From the ground up to the finishing touch — we handle every phase with the same family standard.
Building a custom home is one of the most significant investments a family can make — and we treat it that way. Every project begins with an in-depth consultation where we listen more than we talk. We learn how you live, what you value, and what your home needs to feel like yours.
From there, we work closely with your architect (or connect you with one of our trusted partners) to translate your vision into a detailed plan. Robert Jr. personally oversees every custom build from foundation pour to final walk-through, ensuring that not a single detail falls through the cracks.
The kitchen and bathroom are the most-used rooms in any home — and often the most overlooked when it comes to quality. We specialize in renovations that are as functional as they are beautiful, designed around how your family actually lives.
Whether you're looking for a full gut-and-rebuild or a thoughtful refresh that preserves the bones of your existing space, our team brings the same level of care and precision to every square foot. We manage the entire project from demolition to final tile grout, coordinating all trades so you don't have to.
Your family grows. Your needs change. Sometimes your house just needs more room. A well-designed addition — when done right — feels like it was always part of the home. That seamless integration is what we specialize in: matching existing architecture, materials, and proportions so the new space never feels tacked on.
We handle every aspect of the addition, from pulling permits to pouring the new foundation, from framing to the final coat of paint. Whether it's a master suite, a home office, a sunroom, or an in-law apartment, we build it as carefully as we'd build the whole home.
Western North Carolina was made to be lived outdoors. A well-built deck, porch, or pergola doesn't just add square footage — it extends your home into the landscape and becomes the place where your family actually spends time together. We build outdoor structures designed to hold up against mountain weather and look better every year.
We work with a range of materials — pressure-treated lumber, cedar, composite decking, and reclaimed wood — and we'll help you choose what's right for your climate, budget, and aesthetic. Every structure is built to code, properly footed, and finished to the same standard as our interior work.
The Blue Ridge Mountains are home to some of the most beautiful historic properties in the South — and they deserve builders who understand what they're working with. Our historic restoration work is guided by a deep respect for original materials, period craftsmanship, and the stories embedded in every old-growth beam and hand-set brick.
We work on homes from the late 1800s through mid-century, restoring structural integrity while carefully preserving or replicating historic details. We're EPA Lead-Safe certified, experienced with historic tax credit projects, and familiar with local preservation guidelines in the Asheville area.
You deal directly with the Harvens — not a sales team or project coordinator. Real accountability, real relationships.
Nearly four decades of building in Western NC means we know the land, the weather, the codes, and the craft.
NC License #44821. Every project is covered. You're protected from day one to the final nail.
Detailed written estimates. No surprise change orders. We communicate costs before we commit to them.
We respond to every client inquiry within one business day. Linda Harven personally manages every client relationship.
98% client satisfaction rate over 37 years. We don't close a job until you're genuinely happy with the result.