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.
Kyle LeClaire, Field Operator
ABOUT LIVING STONE | MEET OUR TEAM | KYLE LECLAIREKyle LeClaire Field OperatorKyle LeClaire is a grading operator with eight years of hands-on construction experience, working his way up from laborer to project manager before finding his niche in sitework and grading....
Misty Mountain Tops
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Chad Vanne, Lead Estimator
ABOUT LIVING STONE | MEET OUR TEAM | CHAD VANNEChad Vanne Lead EstimatorAs a Lead Estimator, Chad brings over 25 years of comprehensive construction experience to the Living Stone team, having dedicated his career to building beautiful, healthy, resource efficient,...
Foster Griffith, Project Manager
ABOUT LIVING STONE | MEET OUR TEAM | FOSTER GRIFFITHFoster Griffith Project ManagerBorn and raised in Hendersonville, North Carolina, Foster Griffith brings over eight years of experience building and managing custom home projects throughout Western North Carolina....
Whisper Mountain
Whisper Mountain is a private, gated conservation community just north of Asheville, NC. With sweeping mountain views, preserved green space, and the Sky Valley Lodge, it offers a perfect balance of privacy, nature, and modern amenities. Living Stone Design + Build creates custom, green-certified homes here that embody luxury mountain living.
Where Wellness Meets Design: The Laurel, September 2025
Where Wellness Meets Design In Cashiers, a thoughtfully curated destination is changing the way homes are designed, built, and furnished—prioritizing health, harmony, and lasting value. Sean Sullivan of the Sullivan Family of Companies has dedicated his life to...
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Resilient Luxury Homes in North Carolina: Build With Confidence
Resilient Luxury Homes in North Carolina: Build with a Team You Can Trust Searching for luxury home builders, a seasoned Asheville custom home builder, or help to build on your lot? Start with one word: resilience. What “Resilient” Means in a Luxury Custom Home...
A Step-by-Step Guide to Building a Quality Custom Home
A Step-by-Step Guide to Building a Quality Custom Home Building a custom home should be exciting, not stressful. At Living Stone Design + Build, with 30 years of award-winning experience, we’re here to guide you through each step—making sure you build with no regrets....

