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Best in American Living Awards
Best in American Living Awards Living Stone Design + Build Takes Home 4 Awards in 2024 We are thrilled and humbled to share our recent success at the Best in American Living Awards (BALA). Winning not just one, but four prestigious awards is a testament to our shared...
2023 Custom Home Builder of the Year
Custom Home Builder of the Year Sean Sullivan Named National Association of Home Builders Custom Home Builder of the Year 2023 LAS VEGAS, NV - In a momentous occasion for Living Stone Design + Build, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) proudly awarded...
What About Storage?
What About Storage? The Importance of Adequate Storage in Home Design If you are like most Americans, you accumulate stuff. Stuff takes up space, sometimes a lot of space. Our builders understand the need for great storage spaces. We know How Stuff...
Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff
Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff Manage Your Expectations During the Building Process A few years ago, Richard Carlson wrote a book titled, Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff— and It’s All Small Stuff.Let your builder provide you a perfect custom home blueprint.Perspective...
Excellence or Perfection?
Excellence or Perfection? Manage the Balance Between Expectations and Reality People build custom homes. People are not perfect. It doesn’t mean you can’t or shouldn’t expect excellence.A competent builder will leave you fulfilled in your custom home.Reality...
How Many Bids Should I Get for My New Home?
I’m not advocating you only interview one or two builders, but I am suggesting you narrow your search down to one or two builders. When I know there are many builders competing for the same job (especially if the job doesn’t have a clear, defined focus), I decide to put my limited time and energy where I can be most effective.
Is Your Title Insurance Policy Up To Date?
Is Your Title Insurance Policy Up To Date? Ensuring Adequate Coverage Congratulations, you’ve just completed building your beautiful new home! Now it’s time to consider your title insurance. Understand the Importance of Title Insurance Title insurance provides...
How to Maximize Your Valuable Investment
How to Maximize Your Valuable Investment Protect Your New Home Investment Building a custom home is a bit like buying a new car, right? In terms of maintenance, we think so.Happy couple access their forever homeMaintenance is Key You know how you...
What Can I Expect After I Move In?
What Can I Expect After I Move In? Know What to Expect to Avoid Panic Imagine it’s been a few months since your custom-built home was completed. The bliss that comes with spending your money on the right venture!Common Concerns You’ve moved the furniture...
Unveiling Our Debut: Living Stone Design + Build’s Luxury Home at The Cliffs
Living Stone Design + Build announces its inaugural luxury custom home in the northern mountains of South Carolina, a masterpiece set to unfold within The Cliffs at Mountain Park, marking a significant milestone for our team and inviting you to witness the seamless blend of nature’s beauty and architectural prowess.
Preventative Maintenance
2023 National Custom Home Builder of the Year
30+ Years of Design-Build Experience
Green Building Leadership
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.
Two Premier Services
One Team, Long After Move-In
Membership
Preventative Maintenance Program
By Project
Custom Care Plan
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.
Prevent
Repair
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.
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
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.
Preventative Maintenance
2023 National Custom Home Builder of the Year
30+ Years of Design-Build Experience
Green Building Leadership
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.
Two Premier Services
One Team, Long After Move-In
Membership
Preventative Maintenance Program
By Project
Custom Care Plan
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.
Prevent
Repair
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.
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
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.