ASHEVILLE KITCHEN BATH & BASEMENT REMODELING
Old Spaces Meeting New Needs for Family, Work & Play
Asheville and the surrounding cities are full of wonderful homes that just need a fresh vision. If you love your location and the character of your house but your kitchen and baths feel dated, we’ll create a remodel you’ll love - one that honors your home’s style or thoughtfully expand it’s design and space to reveal and enhance its hidden charm.
Basements offer a powerful way to expand your home’s usable square footage and transform how you live. Whether you need a kids’ playroom, an apartment for aging parents, a home office, media and gaming room, craft studio, bar, or gym, an unfinished or underused basement provides flexible space for countless possibilities. Let’s make the most of what’s already under your roof.
We can help you with creative solutions, detailed design and quality finishes. Let’s talk about your wants and needs and make value-focused decisions about your reimagined spaces.
Throughout your remodel, we’ll stay closely connected through in-person meetings, photos, email and direct communication so you’re involved in the process while trusting us to manage the day-to-day details. Together we’ll complete a beautiful, functional new space with clear goals, practical guidance and an enjoyable experience.
Additional Services
+ Custom Floor Plan Designing / Floor Plan Modifications
+ Design & Selection Assistance
+ 360˚ Imaging of Framing and Utility Roughs
To get started with your remodel send us an email to discuss your plans and schedule a free consultation.
The Details Our Homeowners Love
+ Energy Star Appliances
+ Smart Home Integration
+ Automatic Pantry Lighting
+ Large Island & Prep Space
+ Low Profile Outlets
+ Creative Customized Storage
+ Hidden Walk-in Pantry
KITCHEN
+ Zero-Entry Shower
+ Soaking Tub
+ Heated Floors
+ Layered Lighting / Smart Lighting
+ Towel Warmers
+ Heated Bidet Seat or Toilet
+ Recessed Medicine Cabinet
BATH
+ Layered Lighting / Smart Lighting
+ Thoughtful Storage Spaces & Solutions
+ Skillfully Crafted Built-ins & Trim
+ Pet Friendly Details & Spaces
+ Media Room & Integrated Audio
+ Kitchenette or Bar
+ Home Office Space
BASEMENT
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.
“Mike and Laurie's professionalism, clear communication, and ability to offer solutions was greatly appreciated, also the budgeting process was very clear and accurate.”
— Jennifer A.Frequently Asked Questions
These are a few of our clients’ most common questions about remodeling 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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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 design and detailed estimate for your remodel.
At the closing of pre-construction you will have a design concept and a detailed estimate that can be used for financing, if needed and to begin construction.
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Yes, like most quality builders, we do have a fee for pre-construction work. The design of your home remodel or addition 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 remodel, (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 remodeling 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 remodel.
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 remodel 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 remodel.
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 remodel 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 remodel.
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Remodels are highly variable based on the scope of work and can take anywhere from a few weeks to over a year.
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 larger remodel projects several months to a year in advance. Some smaller projects may fit well in our schedule alongside other active projects, so start dates may be much sooner.
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 remodel.
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It depends on the scope of the project. For kitchen remodels—especially in larger households—many clients prefer to live elsewhere during construction because the kitchen is used daily and work can be highly disruptive. For bathroom and basement projects, it’s often possible to stay in the home, but expect noise, dust, and periodic interruptions. If you work from home, have young children, or are sensitive to those conditions, arranging temporary accommodations is usually the more comfortable choice.