, worn-out deck and make it into an incredible vaulted screened porch. We were able to create a space that had a dining and sitting area as well as a dedicated grilling deck with its own door. Every material is maintenance-free and built to last forever. Enjoy all the project details outlined in this photo gallery. Let us help you GET OUTSIDE!

If there is one thing, all humans crave it’s light, bright places! These clients bought this home loving nearly all parts of it except their living room. It. Was. Just. Too. Dark. They mused that if they could add a few windows to the space, then not only would light flood in, but the beauty of their wooded lot would be on full display. That’s where we were able to help. We added not one, but two windows in the corner of the living room, and each of those were double windows. Trusting someone to cut two very large holes in your home takes courage. Our clients have confidence that we can carry out these types of projects without damaging the most important investment they own. The result was amazing! Now even rainy days in the living room are bright! 

Did you know that in addition to our 25+ years of residential construction, we are licensed COMMERCIAL contractors as well. Chris Johnson, our President and General Contractor, worked for the city of Winston Salem in their Engineering department working on projects like the LVJM Coliseum renewal project. That project was one of dozens in his tenure with the city. Chris also worked for Davie Construction for a number of years as a Project Supervisor on projects that included banks, shopping centers and medical offices just to name a few.

When business owners need new spaces up-fit, existing spaces updated, or brand new stand alone commercial buildings, CKJ Building & Design is able to take all of those projects from design to build.

We were honored to be on the construction team at Moji Coffee + More! Moji is located at 690 Trade Street in Downtown Winston Salem. Not only does Moji serve the BEST COFFEE in town, but they provide meaningful employment to individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. If you are interested in donating: https://www.mojicoffee.org/#donate

See our Moji Coffee + More Gallery below:

On a rainy Monday, a good, solid Southern front porch is essential, but when termites 🦟 move in, they threaten the integrity of the structure. We replaced the original all wood (termite food) porch supports with all-aluminum posts that are designed to be structural as well as beautiful! They are powdered-coat painted in the factory guaranteed not to rust…or to become termite dessert!!