Having recently relocated, I have been looking at homes in the Sunset Beach area so I can be close to friends. My friend told me about the beautiful homes located just down the street from her, so we decided to stop in and take a look. We were graciously greeted by a young lady named Lauren Gembe. I had not heard of Riptide homes, so she gave us a background history of the company and their workmanship followed by a lovely tour of the models. I was convinced I would have them build my new home. The entire sales process was a breeze with Lauren, she remembered I had mentioned my last experience with another company in Myrtle Beach was a disaster, as the sales people were very shady and dishonest. She went the extra mile and made sure I understood everything each step of the way. From selecting my lot, to choosing cabinets and flooring, it was so easy and fun! She explained what was included and what was an upgrade, No shady business here. She introduced me to the superintendent so I would feel good about every step of the building process and what to expect with the timeline and build of my new home. I think I am going to enjoy living in Ocean Ridge Plantation, I truly feel that this home is exactly what I anticipate it to be, I feel so comfortable with my sales and building team. I am so happy my friend brought me to Riptide Homes. read more

Team is a word too often applied to a group of people who simply share a common goal and attempt to achieve results. What often goes unreported is how successful the group actually is. As new homeowners who just occupied a custom built Riptide home in Ocean Ridge Plantation, we welcome the opportunity to comment on the outstanding Riptide team and the individuals committed to delivering topnotch craftsmanship and service. From first contact to closing, these people do it best! Starting with Britney and Lauren in sales to Sara in the design center, the entire team links together early to deliver personalized results, not just info but genuine inclusion in what can be a very complex process...especially in these days and times. Frequent responsive communication is the hallmark of Riptide's service. Special mention needs to highlight the consistant professionalism of Chris Smiles as he tirelessly supervised the building step by step with the backup assists from Billy. On the office front, Julie kept perfect track of the financials and along with Amanda, assisted with the smooth closing. As we now sit as new occupants in our Riptide home, we marvel at the result and remain indebted to the entire team for bringing special joy into our lives. WELL DONE RIPTIDE TEAM! read more

My wife & I were winding down our professional careers in RTP, NC in 2018. in 2017 we had purchased a lot in Sea Trail in Sunset Beach, NC. During the process of researching a local builder it became apparent that the craftsmanship and materials that Riptide offered exceeded our expectations for building our beach styled home. The Riptide team that handled our design, materials and site implementation were fantastic. Our site manager, Brandon Stevens of Riptide Builders, made our transition to Sea Trail flawless. He updated us as to the progress of our home construction on an as needed basis and reviewed our property daily while providing weekly photos of the build. During each site visit, or walkthrough, he communicated all aspects of the build to include if our expectation was being met. Also while insuring us that if we had any doubts or concerns to please bring them to his attention. Even after Hurricane Dorian he was onsite making sure that our home was available for closure weeks later. To say that we were exceptionally pleased and that our expectations were exceeded are a testament to Brandon's tireless work ethic. Even today, if we have questions or need guidance, he is prompt in delivering responses. Job well done, thank you Brandon. read more

What attracted us to work with Riptide in building our new home was the sleek look of their materials, the quality of the build and the attention to detail that all of their representatives provided us up front. First impressions are what sold us and their personalities continue to be a strong attribute for Riptide. Riptide is a premier builder in Brunswick county and it's no surprise once you get to know their build team. For us, logistics was the biggest issue. We were moving down from Durham County and attempting to put together our dream home, by the beach, from a distance. You get one shot at getting it right. The design selections (lighting, tile, flooring, etc.) for the home is one of the most difficult to do. Working with Riptide's marketing and design expert - Sara McLamb made this an easy process for us. Sara listened to what our design ideas were and provided decorative suggestions and materials to meet our needs. We had total faith and trust in what she was doing and how the job was being done in lieu of us being onsite. It turns out we couldn't be happier with the results! Many thanks to Sara and the Riptide team! read more

Never having built a house before, the entire process was intimidating to us. When we saw the first homes Riptide built in Sea Trail, we loved the design and workmanship. After meeting with Kristie, the designer, we felt very comfortable moving forward with Riptide. EVERYONE we have worked with at Riptide has been outstanding. Since this was a major investment for us, we truly appreciated how patient they were, their attention to detail, and the ease of communicating with everyone through Co-Construct. We received so much information at closing that it was hard to process it all. Amanda, the warranty specialist, was a godsend! Riptide has now built many homes in our area, and Amanda had to juggle the demands of all the new homeowners. It must have been a scheduling nightmare, but her humor and kindness were always present. Thank you Kristie, Chris, Jody, Amanda, Jimmy and Tony! It is because of you that we did not hesitate to recommend Riptide Builders to our family and friends (two of whom decided to build with Riptide). read more

Exceptionally friendly, courteous and knowledgeable staff. In my line of work, I have the fortunate opportunity to work with members of the Riptide team and my clients have only had remarkable interactions with them. Riptide makes the home building and buying process seamless and by the time their clients become mine, I could not ask for a better transaction and already starting my process with happy clients. Riptide has an amazing selection of semi-custom homes and they also have a presale process if you want to design your own.  Riptide Builders is a top-notch local builder in southern Brunswick County with a design showroom, exceptional model home, and excellent team. They are very detailed, professional and helpful. Their sales team will guide you through the process to make it as easy and helpful as possible and their selections guru, Sara, not only helps you design the home of your dreams, but you will leave her feeling confident in your choices.  If you are lucky enough to work with Riptide, then you are lucky enough! read more

This company builds exceptional homes. I have seen first hand the quality of the workmanship, which is phenomenal, the functionality of their house plans, and the way their homes fit so well into their environments, yet somehow still stand out. Beyond that, should you have the opportunity to visit one of their model homes decorated by their design team, you will see the skill and creativity applied to the finished home. The dreamy interiors invite you in and give you a sense of understated elegance. Lovely accents and colors tie each room together in beautiful, seamless continuity. I love to visit their models for design ideas and with the eye to perhaps purchasing a home near the beach in retirement. Sara is a very helpful, knowledgeable and professional member of the team who assists clients with a wealth of information and a ready smile. Great company, beautiful homes, and informative, helpful staff. read more

We purchased a home in Seashore Estates at Sea Trail in June of 2020. It was a pleasure working with Riptide Builders through the entire process. We moved from NJ so we were not able to be onsite through most of the build. Riptide kept us informed through their co construct build website and we were able to see on a weekly basis the progress being made. Though covid made it challenging, Riptide delivered on time a BEAUTIFUL home. We love our new home and we are very grateful to the entire Riptide team. It has been 6 months now since we closed and we really appreciate at this time having our warranty specialist, Amanda Hartsell to work with. She has been extremely helpful and takes the time to ensure that we will continue to love our home for many years to come. Thank you Riptide for building our dream home. read more

The Riptide team is very friendly and knowledgeable. The sales team takes the process of building and buying a home and makes it manageable. They have an amazing array of semi-custom homes and a presale home-building process if you want to design the home yourself. Riptide is a top-notch builder on the coast of Brunswick County and honestly the only builder I would recommend. The selections guru, Sara McLamb, guides you through the selection process and takes frazzled, stressed-out clients and calms them down and makes the process enjoyable. Sara is friendly, detail-oriented, professional and helpful. Riptide is the only way to go! read more

As owner/president of A&T Electric, Inc. and an electrician in the southeastern region of NC for 22 years, I've worked for many builders in the area throughout the years. Riptide Builders, LLC is most definitely among the best. Their attention to detail and quality, efficient yet thorough building methods and their ability to work well with both subcontractors, like myself, and homeowners make them one of the elite builders in the area. Their superintendents, Brandon Stephens and Chris Smiles, are truly great to work with and very knowledgeable. It has truly been a pleasure working with them and I wish them continued success! read more

The entire Riptide team is friendly, courteous and knowledgeable. They take the home buying and building process to a whole new level. They have a fabulous selection of semi-custom homes along with a presale process if you wish to design your home. Riptide Builders is a top-notch builder in Brunswick Count and the only builder I would recommend Sara McLamb handles the selection process and takes stresses out clients and clams them down and actually makes the process enjoyable. She is very detailed, professional and helpful. Riptide is the way to go! read more

Hey y'all My name is Mark Urban, a homeowner in the Sea Trail Community, in Sunset Beach NC. Kim and I wanted to retire to NC, but had never visited. Well let's check that off. Being in construction for over 40 years,I know quality and value. When I found a Riptide Builder's house, It felt right. From dealing with the superintendent, Chris Smiles to the punch list items and warranty work with, Coordinator, Amanda Hartsell, was completed to my satisfaction. 100%. Be patient, do your research, and you to can be happy with your builder. Mark read more

Chris Smiles and Amanda Hartsell are Riptide Builders as far as we're concerned. Chris has decades of residential construction experience. He was candid, honest, knowledgeable and understanding about various change orders, timeline surprises, Covid challenges and even some frustrations! Amanda has been very patient and accommodating with regards to warranties, scheduling and follow through. Very few service people do what they actually said anymore, but you can count on Chris and Amanda. read more

Riptide Builders gives clients a quality home and their standard features are other builders upgrades! The attention to detail is phenomenal and award-winning and their model home is a showstopper! Sara handles the selections and design and is so helpful and easy to work with, you feel like you are sitting down with a friend. The entire team takes a stressful process and makes it surprisingly fun! I highly recommend Riptide to anyone, in a heartbeat. They build a stunning home. read more

I live and work in the area and I recently had the opportunity to tour the model home during the parade of homes. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable and the home included many upgrades and extra added features. I've also seen how neat and clean their job sites are during construction, so it was no surprise to see that attention to detail reflected in the finished home. If you are looking for a good quality built home, I highly recommend Riptide Builders. read more

I live in Myrtle Beach but have been wanting to relocate to the sunset beach area. I recently visited the model home at Sea Trail and was so happy I did. The home and staff were very impressive. The exquisite details and upgrades available in these homes really blew my mind - I had no idea how much you could do to really make the home your own. The staff, especially Lauren, were very attentive, courteous, and knowledgeable and answered all of our questions! read more

Riptide Builders gives clients a quality home with many upgraded features as standard. The attention to detail is phenomenal and award-winning. Their construction managers are accessible, knowledgeable, and quick with answers to questions. The entire team takes a very complicated and stressful process and smoothed it out, making it fun. I would recommend Riptide to anyone, in a heartbeat. They build a stunning home. Highly recommend! read more

I recently had the opportunity to tour the model home during the parade of homes. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable and the home included many upgrades and extra added features. I've also seen how neat and clean their job sites are during construction, so it was no surprise to see that attention to detail reflected in the finished home. If you are looking for a good quality built home, I highly recommend Riptide Builders. read more

We are so very pleased with our new Riptide home! It's our first venture with a new build. The whole team at Riptide Builders made the process go smoothly. All questions and concerns were addressed immediately. A wealth of knowledge was offered, and appreciated. The completed home is stunning and solid. The upgrades that come with the initial price of the home are vast and impressive. We truly recommend Riptide Builders! read more