Custom Modular Homes Built for Eastern NC Flood Zones... At Riverside Builders LLC | The Piling People, we specialize in elevated modular and site-built homes designed for resilience. Our offsite-built homes combine design-forward aesthetics with energy-efficient performance—crafted to protect what matters most. Flood zones in Eastern North Carolina are shifting fast. Before you build or renovate, let us help you verify your flood risk and avoid costly surprises. Trusted by first-time buyers and Airbnb hosts across Eastern North Carolina, we build elevated coastal homes with engineered piling foundations—designed for flood zones, built for investment.
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Building near the shoreline? Let us help tailor a PILING - BASED PACKAGE that includes elevated foundations, flood-resistant materials, and marine-grade finishes. Most of our foundations can be completed in a week. The planning, engineered piling plan, and layout usually a little longer. Most of our foundations are built with 8" x 8" treated wood pilings. Girders can be treated 2" x 12" lumber or engineered laminated beams (LVL's). All connectors are hot - dipped galvanized bolts, nails, and straps. Site built homes on pilings require about the same amount of time to build. Modular homes can be set on an elevated foundation and completed in about 4 to 6 weeks. One of the major cost differences for a raised home is the decks and steps. They are higher and usually larger.



















