Andrew Roby Charlotte Luxury Builder
Charlotte · Builder Spotlight
Founded in 1950, Andrew Roby is one of Charlotte's most established custom builders and high-end renovation firms — particularly active in Myers Park, Eastover, and Foxcroft. For buyers and sellers, the Roby name on a home matters.
Who Andrew Roby is, in one sentence.
Andrew Roby Inc. is a third-generation, family-led Charlotte firm operating across new construction, large-format renovations, and historic restorations in the city's most established residential corridors.
The firm has worked on more 28207 and 28211 estate homes than virtually any peer, and is one of a small handful of builders local architects routinely recommend without qualification.
Where their work shows up.
Roby's footprint is heavily concentrated inside the Queens Road / Eastover / Foxcroft triangle — the Donald Ross-influenced Myers Park core — with frequent activity in SouthPark, Cotswold, and the Lake Norman peninsula.
At the upper end, the firm is often the contractor of record on full-lot scrapes and multi-year renovations of 1920s–1940s homes where preservation of original detailing matters. That work routinely intersects with architects like Wertimer + Cline, Pursley Dixon Architecture, and Meyer Greeson Paullin Benson.
Why their name matters at resale.
In the sub-$3M Charlotte market, builder name has limited resale impact. Above $3M — and especially in Myers Park, Eastover, and Foxcroft — buyers and their advisors actively look for it. A Roby-built or Roby-renovated home commonly carries a measurable premium against a comparable home of unknown provenance.
The reasons are practical, not sentimental. Roby's work is documented, the subcontractor base is consistent, warranty follow-through is real, and the firm tends to use materials a careful inspector will recognize on sight. For a buyer paying $4M to $10M for a home, those signals reduce risk in ways generic 'high-end finishes' cannot.
What we tell our clients to verify.
When we represent buyers on a Roby-attributed home, we still verify: the original construction or renovation contract, the architect of record, the permit history, and the systems list (HVAC zoning, generator, water management, structural reinforcement). For sellers, we make sure the Roby relationship is documented in the listing materials — invoices, plans, and photographs of the build process when available — because that documentation underwrites pricing.
Provenance is not a marketing line. It is the difference between defending a price and discounting one.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I confirm a Charlotte home was actually built or renovated by Andrew Roby?
Mecklenburg County permit records list the contractor of record on every permitted job. We pull permit history during diligence and cross-reference against the seller's documentation. Roby will also confirm prior work directly when we ask on behalf of a buyer.
Does an Andrew Roby home command a premium?
In our experience, yes — most reliably in Myers Park, Eastover, and Foxcroft above $3M. The premium is not a fixed number; it shows up as faster days-on-market, fewer concessions in negotiation, and stronger appraisal support.