Quality

by | Sep 10, 2015 | Construction & Design, Home Design | 0 comments

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.

Stanlee Stahl and George Ackerman

Stanlee Stahl and George Ackerman share why they chose to build their new home with Living Stone’s and our team approach. They discuss their thoughts and impressions of working with Sean over the last few years. This video was taken during our First Annual Home Tour 2012. “You look at someone’s integrity, you look at the way they interact with you, how they stay in touch with you, you get the feeling that this is a gentleman who cares about his work, about the people he’s working with and just wants to do an excellent job.” Stanlee Stahl

Paula Bruder

Paula Bruder is ecstatic about her brand new kitchen.  You won’t believe the before and after pictures of this beautiful kitchen! “I couldn’t be more pleased.  Michael and I feel like we are on vacation, everytime 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

The Yeazells

The Yeazells have a whole new condo after the Living Stone team renovated it!  Gene Yeazell says “Living Stone’s Sean Sullivan and his team came in and have done just an immaculate job.”

Daren and Lori Pinkerton

Daren and Lori Pinkerton attended our First Annual Home Tour. In this short video Daren explains why they decided Living Stone would be the team to build their new, dream home!  “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.”

Jim and Susan Jones

Jim and Susan Jones are very excited about building their dream home with Living Stone Construction.  Jim was formally the President of the Design Review Board for The Settings of Black Mountain.  We are very pleased that he and Susan have chosen Living Stone to build on their beautiful Settings lot! “I had a list of things I was looking for. Sean ticked off all those boxes so after we met him there was no need to go anywhere else.” Jim Jones

The Ironwood

All of our semi-custom plans are fully customizable to create your ONE OF A KIND home.
Contact: Sean Sullivan 828.669.4343
Features: Energy Star Certified, NC Green Built Home, Universally Designed plan

The Holly is a quaint cabin plan that features energy efficient construction and close quarter living. This plan works well for the first time homebuyer, those looking to downsize, or simply as a vacation home. This 1 bedroom/1 bath home can be fitted with a loft for overflow guests. The foundation can be placed over a crawl, unfinished basement, or finished lower level depending on your needs and desired budget.

The Cedarcliff – semi-custom plan

The Cedarcliff – semi-custom plan

All of our semi-custom plans are fully customizable to create your ONE OF A KIND home.
Starting on your lot for $749,000
Contact: 828.669.4343
Features: Energy Star Certified, NC Green Built Home, Universally Designed plan

The Cedarcliff is a universally designed home that maximizes your mountain views, boasts a more rustic craftsman feel, and is incredibly energy efficient. This floor plan works well, on a sloping lot, for families of all sizes and ages. With a large master suite on the main level, home office, and large entertaining spaces, it is ideal for the couple that is looking to slow down their professional life and begin enjoying mountain living. Since it has overflow bedrooms, bathrooms, and recreational space on the lower level, family and friends can stay as (little or) long as you like! This 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath can easily be converted into 4 bedrooms and 4 full baths by enclosing the home office. Perhaps the best feature of this home is its orientation to the mountain views and its gracious outdoor living. This “right sized” plan allows for 1748 hsf on the main level and an additional 1116 of hsf on the lower level. The foundation can be placed over a crawl space, unfinished basement, or finished lower level (as shown) depending on your needs and desired budget.

About the Author, Sean Sullivan

About the Author, Sean Sullivan

Sean got his start in the construction business in 1994. Today, he’s the President of Living Stone Design + Build, and is an Accredited Master Builder, Certified Green Professional, Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist, and author of Building a Quality Custom Home: What you Need to Know. He also teaches continuing education courses for builders and accreditations through the NC Builders Institute. Sean loves western North Carolina and the Asheville community, and lives in Black Mountain with his wife, Laura Sullivan.