Licensed & insuredAZ ROC #364641·MD MHIC #167535-02·PA HIC #PA214722
Built for the New Coyote Reality (and the Old Humidity One)
North Carolina's backyard math changed over the last two decades: coyotes now live in all 100 counties, Charlotte and Raleigh greenways included, joining the foxes, hawks and owls that were already there. Small-dog owners feel it — the yard that was fine for years suddenly isn't.
The Monument spec answers it: 14-gauge galvanized steel mesh on framed lumber, a dig guard at the base, full roof coverage, and self-latching two-point hardware. Then the North Carolina layer: rot-resistant, sealed lumber and ventilation designed for humid summers, roofing that sheds real rain, and drainage that keeps red-clay yards from turning the run into a skating rink.
From Charlotte suburbs to Asheville slopes, site-building means the run fits your actual lot — grade changes and all — and matches the house instead of shipping in a box.
Book Your Free North Carolina Dog Run Design
Every North Carolina project starts with a free consultation and a custom 3D design of your yard: the layout, gates, shade and mesh spec, with a fixed written quote to build it.
- Custom 3D design of your yard
- Fixed, itemized written quote
- Permits and HOA handled for you
- Published predator-proof spec
Every North Carolina Dog Run Comes With the Full Spec
- 14-gauge galvanized steel mesh — screwed to framed lumber, never stapled chicken wire
- Dig guard — buried mesh or an anchored ground skirt at the full perimeter
- 100% roof coverage — mesh, polycarbonate or solid roofing matched to your home
- Self-latching two-point hardware — on every door, human and dog
- Climate engineering — designed for your county's weather, not a catalog's
One company, one spec: the same published system protects dogs from Phoenix, Arizona to Baltimore, Maryland and everywhere we build — from the dog run builder that started on the hardest enclosure problem there is. The full specification — including the coyote-proofing deep-dive and the pricing band — lives on our main custom dog runs page.
Picture this in your own backyard.
Get my free dog run designStraight Talk on North Carolina Licensing
Honesty first, because it's rarer than it should be: North Carolina requires a general contractor license for projects of $40,000 and up, and residential dog runs fall well under that threshold — so NC dog-run projects are built under the state's licensing threshold rules, spelled out plainly in your contract. What we bring to every North Carolina build is the same crew discipline and construction standard we're licensed for elsewhere: Arizona ROC #364641, Maryland MHIC #167535-02 and Pennsylvania HIC #PA214722, with the paper trail to prove how we build.
Where We Build Dog Runs in North Carolina
Our crews serve Charlotte, Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, Greensboro, Winston-Salem and Asheville. Somewhere else in the state? Ask — routing depends on the build calendar.
Wherever you are in North Carolina, the offer is the same: a true dog run builder — not a kennel installer bolting prefab panels together — designing a custom run around your yard, your dog, and your rules. Call it a dog run or an outdoor dog kennel; the spec doesn't change.
Built for the Way North Carolina Yards Actually Are
North Carolina yards bring red clay that ponds, summer humidity that punishes cheap lumber, and lot styles from Charlotte's newer suburbs to Asheville's slopes. We build accordingly: graded, drained bases so the run stays firm through the wet months, sealed rot-resistant framing, ventilation designed into the roof plan, and layouts that work with crawl-space home heights and screened-porch culture.
For many NC homes the run pairs naturally with an existing porch or deck — roofed access from the house, mesh and dig guard where the yard begins.
The porch extension
The run picks up where the screened porch ends — roofed access from the house, full protection beyond it.
The drained-clay run
A graded gravel-and-paver base over serious drainage — the configuration red-clay yards actually need.
The hillside run
Stepped framing for Asheville-style slopes, keeping level, dry footing on ground that has neither.
Free consultation, custom design, fixed written quote — zero pressure.
Get my free dog run quoteWhat Monument Clients Say
Real five-star reviews from our Google Business Profile — including the covered dog pen we designed and built to keep little Yorkies safe in coyote country. Same crews, same predator-proof engineering.
"We've actually had a coyote jump over our block wall into the backyard, and we've even had an owl sitting on our patio cover — so we knew we needed something more secure than a typical dog run. They designed a safe, secure, covered dog pen… built on-site by skilled carpenters using high-quality materials. It gives us peace of mind knowing our little Yorkies are protected."
Ruth M. — Google review
"If you want a catio built, hire this company. They did a fantastic job. The entire crew was professional, organized, and kept the workspace super clean. Their communication was next-level… The final result is amazing and my cat is already obsessed with it. Five stars!"
Jeff M. — Google review
"Monument Catios will get you right the first time, my fur babies have never been happier and it's SO nice only connecting with a single contact for a project."
Olivia C. — Google review
"I have a smaller space in Scottsdale and honestly wasn't sure a cat wall would even be possible. Monument Catios proved me completely wrong… My cats are obsessed! If you're on the fence because of limited square footage, don't be — these guys will figure it out."
Elizabeth L. — Google review
"We asked them to design a custom cat shelf system that would allow our cats to make their way around the living room without ever having to touch the floor, and they really took the time to get it right… Our cats absolutely love it. I would absolutely recommend Monument Catios."
Brian M. — Google review
"We hired Monument Catios to give our two kitties a forever playground from kitchen through dining and living room walls. We've had tons of compliments already… Thomas and Luz were wonderful, accessible, and very open to changes. Our kitties couldn't be happier!"
Elizabeth D. — Google review
"I had seen a bunch of cat walls on TikTok and wanted to add one for my cat Stormi, but just had no idea how and couldn't find anyone to help. I then found the team at Monument Catios and it's been such an amazing experience planning and designing a set up for my chonk!"
Jenny A. — Google review
"I got in touch with Monument Catios to design an enclosure for my parents' two cats at their house, and it's been a great experience. The team have been super responsive, transparent, and are clearly cat lovers."
Marc G. — Google review
"The team is extremely kind, caring and responsive. I've had a great experience speaking with them, I would highly recommend to my other friends."
Abigail M. — Google review
Verbatim excerpts from public reviews on our Google Business Profile.
North Carolina Dog Run Questions
Questions about pricing, humidity or coyotes? Start here, then tell us about your dog and your yard.
How much does a dog run cost in North Carolina?
The same published band as everywhere we build: most custom dog runs land between $3,500 and $10,000+, depending on footprint, roofing and site work — red-clay drainage is the most common North Carolina line item. Every project gets a fixed written price before we build.
Are coyotes really a problem in North Carolina neighborhoods?
Yes — coyotes are established in all 100 North Carolina counties, including inside Charlotte and Raleigh city limits, and small dogs are squarely in their prey range. Foxes, hawks and owls round out the list. A covered, dig-guarded, heavy-mesh run is the honest answer; a taller fence is not.
Do you need a contractor license to build a dog run in North Carolina?
North Carolina requires a general contractor license at $40,000 and up per project; residential dog runs fall well under that threshold, so they're built under the state's licensing threshold rules — we put that in writing in your contract. Our construction standard is the one we hold licenses for in Arizona, Maryland and Pennsylvania.
How do you keep a dog run usable in North Carolina humidity?
Materials and airflow: sealed, rot-resistant lumber, galvanized (not bare) steel mesh, ventilation designed into the roof plan, and drainage that moves water off red clay before it ponds. Humidity is a maintenance tax on cheap structures; we design so you don't pay it.
Let's Design Your North Carolina Dog Run
Tell us about your dog and your yard. You'll get a custom design and a fixed written price — no pressure, no obligation.
- Custom design for your yard and your dog
- Fixed written price and timeline
- Permit & HOA guidance included
- Full predator-proof spec as standard
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