Testimonials

We Love Our Sandmark Clients

Outer Banks Beach Home

While having dinner last summer with longtime friends, Mark and Sandy Martin, my wife and I both expressed our dreams of owning an Outer Banks Beach Home. Mark an experienced builder, long time Outer Banks resident, and owner of Sandmark Custom Homes, encouraged us to pursue our dream. From walking through potential lots to choosing…

Exceed your Expectations!

I want to take a minute to recognize how happy we have been with the various renovation and ad hoc repair projects that Sandmark has completed at our 4 rental home over the last 5 years. As out of state owners, it is reassuring to know that Mark is always there to respond to issues…

Outer Banks Beach House Remodel

We hired Sandmark for a major Outer Banks beach house remodel. We had hired a designer to assist us with creating house plans, but she was not helpful at all and said we couldn’t do some of the things we wanted. We heard that Sandmark was good, so we called Mark to come look at…

Outer Banks Home Renovation

It was wonderful working with Mark and Sandy. They listened to our needs and the result was a beautiful makeover and addition. We love our home after our Outer Banks home renovation. – John and Lisa Walker   Sandmark Custom Homes is grateful for all of our clients and their feedback to help our company…

Sandmark Custom Homes Professionalism

Sandmark Custom Homes has done at least three major projects for us over the last 10 years. My husband (now deceased) and I have always been incredibly pleased with the results. Sandmark Custom Homes professionalism is of the highest quality. – Mary Sepucha   Sandmark Custom Homes is grateful for all of our clients and their…

Sandmark Custom Homes

I have worked with Mark & Sandy Martin of Sandmark Custom Homes, on many various projects. They are an amazing company to work with. I have furnished homes they have built and personally had them do some work at my house. I would recommend them to anyone looking to build a beach home in the…

Sandmark Custom Homes Outer Banks Remodel

Our beach box on the Outer Banks needed a complete remodel – soup to nuts. Having completed many renovation projects in the past, we knew how critical it was to find the right general contractor. After interviewing several, we chose Sandmark Custom Homes. It was the right decision. From our initial meeting through project completion…

Class Act

As a Home Designer, I start the process of making people’s dreams come to reality. Truly great Builders like Mark & Sandy Martin finish what I start. They are a rare thing in the Building world…….a really “class act”. We have done Additions, Remodels and many Custom Homes together and I have yet to see…

Sandmark is Truly a Pleasure to Work With

A&B Carpet One has worked with Mark and Sandy for over 16 years. They are committed to giving their clients a high quality product with hands on attention to detail. Sandmark Custom Homes is truly a pleasure to work with! – Frank Adams, A&B Carpet One   Sandmark Custom Homes is grateful for all of…

Pleased With Final Results

Sandmark Custom Homes was responsive to our requests from the very beginning. They listened to us and made note of many details before the project even began. They helped us in choosing materials, but I never felt like their suggestions were demanding. We relied on their expertise in the design and implementation of all of…

Greatly Appreciated Mark and Sandy’s Expertise

I have used Sandmark Custom Homes for two major renovations of my home. Both jobs were completed on time and within budget. I greatly appreciated Mark and Sandy’s expertise. They have great design skills and creativity. Mark brought well qualified subs to the job. I continue to use the electrician, plumber and painter. Mark continues to…

Mark Martin is Very Experienced and Trustworthy

We hired Sandmark Custom Homes 3 years ago to do a significant remodel to a beach home we purchased. Open air ground floor was enclosed creating a large workshop, garage, and patio area that included a new bath. Also built out for an elevator, added exterior stair system, in ground pool and landscaping. Project involved…

Extremely Pleased with the Finished Project

Sandmark Custom Homes completed an addition on our home – it was not a huge project, but Mark was on site daily directing the sub-contractors, being sure that the schedule was on track, and that the efficiency of the work was to his standards. He made recommendations for alterations to the original plan which enhanced…

Provide a Great Value With No Stress

We purchased our beach house in 2003 and then hired Sandmark Custom Homes in 2008 to build an addition including a master suite, family room, elevator and swimming pool as well as renovating most of the existing rooms, kitchen, and baths. We wanted to work with someone we could trust to do a great job…

Sandmark Hit the “Mark”

was very impressed with the knowledge of codes/permitting issues for our region. Sticking to schedule and budget are always the most important concerns and Sandmark Custom Homes hit the mark. I also asked for what I thought were some significant extras and did NOT get a change order. Sandmark Custom Homes was recommended highly to…

Awarded a First Place Plaque for “Best Renovation”

When it came time to upgrade our Outer Banks home in 2006, we noticed a house down the street that was under renovation. We spoke with the owners and were allowed to view the work in progress. It was a Sandmark Custom Homes project. Since it was not completed we were able to see the work…

They Made Dreams Become Reality

We had seen Mark and Sandy’s work on the Parade of Homes and were impressed with how they made dreams become reality with high quality. While we had land on the Outer Banks, we did not want to build a beach style home. That had challenges of its own as some of the concepts weren’t…

The Best Builders on the Beach

I cannot say enough about Sandmark Custom Homes. Sandy and Mark are very attentive, good listeners and also excellent problem solvers. The new home, which was over $1 million, was on time and on budget. They accepted changes to the plans with no worries. They are the best builders on the beach. And they are…

Epitomizes Quality Construction

Sandmark Custom Homes has built two Outer Banks homes for me. Sandy and Mark Martin, the owners of Sandmark are models of honesty, trustworthiness, and professionalism. From the moment they stepped on the site to the finished product, they paid attention to every detail, offered expert advice on design, finishes and accessories, plus left nothing undone.…

Far Beyond Being a Builder

It is with pleasure that I recommend Sandmark Custom Homes. In 2000 my husband and I decided to move into our former weekend retreat on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. After reading reviews of many builders, we chose Mark and Sandy Martin to renovate our beach house and make it into a year-round home.…

Responsive and Reliable Contractor

Simply the best!! I have done two complete remodels both with fantastic results. Both projects were done in my absence with no problems. Both completed on time and on budget. I could not ask for a more responsive and reliable contractor. I have heard that a lot of people building or remodeling have to be…

Highly Recommend Mark for Any Job

Complete remodeling. New ceilings, floors, bathrooms, kitchen, etc. Work done was excellent. Would highly recommend mark for any job from building a complete new home to fixing up one you have. – Jim & Kaye Wagner   Sandmark Custom Homes is grateful for all of our clients and their feedback to help our company to…

Quick to Respond and Make Corrections

We have worked with Sandmark Custom Homes on several renovation and addition projects. The date listed below is for the most recent project, but we have been using Sandmark Custom Homes since 2002. They have always hired the best subcontractors they could find; come in at budget, even when we have made changes; and completed the…

Company with a Warm, Welcoming Feel

Sandmark Custom Homes is a professional company with a warm, welcoming feel. They embrace each job as if it was their only one; giving all of their clients personal attention with a special touch. These attributes are proven time and again with repeat customers and referrals. – Jason & Claire Conley, Soundside Pools   Sandmark Custom…

Excellent Job Rebuilding the Flooded Area

Mark and Sandy Martin of Sandmark Custom Homes came to the rescue when my first floor flooded. Sandmark Custom Homes did an excellent job gutting and rebuilding the flooded area. Sandmark Custom Homes stayed on schedule, offered suggestions on improving the damaged space and returned calls promptly. The job was completed and I couldn’t have been…

Pleased With the Professional Work

Sandmark Custom Homes did two major additions to our house in 2001 and 2005. The work involved increasing the size of the bedrooms, kitchen and added a separate sunroom with a marvelous view of the ocean. In addition, a recreation room and elevator was added. We were and continue to be pleased with the excellent and…

Quality Work, Quality People

We would like to recommend Sandmark Custom Homes to anyone looking to build or renovate a home on the Outer Banks. Every time we spend time in our new Sandmark home, we appreciate all of the work, thought and care that went into it. This was our first building experience on the Outer Banks, and using…

Great Leaders Who Willingly Share Their Time

I have had a professional, personal and community relationship with Mark & Sandy for over 15 years. As a lender, I have worked with them on several construction projects and the experience for both the bank and the homeowner is excellent. I have also had the pleasure of working with them on numerous charitable activities…

Dealing with Sandmark is Always Pleasurable

I have used Sandmark Custom Homes for a number of remodeling projects, ranging from smaller things like removing an outside cabana and refinishing kitchen cabinets, to completing a full scale gut renovation of a 7 bedroom beach rental house, that included the retro-fitting of an elevator, and the installation of an in-ground swimming pool in addition…

The Best Builder For Our New Home

After purchasing a parcel of land in Southern Shores in 2006, we talked to a number of local builders to see which one would be the best fit to build our retirement home. After meeting with Mark and Sandy and visiting several of the homes they had built, we were very impressed with the quality…