Custom Home Builder in Charlotte, NC
Award-Winning Design-Build for Custom Homes in Charlotte
2023 National Custom Home Builder of the Year
30+ Years of Design-Build Experience
Green Building Leadership
A New Standard for Custom Homes in Charlotte
Charlotte combines established neighborhoods, growing communities, and the conveniences of a major North Carolina city. Living Stone Design + Build brings more than 30 years of award-winning design-build experience to homeowners who want a custom home designed around the way they live, with a focus on health, performance, craftsmanship, and longevity.
Nationally recognized for leadership in green building, energy efficiency, and healthy home construction, Living Stone brings its proven design-build process to families building in Charlotte and the surrounding area.
Custom Home Builders for
Charlotte & the Surrounding Area
Healthy Homes, Built to a Higher Standard
Eight Levels of Service
Our No Regrets Promise
Our Design-Build Construction Process
Discovery & Lot Selection
We start with your vision, your budget, and your land. Whether you own a parcel or need help finding one, we evaluate the lot for views, solar orientation, access, slope, drainage, and the considerations that come with building in Charlotte and the surrounding Piedmont region.
Architectual Design
Construction
Move In
Featured Custom Homes:
Our Award-Winning Portfolio
The Bronder Residence
Hawks Nest Residence
Elk Mountain Zen
Recognition & Awards
NAHB National Custom Home Builder of the Year
NAHB Green Builder of the Year — National Recognition
#1 Custom Home Builder in the Carolinas — Home Builders Digest
Best in American Living Award — Custom Owner's Suite
American Residential Design Awards (ARDA) — Bronder Residence & Hawks Nest Residence
Testimonials From the Families We’ve Built For
Ready to Build in
Charlotte, NC?
Why Build Your Custom Home in Charlotte
Connected to Nature and Everyday Convenience
Charlotte offers the amenities of a major city while keeping parks, greenways, established neighborhoods, and outdoor recreation within easy reach. From lively dining and cultural districts to quieter residential communities surrounding the city, homeowners can choose a setting that fits the way they want to live.
With access to employment, healthcare, education, shopping, and entertainment throughout the Charlotte region, the area continues to appeal to families, professionals, and homeowners planning for the long term.
More Space for a Thoughtfully Designed Home
Charlotte gives homeowners a wide range of settings for custom home construction, from established neighborhoods to larger homesites in surrounding communities. That flexibility creates opportunities to design around your priorities, whether that means more privacy, generous indoor-outdoor living, space for entertaining, or a home planned for long-term comfort.
Building new also gives you greater control over the layout, materials, energy performance, and details that shape how your home feels every day. Explore what Charlotte has to offer.
FAQs About Building a Home in Charlotte
Does Living Stone build in Charlotte and the surrounding area?
Yes. Living Stone is an established, award-winning custom home builder based in North Carolina, bringing more than 30 years of design-build experience to homeowners building in Charlotte and the surrounding communities.
Do you build on my land, or do I need to purchase a lot in a specific community?
Both. If you already own land in the Charlotte area, we can begin with a site evaluation. If you are still searching, we can help assess a potential homesite for access, orientation, drainage, site conditions, and overall buildability before you buy.
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 off 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.
How much does it cost to build a custom home in Charlotte?
Costs vary based on the homesite, square footage, architectural complexity, site preparation, and finish selections. Factors such as grading, access, utilities, and foundation requirements can also affect the overall investment. Living Stone provides detailed pricing after the discovery process and site evaluation.
How long does it take to build a custom home?
Most Living Stone custom home projects run 14 to 24 months from design to move-in. Site conditions, permitting timelines, 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.
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 the regional climate. Homeowners care about the environment, and we build homes that reflect that in ways you can see, breathe, and feel in your utility bills.