Nags Head spans some of the most diverse coastal terrain on the Outer Banks, from the high dunes of Jockey's Ridge to the soundside flats off South Old Oregon Inlet Road. The town has a strong mix of original beach cottages and the iconic "Unpainted Aristocracy" architectural style.
Nags Head's older cottages are part of what gives the town its character. Modernizing the interior of a classic Nags Head cottage without losing the exterior character is a craft, not a checklist. We've done it enough times to know what works.
Nags Head has a strong inventory of large-format rentals, particularly along the oceanfront. Six-bedroom, eight-bedroom, and even larger properties dominate certain blocks. These properties have specific renovation considerations including minimizing downtime during peak rental season.
Like the rest of the OBX, Nags Head sits in Wind Zone 3 with significant portions in V Zone and Coastal A Zone flood designations. We know the local building department and the projects that need pre-application meetings to move smoothly.
Do you renovate older Nags Head cottages?
Yes, regularly. We're comfortable working on homes built in the 1960s and 1970s that need updates while preserving exterior architectural character.
Can you schedule work around rental season in Nags Head?
Yes. Most of our rental property work happens between mid-October and mid-April. We plan accordingly.
