--- title: "Bluestone Building, LLC — General Contractors | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/bluestone-building-llc-pfvwus-pf~1796031442 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1796031442.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Bluestone Building, LLC" category: ["General Contractors"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/0b0330c402fcdaed_7451-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "2405 1st Ave S, Suite 200, Birmingham, Alabama 35233, United States" latitude: 33.5062 longitude: -86.8003 phone: "(205) 874-1188" website: http://www.bluestonebuilding.com rating: 5 review_count: 26 best_of_houzz_awards: 5 followers: 109 last_updated: 2026-08-21 --- # Bluestone Building, LLC Original Houzz profile: [Bluestone Building, LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/bluestone-building-llc-pfvwus-pf~1796031442) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** General Contractors - **Location:** Birmingham, AL - **Serves:** Birmingham, Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Homewood, Trussville, Mountain Brook, Irondale, Leeds, Fultondale, Meadowbrook, Forestdale, Lake Purdy, Brook Highland, Tarrant, Cahaba Heights, Indian Springs Village, Hollywood, Lake Martin, Shannon, Shelby County, Smith Lake - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (26 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2012–2020), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - High-end - Offers Custom Work Best of Houzz 5x's! Bluestone Building, LLC is owned by Kelly Watson who has been building homes and various other projects since 1985. Focused primarily on architectural upper bracket new construction, remodeling and renovation projects, Bluestone works with some of the best architects in Birmingham. With a background in office development, senior housing, and site development, we are able to provide a diverse range of expertise to our clients. Bluestone is more of a boutique contractor. We maintain a manageable level of work thus ensuring personalized service, attention to details, responsiveness, and availability to our clients. We build and manage our projects by consistently assessing our performance from the owners perspective. We are communicators. We listen to our clients, we are sensitive to their issues, and we do what we say we will do. Consequently, we enjoy a high satisfaction rating with our clients. Specialties: Architectural Projects Pursuing more sustainable, environmentally friendly construction projects ### Services Provided - Home Additions - Custom Homes - New Home Construction - Home Restoration - Energy-Efficient Homes - Green Building - Sustainable Design - Custom Home - Large Scale Home Remodels - Whole Home Remodel ### Areas Served - Birmingham - Hoover - Vestavia Hills - Homewood - Trussville - Mountain Brook - Irondale - Leeds - Fultondale - Meadowbrook - Forestdale - Lake Purdy - Brook Highland - Tarrant - Cahaba Heights - Indian Springs Village - Hollywood - Lake Martin - Shannon - Shelby County - Smith Lake ### Typical Job Cost $400,000 - 3,000,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Bluestone Building, LLC | | Address | 2405 1st Ave S, Suite 200, Birmingham, Alabama 35233, United States | | Phone | (205) 874-1188 | | Website | http://www.bluestonebuilding.com | | License Number | Alabama License \#10168 | | Followers on Houzz | 109 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — http://www.facebook.com/BluestoneBuilding - X (Twitter) — http://www.twitter.com/bluestonebham - LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/in/kellywatson ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Bluestone Building, LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/bluestone-building-llc-pfvwus-pf~1796031442) - **Website:** http://www.bluestonebuilding.com - **Phone:** (205) 874-1188 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - LEED for Homes Credential, Certifified Green Remodeler, Alabama Remodeling Excellence Awards 2013 - 1st Place Additions over $250,000, Habitat for Humanity Builders Blitz: Family Sponsor 2006 - 2016, 2018,2019, GBAHB - Remodelers Council Board '12 '13' 14' 15' Chairman '16 - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2012–2020), for Design, Service. **Affiliations** - [National Association of Home Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-association-of-home-builders-pfvwus-pf~562065019) - [Home Builders Association of Alabama](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/home-builders-association-of-alabama-pfvwus-pf~252647672) - [Greater Birmingham Association of Home Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/greater-birmingham-association-of-home-builders-pfvwus-pf~1418593225) - [NAHB Remodelers](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/professionals/schools-and-organizations/nahb-remodelers-pfvwus-pf~597469654) - [NAHB Certified Green Professional](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/professionals/schools-and-organizations/nahb-certified-green-professional-pfvwus-pf~1100930283) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 26 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Anne Sunkel, Dec. 2019** > We upgraded existing systems in a newer contemporary townhome that would allow “aging in place” in a four story structure possible. New custom kitchen, completely redesigned staircase by Blackshop, and pneumatic elevator install, all which required meticulous coordination. Home environment softened and warmed with more organic elements. **Comment from Bluestone Building, LLC:** > Anne thank you for your review. We certainly enjoyed working with you on this very challenging project. Krumdieck Architects did a great job on design. The open cylinder style elevator was a perfect addition to this contemporary 4 story home. **★★★★★ — Sybil and George Newton, Nov. 2019** > Kelly was great to work with. Our Forrest Park addition of two bathrooms/expansion of two bedrooms went extremely smoothly. His help on putting in a specially ordered Japanese tub and willingness to work with the architect and be creative in our approach was invaluable. Kelly has remained in touch to help us even after project was finished. We cannot recommend him highly enough. **Comment from Bluestone Building, LLC:** > Sybil thank you for the recommendation. It was a pleasure working with you and George as well as Pete Pritchard Architecture. You have a beautiful home and I know that you will enjoy it for many years. **★★★★★ — Emily Krawczyk, Oct. 2019** > Kelly made our first experience of building a home fun and stressfree. He was able to accommodate our eclectic taste while keeping us within budget. Not only did he build us a beautiful home, it is a quality home that will last us generations to come. We couldn’t be happier with this experience and know it had a lot to do with Kelly and Bluestone. Thank you! **Comment from Bluestone Building, LLC:** > Emily thank you for your review. It was a pleasure working with you and Kaitlyn. You were timely with your selections and decision making which contributes quite a bit to a smooth construction process. And congratulations on your new baby boy Asher. **★★★★★ — Thompson Architecture, Inc., Oct. 2019** > Bluestone has always been very professional. I have worked with Kelly on multiple projects, and he has always had the attitude that the house must be built to a high standard of quality. He has great knowledge of construction, as well as great attention to detail. I hope to work with Kelly again in the future, and I would certainly recommend him. **Comment from Bluestone Building, LLC:** > Robert thank you for your comments. It has always been a pleasure working with Thompson Architecture. Each project we have worked on has 2 key elements, great architectural design, and quality construction drawings. I look forward to future projects together. **★★★★★ — Thomas Satterfield, Aug. 2019** > Bluestone completed three remodels/additions for me between 2010 and 2015. All three projects were completed on time and on budget. Bluestone used quality materials, quality subcontractors and provided a quality finished project. As a former commercial general contractor for 20 years, it was a pleasure dealing with Kelly. Kelly is knowledgeable in all aspects of construction. I highly recommend Bluestone Building and Kelly Watson. **Comment from Bluestone Building, LLC:** > Tommy thank you for your kind words. It is always a pleasure working with you and Becky. **★★★★★ — Dawn Calvert, Aug. 2019** > I've had the pleasure of working with Kelly & his clients for several years. Kelly is very detailed and listens to his clients needs and wants to make their project run smoothly and turn out beautiful. **Comment from Bluestone Building, LLC:** > Thanks Dawn. It’s people like you at our vendors that help make things run smoothly. **★★★★★ — Erik Hess, April 2019** > Kelly was the general contractor for a kitchen renovation in our home in Homewood, AL. We worked with an architect to develop renovation plans with the intent of a staged renovation based on our current budget -- $168,000 -- and obtained 3 bids -- all of which were substantially over our budget ($200-$300k). Kelly was the only contractor among the 3 bids who was willing to work with us to modify our renovation plans so they were feasible. Kelly estimated that it would take 4 months to complete the renovation, and the renovation was completed on time and within budget. We were disappointed with the quality of work provided by some of the subs, but in reality it is a booming construction market, and all of the contractors are competing for affordable, reliable and high quality subs, so I don't think this was a reflection on Kelly. In the end, Kelly pushed his subs to provide high quality work, and the end result was fantastic (see pics). Kelly's biggest strengths are his excellent communication, willingness to work to meet the desires of his clients, honesty, follow-through and fiscal responsibility. **Comment from Bluestone Building, LLC:** > Erik and Jennifer, thank you for your honest review. I am so happy that you were satisfied with your project in the end. It was a pleasure working with you. I will miss seeing Cinnamon greet me at the door. **★★★★★ — Frank Mapes, Sept. 2018** > Bluestone Building did an excellent job for us with a gut and rebuild project. This involved major work in a house just outside of English Village. They were very detailed in providing a comprehensive quote that was very competitive. We were very pleased with all their work. They did an excellent job and stayed on schedule finishing on time according to the plan. Kelly Watson is a professional and we would definitely use him again. **Comment from Bluestone Building, LLC:** > Thank you Frank. I am so glad you are happy with our work. If I can be of service to you again please don’t hesitate to call **★★★★★ — Walter Stewart, Sept. 2018** > I have relied on Bluestone for every construction job both me and my Company has done for more than ten years. Under no circumstance would I do another without them. > > Kelly Watson is very knowledgeable. He has a degree from Auburn University in Building Construction. That and years of experience make him the only choice. > > Kelly is totally honest and always does what is in my best interest first. **Comment from Bluestone Building, LLC:** > Thank you Walter. I appreciate the work and will continue to represent your interests in the future **★★★★★ — Ross Mapes, Sept. 2018** > We got really lucky to find Kelly once a tree fell on our house. This was an insurance job and he did a great job putting our house back together and even came up with some great ways for us to better utilize the space we had. Would definitely use him in the future if building is something that I do in the future. **★★★★★ — Deana Walters, April 2018** > Kelly was very communicative and a pleasure to work with on our outdoor and laundry addition. No surprise costs and always responsive when we had any questions. His employees were very polite and hard working guys. **Comment from Bluestone Building, LLC:** > Thank you Deana. It was a pleasure working with you. **★★★★★ — Matthew Hamilton, Oct. 2017** > We first reached out to Kelly Watson of Bluestone Building because he came personally recommended from a trusted friend in commercial construction. We hired him for our new home construction in Homewood and were thoroughly pleased with the process and results. > > We were already homeowners, but had never done a build or renovation, so were new to the whole process. Kelly held our hands through the entire process and helped us understand all the options available and what the tradeoffs would be within our budget. He always left the decisions to us, but was very forthright about his recommendations and the types of budget saving, yet quality compromising, decisions he preferred to not let a client make. > > Throughout the entire build, Kelly or the superintendent were on site every day, which made for quick decision-making when needed, and caught and corrected any errors by the subs very quickly before they got big and difficult to fix. > > We've been thoroughly pleased with the quality of the build since moving in. This house is solidly built and Kelly didn't cut corners anywhere. In a year since moving in we have had no significant problems. The few extremely minor items that we come across, Kelly has been quick to respond and get the item corrected. He even showed up one time on a Saturday morning less than 20 minutes after I called him to help me trace the circuits in the basement to uncover what had caused a ground fault circuit to trip. **Comment from Bluestone Building, LLC:** > Many thanks Matt. I'm glad you are enjoying your new home. ## Selected projects - [Mountain Brook Whole Home Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mountain-brook-whole-home-renovation-pj-vj~1927674) - Location: Mountain Brook, AL - Photos: 25 - [Mountain Brook - New Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mountain-brook-new-home-pj-vj~591164) - Location: Mountain Brook, AL - Photos: 10 - Description: Remodel - [Mountain Brook - New Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mountain-brook-new-home-pj-vj~1927479) - Location: Mountain Brook, AL - Photos: 19 - [Mountain Brook Guest Suite & Porch Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mountain-brook-guest-suite-and-porch-addition-pj-vj~2703207) - Location: Mountain Brook, AL - Photos: 19 - Description: New porch addition with bluestone floors and cypress ceilings with white wash finish. Isokern fireplace. Vanity from Restoration Hardware. Polished nickle plumbing fixtures. Hardwood floors, calcutta gold marble. - [Mountain Brook Custom Transitional Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mountain-brook-custom-transitional-kitchen-pj-vj~2703546) - Location: Mountain Brook, AL - Photos: 17 - Description: Custom cabinets, built in refrigerator and freezer. Grooved island door and drawer fronts made of white oak and natural finish. Sub Zero, LaCornu CornuFe range, custom fabricated hood, Fisher Paykel dishwashers. Kohler plumbing fixtures. - [Vestavia - New Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/vestavia-new-home-pj-vj~588533) - Location: Vestavia Hills, AL - Photos: 8 - Description: New Build - [Mountain Brook Master Bathroom Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mountain-brook-master-bathroom-addition-pj-vj~1927081) - Location: Mountain Brook, AL - Photos: 20 - [Birmingham - Loft Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/birmingham-loft-renovation-pj-vj~590965) - Location: Birmingham, AL - Photos: 16 - Description: Remodel - [Lake House - Smith Lake](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-house-smith-lake-pj-vj~591256) - Location: Cullman, AL - Photos: 14 - Description: Remodel - [Mountain Brook - New Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mountain-brook-new-home-pj-vj~591240) - Location: Mountain Brook, AL - Photos: 5 - Description: Remodel - [Mountain Brook - Addition & Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mountain-brook-addition-and-remodel-pj-vj~591102) - Location: Mountain Brook, AL - Photos: 10 - Description: Remodel - [Mountain Brook - Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mountain-brook-remodel-pj-vj~1927553) - Location: Mountain Brook, AL - Photos: 19 - [Mountain Brook - Addition & Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mountain-brook-addition-and-remodel-pj-vj~591098) - Location: Mountain Brook, AL - Photos: 1 - Description: Remodel - [Homewood - Renovation & Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/homewood-renovation-and-addition-pj-vj~591127) - Location: Homewood, AL - Photos: 7 - Description: Remodel - [Mountain Brook - Addition & Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mountain-brook-addition-and-remodel-pj-vj~590989) - Location: Mountain Brook, AL - Photos: 12 - Description: Remodel - [Mountain Brook Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mountain-brook-addition-pj-vj~1927221) - Location: Mountain Brook, AL - Photos: 15 - [Vestavia - New Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/vestavia-new-home-pj-vj~590945) - Location: Vestavia Hills, AL - Photos: 6 - Description: Remodel - [Mountain Brook - Bath Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mountain-brook-bath-remodel-pj-vj~591144) - Location: Mountain Brook, AL - Photos: 4 - Description: Remodel - [Shelby County - New Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/shelby-county-new-home-pj-vj~591157) - Location: Birmingham, AL - Photos: 2 - Description: Remodel - [Mountain Brook - Renovation & 2nd Floor Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mountain-brook-renovation-and-2nd-floor-addition-pj-vj~591034) - Location: Mountain Brook, AL - Photos: 1 - Description: Remodel [See all 29 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/bluestone-building-llc-pfvwus-pf~1796031442) ## Community Q&A **Q: Love this bathroom!** *(in Photo Questions)* I would appreciate it if you would tell me the cabinet paint color, the wall color, the trim color. Is that emser sterlina silver floor tile? A: Kathy I wish that I could help you but this project is around 10 years old and we begin purging files after 7 years **Q: gorgeous. would you kindly share where the sconces are from tax** *(in Photo Questions)* Sconce source. thank you A: I believe that they are made by Visual Comfort or Circa Lighting. Job was done in 2012 **Q: Love the large carpet/rug. Where did you get it?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: It was purchased by the owner so I don't know where she got it. She probably doesn't know either as she had an interior designer **Q: beautiful traditional home** *(in Photo Questions)* Absolutely lovely! Would you be able to let me know the paint color used on the exterior of this beautiful home? Thank you! A: I'm sorry but our records don't go back that far **Q: where is the light fixture from?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hi, thank you for your inquiry. I believe that it may have been Bob Lehman, a specialty metal person in Birmingham Al. Dana Holcombe was the interior designer. This particular project was done in 2002. **Q: Front door** *(in Photo Questions)* Who is manufacturer A: Tina it's been a while but I believe it was custom built in a shop locally --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-21.*