Simons & Knapp — Integrated Master Builders

One vision,
seamlessly executed.

A fully integrated, end-to-end residential construction firm specializing in high-performance estates — one team carrying the work from architecture to commissioning, smart systems to site.

Fig. G-000 — Section through a Simons & Knapp estate Raleigh · Charleston · Asheville
G-001 / The FirmIssued for Construction

A new standard for high-performance estates.

We knew there was a better way to build.

Building a custom, luxury estate is traditionally a fragmented process. You hire an architect to design, a general contractor to build, an integration company for your smart-home technology, and a landscape team for your exterior. When these teams operate in silos, details slip through the cracks, budgets inflate, and the home rarely performs to its true potential.

Simons & Knapp is a fully integrated, end-to-end residential construction firm specializing in high-performance homes. We operate as a single-source master builder — eliminating the friction between disciplines by bringing every aspect of the estate under one roof.

From the moment the architectural drawings are drafted to the day the smart-home network is brought online and the pool is filled, we manage, engineer, and execute every detail. We don't just build houses; we engineer and commission complete living ecosystems.

G-002 / Index of DisciplinesScale: Full Lifecycle

The end-to-end approach.

Because we manage the entire lifecycle of the estate, we have total control over quality, timeline, and performance. Our integrated process is built on four core disciplines — sequenced like the drawing set itself.

A-100Phase 01
Architectural / Pre-Construction

Building Science & Pre-Construction

Long before a shovel hits the dirt, we work alongside you and your architect to optimize the home's DNA. We meticulously review the drawings to improve building science, maximize energy efficiency, and specify materials that ensure the structure will outlast and outperform traditional builds.

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S-200Phase 02
Structural / Commissioning

Vertical Construction & Commissioning

We approach the build with the precision of engineers — and our job doesn't end when the drywall is painted. We treat your home like a highly advanced machine, rigorously testing and commissioning the envelope, HVAC, and mechanical systems to ensure they perform exactly as designed.

Open Sheet S-200 →
ME-300Phase 03
Mechanical / Electrical / Low-Voltage

Advanced Systems Integration

Technology should never be an afterthought bolted onto the framing. We design and install the home's technological nervous system in-house — solar arrays, geothermal, enterprise-grade networking, A/V, security, and smart controls integrated during the build for flawless operation from day one.

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L-400Phase 04
Landscape / Site

Comprehensive Estate & Site Development

Our vision doesn't stop at your exterior walls. From custom outdoor structures and integrated landscape architecture to swimming pools, hardscaping, and exterior lighting, we develop the entire property in perfect synchronization with the main house — one unified aesthetic, one exacting standard.

Open Sheet L-400 →
G-003 / General NotesSingle-Source Delivery

The master builder advantage.

When you build with Simons & Knapp, you gain the ultimate luxury: peace of mind.

Single-Source Accountability

You will never experience finger-pointing between the contractor, the A/V tech, and the landscaper. We take full responsibility for the entire estate — every trade, every system, every square foot.

Built-In Efficiency

By overlapping our disciplines, we eliminate the costly delays and miscommunications that plague traditional construction sites. Schedules compress; budgets hold.

Uncompromising Performance

Because we engineer the building envelope, the geothermal systems, and the smart controls under one roof, your home operates with unparalleled efficiency and ease.

G-004 / General InformationRev. 2026.07

Ready to build the future?

Whether you are starting with a blank piece of land or have architectural plans ready for optimization, we are ready to bring your vision to life.

T-001 / Project TransmittalTX-2026-0000
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Raleigh, NC HQ Main Office 35.7796° N · 78.6382° W
Charleston, SC Office Serving the Lowcountry 32.7765° N · 79.9311° W
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