History

In 1986 Steve Helms had three crews consisting of 12 workers. They did work for companies such as Jim Thomason Construction Company, Eric McComb, Al Carter Construction and Farmbrook Properties.
In 1986, Steve applied for a Residential Contractor’s License and received a Limited Residential License.
In 1988, Helms Builders was Incorporated.
In 1990, Helms Builders had the opportunity to build in Carriage Downs and completed 10 homes.
In 1992, Helms Builders’ focus was general contracting rather than sub-contracting, so work crews were disbanded. At this time, they did custom and spot-lot building.
In 1993, Helms Builders was accepted into Radbourne and completed 18 homes.
In 1994, Helms Builders was named Sales Leader of the Year in Radbourne for the most homes built that year.
In 1993, Helms Builders became a member of the Cabarrus County Homebuilders Association. They were named Builder of the Year in 1994. Steve served as Vice-President of the Association in 1996 and 1997 and then as President in 1998.
In 1995, Helms Builders began building in River Run and completed 9 homes.
In 1996, Helms Builders began building in Kings Crossing and completed 15 homes.
In 1997, Helms Builders completed 16 homes and had a volume of $6.1 million.
In 1998, Helms Builders began building in Overlook and completed 16 homes.
In 2002, Helms Builders began building in StoneWater and completed 30 homes.
In 2005, Helms Builders began building in Abbington and completed 8 homes.
In 2006, Helms Builders we started building in The Farms and completed 4 homes.
In 2007-2010, Helms Builders did numerous on-site additions, new homes, and up-fits.
In 2010, Helms Builders was accepted to represent Star Building Systems (metal buildings).
In 2010, Helms Builders increased their NC Building License to unlimited Commercial.
1n 2010-2012, Helms Builders built 2 homes on Lake Norman, gutted and up-fitted the old Mt. Holly, NC police department (+-(+-) 5000 sq. ft. and built a warehouse for Stanton Properties. They also completed a roof repair for Camp Harris (Charlotte YMCA camp), and built (+-) 5000 sq. ft. pool house on Mt. Island Lake.
In 2012-2015, Helms Builders completed various commercial & residential renovations.
In 2015-2017, Helms Builders completed 5 custom homes, and various renovations & commercial projects.
2018-2021, Helms Builders completed 35 custom homes, as well as the following commercial construction projects: Allen Storage Center, First Baptist Locust – Family Life Center, Park in City of Locust, Hartsell Funeral Home, Midland Fire Department