The Builders Behind Four Oaks

The people you call are the people who build it

Meet Andy and Chris, the builders who personally oversee every Four Oaks custom home from first conversation to key handover.

Built for How You Actually Live

Most custom home builders will tell you what they build. We’d rather tell you how we build, and who you’ll be working with when you call. Four Oaks is a small-volume builder by design. Andy and Chris take on a limited number of projects each year because that’s the only way to do this right, staying on-site, staying available, and staying personally invested in every home we build.

Open-concept kitchen with white cabinetry and large island
Modern farmhouse custom home with pool and covered outdoor living area at sunset

How We Think About Building

We Stay on the Job

We don't take on more projects than we can personally oversee. That's not a constraint, it's a choice. When you build with Four Oaks, you get a builder who is on-site, reachable, and genuinely invested in the outcome. Not a project manager you've never met.

We Talk About Money Early

We talk about money openly. Budget conversations happen early, and they happen honestly. We believe the best builds start with a clear financial picture, not a surprise at the end.

Our Clients Send Us Their Friends

Every client in our history has referred someone else to us. We think that says more about how we work than anything we could write on a website.

Founder

Chris Duncan

Chris Duncan brings a rare combination of construction knowledge and business leadership to every Four Oaks project. He personally oversees operations to make sure clients stay informed, budgets stay on track, and the finished product meets the standard Four Oaks is known for.

Education & honors

Bachelor of Science in Construction and Business and 
Master of Business Administration.

Job experience

Founder, Four Oaks Builders

Andy Suttle
Founder and Licensed General Contractor

Andy Suttle

Andy Suttle has spent more than 30 years in residential construction, working his way through some of the industry’s largest builders before co-founding Four Oaks. He is on every job, knows every client by name, and does not hand off accountability to anyone else.

Education & honors

Industrial Technology and
Licensed General Contractor, North Carolina and South Carolina

Job experience

Founder, Four Oaks Builders
Licensed General Contractor

FAQs

Common Questions About Four Oaks

Yes. We put together a Custom Home Planning Guide that covers budget questions, timeline expectations, what to have ready before your first builder conversation, and what to look for when evaluating a builder. You can download it from the Contact page, no form, no obligation to call afterward.
We limit the number of projects we take on so we can maintain quality, communication, and personal involvement. We are not a high-volume production builder. Our approach is focused on providing clients with a more personalized experience and greater attention to detail throughout the project.
The first conversation is just that, a conversation. There is no pitch, no pressure, and no obligation. We want to understand what you are thinking about building, where you are in the process, and whether we are a good fit for each other. Most people come in with questions and leave with a clearer picture of what building looks like. Call us and schedule a conversation through the contact page.

Still have questions?

We’ve answered the most common questions about how Four Oaks works, how many projects we take on, whether you’ll work directly with Andy and Chris, and what our clients say. If you still have questions, the FAQ page is a good place to start.

One Word = Integrity. No, make that two words = CRAFTMAN
Jonathan Roberts
Building anything worthwhile takes a team. Andy has a great team. We have now lived in our new home nearly six months and are still very happy with the results.
Daryl & Leshia Beltz
Unfortunately, all builders are not created equal. However, Four Oaks has the experience, excellent communication skills, quality trade relationships and ability to not only satisfy their customers but move them to share their experience with friends and family. I highly recommend Four Oaks!
Daniel Ray
Great builders. I live in one of their amazing homes.
Richard Del Valle
I absolutely LOVE my house! Andy and his team built a beautiful home for me and my family! Their work is top quality and they did everything within their power to make sure we were completely satisfied with the finished product. Anytime I hear anyone talking about building a house, I always recommend Four Oaks!
Jennifer Hart
Building a custom home is no easy feat, but Four Oaks Builders truly made the entire process feel like a partnership. If we found ourselves needing to build again, Four Oaks would definitely be our first choice.
Adrienne Waddell

Ready to Meet Andy and Chris?

The first step is a conversation. You tell us what you’re thinking. We’ll listen, ask questions, and give you an honest picture of whether we’re the right fit for your project. With us listening.