Custom Home Builder in
North Carolina
From the artistic streets of Asheville to the quiet mountain communities beyond, we craft homes that truly belong in North Carolina. With more than 30 years of experience building across the state, we’re here to help you do it right.
30+ Years of Design-Build Experience
Showroom in Asheville
Nationally Recognized Custom Home Builder
Quality Craftsmanship from Start to Finish
Built for the way you want to live in the mountains.
North Carolina attracts homeowners looking for space, privacy, natural surroundings, and a home designed around the way they live. We build in some of the state’s most sought-after communities, creating homes that feel connected to their setting and suited to everyday life.
Asheville
Artful, design-forward living minutes from a vibrant downtown — wooded lots, long views, and a creative community.
Cashiers & Highlands
High-elevation retreats on the plateau — privacy, cool summers, and ridgeline homesites made for gathering.
Also Serving
Black Mountain
Waynesville
Burnsville
Brevard
Mars Hill
Start Your Build
Ready to Build in North Carolina?
Let’s talk about your land, your vision, and what it takes to build a home that truly belongs in the mountains.
More than a builder. The team that guides the whole journey.
You’re not just hiring someone to build a house. You’re choosing the team that will guide one of the biggest investments and most personal projects of your life. Living Stone is for homeowners who want thoughtful design, a clear process, and a home that feels as good as it looks.
We specialize in custom homes, luxury mountain homes, healthy home building, and build-on-your-lot projects across North Carolina. We go beyond building code to create spaces that support healthier indoor environments and responsible material choices.
An approach we call Whole Living.
Our wellness-forward builds may include smart air flow and filtration systems, eco-friendly paints, glues, and sealants, and low-toxicity interior finishes and furnishings.
Credentials & Recognition
Accredited Master Builder
Certified Green Professional
Certified Aging In Place Specialist
Building Green Real Estate Certified
2021 ARDA — Bronder Residence & Hawks Nest
Asheville Chamber Small Business Leader 2021
One team, from first conversation to move-in day.
No hand-offs between architect and contractor. No finger-pointing. Just a clear, transparent process our clients consistently describe as the opposite of stressful.
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Discovery & Vision
We start by learning how you want to live, what matters most in your home, and what success looks like — budget, timeline, architectural preferences, site considerations, and performance goals.
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Homesite Evaluation
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Design & Pre-Construction
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Construction
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Completion & Move-In
Transparency on cost from the very first conversation.
Building in the mountains comes with variables, and a realistic budget depends on the lot, the design, the finish level, and the infrastructure needed to support the home. Here’s what you can expect.
Built with precision
Thoughtfully Crafted
Beautifully appointed custom homes with quality finishes, solid building science, and efficient design. Carefully selected materials and purposeful detailing built to perform and feel right for years to come.
Elevated Living
Mountain Signature
Custom Living
Legacy Residences
Every project is different. The right investment level depends on your lot, your design goals, and the finish level you’re after. We’ll give you a clear picture from the very first conversation.
Build on Your Lot or Find the Right Homesite
Not every mountain lot is a good custom home lot.
Whether you already own property or are still searching for the right site, we can help you evaluate what’s possible before you commit.
If you already own land, we evaluate it through the lens of design, construction feasibility, access, orientation, views, and cost implications — helping you make smarter early decisions and avoid expensive surprises later.
If you’re still looking, we help you think critically before you buy. A property may look beautiful at first glance but create major challenges with driveway access, grading, utilities, or buildable area.
Featured Homes Built in North Carolina
Recognized work, rooted in the region.
NAHB BALA, GOLD
California
Casa Bonita: Mountain Contemporary
2021 American Residential Design Awards. A mountain contemporary that responds to its wooded lot with considered materiality and indoor-outdoor connection throughout.
North Carolina
Zen Mountain Haven
Zen Mountain Haven is a project combining Japanese and Appalachian influence. As you walk through the front door you are met with an open floor plan – a living room with coffered ceilings connected to a dining room framed by windows…
North Carolina
Hidden Falls
They built the home we wanted, and followed our vision to a T. The process was the opposite of stressful — I have no regrets.
Living Stone Homeowner · North Carolina
Common Questions
Building a home in North Carolina.
Do you build anywhere in North Carolina?
Living Stone builds custom homes across North Carolina. With 30 years of experience, our team understands the planning, design, and construction details that shape a successful homebuilding project in the state.
We work with homeowners who want a thoughtful, well-managed building experience and a home designed around the way they live.
What's the difference between a custom and a semi-custom builder?
A semi-custom builder offers a menu of floor plans with limited modification options — you choose from what they have. A custom home builder starts from your life and designs around it. Living Stone builds fully custom homes where the design, program, materials, and site response are specific to you. We also offer pre-designed plans as a cost-efficient starting point that we then customize fully.
How long does it take to build a custom home in NC?
Most Living Stone custom home projects in North Carolina run 14 to 24 months from design to move-in. Complex mountain sites, permitting timelines in certain counties, and the scope of finish selections can all affect the schedule. We map out a realistic timeline in our first conversations and stick to it.
Do I need to own land before contacting you?
No — and in many cases, talking to us before you buy land is a smart move. We can walk a potential site with you and give you a builder’s perspective on slope, access, utilities, and buildability before you commit. We’ve helped clients avoid costly mistakes by evaluating sites early.
What does design-build mean, and why does it matter?
Design-build means your architect and your builder are the same team, working under one contract. In a traditional model, an architect designs the home and hands it to a contractor — creating friction, cost uncertainty, and finger-pointing when problems arise. With Living Stone’s design-build model, one team is accountable for everything, from your first sketch to your final walkthrough.
Are you familiar with county permitting requirements across North Carolina?
Yes. Permitting is part of our building process, and our team understands how requirements can vary by county and municipality across North Carolina. We coordinate with local planning departments, manage the required documentation, and help keep the process moving efficiently.
What is Living Stone's "Whole Living" approach?
Whole Living is our philosophy that a home should be as healthy as it is beautiful. In practice, it means smart air filtration systems, low-toxicity paints and finishes, eco-friendly sealants, and energy systems designed for WNC’s mountain climate. Mountain homeowners care about the environment, and we build homes that reflect that in ways you can see, breathe, and feel in your utility bills.