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Sarah Caldwell, Program Manager

Sarah Caldwell, Program Manager

ABOUT LIVING STONE | MEET OUR TEAM | SARAH CALDWELLSarah Caldwell Program ManagerSarah is the Program Manager for Living Stone Design + Build and conducts the project management on the inside. She reviews plans for discrepancies, reviews and orders special items,...

First Friday, January 5, 2018

First Friday, January 5, 2018

The first Friday of the month Living Stone volunteers at different local ministries. Last Friday we had the privilege of helping Western Carolina Rescue Ministries project called "Abba's House". Abba's House will be a perinatal substance abuse residential recovery...

Frank Wiesner

Frank Wiesner

“Sean’s ability to effectively and efficiently communicate both in a way that not only gets the job done but gets it done with a commitment to excellence has enabled him to be a leader among his building industry peers across North Carolina. I have known Sean for close to 10 years and have a great professional and personal admiration of his work and character.”

FRANK WIESNER, Executive director, NC Licensing Board for General Contractors

Gary Holstein

Gary Holstein

The energy efficiency of the house has made it very comfortable through some very extreme weather and our energy bills have been remarkably low. The energy star rating of the home has really paid off. Truly, I haven’t had energy costs this low in 20 years.

-GARY HOLSTEIN

Daren Pinkerton

Daren Pinkerton

Sean and Frank have done excellent work in the community and have a great reputation so there was no where else we would go but to them when it was time to build our new home.

-DAREN PINKERTON

Paula Bruder

Paula Bruder

I couldn’t be more pleased. Michael and I feel like we are on vacation, every time we walk into the kitchen. Frank and all the crew has really made this project go smoothly, and I can’t thank Living Stone enough.

-PAULA BRUDER

Bonnie Holstein

Bonnie Holstein

I have to comment on everyone’s integrity. Everyone has been of the highest caliber and truly made us feel like they care about us as people, our satisfaction and that we are getting a home, not just a house. I rate every aspect of this process, every member of this team and every subcontractor, an A plus!

-BONNIE HOLSTEIN

Pre-Construction Coordinator

ABOUT LIVING STONE | MEET OUR TEAM | JUSTIN NICHOLAS Justin Nicholas Pre-Construction CoordinatorJustin holds a Bachelors in Engineering Management from Michigan Technological University. When he's not working on projects, you'll find him playing golf or frisbee golf....

Rich Sefcik

Rich Sefcik

I don’t know why someone would not choose Living Stone to build their home. It is such a polished production that gives you a polished complete finish. You have no doubt that the product you have is the house you dreamed of!

-RICH SEFCIK

Strong Foundations First

Preventative Maintenance

Whether you seek the assurance of a comprehensive maintenance program or prefer personalized assistance for individual projects, Living Stone Design + Build is here to support you.

2023 National Custom Home Builder of the Year

30+ Years of Design-Build Experience

Green Building Leadership

Protecting your investment

We prioritize designing and building homes that are as low-maintenance as possible—but no home is maintenance-free. Much like a high-performance vehicle, a high-performance home is designed to perform at a higher level, but it still requires thoughtful, routine care to keep it operating at its best. Living Stone Concierge helps protect that performance—and your investment—by giving you a trusted team to manage the ongoing care your home needs for years to come.

Single Point of Contact
Vetted Trade Partners
Seasonal Inspections
Warranty Support

Two Premier Services

One Team, Long After Move-In

Membership

Preventative Maintenance Program

A membership-based luxury home management program designed to proactively care for your home.

By Project

Custom Care Plan

Personalized services tailored to individual projects, offering flexibility without the commitment of a subscription.

1

Point of Contact

4

Pillars of care

30+

Years Building Homes

How the program Works

Four Pillars of Concierge Care

Through the Preventative Maintenance Program, your Living Stone Concierge delivers single point of contact service, so you no longer need to worry about finding trusted service contractors or waiting countless hours for them to show up. When there are third party workers in your home you can rest easy that your Living Stone Concierge will be there monitoring and ensuring a quality job is done.

Comprehensive Assessment
01

Prevent

The best defense is a good offense. Our comprehensive assessment is designed to detect and prevent unforeseen issues in your home and deliver you a unique home care program. Our service program will maintain your property, ensuring its optimal performance. Using the results of your comprehensive assessment, a custom maintenance program will be developed to meet the needs of your property, ensuring the long-term value and reliability of your home.
White Glove Approach
02

Repair 

As repairs and upgrades are requested, we will coordinate and supervise every phase of the process. We will commit to ensuring all work meets the highest quality standards. Of course, this commitment applies whether you're part of our membership program or utilizing our Custom Care Plan for individual projects.
03
Personal Experience

Improve

Your home should evolve with the way you live. Our Custom Care team handles personalized improvements—from hanging artwork and installing shelving to building fences and completing those finishing touches that make your home work better for you.

04
Personal Partnership

Trust

We believe your time is better spent enjoying your home than managing it. Our team takes care of the details, giving you one trusted resource and access to our network of proven professionals—so your home is cared for and your time stays yours.

Michael Blackstone

Michael Blackstone

Warranty Specialist

As the overseer of our Preventative Maintenance Plan, he meticulously examines every detail of your home to ensure it is perfectly finished and maintained. With a wealth of experience in home construction and renovation from his years with various trade-related companies, Michael is the ultimate guardian of Living Stone standards. Beyond his professional expertise, Michael is a family man with a son, residing in the charming community of Old Fort. Entrust your project to Michael, where craftsmanship meets care.

mblackstone@livingstoneconstruction.com

Strong Foundations First

Preventative Maintenance

Whether you seek the assurance of a comprehensive maintenance program or prefer personalized assistance for individual projects, Living Stone Design + Build is here to support you.

2023 National Custom Home Builder of the Year

30+ Years of Design-Build Experience

Green Building Leadership

Protecting your investment

We prioritize designing and building homes that are as low-maintenance as possible—but no home is maintenance-free. Much like a high-performance vehicle, a high-performance home is designed to perform at a higher level, but it still requires thoughtful, routine care to keep it operating at its best. Living Stone Concierge helps protect that performance—and your investment—by giving you a trusted team to manage the ongoing care your home needs for years to come.

Single Point of Contact
Vetted Trade Partners
Seasonal Inspections
Warranty Support

Two Premier Services

One Team, Long After Move-In

Membership

Preventative Maintenance Program

A membership-based luxury home management program designed to proactively care for your home.

By Project

Custom Care Plan

Personalized services tailored to individual projects, offering flexibility without the commitment of a subscription.

1

Point of Contact

4

Pillars of care

30+

Years Building Homes

How the program Works

Four Pillars of Concierge Care

Through the Preventative Maintenance Program, your Living Stone Concierge delivers single point of contact service, so you no longer need to worry about finding trusted service contractors or waiting countless hours for them to show up. When there are third party workers in your home you can rest easy that your Living Stone Concierge will be there monitoring and ensuring a quality job is done.

Comprehensive Assessment
01

Prevent

The best defense is a good offense. Our comprehensive assessment is designed to detect and prevent unforeseen issues in your home and deliver you a unique home care program. Our service program will maintain your property, ensuring its optimal performance. Using the results of your comprehensive assessment, a custom maintenance program will be developed to meet the needs of your property, ensuring the long-term value and reliability of your home.
White Glove Approach
02

Repair 

As repairs and upgrades are requested, we will coordinate and supervise every phase of the process. We will commit to ensuring all work meets the highest quality standards. Of course, this commitment applies whether you're part of our membership program or utilizing our Custom Care Plan for individual projects.
03
Personal Experience

Improve

Your home should evolve with the way you live. Our Custom Care team handles personalized improvements—from hanging artwork and installing shelving to building fences and completing those finishing touches that make your home work better for you.

04
Personal Partnership

Trust

We believe your time is better spent enjoying your home than managing it. Our team takes care of the details, giving you one trusted resource and access to our network of proven professionals—so your home is cared for and your time stays yours.

Michael Blackstone

Michael Blackstone

Warranty Specialist

As the overseer of our Preventative Maintenance Plan, he meticulously examines every detail of your home to ensure it is perfectly finished and maintained. With a wealth of experience in home construction and renovation from his years with various trade-related companies, Michael is the ultimate guardian of Living Stone standards. Beyond his professional expertise, Michael is a family man with a son, residing in the charming community of Old Fort. Entrust your project to Michael, where craftsmanship meets care.

mblackstone@livingstoneconstruction.com