Ballard Built Design
Custom carpentry, cabinetry and built-ins, designed around your home and built for generations.
Our mission
To bring your vision to life through thoughtful design and custom craftsmanship, creating spaces and woodwork that serve your home today and are built for generations.
Justin Ballard is a Raleigh native with nearly 20 years in construction, carpentry and residential remodeling, including about eight years as a lead carpenter on ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.
Every project starts with thorough planning and clear communication, and ends with work that adds lasting function and character to your home.
Lasting craftsmanship
We build with care, quality materials and attention to detail so our work can be enjoyed for generations.
Thoughtful design
We tailor every project to your home, your style and how you live, balancing beauty with everyday function.
Trust & communication
We listen closely, communicate clearly and treat your home with respect throughout every project.
Our work
Built-in china cabinets
North Durham
Fireplace & bookcase
U-shaped kitchen
Walnut-top buffet
Blue kitchen
Fireplace built-insJustin recently converted our downstairs closet into a kitchen pantry, and we couldn’t be happier with the results! The shelves are absolutely beautiful, and the space feels so much more open and functional. He was incredibly easy to work with—professional, reliable, and very knowledgeable about his craft.
“Justin is so reliable, knowledgeable and professional. His precision to detail shows in all his work. He is also so creative and is a joy to work with!”
“We have used Justin for two large projects at our home, a kitchen makeover and a master bath makeover. His craftsmanship is high quality and his crew for paint and sheet-rock are excellent. … Justin took the next step and fixed the issue and in the process made a much better outcome.”