--- title: "Sensible Build Inc. — General Contractors | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/sensible-build-inc-pfvwus-pf~153005223 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~153005223.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Sensible Build Inc." category: ["General Contractors"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/56733b2b0ab2ae4c_0961-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "1315 Niley Cook Rd, Blowing Rock, North Carolina 28605, United States" latitude: 36.1355 longitude: -81.6996 phone: "(828) 674-9421" website: http://sensiblebuild.com rating: 5 review_count: 4 best_of_houzz_awards: 2 followers: 7 last_updated: 2026-09-11 --- # Sensible Build Inc. Original Houzz profile: [Sensible Build Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/sensible-build-inc-pfvwus-pf~153005223) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** General Contractors - **Location:** Blowing Rock, NC - **Serves:** Boone, Banner Elk, Blowing Rock, Beech Mountain, Sugar Mountain, Seven Devils, Valle Crucis, Grandfather, Sugar Grove, Vilas - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (4 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2019–2020), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - 250 Ideabook Saves Sensible Build, Inc. was established in October of 2014 by Jacob Willingham. Jacob graduated from Appalachian State University with a B.S. in Construction Management and has over 13 years of experience in the construction industry. Sensible Build specializes in residential and small commercial remodel, residential additions and new build construction. Mission Statement: Our mission is to build homes with integrity and forethought, to build trust with good communication and transparency. Construction that makes sense. ### Services Provided - Home Remodeling - Bathroom Remodeling - Kitchen Remodeling - General Contracting - Home Additions - Basement Remodeling - Flooring Installation - Porch Design & Construction - Tile Installation - Custom Home Bars - Window Replacement - Window Installation - Shower Installation - Siding Installation - Demolition - Roof Installation - Asphalt Shingle Roofing - Wood Siding ### Areas Served - Boone - Banner Elk - Blowing Rock - Beech Mountain - Sugar Mountain - Seven Devils - Valle Crucis - Grandfather - Sugar Grove - Vilas ### Typical Job Cost $5,000 - 80,000 From bathroom floor installs to full remodels ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Sensible Build Inc. | | Address | 1315 Niley Cook Rd, Blowing Rock, North Carolina 28605, United States | | Phone | (828) 674-9421 | | Website | http://sensiblebuild.com | | License Number | 74983 | | Followers on Houzz | 7 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/sensiblebuild/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Sensible Build Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/sensible-build-inc-pfvwus-pf~153005223) - **Website:** http://sensiblebuild.com - **Phone:** (828) 674-9421 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2019–2020), for Service. **Affiliations** - [National Association of Home Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-association-of-home-builders-pfvwus-pf~562065019) - [North Carolina Home Builders Association](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/professionals/schools-and-organizations/north-carolina-home-builders-association-pfvwus-pf~93544693) - [High Country Home Builders Association](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/high-country-home-builders-association-pfvwus-pf~1353000371) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 4 reviews** ### All 4 reviews **★★★★★ — Krista Fuller, Feb. 2019** > When I needed a contractor to remodel our vacation home in Boone, I turned to Houzz for suggestions. Turned out Jacob of Sensible Build was a perfect choice! I had a few criteria: 1) quality workmanship; 2) ease of working with an out-of-town owner; and 3) working within timelines and budget. Jacob exceeded every expectation. I've done multiple remodels - though none remotely before this one. Jacob proved to be one of the best GC's I've worked with - hands down. And he made our long-distance project easy. When I walked in and saw the completed project for the first time, I thought: 'Wow! Simply wow!' Call Jacob at Sensible Build. You'll be glad you did. **★★★★★ — Elli Sias, Jan. 2019** > Jacob and his crews did a remarkable job of renovating a nasty, outdated cottage in Misty Mountain/Blowing Rock. The entire outside was revamped from a ranch on the hillside to a charming craftsman style bungalow. The inside got a beautiful facelift , a new powder room and an open concept for the main living level. The process went smoothly, and was done spot on budget and in a remarkably good amount of time. We would highly recommend Sensible Build **★★★★★ — Ben McKay, July 2018** > I am a Real Estate Broker in the High Country, and I have worked with Jacob on the building of my deck and carport. He is a professional who shows up on time..stays in the budget..and delivers an awesome product!! I highly recommend him for all of your building or remodeling needs. My clients have been extremely happy with his work!! **★★★★★ — HU-974991, May 2018** > I highly recommend Sensible Build for any renovations to your home. We worked with Jacob and his crew for renovations on our home. We had a complete bathroom remodel and a few extra additions to our home. We've had a couple different contractors that we've worked with over the years but the quality of work from Jacob and his team has definitely been the best we have experienced. Everyone was very personable and courteous. Jacob was easy to get in touch with which can be an issue with many contractors. Cost of work was rarely over estimates, most of which were from unforeseen issues that goes along with owning an older home. We were also informed of any additional costs prior to work being done. We had a great experience with Sensible Build and love the work and service they provided. ## Selected projects - [Big Hill Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/big-hill-remodel-pj-vj~3114009) - Location: Blowing Rock, NC - Photos: 11 - Description: This project was a complete interior and exterior remodel of a 1945 farmhouse. - [Ransom Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ransom-remodel-pj-vj~3136873) - Location: Blowing Rock, NC - Photos: 6 - [Flat Top Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/flat-top-remodel-pj-vj~3136868) - Location: Blowing Rock, NC - Photos: 7 [See all 3 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/sensible-build-inc-pfvwus-pf~153005223) ## Ideabooks - [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/68861723/list/wish-list) — 2 ideas - [402 Pinnacle Ridge](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/109850809/list/402-pinnacle-ridge) — 3 ideas - [170 Stirrup](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/109849892/list/170-stirrup) — 4 ideas [See all 3 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/sensiblebuild) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-11.*