Business Details
Custom Built Homes in Ocean Isle Beach, NC
Crews Construction has been synonymous with excellence in custom home building for decades. Founded by Ernie Crews, whose hands-on leadership defined the company's commitment to quality and client satisfaction, the business earned prestigious accolades including 'Builder of the Year' in Brunswick County, N.C. Our approach prioritized personalized service, with Ernie visiting every project daily to ensure meticulous craftsmanship. While Ernie has retired, his legacy endures through a team dedicated to maintaining the standards he established.We specialize in creating custom homes tailored to individual lifestyles, focusing on communities near Ocean Isle Beach. Our reputation was built on word-of-mouth referrals from clients who valued our transparency, attention to detail, and unwavering dedication to delivering homes that exceed expectations. Though no longer actively constructing under the Ernest G. Crews name, our history reflects a deep commitment to quality over quantity, ensuring every home built under this legacy met exacting standards.
Services
Custom home building
Golf course homes
Waterway homes
Island retreats
Home remodeling
Highlights and features
- We specialized in 10-15 custom homes annually for personalized attention
- Founder maintained daily oversight of every project for quality assurance
- Award-winning reputation as Brunswick County's #1 builder
- Legacy of client-centered service spanning decades
- Proven track record of 35+ years in residential construction expertise
What people say
Well-built home
Beautiful house
Helpful team
Quality construction
Excellent service
Services
Custom home building
Specialized in creating bespoke residences tailored to client preferences. Our process emphasized direct client collaboration from design through completion, ensuring every detail met both functional needs and aesthetic visions. With a limited annual project count, we maintained rigorous quality control standards established by founder Ernie Crews.
Golf course homes
Designed luxury homes within premier golf course communities. Focused on maximizing scenic views while incorporating practical features for active lifestyles. Our expertise included navigating specific architectural guidelines required by upscale golf course developments.
Waterway homes
Constructed custom residences along coastal waterways with specialized marine-resistant materials. Prioritized strategic placement for optimal water access and views while adhering to strict environmental regulations for coastal construction in North Carolina.
Island retreats
Built distinctive island properties combining durability with luxury. Our experience included addressing unique logistical challenges of island construction while creating spaces optimized for beachfront living and entertaining.
Home remodeling
Offered remodeling services for existing properties through affiliated professionals. Maintained original quality standards for additions and interior upgrades, focusing on enhancing functionality while preserving architectural integrity.
People
Ernie Crews
Founder
Founded Crews Construction with a commitment to quality craftsmanship. Led the company for decades, personally overseeing projects daily. Earned 'Builder of the Year' recognition in Brunswick County before retiring in 2025.
Richard LaChance
Field Supervisor
Managed residential construction for 20+ years at Crews Construction. Now operates LaChance Construction, continuing custom home building with 35+ years total industry experience.
Cathy C. Brown
Office Manager
Served as construction coordinator for over two decades. Currently Project Manager at Braddock Built Custom Homes, applying extensive experience in client-vendor communication and home design coordination.
Ken French
Punch List Supervisor
Handled final construction details to ensure client satisfaction. Maintained hands-on approach to resolving project completion issues during his tenure with Crews Construction.
Donna Crews
Receptionist
Managed client communications as company receptionist. Provided first-point contact for inquiries, directing clients to appropriate team members while maintaining office operations.
Questions
What types of homes did Ernest G. Crews Construction specialize in?
We focused on custom-built homes in coastal communities, particularly golf course properties, waterway residences, and island retreats throughout Brunswick County, N.C.
Are you still accepting new construction projects?
Ernie Crews has retired and no longer builds under this name, but affiliated professionals continue serving clients through their respective companies.
What made Ernest G. Crews Construction unique?
Founder Ernie Crews personally oversaw every project daily, maintaining quality control while limiting annual output to 10-15 homes for personalized attention.
What awards did the company receive?
Recognized as 'Builder of the Year' and consistently ranked #1 builder in Brunswick County through client satisfaction and industry peer recognition.
Reviews (7)
Janet DiLeo
Jan 10, 2022
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Ernie built our house in 2017. This was the best building experience we've ever had! Their attention to detail and their desire to deliver the very best quality made the process easy and fun. Ernie, Cathy, and staff were easy to work with and kept everything right on schedule. Four years later, we are still very pleased with the outcome.
Barb Berus Lamagna
Jan 09, 2022
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Felt very comfortable with the whole building process with Crews Construction. Made a long distance build easy and enjoyable. His homes are very well constructed with attention to details. Very up to date on new design and products. Decorating suggestions along the way by Cathy was a wonderful help. We love our Ernest Crews built home!
Michael Root
Jan 07, 2022
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Excellent high end home builder. Ernie is trustworthy and chooses the top sub-contractors in the area. Cathy, Rich and Ken work with the customer to make their dream home a reality. Ernie and crew are extremely respected in the construction community. My wife and I are so pleased that that we chose Ernest G. Crews Construction to build our forever home.
Ann Russo
Jan 07, 2022
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Worked with Ernie and Cathy during COVID - made the process as easy as possible. Always flexible to meet according to our schedule, professional subcontractors and everyone that works for him. He stands behind his work and will go the extra mile to make things right. The best builder in Brunswick County!
Tom Burcak
Jan 07, 2022
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Ernie and Company were great to work with. They are a builder you can Trust to build you a quality home. Ernie has so much respect in the home building community around Ocean Isle Beach area. All of his subcontractors enjoy working for him and go out of their way to make you happy. Very polite and professional.
Services:Paint indoors,Construction,Project management,Install flooring,Install drywall,Flooring
Ernie and Company were great to work with. They are a builder you can Trust to build you a quality home. Ernie has so much respect in the home building community around Ocean Isle Beach area. All of his subcontractors enjoy working for him and go out of their way to make you happy. Very polite and professional.
Services:Paint indoors,Construction,Project management,Install flooring,Install drywall,Flooring
Meisels Info
Jan 04, 2022
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I used Ernest Crews Construction to build our home in Ocean Isle Beach, NC. We started construction 11/17, and closed on the home 12/8/18. This is a custom built home in a very lovely community. The Crews organization is without question the most efficient, competent, and caring team I've ever had the pleasure of working with in my 48 years is the business world. Their level of craftsmanship is exceptional, and unlike anything I've personally experienced. We are delighted with our home, and continue to maintain a close relationship with the principles of the organization. You can't make a better
Joy Griffith
Oct 12, 2021
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We made the best decision asking Ernest G Crews Construction to build our vacation home. The quality and attention to detail is exceptional. Ernie, Cathy, and Ken were great to work with and so professional! They made the process so easy. Their vendors are wonderful too. If you are looking for a reputable builder who does quality work, Ernest G Crews Construction is the builder you want. You will never regret your decision.
Dave and Joy Griffith
Dave and Joy Griffith
