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Why It Can Be More Expensive to Build In The Mountains

by Sean | Jan 9, 2013 | Building Green, Construction, Construction & Design, Green Building, News

2012 By Jim Jones The Settings of Black Mountain DRB Chair A question that is asked of builders in our area very often is why it costs more to build in the mountains than “back at home”. There are a number of reasons for the higher costs and since the...

Asheville Builder uses Superior Wall Foundation for moderate mountain lots

by Sarah Thorn | Dec 28, 2012 | Building Green, Construction, Construction & Design, Green Building

Superior Walls foundations feature patented, insulated, precast concrete wall panels that are formed in a factory-controlled setting and delivered to the new home job site, where the panels are lifted into position with a crane and carefully bolted together and...

Lot in The Village of Cheshire, 20 Wordsworth Rd

by Sarah Thorn | Dec 13, 2012 | Construction, Construction & Design

Status: AVAILABLECommunity: The Village of Cheshire [GO]Price: $84999Contact: Sean Sullivan 828.669.4343 Building lot in Cheshire, a luxury community. Trees and year round mountain views. This is a flat lot yet has mountain views! $84999 where residents...

President Sean Sullivan “Understanding your Foundations”

by Sarah Thorn | Nov 27, 2012 | Building Green, Construction, Construction & Design, Green Building

Understanding Your Foundations: A Comprehensive Guide to Building in the Mountains By Sean Sullivan, Owner of Living Stone Design + Build Building a custom home is an exciting venture, but adding the challenge of mountain topography requires a deep understanding of...

How We Build Your Home

by Sarah Thorn | Nov 27, 2012 | Construction, Construction & Design

Asheville, Black Mountain Builder Estimates with Integrity

by Sean | Nov 3, 2012 | Accreditation, Construction, Construction & Design, Recognition

One of the primary reasons you should chose an experienced contractor is to assure accurate estimating. Just as you use due diligence in choosing your builder the builder has a responsibility to do his due diligence to ensure you the best and most accurate...