Beware Unscrupulous Contractors

A fly-by-night contractor is one disaster you can prevent if you pay attention to some common warning signs. In fact, it makes sense to look for these signs when you are evaluating any potential contractor, whether it’s for post-disaster repairs or a planned-for renovation to your home.  Here are some common warning signs:  Price and payment   You’re told you have to sign the contract today to get the quoted price, and that if you sign later the price will be higher.  You’re asked to pay the full cost in advance, before work begins. Paying a deposit of anywhere from 20 percent to 50 percent is common, however.   You’re asked to pay cash to a salesperson instead of a check, money order or credit card to a company. The salesperson says you’re getting a special low price because you’ve been “chosen” as a demonstration project. The contractor asks you to sign over your insurance settlement check to him instead of paying him directly.    (more…)

About Living Stone Construction

Living Stone Construction is an award winning, nationally recognized, and environmentally friendly custom home -builder. Based in Black Mountain NC, they have been in business since 1995. Living Stone Construction builds peoples’ dream homes. These homes are beautiful, within budget, on time, while never compromising style or substance. Whether you’re looking for renovation or original home design, they have left a trail of impressed clients and custom homes across Western North Carolina. Living Stone Construction makes client concerns a top priority. Between the combination of good old honest communication and newer technologies that allow the client to essentially see their home built virtually–everyone is heard, on the same page, and usually ahead of schedule.

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Dr. Thiemkey

“In working with Living Stone we witnessed an excellent and thorough estimate, honesty and reliability, superb workmanship, fantastic communication and an all around great job! We would build with Living Stone again as well as refer them.” Dr. Bill Thiemkey.  Dr. Thiemkey’s addition won Best Addition for the NCHBA Stars Awards for the entire state!

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The Petite Alexandra Cottage – semi-custom plan

The Petite Alexandra Cottage – semi-custom plan

All of our semi-custom plans are fully customizable to create your ONE OF A KIND home.
Starting on your lot for $475,000
Contact: Sean Sullivan 828.669.4343

Features: Energy Star Certified, NC Green Built Home, Universally Designed plan

The Petite Alexandra is an alternate to our popular Alexandra model that keeps the same main floor plan and finishes, it simply eliminates the upstairs bonus room. It also, is a universally designed home that not only boasts a quaint craftsman architectural feel, but also incredibly energy efficient construction. This floor plan works well for families of all size and ages. Click “read more” to see more photos, floor plans and more!

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