Homes with a difference

Southern Inspired Homes puts the focus back on exceptional service

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Building Inspiring Spaces

Southern Inspired Homes is a custom home builder specializing exclusively in pre-sale homes in Johnston County and surrounding area. Each home is built specifically for each client from the ground up. We are not your run of the mill spec home builder. Every home we construct is designed with purpose, tailored to the homeowner, and carefully planned before the ground is broken. This approach allows us to deliver better quality, smarter layouts, and a more personalized experience without the compromises that come with pre-built inventory.

From modern farmhouse styles to modern design, our homes are built with attention to detail, durable materials, and a commitment to doing things the right way. We guide our clients through every step of the process, from initial planning and budgeting to final finishes, ensuring a smooth, transparent building experience. Our goal is to build a home that fits your budget and style.

At Southern Inspired Homes we build every home like it’s our own.

Meet Our Team

Jay EdwardsOwner/Operator

Jay Edwards is the owner of Southern Inspired Homes. He has always known that the road to success was winding and long. He was fortunate enough as a young boy to work alongside his grandfather to learn not only how to build that shed for his tractor but to learn many valuable lessons in money, planning and implementing. Together they built barns, roofed buildings and more. His grandfather was not a college graduate, but he taught Jay many things that he still appreciates and lives by today. He reminded Jay often to stay focused, get a good education, stay on the right path – no matter how difficult the traveling may be.

Jay is a graduate from Mt. Olive College where he received a four-year degree in Business Administration. During summer breaks, he worked with a construction company absorbing every aspect of the construction business. After years of working in a field unrelated to construction, he decided to pursue his dreams of owning his own company and that is when Southern Inspired Homes was founded. His goal is simple, to build every home like it’s his own. He wants each home to reflect quality, craftsmanship, and a truly custom home that exceeds each customers’ expectations.

David CarterSuperintendent

David Carter serves as the Superintendent for Southern Inspired Homes, overseeing the day-to-day construction of every home we build. With over 35 years of experience in residential construction, David brings a broad understanding of the building process and a level of expertise that ensures every project is completed to the highest standards. From managing subcontractors to his expert craftsmanship, David plays a critical role in making sure each home is completed on time and to meet the expectations of our customers. His hands-on approach, attention to detail, and ability to anticipate and solve problems keep projects running efficiently.

At Southern Inspired Homes, we take pride in building homes the right way and David is a key part of that commitment. His decades of experience, strong work ethic, and dedication to craftsmanship help ensure that every home we deliver reflects the quality our clients expect.