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.

What About Storage?

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

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...

How Many Bids Should I Get for My New Home?

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.

How to Maximize Your Valuable Investment

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?

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...

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.