2 weeks ago
"Marcus gave us a bid with every line spelled out, and the final invoice matched it to the dollar. Kitchen took nine weeks of construction. They told us ten."
JMJessica M.University City · Kitchen remodel
Charlotte general contractor · Est. 2014
One crew.
One schedule.
No surprises.
Kitchens, bathrooms, additions and ADUs, built by Marcus Delgado's own crew. You get a written line-item bid, permits handled start to finish, and a schedule texted to you every Monday.
- NC Lic. #9104211
- Licensed & insured
- 12 years in Charlotte
Free · no obligation
Projects640+Remodels, additions and ADUs completed
Rating4.9Average across 212 homeowner reviews
Experience12Years licensed and building in Charlotte
Max deposit$1,000The North Carolina legal limit. We never ask for more up front.
What we build
From the slab to the last piece of trim.
One licensed general contractor for the whole job: demo, framing, plumbing, electrical, drywall and finish. No juggling five trades or guessing whose fault the delay is.
01
Kitchen remodels
New layouts, cabinets, counters and lighting. Walls moved and beams sized by an engineer when needed.
Get a quote 02Bathroom remodels
Tub-to-shower conversions, curbless showers, tile, vanities. Waterproofed the right way, behind the tile.
Get a quote 03Room additions
Family rooms, primary suites and second stories that tie into your roof and look original to the house.
Get a quote 04 Most requestedADUs & garage conversions
Detached units and garage conversions for rental income or family. Plans, utilities and city sign-off included.
Get a quote 05Dry rot & structural repair
Rotted sills, sagging floors, failed beams. We photograph every repair before we close the wall.
Get a quote 06Decks & patio covers
Composite and redwood decks, solid and lattice patio covers, built to handle a Charlotte August.
Get a quote 07Whole-home renovation
Older homes brought up to date: layout, systems, finishes. Phased so you can stay put when it's possible.
Get a quote 08Permits & plans
Drawings, engineering, plan-check comments and every inspection, coordinated by us. Fees itemized in your bid.
Get a quoteNot sure what your project needs? Describe it in two lines and we'll tell you straight whether it's us, or who to call instead.
Describe my projectWalkthrough to final inspection
How long will it really take?
Every project runs the same five steps. Pick yours to see a typical Charlotte timeline. Your exact schedule comes in writing with your bid.
Kitchen remodel · typical schedule12–17 weeks
- 1 week
Walkthrough & written bid
We walk the job with you, measure, and ask the questions that change the price. Within a week you get a line-item bid, not a number on a napkin.
- 2–3 weeks
Design & drawings
Layout, selections and engineered drawings where the city needs them. You sign off on every finish before we order a thing.
- 2–4 weeks
Permits & plan check
We submit, answer the plan checker's comments and track it weekly. Plan-check time is set by the city. Chasing it is our job, not yours.
- 6–8 weeks
Build
One lead carpenter on site from demo to punch list. Schedule texted every Monday, site swept every night, inspections booked as each phase closes.
- 1 week
Final inspection & walkthrough
The inspector signs off, then we walk it together with blue tape. Final payment only after every piece of tape comes off.
Typical ranges from start to finish. Permit review depends on the city and how busy plan check is that month; we tell you at the walkthrough which side of the range to expect.
Straight answers
What does a remodel cost in Charlotte?
Most contractors won't put a number on their website. Here are the ranges we see most often, so you can plan before anyone visits.
These are typical ranges, not quotes. They include labor, materials and permits for mid-range finishes. Your exact price comes in writing after a free walkthrough, line by line, before any work starts.
| Project | Typical range | Start to finish |
|---|---|---|
| Hall bathroom remodelTub-to-shower conversion, tile, vanity, fixtures | $22k – $38k | 7–9 weeks |
| Primary bathroom remodelCurbless shower, double vanity, layout changes | $40k – $85k | 9–12 weeks |
| Kitchen remodel, same layoutCabinets, counters, backsplash, lighting, appliances | $48k – $90k | 12–17 weeks |
| Kitchen remodel, new layoutWalls moved, beam, gas and plumbing relocated | $85k – $160k | 16–22 weeks |
| Garage conversion ADUSlab work, sewer tie-in, egress windows, kitchenette | $120k – $190k | 5–7 months |
| Detached ADU, new buildSize, utility runs and site access drive this one | $260k – $420k | 7–11 months |
| Room additionFoundation, roof tie-in, matching existing finishes | $350 – $550/sq ft | 6–9 months |
| Dry rot & structural repairDepends on what we find once the siding comes off | $2.5k – $25k | 1–3 weeks |
| Deck or patio coverSize, material, attached or freestanding, lighting | $18k – $60k | 4–8 weeks |
Ranges updated for 2026. Finish level, site access and what we find behind the walls move the number most.
Recent work
Built around Charlotte.
A few recent jobs, from a Myers Park kitchen to slabs for new units in Belmont. Tap any photo to see it full size.
Since 2014640+ projects, one phone number
About Cobaltline
A framer who got tired of watching jobs go sideways.
Marcus Delgado spent eleven years framing houses for other builders around Charlotte. He saw the same things over and over: bids that doubled, crews that disappeared for two weeks, homeowners finding out about a problem from the inspector.
He got his license in 2014 and built Cobaltline on the opposite habits. One lead carpenter per job. A written bid you can check line by line. A Monday text with the week's schedule. And his cell number on every contract.
"If something's wrong behind your wall, you'll see the photo before you see the change order. That's the whole deal."
- Same lead carpenter, demo to punch list
- Change orders priced in writing, same day
- Site swept and secured every night
- Written 2-year workmanship warranty
Reviews
What Charlotte homeowners say.
Sample reviews · written for this demo site
4.9212 Google reviews
1 month ago
"We turned our detached garage into a unit for my mother-in-law. They handled the plans, the city and the sewer tie-in. Plan check dragged, but we got a text every week with exactly where it stood. She moved in last month."
RTRobert T.Myers Park · Garage conversion ADU
3 weeks ago
"Clean job site every single day. Our dog barely noticed they were here. The shower is gorgeous."
PSPriya S.Monroe · Bathroom remodel
2 months ago
"Bought a 1940s house and the inspector flagged rot under the back porch. Marcus sent photos of every joist they replaced before they closed it up. Fair price, honest guy."
DKDan K.Dilworth · Dry rot repair
1 month ago
"Patio cover went up in four days once the permit cleared. It matches the house so well that people assume it came with it."
ARAlicia R.Matthews · Patio cover
4 months ago
"We added a 400 square foot family room. Foundation to paint was a little over six months, which is what Marcus said at the first walkthrough. Same lead carpenter on site every day, and he knew the plans cold."
KBKaren B.Indian Trail · Room addition
5 months ago
"Third contractor we called, first one who called back when he said he would. That set the tone for the whole job."
MDMike D.Belmont · Whole-home renovation
3 months ago
"We changed our minds on the backsplash halfway through. They priced the change in writing that afternoon. No drama, no mystery charge at the end."
HLHannah L.University City · Kitchen remodel
6 months ago
"Our last contractor walked off with the permit half finished. Cobaltline sorted it out with the city, re-did what failed inspection and closed it out properly."
GWGreg W.Myers Park · Permits & plans
2 months ago
"The curbless shower meant cutting into the slab, which I didn't expect. Marcus explained why, showed me the cost before anyone picked up a saw, and the result is perfect."
SNSofia N.Dilworth · Primary bath remodel
7 months ago
"Detached ADU in the backyard. Long project, zero surprises on cost, and final inspection passed the first time."
JPJames P.Monroe · Detached ADU
1 week ago
"Five stars for communication alone. The Monday morning schedule text is the best thing a contractor has ever done for me."
LCLauren C.Matthews · Whole-home renovation
Service area
Charlotte and the towns around it.
We keep jobs within about 35 minutes of downtown, so your lead carpenter is never stuck on I-5 when your inspection is booked.
- Charlotte
- Monroe
- University City
- Myers Park
- Dilworth
- Belmont
- Indian Trail
- Matthews
Just outside the list? Call and ask. If we can't take it, we'll tell you who can.
FAQ
Questions we hear at every walkthrough.
Don't see yours? Ask us directly. You'll get a real answer, not a sales pitch.
Talk to the office, Mon–Sat 7 AM – 6 PM(704) 555-0101
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. North Carolina contractor license #9104211, with general liability and workers' comp covering every person on your job. We'll hand you the certificates before work starts.
How much do you need up front?
North Carolina caps the down payment on a home improvement contract at $1,000 or 10% of the price, whichever is less. That's all we take. After that you pay in stages, only for work that's done and inspected.
Do you pull the permits?
On every job that needs them. We prepare or coordinate the drawings, submit, answer plan-check comments and book each inspection. Permit fees show up as their own line in your bid, not buried in the total.
What does an ADU cost in Charlotte?
Garage conversions usually land between $120k and $190k. Detached new builds run $260k to $420k depending on size, utility runs and site access. See the cost table above, then book a walkthrough for your actual number.
Can we live at home during the remodel?
For kitchens and baths, almost always. We seal the work area with zip walls, run air scrubbers, and set up a temporary kitchen station when yours is out. Whole-home jobs are phased, and we'll be honest if a week or two away makes more sense.
What happens if you find a problem behind the walls?
We stop, photograph it and text you the photos with a written price for the fix. Nothing extra gets built until you approve it. Old Charlotte houses hide things; the surprise should be the rot, never the bill.
Free on-site estimate
Let's walk your project.
Book a time, send details for a quote, or have us call you. Whichever you pick, you'll talk to someone who's actually been on the job site.
- We walk it togetherAbout 45 minutes. Bring your wish list and your budget worries.
- Written bid within a weekLine by line, permits and fees broken out, schedule attached.
- You decide, no pressureNo "sign today" discounts. The bid is good for 30 days.
Your walkthrough is free. The bid is in writing.
Call Marcus's office or book online. Either way you'll know your real number, and your real timeline, within a week.