Shelter Alternatives

Design-Build Firms

About Us

Custom design-build company. The Shelter Alternatives' team embraces building science with creativity and intention, serving the New River Valley of Virginia since 1988. We are guided by these core values: We do the right thing because we believe. Take responsibility for our actions and our impact on the environment. Stand by all commitments and follow up until it's right. Cultivate trust through clear communications and expectations. Take pride in the details. Embrace creativity, new ideas and growth. Focus on people and planet, not just profit. Foster teamwork and community involvement. Find music in every day – and play it!

Services Provided

3D Rendering, Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), Architectural Design, Attic Conversion, Barn Design & Construction, Basement Design, Basement Remodeling, Bathroom Design, Bathroom Remodeling, Bicycle Storage, Building Design, Carport Installation, Custom Home, Custom Home Bars, Deck Building, Deck Design, Dock Design & Construction, Energy-Efficient Homes, Garage Building, Green Building, Greenhouse Design & Construction, Guesthouse Design & Construction, Handicap-Accessible Design, Home Additions, Home Remodeling, Home Restoration, Home Theater Design, House Plans, Kitchen Design, Kitchen Remodeling, New Home Construction, Passive Solar Heating & Cooling, Porch Design & Construction, Site Planning, Space Planning, Staircase Design, Sunroom Design & Construction, Sustainable Design, Universal Design, Workshop Design & Construction, Custom Homes, Remodeling

Areas Served

Belspring, Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Fairlawn, Lafayette, Mc Coy, Merrimac, New River, Newport, Pembroke, Prices Fork, Radford, Roanoke, Shawsville, Riner, Floyd, Pearisburg

Awards

2019 12x NRVHBA Design Excellence Winner, 2018 Best of Houzz - Customer Service, 2017 Virdiant Single Family New Construction Project, 2017 Top 3 High Perf. EarthCraft Homes in VA, 2014 Green Co. of the Year – MCCC, 2012 VSBN Green Innovation Award, 2011 EarthCraft Single Family Project of the Year

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44 Projects

PROJECT PORTFOLIOS

CUSTOM HOMES BY SHELTER ALTERNATIVES

BATHROOMS

Inspiration for a porch remodel in Other

DECKS & PORCHES

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KITCHENS

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Business Details

Business Name

Shelter Alternatives

Phone Number

(540) 951-0358

Website

shelteralternatives.com

Address

701 Progress Street
Blacksburg, VA 24060

Typical Job Cost

$100,000 - 700,000

everything from pet door installation to multi-million $ luxury estates. Shelter Alternartives embraces building science with creativity and intention, serving the New River Valley of VA since 1988.

License Number

Va. Class A Cont. 2701-038441A

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7 Reviews for Shelter Alternatives

Newest first

5.0|7 reviews

Work Quality

5.0

Communication

5.0

Value

5.0

Henry Bass

We needed a skylight replaced, and I knew Shelter Alternatives could do it right. Skylights have a habit of leaking, and after owning our home for 27 years, there were some water spots around the mounting location, mostly from deep snows over the years. Shelter Alternatives kept the plans flexible, waiting for a good-weather day. They notified us the day before starting to confirm our availability, then the crew arrived early and got right to work. We kept costs low by agreeing to cost plus, finishing the interior painting ourselves. The new skylight looks great, including a good match for the roof shingles (we had no spares), and great cleanup of the job inside. The work crew was professional and polite. I have heard others say if you want it done right, use Shelter Alternatives!

September 23, 2020

lesa8756

The Shelter team is amazing through the whole new home, renovate, or addition process. Their design teams make the process productive and painless.

June 1, 2017

Roger Burnett

Shelter has done two major jobs for us. First in 2015 a modified roof line to cover a rear patio and correct a water intrusion problem (2015). Then in 2016, a complete kitchen remodel, which included changing the layout of the kitchen. Both jobs were professionally done. Supervisor kept us completely informed and the crews they had out were top notch. Shelter Alternatives is my go to remodel firm now and when talking about our next project with Ed, I complimented the previous jobs; he asked if I'd left a review on Houzz. I hadn't, so here it is!!

April 10, 2017

Marilyn Rio

Shelter Alternatives did a kitchen remodel for us. We were very pleased. Their attention to detail from the design through the construction was excellent. Communication between Shelter Alternative's staff and the client was easy and professional. We would use them again.

March 24, 2017

sanderskw73

Designed and built a home addition for us with perfect results, on time, on budget, with no surprises, and nothing that needed any attention at the end of their one-year warranty...except the shed door did need a small adjustment upward to keep the weather stripping from dragging on the threshold a little too much. They actually phoned us at the end of the warranty to see if we needed anything. We've since used them for replacement windows with the same perfect result. We highly recommend them.

February 21, 2017Last modified:February 21, 2017

pattracy54

Ed Tuchler and his team at Shelter built my dream home for me in 2004, and it has more than fulfilled every expectation I had based on what I knew of this company's reputation. Joe Bassett was our designer: he was extremely knowledgeable about building techniques and could not have been more pleasant to work with. The team has also been great about follow-up on minor problems and with advice and service on some maintenance needs. I do recommend them with the maximum enthusiasm every chance I get.

March 7, 2016

Velvet Minnick

We have worked with Shelter on two different projects, with the most recent one being the building of our current home. From design to finish, these guys are the best. I would not trust my project with anyone else. They are clearly a leader in this business in our area.

August 22, 2013Last modified:August 23, 2013

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How is Shelter Alternatives rated?

Shelter Alternatives is currently rated 5 overall out of 5

What services does Shelter Alternatives provide?

Shelter Alternatives provides the following services: 3D Rendering, Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), Architectural Design, Attic Conversion, Barn Design & Construction, Basement Design, Basement Remodeling, Bathroom Design, Bathroom Remodeling, Bicycle Storage, Building Design, Carport Installation, Custom Home, Custom Home Bars, Deck Building, Deck Design, Dock Design & Construction, Energy-Efficient Homes, Garage Building, Green Building, Greenhouse Design & Construction, Guesthouse Design & Construction, Handicap-Accessible Design, Home Additions, Home Remodeling, Home Restoration, Home Theater Design, House Plans, Kitchen Design, Kitchen Remodeling, New Home Construction, Passive Solar Heating & Cooling, Porch Design & Construction, Site Planning, Space Planning, Staircase Design, Sunroom Design & Construction, Sustainable Design, Universal Design, Workshop Design & Construction, Custom Homes, Remodeling

Where does Shelter Alternatives provide services?

Shelter Alternatives provides services in the following areas: Belspring, Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Fairlawn, Lafayette, Mc Coy, Merrimac, New River, Newport, Pembroke, Prices Fork, Radford, Roanoke, Shawsville, Riner, Floyd, Pearisburg

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