The right home begins with the right site. In Matthews, every parcel brings a distinct mix of trees, scale, existing architecture, and local rules.
Start with the land
Determine the property's jurisdiction, zoning, setbacks, utilities, easements, and any neighborhood covenants before making design assumptions.
Build for the setting
A well-resolved custom home responds to its street, landscape, and the way its owners live. Thoughtful renovations can do the same while retaining the character of an existing house.
A connected team
Peters Custom Homes, Emerald & Oak Design, and Peters Audio Video offer complementary expertise across construction, interiors, and home technology.
Questions to answer before buying a lot
Is the parcel inside the Town of Matthews, another town, or unincorporated county? What does its zoning allow? Is it served by public water and sewer, or will it need a well and septic system? Are there easements, floodplain areas or tree-protection requirements? These answers determine what can be built and at what cost.
Mecklenburg County Code EnforcementKnockdown and infill
Older homes on larger lots near central Matthews sometimes become sites for new houses. Evaluate how a new home will relate to its neighbors in scale, the value of mature trees, and demolition and permitting requirements before purchasing.
The design-build sequence
A typical custom process runs from site evaluation and budget, through design and engineering, to permitting, construction and final inspections. Bringing the builder, designer and technology planner in early avoids costly redesign later.
This guide is published by Nicholas and Miriam Peters and is not a live information service. Details can change. Confirm schools, jurisdiction, business hours, amenities, and property rules with the relevant official source or organization before making decisions.