Meet the Builders
Recognized as one of the “Top 100” Builders in the nation for the 2nd year in a row by Builder Magazine, Caviness and Cates Communities is making their way to the forefront of the home building industry. Founded more than 10 years ago by Watson Caviness and Chris Cates, Caviness and Cates Communities has quickly become a leader in new home sales. With a dedication to quality and customer satisfaction, the employees and trade partners of Caviness and Cates go to great lengths to make sure each home is built to exceed the expectations of the individual homebuyer.
Graduates of University of North Carolina Wilmington, licensed general contractors Watson Caviness and Chris Cates founded the company to become one of the largest and most prominent home builders in Cumberland, Hoke, and Harnett counties. With new home communities in the Fayetteville, NC, Clayton, NC, Beaufort, NC, Greenville, NC and Jacksonville, NC areas. the company founders’ hopes have become a reality.
Knowing the concerns and desires of homebuyers, Caviness and Cates Communities has a strong commitment to excellence, builds Energy Star Qualified homes for energy efficiency, and encourages homeowner involvement throughout the building process. With almost 400 new home closings in 2009, Caviness and Cates demonstrate their commitment to the military and civilian families in their communities.
Caviness and Cates provides a variety of home designs, home warranties that extend beyond industry standards, and a winning team. These qualities illustrate why Caviness and Cates is a leader in the home building industry.
Named a top builder in the U.S.
Earlier this year, Builder Magazine named Caviness & Cates one of the top 100 builders in the United States. We're honored to have been included, and we hope to keep moving up the list for years to come.



