CUSTOM HOMES IN ASHEVILLE, NC
Designed and Built for Efficiency, Comfort and the Lifestyle You Want
Western North Carolina is an ideal location for those who want to build their dream home, vacation home or income-producing property. With beautiful scenic views, desirable temperatures, and an abundance of outdoor activities, building in Asheville, North Carolina is a great choice.
Plumb Level Square brings over 25 years of experience building in the mountains of North Carolina. We understand the challenges of various terrains and seasonal weather, and we translate that expertise into thoughtful design, meticulous craftsmanship and an uncomplicated, practical build process. Whether you want a custom home on your land or prefer a land-and-home package from our available properties, we create beautiful, functional spaces tailored to the landscape and your vision.
Beyond standard residences, we can help design & build multifunctional homes that connect living spaces with work, hobby, and lifestyle needs. Asheville has a high population of individuals and families that work from home or homestead and they don’t just need a home, they need spaces that support their way of life. Woodworking, photography, painting, pottery, mechanics, livestock , company offices, extensive gardening, or mini-farming—All of these can benefit from dedicated, well-designed space that can be integrated into the home’s layout. The result is a connected home tailored to your daily routines and family life—practical, flexible, and thoughtfully planned to support the way you live. Whether it be a Barndominium or an Art Studio, we can help you create an ideal environment.
Throughout the design and build process we listen to your wants and needs and make value-focused suggestions that set us apart from other construction companies. We work with you through photos, email, and personal communication, making you part of the build process while also allowing you to trust that we have the day-to-day tasks handled.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
+ Custom Plan Designing / Plan Modifications + Site Evaluations During Land Seach
+ Home Placement & Development Evaluation + Full Plan Sets for Purchase
+ Design & Selection Assistance + 360˚ Imaging of Framing and Utility Roughs
To get started with your new home send us an email to discuss your plans and schedule a free consultation.
The Details Our Homeowners Love
+ Energy Efficient Construction
+ Energy Star Appliances
+ Smart Home Features & Security
+ Flexible Living Spaces
+ Future Planning for Aging-in-Place
+ Skillfully Crafted Built-ins & Trim
+ Indoor & Outdoor Fireplaces
+ Covered Decks and Patios for Outdoor Living
+ Spacious Laundry Room and Mud Room
+ Pet Friendly Details & Spaces
+ Custom Walk-in Closets
+ Layered Lighting Plans
+ Thoughtful Storage Spaces & Solutions
+ Automatic Lighting in the Pantry and Laundry
+ Luxury Bathroom with Zero-Entry Shower
WHERE WE BUILD
Whether you’re ready to relocate, already have a home or property in the Asheville area or just starting your search, Western North Carolina communities offer a wide variety of views, activities and experiences. We feel lucky to be a trusted builder in one of the most beautiful places in the country.
We most frequently build in:
+ Asheville + Weaverville + Marshall + Mars Hill + Leicester + Arden +
However, we are available to build and remodel in several other surrounding cities. To learn more about our service area or the cities listed above, click the button below.
STARTING THE BUILD PROCESS IS EASY WITH PLUMB LEVEL SQUARE
Initial Consultation - We’ll talk about your plans or conceptual design, your wants and needs, budget range and your timeline.
Pre-Construction - We work side-by-side with you to create a complete home design and detailed estimate.
Construction - We work with you through photos, email, and personal communication, making you part of the build process while also allowing you to trust that we have the day-to-day tasks handled. Together, we work to achieve your goals and dreams for your home in an uncomplicated and practical manner.
“They genuinely cared about making sure I was happy, comfortable, and well informed about the process every step of the way. In my opinion, it’s exceptionally rare to find a builder that combines such professionalism with that level of warmth.”
— Laura S.Frequently Asked Questions
These are a few of our clients’ most common questions about building a custom home with us in the mountains of North Carolina.
If you have a question that isn’t answered here, please reach out! We would love to talk with you.
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We started our company in 2021, but Mike has been building homes for over 25 years, starting out as a site assistant and framer and ultimately working as a project manager and lead construction manager for highly respected custom home builders in the Asheville area. Laurie has been working in multiple areas of construction for over 15 years. She has designed, managed and performed work on projects as well as created and managed her own technology support company, working with builders across the United States and Canada.
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Yes. North Carolina requires a license for any project over $40,000. Contractors may carry a Limited License (projects up to $750,000) Intermediate License (projects up to $1,500,000) or an Unlimited License (no restriction on project cost).
Plumb Level Square has an Unlimited License and is fully insured.
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Yes! We recommend working with a real estate agent to search for land. However, we want to start working with you on your new home as early in the process as possible and would love to do site evaluations with you to help provide some insight and planning options for your purchase and house plan design.
If you need assistance with finding a real estate agent, let us know and we can make some recommendations.
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Pre-Construction with Plumb Level Square is a period of time when we work side-by-side with you and your interior designer, if you are working with one, to create a complete home design and detailed estimate.
At the closing of pre-construction you will have a design concept and a detailed estimate for your project that can be used for financing, if needed and to begin construction. We’ll move forward with a review of the construction agreement and prepare for construction.
To read more about our process click here!
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Yes, like most quality builders, we do have a fee for pre-construction work. The design of your home and the detailed estimate require a great deal of office and site work as well as travel time while we are working with you, our trades, suppliers and the local municipality to get the work completed and ready to begin construction. Depending on your project this can take anywhere from a few weeks to several months. In order to devote the amount of time we believe is necessary to create an accurate estimate, we charge a flat rate fee to cover some of our costs and time. The fee is based on the size of your project and the estimated time it will take to complete the work.
During pre-construction you may also have costs associated with plans, surveys, permits, engineering, etc. that will be billed to you without any additional fees.
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We use a cost, plus fixed-fee agreement. The builder fee is calculated based on the estimated cost of your build, (all materials and labor) the location, the difficulty and estimated length of the project.
By calculating the fee based on these criteria, we believe we can offer a fair price for each project rather than assigning a specific percentage across all types of projects.
A fixed fee also provides you with a guaranteed cost of the builder fee in a market where materials and trade labor can vary. During your pre-construction time, we will go over the details of our fee.
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You have two options for interior design while building with us.
You may select and work with an interior designer of your choice and we will be happy to partner with them throughout the build.
We work with you during Pre-Construction to guide the selection process, integrating the Pre-Build System, Well Designed with Emily to make suggestions, provide selection options and fully design the build with you. While we are not interior designers, we have been very successful in creating beautiful homes with our clients.
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We (Mike and Laurie) are the site managers for your build.
Larger builders hire project or construction managers to take over after the contract is signed. You may not actually work with the builder again on a regular basis. If you decide to work with a larger builder, it is important to ask who will be involved in your build on a daily basis and meet them before you start construction since it will likely be that individual and not the builder who will be your direct contact.
Being a small company and taking on fewer projects means that we are your direct contact throughout the entire build.
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On average a new home takes 12-14 months to build after the planning and permitting (pre-construction) is completed. Each home is unique so timing can be shorter or longer depending on the details of the build.
We will discuss your estimated start date and timeline during your initial consultation and your pre-construction period.
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We typically plan new construction starts one to two years in advance. Also, we are a small company and typically do not take on more than 3 or 4 large projects per year, including spec homes. It is not uncommon for us to be able to use a spec home slot for a custom build, allowing your start time to be immediately or soon after pre-construction.
We will do our very best to work with your timeline and highly recommend beginning the pre-construction process several months to a year before you want to start your build.