If you’re planning to build a new home in Asheville, you may feel overwhelmed by the many Asheville home builders to choose from. Picking the right builder is just as important as choosing the right existing home, and it’s a decision that should be carefully considered. To simplify your options, we’ve compiled a list of the best home builders Asheville has to offer, and we’ve sorted them by speciality so you can find the right fit for your needs.
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How Much Does it Cost to Build in Asheville?
Like anywhere else in the country, the cost to build a home in Asheville will vary depending on the planned size, location, customizations, and included features and appliances. However, you can expect to pay more to build a home in Asheville than in some other parts of the state, as real estate in general is more expensive in Asheville. The median sale price for a home in Asheville was $492,000 (as of March 2026, according to our MLS), which was over $160,000 higher than the median sale price of a home in North Carolina overall at that time.
Top Home Builders in Asheville, NC
Below, we’ve listed our recommendations for Asheville home builders. Most of them are part of the Builders Association of the Blue Ridge Mountains (BABRM), an organization founded in 1966 that is affiliated with the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Check out the AHBA website for more helpful resources.
Custom Builders
Having a ton of customization options is half the fun. Here are some custom home builders in Asheville that you’ll want to check out.
1. Copperwood Builders – Around since 1998, Copperwood Builders’ specialty is creating gorgeous, completely customizable, hand-crafted houses. They value communication and work to build bonds with their clients, architects, subcontractors, and developers. By creating these tight-knit relationships, Copperwood Builders can efficiently cater to their client’s needs with high accuracy.
2. Harrison Homes – Two companies came together in 2007 to create Harrison Homes. Together, they have experience in many types of projects, ranging from large commercial buildings and timber-frame and stick-build homes to home and business restoration projects. Harrison Homes thrives on offering high-quality and fully customizable home-building projects to clients.
3. Judd Builders – Judd Builders is a family business that has nearly twenty years of Asheville building experience. While others may outsource, Judd has an in-house team of 25 highly skilled craft experts who are fully dedicated to the business’s projects. They try not to subcontract and aim to keep all projects in-house, offering more control over the project costs, customization, building schedule, and quality.
4. Stillwell Carpentry – Stillwell has proven to be a reliable builder in Black Mountain, NC. Nick Stillwell heads up the team, and with his local connections, he builds and remodels beautiful homes and has the skillset for exceptional carpentry craftsmanship and finishes as well.
5. Ewing Construction – This group of licensed general contractors has been around since 1982 and has the track record to earn our nod of approval. Known for delivering high-quality custom homes and renovations, their collaborative process, attention to detail, and commitment to staying on time and on budget ensure a smooth and successful building experience.
Modern Houses
These modern home builders craft sensational luxury homes that are pure works of art. Consider these modern builders:
6. Jade Mountain Builders – This home-building company creates artistically crafted and ecologically built modern homes. They thrive on the details, developing exterior add-ons like decks, patios, and porches, as well as the necessary interiors like kitchen cabinets, custom built-ins, and tile work. When they put together a crew for your home-building project, it’s a rigorous process with over 30 applicants reviewed just to fill one position.
7. Osada Construction – Osada shines when it comes to offering customization options for modern home-building projects. They utilize energy-efficient technology and sustainable materials while maintaining the quality and luxury that they’re well known for.
8. Red Tree Builders – If you’re thinking eco-luxury modern, you’ve come to the right place. Red Tree Builders boasts skillfully crafted modern homes that bring innovation, beauty, and sustainability to the next level. They value open communication and prioritize full transparency throughout the building process.
9. Sineath Construction – Based in Weaverville, Sineath offers new custom homes, remodels and renovations, and even commercial buildings. You can find examples of their award-winning work on their website and in high-end neighborhoods throughout the Asheville area.
Green Homes
The Green Built Alliance directory is a helpful resource for finding Asheville green home builders and subcontractors. While there are plenty of green homes for sale in Western NC, here are some Asheville area builders that specialize in sustainable construction practices if you’re looking to build:
10. JAG Construction – One of the many green home builders in Asheville, NC, JAG Construction offers an eye for detail while developing exceedingly sustainable and efficient houses for their clients. With builds that eclipse the 15 percent efficiency upgrade required by Energy Star, JAG also proudly achieves a 30-60 percent energy efficiency premium.
11. Living Stone Construction – Also an accredited master builder with exceptional green construction experience, Living Stone Construction is one of the top sustainable custom home builders around. They’ve been crafting homes for over 25 years, and President Sean Sullivan was named the NAHB’s Custom Home Builder of the Year in 2023.
12. WNC DesignBuild – This company has been designing and building houses for Asheville clients since 1993. With years of experience to back them up, WNC DesignBuild is a licensed contractor that will build a gorgeous green home to suit your needs.
13. Nanostead – Want a tiny home that’s also a green one? Choose Nanostead, a tiny home builder that prioritizes green construction. They’re based in Marshall, NC.
Affordable / Tiny Homes
These homes come packed with convenience and affordability without skimping on quality. These smaller homes are great for retirees, starter homes, and are especially well-suited for vacation homes because of their affordability and minimal upkeep requirements.
14. Beach Hensley Homes – This company prides itself on transparency. They offer competitive, fixed prices that let potential buyers know right away what their costs will be. Beach Hensley Homes is also generous with customization selections, including the option to create green, sustainable homes.
15. Compact Cottages – Compact Cottages can offer you just that: a tiny home cottage that sits at just under 400 square feet for a good price. These homes are perfect for the buyer who wants to both reduce their carbon footprint and enjoy the finer things in life (at a competitive price).
Considerations When Choosing a Home Builder
Picking the right builder for your dream home requires a lot of careful planning. Here are some things to keep in mind:
- For an in-person experience with a builder’s work, tour newly constructed homes that they worked on. There’s nothing like a stroll through a fully built home to give you an idea of a builder’s style, attention to detail, and strengths. The Western North Carolina Parade of Homes is held every October and is a great opportunity to meet numerous builders and tour their latest projects.
- Quality home builders tend to have home warranty service agreements or structural warranties in place to give buyers that much-needed peace of mind. Builders in North Carolina typically offer at least a one-year warranty on their craftsmanship, but we recommend asking in advance as you choose a builder.
- Your final cost may change as the project progresses. Budget overruns, changes in the price of construction materials, and change orders can lead to an increase in your final cost. However, some builders will agree to a contract price upfront that includes the exact specifications and exact price of your home. This usually happens when the builder is the developer of the entire neighborhood (such as in Black Mountain’s Tudor Croft or West Asheville’s Fountain Park).
Important Questions to Ask Your Home Builder Candidates
It’s always helpful to have a list of questions to refer to when you meet with a prospective builder. For instance, some questions to ask include:
- Can I have recent buyer references?
- How long will it take to build my home?
- How much customizing do you allow? May I have specific allowances?
These are just a few questions to get you started in your home-builder relationship. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has several more for you to think about.
What’s Next?
If you have more questions about building your new home in the Asheville, NC area, give us a call. Many of us at Freestone Properties have gone through the construction process ourselves, and we’d be happy to share our experiences and recommend specific builders depending on your needs. Still deciding between building vs. buying? We can walk you through the pros and cons of each option to help you make up your mind. We can also help you find that perfect piece of land on which to build!
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A selection of newly constructed homes from around Asheville and Black Mountain, NC
