“Working with Canady Durako was a great experience from start to finish. Not only are we delighted with our beautiful, well-constructed home, but Rob and Corey also kept open lines of communication during the entire building process. They were highly engaged, easy to work with, and accommodated our requests to personalize the home to meet our needs. Lauren, our first point of contact, was quick to schedule meetings with the builders and also provided interior design, color, and style aesthetics, creating a flowing and functional living space with warm accents of natural wood coordinating lighting fixtures and finishes. We highly recommend the Canady Durako team, as they offer a great product with top-notch, professional service.”
-Seabreeze Cottage Client
“Building our Oak Island beach house rental was a major milestone, and we couldn’t have asked for a better team than Rob, Corey, and Lauren. They were incredibly patient and supportive as we navigated each step, especially since we were passionate about handpicking every detail and making it unique—from tiles and lighting to wallpaper. Their team allowed us the freedom to explore these decisions while offering expert recommendations when needed.
The craftsmanship is exceptional, and the house is built to last—designed to withstand hurricane-force winds with reinforced lower bracing and specialized ocean facing pin-lock doors. From the durable windows and roofing to the long-lasting flooring, everything was made with quality in mind. We also had the chance to collaborate with their architectural design assistant, which made designing the interior layout a fun and inspiring experience.
One thing that stood out to us was the ability to visit other homes they were building to see different design elements firsthand. It gave us confidence in our decisions. While Corey helped us especially in the early stages, and we collaborated with him on the flooring, our day-to-day experience was working closely with Rob as the head builder and Lauren on approvals and design tweaks.
Despite a few hiccups outside their control, like the piling truck breaking down or inspectors dragging their feet, the turnaround time was impressive. Overall, we’re thrilled with our new home and can't wait to show it off to renters! We highly recommend Canady-Durako to anyone embarking on their own home-building journey.”
- All Sands on Deck Clients
“If you’re considering the building route, we’d highly recommend talking with Canady Durako!
Rob, Corey and Lauren couldn’t have been better to work with. We had purchased a lot and had a good idea of what we wanted in our Oak Island beach home. We aligned with their design style and craftsmanship but wanted to modify an existing plan. We were able to work with their designer and create the layout that worked best for us. We ended up vaulting the main living area and extending the plan to accommodate a pantry area, half bath, walk-in closets and larger decks. That process spoke volumes, and we knew we were off to a great start with Rob and the crew.
Rob, Corey and Lauren are extremely personable, and they all listened to what was important to us. The progress and selection meetings were well-planned and a lot of fun. We continually get compliments on the craftsmanship and are extremely happy with their trim, tile, hardware, landscaping, and specialty trades. Our finished product was great. If you align with their style and craftsmanship, I don’t think there’s a better group of people to work with.
All and all we had a great experience and highly recommend Canady Durako.”
-Tidal Watch Client
“Canady & Durako could not be a more thoughtful and helpful builder and I would highly encourage anyone building a home to check out their work. We finally completed our journey to the beach and C&D worked closely with us the entire way from helping us assess property on which to build, the design, on-site visits, and all while paying close attention to our budget concerns. Reputation is everything with a smaller builder and they established the highest amount of trust with us. We would reach out to any of the 3 folks and would always hear back in less than a day and it was common to get a call back from Rob almost immediately. Now that we are done and are really spending quality time in the home, I have come to appreciate the overall high quality of the house. The trim paint is so solid, it’s almost like a “plastic” coating with the highest of durability. The sound is low to non-existent when windows are closed and everything is functioning as expected. I am still over impressed with the custom cabinetry, the soft close doors/drawers, and cannot believe how much of it is priced in their standard package. The help and guidance we received with the colors and tile selection has caused the whole house to blend so well. I know we ultimately made all the decisions, but the HELP C&D provides is key here. Our friends and family have already visited and just repeatedly say “oh wow”. I still think back to Corey helping us with the property selection, facetime calling me while standing on the back of his truck to see what could be our views, and then after we purchased when he said “with that view, we are going to encourage you to build up another level higher" to maximize what we could see. Close friends of ours are now also working with C&D to design their dream home and I would encourage anyone to do the same.”
- Dolphin Watch Clients
“About a year ago, we purchased a Canady home in Oak Island. We had looked at over a dozen homes and found his design, finishings, attention to detail superior to the others we viewed. Since then we have not had any issues to report back to the builder which is remarkable for any new construction. We just love the home! Based on our experience, if we were to build or choose another home Rob Canady would be the builder of choice. We cannot give a higher recommendation than this!”
- Coastal Driftwood Client
“The quality, design and features of the home are the best that we have seen throughout Oak Island. Canady & Durako were very accommodating before the closing and have stood behind the build after we purchased. After 18 months in this home, we love it more than when we first moved in. If we ever build a new home again on Oak Island, it will be with them.”
-Harbor Mist Client
“ It was such a pleasure to work with this professional group. They communicated well and were always quick to respond. We love the house they built for us. Truly a quality job.”
- Barnes Bluff Client