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Living Stone Design + Build
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Design-Build Firms
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Asheville's Home Builder |
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Living Stone Design + Build is Asheville, North Carolina's premier design + build firm. For nearly 25 years, Living Stone Design + Build has been producing award-winning results that have been recognized on the local, state, and national levels. Living Stone's President, Sean Sullivan, is one of a very few Accredited Master Builders in the state, certified Energy Star partner and nationally recognized Green Builder.
Living Stone's Design + Build services have simplified and improved the entire building process to give clients the ultimate in quality and value. Living Stone offers what we believe every client deserves, the ability to enjoy the building process. We do that by designing and building to meet their budget by building happier, healthier lives.
Services Provided
Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Building Design, Energy-Efficient Homes, Floor Plans, Green Building, Home Additions, Home Remodeling, Home Restoration, House Plans, New Home Construction, Sustainable Design, Universal Design, Custom Homes, Remodeling
Areas Served
Black Mountain, Fairview, Montreat, Ridgecrest, Swannanoa, Asheville, Hendersonville, Mills River, Arden, Fletcher, Weaverville
Awards
- 3x NAHB BALA Award winner - Numerous awards with NCHBA as well as the local Asheville HBA - Accredited Master Builder - Certified Lead Renovator - Certified Aging-In-Place Specialist - Certified Green Professional - Energy Star Partner
Projects
Featured Review

Anne Dundorf
Average rating: 5 out of 5 starsRelationship
Client
I am impressed with their communication (weekly with my superintendent), the construction and the integrity of everyone involved in my house. I’ve also learned a lot about bears in the mountains of NC! Sean and his team are great.Read Full Review
39 Reviews for Living Stone Design + Build
Newest first
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars5.0|39 reviews
Work Quality5.0
Communication5.0
Value5.0

Smith Frank
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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Client
I do work for hundred if not thousands of contractors and I can honestly say that Livingstone lives up to their reputation!! From the initial estimating process to the final punch list they are organized all the way thru. I am not a customer but a sub and they make sure to keep the schedule moving along so the subs can do their jobs effectively and efficiently. This makes the process for the homeowners a much smoother job and allows the subs to do their work easily. This is rare to find in a contractor and you should know you will be in good hands with these guys. Great group of people that build wonderful homes!!
April 9, 2022

MossCreek
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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Colleague
As a design firm only, we at MossCreek rely on builders to help our clients realize their new home dreams. Living Stone has worked with us and our clients on several projects now, and each experience has been a pleasure. With an attention to detail that is second to none, we know that Living Stone's execution of our design will always be exactly what we created for a client.
Even before the building process starts, Living Stone brings their knowledge of building know-how and skill to the design phase. Oftentimes we are working on projects with challenging build sites, and we can always rely on Living Stone and their team to help us navigate through both physical and regulatory constraints. Once a home is started, Living Stone is in constant communication with us and our clients throughout the construction.
We can, and often do, sincerely recommend Living Stone to clients, and we so appreciate the work they do to ensure a successful and enjoyable outcome with every home.
November 3, 2020

Anne Dundorf
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Relationship
Client
Living Stone is building my house now. I am impressed with their communication (weekly with my superintendent), the construction and the integrity of everyone involved in my house. I’ve also learned a lot about bears in the mountains of NC!
Sean and his team are great. They are always willing to take the time to meet with me and no question is unanswered. I have always been treated with the utmost respect.
September 14, 2019

Lori Talmage
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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Client
Livingstone Design and Build,is currently building our home
Many things set them above the rest
Always keeping us informed,Always on schedule
Honest great people
The team assigned to our Build,is the perfect fit
No cutting corners with them
We are truly blessed to have found them




September 12, 2019

Starla Campbell
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Relationship
Client
We had a wonderful experience building Living Stone, and would highly recommend them to anyone building in the area. Sean and team has the highest of integrity, experience, skill, and process. We love our new home, and are so thankful we partnered with such a great builder!
July 25, 2018

Jamie Khan
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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Client
I cannot say enough about the ownership, staff and quality of product built by the Living Stone Design + Build team. We enjoyed working with everyone and always knew we could trust them to build our house and knew that their product would be excellent. I highly recommend Sean at Living Stone and his great team for your mountain home needs. I believe you will find that they are committed to constructing a home for you as if it was their own.




January 15, 2018Last modified:January 17, 2018

Frontier Group- Architectural Photography
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Relationship
Colleague
It's always great to work with Sean and his team and can expect amazing projects to shoot each time I work with him. His team has an amazing level of attention to detail and would highly recommend him.
January 23, 2017

Nancy Brown
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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Client
Sean and his team at Living Stone Construction are awesome! I highly recommend them.
Work is superior and people are "family"!
January 17, 2017

cmdowd1
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Relationship
Client
After living in another home in Asheville for three years, I decided to built in a more accessible location. As I was looking at lots, I met Warren and Carol Strittmatter, who graciously invited me in to see their Living Stone home. Their place was so beautiful and detailed, that I immediately knew I was going to use Living Stone as my builder. Little did I know what a pleasant home building experience it would turn out to be.
My home is everything I wanted and asked for. The process was a dream compared to my previous building experience. The assignment of a designer from Living Stone partner IDology was invaluable in helping with selection of lighting, cabinetry, tile, paint and even the placement of my furniture. Each of the contractors was top notch, polite, and accommodating. My superintendent was caring to the nth degree and made sure the process ran smoothly, giving me frequent updates, when I was out of the area.
Living Stone attention to detail and to their customer needs is superb and beyond compare. I would recommend them to anyone considering building in Western North Carolina.
April 26, 2016

windbarb
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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Client
We highly recommend Living Stone Construction. The quality of their work is excellent. Mike Bates was our building superintendent, and he and the other employees were very knowledgable about all aspects of building a new home in the mountains. He communicated very well about the project, and always responded very promptly to any questions. The timeline was quite accurate after a delayed start. We exceeded our initial budget by a significant amount, but costs were clearly stated and it was our decision to make the upgrades. We did not use their landscaper other than for drainage work. Otherwise we took full advantage of their professional partners, particularly IDology, which rates a separate top-rated review. We had not particularly wanted to build, but did not find a house we wanted to buy and Living Stone Construction made the process of building as easy as possible. We are finding the house to be very functional as well as beautiful. We would definitely hire Living Stone Construction again.
April 21, 2016

garycthompson
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Relationship
Colleague
Sean Sullivan and his group are the most professional and pleasant builders I have the had the pleasure of working with. They go to great lengths to determine what their customers want (and their budget requirements). Then they do everything possible to "under sell and over deliver". Sean is an exceptional builder that delivers and exceptional home.
Gary Thompson,
Thompson Windows
September 4, 2015

jaullivan4
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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Colleague
Great contractor! Very professional, highest quality, always environmentally friendly. Highest integrity. Great customer service. Honest and good communicator. Uses only latest technology.
September 4, 2015

dgold11
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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Client
We are using Livingstone to build our mountain getaway home in the Southcliff community in Asheville, NC. Livingstone has been outstanding and we haven't yet finalized our plans. Sean (President) personally inspected a number of potential lot choices and provided an honest assessment of "buildability". He then evaluated the site plan and survey. He referred us to an excellent architect, and he has remained a big part of the process. He is now pricing the project. We are so pleased to deal with an honest and professional builder and can't wait until we break ground.
September 4, 2015

Petri Architecture, PA
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Relationship
Colleague
I am an architect and have, over the last several years, developed a working relationship with the people at Livingstone Construction. I can proudly recommend them to others based on there honestly, clear communications, commitment to quality construction/service. They are friendly and kind as well, which makes the whole process of building a home more enjoyable.
September 4, 2015

rwgw
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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Client
They have completed building our new home. They are a delight to deal with. Have had past experience having built 5 new homes. Honest, always look out for your best interest, willing to try new things. Their subs are top notch. Would highly !!! recommend them.
August 16, 2014

sef600
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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Client
Livingstone Construction is one of the more important relationships in our lives, as is the relation to anyone who builds the home you will live in for the next forever. We met LSC because they happened to be the builders of several of the model homes in a development we wanted to live in: we picked the house, and LSC happened to be the builders. We usually “Google” and investigate and interview and canvas previous customers and have the FBI and NSA investigate and give reports on businesses or products we’re interested. Especially on something as big as house. We loved the house, we met Sean Sullivan and his immediate team, and our gut instincts said “Go for it.”
Thank God we did. Our previous experience building a home was in the Caribbean. I will only say that experience and final product was less than stellar. Beautiful, yes, but I wish… You know the rest. LSC combines the extremes of professionalism and family-style into the perfect blend. They produce a product that is as smooth and easy as an ice cream smoothie. A project booklet is produced with expected completion levels and expense projections that have been right on. The team meetings that include everyone from the site manager to the decorator enables LSC to stay organized and keep us involved and informed. A minimum of weekly telephone updates with online photos of the progress is provided. The schedule LSC provides has built into it cushions for weather delays, and every attempt is made to remain on time. From our previous bad experience, we were initially a little anxious and we had frequent questions and needed extra soothing along the way. LSC handled our unnecessary concerns promptly and politely.
LSC is a family-and-friend run business. As a client, we’ve been made to feel like members of the group. The quality of work performed has been excellent. Frank Turchi, the site supervisor has been on top of every aspect of every subcontracted work done.
We certainly wish Living Stone Construction could have built our island home. I would easily build another house if LSC was at the helm. I couldn’t recommend them any higher.
Richard Sefcik, D.V.M.
Janice Sefcik, CCC-Sp
May 18, 2014Last modified:August 7, 2014

mamarecki
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Relationship
Client
Living Stone built our dream home and delivered and met every one of our objectives. Great company with great people who care about making sure you are happy with the product.
May 14, 2014

GBS Building Supply
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Relationship
Colleague
Sean and his team at Living Stone are top quality. They are the most up-to-date on the trends and quality process. I love being a part of their team. They inspire us and everyone else around them to do better. I look forward to a long lasting relationship with Living Stone Construction.
Tildon Whiteside
Sales GBS Building Supply
Hendersonville, NC
May 14, 2014

ncampbellgbsbuilding
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Relationship
Colleague
Living Stone Construction is one of the best run construction companies in the United States. Sean and the Living Stone team pay attention to all the details necessary to making each project a success. We especially like working with them because of the win win environment they create for all parties involved. As a supplier they motivate you to go above and beyond on every job due to their character, professionalism, and genuine concern for our business as well as theirs.
Living Stone has a fantastic team of professionals that truly understand how to deliver results for any client. I would give them my highest recommendation.
Nick Campbell
GBS Building Supply
Director of Sales
May 8, 2014

art2012
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Relationship
Client
I'm sure Sean was recommended to me by another satisfied client but I really don't remember totally how we began to work together. Sean and Livingstone Construction helped us turn our modest and simple boxy 1970's house into a spacious abode and turned a small galley kitchen into an open and welcoming space we simply adore! They also added on a vaulted dining area with creative lighting and accents.
January 17, 2014

Shiloh Painting Inc.
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Relationship
Colleague
I have worked for Sean as a painting contractor for over ten years now. Sean is a craftsman and a skilled leader. The Living Stone Construction team looks to manage the building process from start to finish in a professional manner. They work very hard to design and build each home with quality materials and processes. After working with then for so long I am proud to be a part of their team and put my name on each project.
I recommend Sean and the Living Stone Construction team for their quality and professionalism.
January 15, 2014

Ednamae Fisher
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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Client
Working with this team has been amazing. They took all my lists of ideas from Pinterest, Houzz and
tried to incorporate everything that we wanted in our design. While we are not in the building stage yet, I would choose this group over and over again. Professional, courteous, nice and ethical in every way.
December 9, 2013Last modified:December 9, 2013

denny113
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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Client
In the midst of a very painful and stressful loss of our home from a fire, the Living Stone team efficiently and creatively crafted a new home for us that we love. From demolition to design to construction Sean, Jason, Frank, Laura with ID.ology and all the sub contractors went above and beyond to build a home that is both imaginative and practical for our family. We are grateful.
November 25, 2013

Advance Cabinetry
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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Colleague
We have been working with Living Stone Construction on a few projects and it has been a wonderful experience. Sean and his team are very talented and there attention to detail is outstanding!! The team approach Living Stone Construction takes really makes the projects run smooth and keeps everyone informed and up to date on the construction process. It's a pleasure working with Sean, Frank, Mike and the rest of the great Living Stone Team and we recommend them to our clients, friends, and family!!
November 21, 2013Last modified:November 21, 2013

deanna4144
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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Client
I'd highly recommend using Living Stone Construction if you are considering building a new home or remodeling an existing home . They
are a superb team of professionals that work closely with you throughout the process, truly seeking customer satisfaction, and striving to make the building process an enjoyable experience.
November 12, 2013

denise414
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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Client
There is no comparison when it comes to selecting a general contractor
and design/build firm when you choose Living Stone Construction.
October 25, 2013

freeman18
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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Client
These are honest people who know their business and who work hard to do the right thing. They delivered everything I expected and more!
October 1, 2013Last modified:October 2, 2013

Retro+Fit Design L.L.C.
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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Colleague
Having worked with Living Stone Construction for several years now, I would highly recommend them. They build a high quality house at a reasonable price and are always at the home buyer's side at every step to make the process incredibly smooth. Living Stone's crew are very professional and their customer service is impeccable.
September 3, 2013Last modified:September 23, 2013

hoseman1958
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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Colleague
I am a virtual tour photographer that specializes in shooting model homes. In all my years of doing this with hundreds of different companies, I have never seen such top to bottom quality in every detail of a remodel or newly constructed home as is exhibited by Living Stone Construction. it is especially impressive to me that at all of the shoots I have done for them, their doting customers have always prepared the home immaculately for the shoot, leaving me free to move throughout the spaces with nothing to do but select my shots!
August 14, 2013Last modified:September 23, 2013

Crossville Tile & Stone of Asheville
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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Colleague
At Crossville Tile & Stone we have worked on a number of projects with LSC and are always impressed with their professionalism and superb craftsmanship. LSC has assembled a talented team and works with a select group of quality vendors that really set them apart. A common denominator among the many LSC clients we have had in our showroom? Complete satisfaction.
August 13, 2013Last modified:September 23, 2013

Gardens for Living
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Relationship
Colleague
I have worked with Living Stone Construction on around a dozen projects over the last several years. Sean and the Living Stone team are second to none in their execution and management of building homes. They have developed a system that helps guide their customers through the process of building a home that ends with a superb product and happy clients. The Living Stone Project Superintendents(Mike and Frank) are the standard by which I now judge other superintendents by. They also have an excellent office staff that does an incredible job of providing the rest of the team with the support they need. Above all the integrity and knowledge Sean brings to the building process gives me great confidence to recommend Living Stone.
April 18, 2013Last modified:August 13, 2013

wyndybone
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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Client
We worked with Livingstone after a fire destroyed our home. From the ground up, they worked with in our budget and gave a brand new home that far exceeded our expectations. They literally brought us out of the ashes and into a beautiful modern home in less than a year! From demolition, to design, to construction and finishing touches, the professionals with Livingstone were a pleasure to work with.
April 18, 2013Last modified:August 13, 2013

cherylstatuesque
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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Client
Livingstone is building our new home.They are always on task and have developed a system which allows the process to go forward while keeping us up to date on the project.
April 18, 2013Last modified:August 13, 2013

bonniebrite
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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Client
My husband and I are in the process of building a new house. At every step of the way, from selection of the lot, through the design process and now, with framing underway, Sean Sullivan and every member of Living Stone Construction have been courteous, responsive and professional.
With a long background in real estate and construction, it's not easy to impress me. I'm delighted to give Living Stone Construction an A+ !
January 29, 2013Last modified:August 13, 2013

lapink25
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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Client
Living Stone Construction built our beautiful new home. They were wonderful to work with and have an excellent team in place that helped us throughout the building process. We are extremely pleased with the quality and craftsmanship. We would highly recommend LSC to anyone considering building a new home or remodeling an existing home.
January 22, 2013Last modified:August 13, 2013

Lux Lighting & Design Firm
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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Colleague
LSC has been a major part in my tenure as a Certified Lighting Consultant/Administrative Assistant for as a major collaborative partner, Lux Lighting & Design.
We have worked on smaller 'modest' projects, to large-scale near "mansions". The "thing" that sets LSC apart from many other builders I have encountered in my career is the meticulous and spectacular craftsmanship that is maintained throughout each and every project. Working closely with the LSC team, Owner Sean Sullivan and his team of professionals and incredibly knowledgeable Project Managers, that see the projects from start to finish, maintaining the excellent and almost seemingly proprietary craftsmanship, no matter the square footage of the project or the budget.
Each project that we at Lux Lighting get to collaborate with LSC, is always a treat and wonderful experience in building a working industry relationship.
Lastly, speaking for my team at Lux and the entire team at LSC, we look forward to working with you, should you make the right choice, in allowing us to work with you on your lifelong dream home, large or small.


January 11, 2013Last modified:August 13, 2013

bruderbunch
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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Client
Livingstone remodeled our 1980's kitchen into a dream come true. The professional manner in which we were treated and the quality of the product we received was second to none. We have recommended Livingstone to our friends, and they will be the only builder that we will contact for our future needs.
August 21, 2012Last modified:August 13, 2013

Stephen Towe
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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Colleague
Living Stone Construction assisted my sister and her husband in a massive remodeling project several years ago.
It was a very difficult job, but they performed extremely well, and the family was very happy with the outcome.
I have also done work as a landscape professional for Living Stone on one of their larger projects, and I have to say--their work is stellar, and their commitment to their clients needs is unwavering. They are a pleasure to work with in every capacity.
Stephen Towe
Landscape Management Systems
Candler, N.C.




July 24, 2012Last modified:August 13, 2013

ID.ology Interiors & Design
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Relationship
Colleague
Living Stone is by far the best builder in the area that I have worked directly with on numerous occasions- honest, open book, conscientious, diligent, environmental and health conscious, and will be your advocate every step through the process. Those who trust them with one of the biggest investments of their lives come away with not only a home of their dreams but a home for all seasons of their life. Anyone who chooses Living Stone will not be disappointed but will be beyond satisfied with the entire process
July 1, 2012Last modified:September 4, 2015
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706 NC Highway 9
Black Mountain, NC 28711
Black Mountain, NC 28711
Typical Job Cost $1.5 million - 10 million
License Number 49058
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