Quality
Quality can only be achieved by a complete dedication to it by everyone on the team. Hiring a builder with decades of experience and a proven track record is the way to get there. Coach Duane Fanning once said “Little things make the difference. Everyone is well prepared in the big things, but only winners perfect the little things.”
This philosophy is why we created the process we use today. After utilizing every construction implementation method available, we ultimately learned that you can be a jack-of-all-trades but master of none. So instead of having a large, expensive staff, we have partnered with (and trained) the best talent in each field, and have them competitively price each project against another one of their contemporaries. This ensures two things: (1) that each client is getting the best tradesman for their project, and (2) each trade has submitted the most competitive price. Enjoy the posts below to see our promises turn into action.
Small Business Leader of the Year
AVL Chamber of CommerceSmall Business Leader of the YearIn June 2021, Sean Sullivan received the Small Business Leader of the Year Award for Living Stone Design + Build. Sean is also the co-owner of Atelier Maison & Co. with Laura Sullivan of ID.ology Interiors...
STARS Awards – North Carolina Home Builders Association
STARS AwardsNC Home Builders AssociationLiving Stone Design + Build took home several awards presented by The North Carolina Home Builders Association at the annual STARS Awards Gala on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Charlotte Uptown. ...
How Long Does it Take to Build in the Mountains?
How Long Does it Take to Build in the Mountains? MANY PEOPLE DREAM OF BUILDING A HOME IN THE NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAINS, AND NO WONDER. The seclusion, the exceptional views, the tranquility, and the direct connection to nature make the area an idyllic place to...
The Different Levels of Green Building
The Different LevelsOf Green Building Green building is increasingly important to homeowners who value their personal health and also want to support a healthy environment.Living Stone owner Sean Sullivan notes that there is noone definitive set of standards for...
Jim Crust, Superintendent
ABOUT LIVING STONE | MEET OUR TEAM | JIM CRUSTJIM CRUST SuperintendentBorn and raised in Minnesota, Jim is a superintendent for Living Stone Design + Build and oversees the overall scope of homebuilding. He has more than 20 year of construction under his work belt....
SOLD – The Talmage Residence
10 Reasons to Hire a Design-Build Firm
10 Reasons to Hire a Design-Build Firm Here's a great little write-up on Houzz about the virtues of going with a design+build firm. Oh, and we happened to be featured. If you're considering building a new home, these are definitely items to keep in mind. You're...
19 Laundries That Will Make You Want to Stay and Soak
Recent Feature on Houzz! Always great when you learn Houzz has featured one of your most recent builds on their site. The laundry room featured is from the Amato Residence. Located in Asheville's Olivette neighborhood, the home overlooks the might French Broad River....
MERV Ratings and Their Impact on Air Filtration
MERV Ratings and Their Impact on Air Filtration Indoor air quality is one of today's hottest topics when it comes to homebuilding. As homes have become more energy-efficient, they've become tighter envelopes. So, what does that mean for your home's indoor air quality?...
Radon-Resistant New Construction is a Thing
Radon and Your Home We wanted to share with you this article from the EPA on radon and what you need to know. Plus, learn how radon-resistant features in new homes are helping to save lives. Radon is a naturally occurring, radioactive gas found in soil and rock. It...

