Interior & Exterior Makeovers, Countertops & Tiles Black Mountain NC
Living Stone Design Build
We have been leading the Living Stone team, general management and clients through the design-and-build process. With a proven process and strategic partnerships with architects, designers and realtors, he and his team have delivered dream-worthy homes to families seeking a happier, healthier life in the North Carolina mountains.
All Living Stone homes are green by design. Working with his wife and business partner, Laura Sullivan of IDology Interiors & Design, Living Stone mindfully selects each element to make your home a happier, healthier place to be. To us, green is not a trend or an upgrade. It’s how we build a home with the highest integrity. Our stewardship of your comfort and health guides every step of our design-and-build process and is the heart of the Living Stone ethos.
From the ease of the first meeting to the beauty of the final touch, you’ll appreciate the Living Stone difference.
Accreditations & Recent Awards
- Accredited Master Builder
- Certified Green Professional
- Certified Aging In Place Specialist
- Building Green Real Estate Certified
- Clear Water Contractor
- Certified Lead Renovator
- Member of Certainteed’s Builder Advisory Council
- Past President of the NC Home Builder’s Association
- 2018 NAHB – Chairman of the Design Committee
- 2018 NAHB – Board of Directors
- 2018 NAHB – Executive Committee
- NC Builder Institute – Trustee and Faculty Member
- Rated #1 Custom Home Builder by Home Builder Digest
- 2018 BUILD – Most Outstanding for Sustainable HomeBuilding – North Carolina
- 2017 BUILD – Best Renovations Firm in the South East and Excellence in Sustainable Building
- 2016 NAHB – Certified Green Professional (CGP) of the Year
- 2016 NAHB – Young Professional of the Year (Region B)
- 2016 NAHB – Best in America Living (BALA) award for The Watkins Residence, best custom “detached” home size 25000-3500 hsf
- 2016 NAHB – Best in Green (BIG) award for The Rhodo Reno, best green renovation
- 2016 NAHB – Top Design Trend (featured in the Design trend Calendar) for Modern Farmhouse” for the Watkins Residence
- 2016 NCHBA Stars Awards winner for Best Single Family Detached Home in it’s Price Point The Dowd Residence
- 2016 NCHBA Stars Awards winner for Best Outdoor Living Project The Watkins Residence
- 2016 Asheville HBA – Gold Craftsmanship, Special Project Award and Viewer’s Choice award The Rhodo Reno
- 2016 BUILD – Best Green Design/Build firm in NC
- 2016 Duke Energy – Western Region Low Volume Builder of the Year
- 2017 NCHBA Stars Award Winner for Best Whole House Renovation Vogel Residence
- 2017 NCHBA Stars Award Winner for Best Addition Barker Residence
- 2018 NCHBA Stars Award Winner for Best Single Family Detached Home in it’s Price Point The Khan Residence
- 2018 NCHBA Stars Award Winner for Best Single Family Detached Home in it’s Price Point The Fisher Residence
- 2018 NCHBA Winner for Best Humanitarian Project for our First Friday Ministry
- 2018 NCHBA Winner by Builder’s Mutual for Best Safety Program
- 2018 Parade of Homes Gold Craftsmanship for The Campbell Residence
- 2018 Parade of Homes Gold Craftsmanship for The Sennett Residence
- 2018 Parade of Homes Innovative Home Award for The Sennet Residence
- 2018 Parade of Homes BEST IN SHOW Award for The Sennett Residence
- 2018 NCHBA Safety Program of the Year
- 2018 NAHB Single Family Builder Safety Program of the Year
Projects
For over 20 years, Living Stone Construction Inc. has been exceeding expectations through the renovation and new construction process for clients all over the country relocating to Western North Carolina.
During the great recession, Living Stone realized that in order to further increase value brought to the client, we were going to have to create a cost-competitive business model that extended beyond just the construction portion of the home.
We diagnosed each aspect of the building process and created a holistic approach through professional partnerships to offer a full service, turn-key construction company. We call it the Living Stone Difference.
Every home we build is Energy Star Certified by a 3rd party energy rater to the standards of NC Green Built, a voluntary, state-wide green building certification program supported by the North Carolina Solar Center, the State Energy Office, Home Builder Associations and other building professional organizations.
Every home we build is also certified Green. We do this as a standard because we believe in the importance of giving our client’s green homes.
It’s been proven that not only do green homes sell faster and for more money but that people that live in green homes are happier, healthier and more productive. Let us show you how!
Living Stone offers what we feel all clients deserve, the ability to ENJOY the building process. By forming partnerships with like-minded realtors, architects, and engineers, we have been able to keep our overhead low, stream line the Critical Path, and add value to our client’s investment.
In many ways renovation is more complicated than new construction. Living Stone takes special care to select materials and techniques that are consistent with the existing architecture. We work with our architect to assure that new work ties in with the existing structure—floors meet, rooflines intersect…soffits and fascias match.
Renovation is a special skill set—one Living Stone Construction has been cultivating for as long as we’ve been in business. We apply the same standards and values to renovations as to our new construction.
We partner with top architects who will meet with us (in our office) to design the perfect home for you. The reason why hiring a “Builder” led design + build firm is important is so that we can exceed your expectations by designing AND building to meet your intended budget.
Testimonials
"The team at Living Stone Design + Build is simply great. They are a first rate builder. The team built a wonderful home for us in French Broad Crossing in Marshall, NC. The quality of the building is first priority and the team builds the home as if it were own. I highly recommend Sean Sullivan and the Living Stone team for your custom home building and remodeling. You will not be disappointed with their process, quality or product." - Jamie Khan
"Builders don't get more fantastic than Living Stone! We love sending them referrals for new home builds and knowing that our clients will be satisfied and well taken care of. I couldn't recommend builder as highly as Living Stone for a custom home build." - Sally U.
"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!!" - Dusty Georges
"Living Stone Construction is a one of a kind construction company. I have enjoyed every minute of working with them and have the utmost respect for Sean and his wonderful team. I highly recommend anyone building or remodeling to use Living Stone! In my over 14 years in this business they are truly a shining star!" - Nick Campbell
"I used to do a lot of woodworking so I understand what quality is like in construction. Living Stone and Sean Sullivan do too, and they do an exceptional job at it. They've made several custom cabinet and entertainment center type pieces for me and they've been outstanding." - Sawyer Clark
"We built our home from a remote location and put a lot of faith in Sean at Living Stone. They made sure they built the home to our exact specifications and met our needs. Frankly, I was impressed. I feel like they didn't miss anything and exceeded our expectations." - Emily Rogers
"Sean Sullivan is a terrific leader and businessman when it comes to his crew. He's got a lot of talents and tries to offer the best to his clients such as myself. Was very privileged to be able to work with him and his team." - Scott Dapprich
"We have selected Living Stone Construction to design and build our mountain home. We chose Sean and his team knowing that they have tremendous knowledge and resources. Sean Sullivan is highly respected, conscientious and professional builder. We are looking forward to working with him!" - Diane Farmer
"Overall, I think it was a very very positive experience working with Living Stone Construction. For being someone who was not in the community, who could not come every day, they took pictures. The effort made a big difference." - Rachel Gary
"The whole design/build approach that Living Stone takes is a solid way to implement what custom elements or things you'd like to see in your home before the project takes place. I had high expectations based on Sean Sullivan's reputation and body of work, and he fulfilled them." - Roscoe Miller
"Mike Bates was an excellent leader on our project. We were pleased with everyone who helped us throughout the process from Laura with IDology to all the subs who did great work. We are happy to be enjoying our new porch for the first time!" - Arturo Domingo
"The best part about working with Living Stone Construction is that there were never any surprises. They were very honest and upfront about everything and they kept us in the loop on how things were going every step of the way." - Rick Warner
Contact Us
Address: 706 NC Highway 9, Black Mountain, NC
Phone: 855.720.2435
