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Ian Girard, Project Coordinator

ABOUT LIVING STONE | MEET OUR TEAM | IAN GIRARD Ian Girard Project Coordinator Bio text here... Contact Information Office: 828-669-4343 ian@livingstoneco.com 121 Sweeten Creek Rd. Ste. 70 Asheville Design District Asheville, NC 28803 Download V Card “Sean Sullivan’s...

Sherry Riddle, Account Manager

ABOUT LIVING STONE | MEET OUR TEAM | SHERRY RIDDLE Sherry Riddle Account Manager Sherry is an Account Manager for Living Stone Design + Build and handles all client and subcontractor contact for billing and receiving payment. Sherry received her BA in Math from UNCA...

Michael Reeves, Safety Manager

Michael Reeves, Safety Manager

ABOUT LIVING STONE | MEET OUR TEAM | MICHAEL REEVES Michael Reeves Safety Manager Michael is the Safety Manager for Living Stone Design + Build and ensures that all job sites remain safe, clean and regulated for all subcontractors working on the job. Michael studied...

Sarah Watkins Testimonial

Sarah Watkins Testimonial

“Building can be stressful. You put the money thing on top of all the details of building, and that puts a lot of strain on people. Living Stone took a lot of the guess work out of it. It was a fun process for us. It really was!”

SARAH WATKINS

Dr. Steve Levine Testimonial

Dr. Steve Levine Testimonial

“The process of design/build and creating something that is so energy efficient is a miracle to me. Sean has a way of putting things together so that we get the product that we want and then he puts together the quality product that he knows he can build.”

-DR. STEVE LEVINE

This House Smells -The Dangers and Opportunities that IAQ Present in Homebuilding

This House Smells -The Dangers and Opportunities that IAQ Present in Homebuilding

“This house smells…different than the rest. Actually, it doesn’t really have a smell?!” said Mrs. Lee as she walked into the Parade of Homes entry I was manning last year. Mrs. Lee, like many other visitors in years past, noticed what most builders are missing across the country, the fact that IAQ is important.

I had the privilege, two years ago, of sitting in a research lab think tank with seven other top builders from across the nation. The question was posed to us “What is the greatest concern that you have about the homes that you are building today”? Each builder at the table said that they were concerned about building homes so tight that they might be poisoning the people that move into them. When they got to me, I was dumbfounded by their answers and had to ask my own question, “Are you using a rater”?

Local Asheville Builder Named by NAHB as Certified Green Professional of the Year

Local Asheville Builder Named by NAHB as Certified Green Professional of the Year


January 10, 2017

The National Association of Home Builders last night honored 12 individuals who have excelled in teaching NAHB education courses and for their professionalism as NAHB educational designation holders as the Educators and Designees of the Year. The awards were given during the 2017 International Builders‘ Show® held this week in Orlando, Fla.

“These home building industry professionals definitely ‘walk the walk,’” said 2016 NAHB Education Chair William L. Shaw, Jr., GMR, CGR, GMB, CAPS and CGP, a Houston remodeler and NAHB instructor. “These leaders don’t just talk about the importance of education. They also work to stay current and even ahead of industry trends so they can set an example for the home builders, remodelers and other industry professionals who make up our great Federation.”

Project Wins National Green Building Award

Project Wins National Green Building Award

Black Mountain, NC, Living Stone Design + Build project, “Rhodo Reno”, is the overall winner for the Best Renovation in the 2017 National Green Building Awards by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).

“The NAHB Green Awards represent the best of the best in green building practices and advocacy efforts, and this year’s group of winners is particularly impressive,” said NAHB Chairman Rick Judson, a home builder from Charlotte, N.C. “The demand for green building is growing exponentially, and these honorees are a great example of what can be accomplished in terms of sustainable and energy-efficient building practices.”

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