Services
Your partner, from concept to completion.
Cardinal acts as your project manager and expert connector. We assemble the right team to simplify the process so you can enjoy the journey.
How we work
We assemble the whole team, you get one point of contact.
Rather than juggle a dozen vendors, you work with Cardinal. We match you with the best-fit builder for your project, timeline, location, and budget then coordinate everyone from the first sketch to the final walkthrough.
Areas of focus
Flexible housing, every shape and size.
Accessory Dwelling Units
Backyard cottages, garage conversions, and in-law suites are the heart of what we do. Most run 680–800 sq ft and are fully customized to your lot and goals.
Cottages · Garage conversions · In-law suites
Additions, Conversions, + Renovations
More room to live and smarter layouts that make every square foot count, reworking the home you have instead of starting over.
Additions · Remodels · Layout redesign
Multigen + Investment
Keep your people close or build income. Flexible suites, separate entrances, and income-producing designs for house hackers, downsizers, and small investors.
Multigen suites · Rental income · Aging in place
Alternative + Custom
Duplexes, paired homes, and missing-middle infill. Adapt a plan you love, modify a concept, or design something entirely new with our in-house team. If you can dream it, we can build it.
Duplexes · Missing middle · Custom design
The build-up
We build it.
You just turn the key.
Five steps, one point of contact, each one stacking on the last until you're standing in your vision is complete.
Who we work with
Built for everyone bringing more housing to the Triangle.
Wait, are you the builder?+
Not directly. Cardinal is a project management and expert-connector firm. We selectively partner with experienced builders and pair you with the best fit for your project, timeline, location, and budget, then manage the whole thing on your behalf.
How big is a typical ADU?+
Most of the ADUs we're building fall in the 680–800 square-foot range, but there's no one-size-fits-all. Every project is customized around your goals, your property, and your vision.
Can you modify a plan I found online?+
Absolutely. We can modify plans you find online, adapt concepts from our design resources, or create something entirely from scratch using our in-house design team.
Where does Cardinal work?+
We serve Wake County, Durham County, and the surrounding Triangle area, with deep local expertise in zoning, permitting, and neighborhoods.
Who do you work with?+
Homeowners, landlords, investors and aspiring investors, nonprofits, and businesses.
How do we get started?+
Book a free consultation. Tell us your vision: rental income, multigenerational living, a guest space, a home office, and let's start shaping ideas around your goals and property.
If you can dream it,
it can be built.
Book a free consultation and we'll help you find the right team from concept to completion.
Book a free consultation