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address: "Asheville, North Carolina 28803, United States"
phone: "(828) 779-4420"
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# DC Design Build Associates

Original Houzz profile: [DC Design Build Associates](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/dc-design-build-associates-pfvwus-pf~1103670415)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Design-Build Firms
- **Location:** Asheville, NC
- **Serves:** Asheville, Hendersonville, Arden, Black Mountain, Fletcher, Woodfin, Mills River, Swannanoa, Fairview, Avery Creek, Laurel Park, Biltmore Forest, Bent Creek, Gerton, Bat Cave, Kenilworth, Montford, Skyland
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (4 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2026), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- 5 Ideabook Saves
- Offers Custom Work

Here in the mountains of WNC there are so many reasons to get out of the house. You also need to love being in your home. DC Design Build Associates uses a hyper-personalized approach to creating spaces that feel as natural as the outdoors. Your home should be intrinsically you, and we love the challenge of working together to discover what that really means.

### Services Provided

- Home Remodeling
- Custom Homes
- New Home Construction
- Kitchen Remodeling
- Home Additions
- Bathroom Remodeling
- Kitchen Design
- Home Extensions
- Bathroom Design
- Architectural Design
- Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
- Building Design
- Guesthouse Design & Construction
- Outdoor Kitchen Construction
- Architectural Drawings
- House Plans
- 3D Rendering
- Design Consultation
- Home Restoration
- Energy-Efficient Homes
- Universal Design
- Outdoor Kitchen Design
- Green Building
- Porch Design & Construction
- Sunroom Design & Construction
- Historic Building Conservation
- Deck Design
- Greenhouse Design & Construction
- Handicap-Accessible Design
- Site Planning
- Barn Design & Construction
- Site Preparation

### Areas Served

- Asheville
- Hendersonville
- Arden
- Black Mountain
- Fletcher
- Woodfin
- Mills River
- Swannanoa
- Fairview
- Avery Creek
- Laurel Park
- Biltmore Forest
- Bent Creek
- Gerton
- Bat Cave
- Kenilworth
- Montford
- Skyland

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | DC Design Build Associates |
| Address | Asheville, North Carolina 28803, United States |
| Phone | (828) 779-4420 |
| Website | https://www.designbuildavl.com/ |
| Followers on Houzz | 3 |

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [DC Design Build Associates](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/dc-design-build-associates-pfvwus-pf~1103670415)
- **Website:** https://www.designbuildavl.com/
- **Phone:** (828) 779-4420

## Credentials

- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2026), for Service.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 4 reviews**

*Aspect averages:*
- Work Quality: 50.0
- Communication: 50.0
- Value: 50.0

### All 4 reviews

**★★★★★ — Herb, Jan. 2025**

> Dustin Cogswell and his subcontractors did an excellent job with a recent outdoor patio construction project. Part artist, part engineer and now a close friend to our family he helped us find a truly unique design for our patio project (I think pictures of that project are on his website now). Later, on a moment’s notice Dustin and his crews were back to help us with the very significant damage our home suffered in hurricane Helene. Shifting workers and materials between his ongoing construction projects he was able to take care of the needs of several families all at the same time.
>
> Dustin is one of those unique individuals who can lend an artist eye to an idea and bring to the owner and understanding of the esthetic options for a building plan, then build out that plan in fine detail with CAD modeling.  But where Dustin and Design Build excel is in Dustin’s ability to deal with those day-to-day ups and downs that always occur in construction. He’s able to organize the entire building effort from managing hands-on the several subcontractors that might be working at your home on any given day to stepping back with the owner on a regular basis to listen to concerns and to incorporate change orders when needed.
>
> This is the kind of person to whom you entrust a copy of your house key so he can troubleshoot any problems with your property when you are away.
>
> Herb Phillips
> Biltmore Forest, NC

**★★★★★ — George Ibrahim, Jan. 2025**

> I have used DC Design for years and found their work impeccable!  They are professional, clean, on time, and on budget!  The few problems we encountered were handled swiftly and without any argument.  That is a rare find!
>
> I recommend them without hesitation.
>
> Without question, DC Design Build Associates will do any future work I need!
>
> GKI

**★★★★★ — Dee Bee, Jan. 2025**

> I used DC Design Build for design work on a home renovation. Dustin had some great ideas for maximizing the use of each space. The home didn't have a true master suite before he redesigned it, and I loved the way it turned out! He's also great with material selection and modernizing exteriors that feel dated.

**★★★★★ — amymaragordom, Jan. 2025**

> It was the easiest, cleanest, and best demo/construction remodel I have ever done, and I have renovated 5 houses before this.  Dustin and his team made it an absolute pleasure, from accommodating our needs to live in bedroom while bathroom renovation happening, to accommodating our schedule.  I cannot recommend them highly enough.  The work quality is excellent and every one of the different people working on the job were totally professional.

## Selected projects

- [Transformations](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/transformations-pj-vj~7588484)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5
- [Biltmore Forest, Asheville Patio Timber Frame](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/biltmore-forest-asheville-patio-timber-frame-pj-vj~7580683)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 7
- [Windswept, Asheville Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/windswept-asheville-renovation-pj-vj~7583270)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 18
- [Albemarle, Asheville Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/albemarle-asheville-renovation-pj-vj~7581298)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 12
- [North Asheville Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/north-asheville-renovation-pj-vj~7582655)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 21
- [Beaver Lake, Asheville Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beaver-lake-asheville-renovation-pj-vj~7582511)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 23
- [Town Mountain, Asheville Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/town-mountain-asheville-renovation-pj-vj~7583348)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 30
- [Mountain Side Renovation, Asheville](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mountain-side-renovation-asheville-pj-vj~7583315)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 13
- [New Construction, Alexander, NC](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-construction-alexander-nc-pj-vj~7583369)
  - Location: Alexander, NC
  - Photos: 9
- [Walnut Cove, Arden, NC](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/walnut-cove-arden-nc-pj-vj~7586517)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 41
- [Kenilworth New Construction, Asheville](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kenilworth-new-construction-asheville-pj-vj~7586660)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 9

[See all 11 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/dc-design-build-associates-pfvwus-pf~1103670415)

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-22.*