Home Remodeling Asheville, NC
Whole Home Remodeling and Home Additions
Welcome To Building Carolinas Construction & Remodeling
Building Carolinas Construction & Remodeling
proudly serves Asheville, NC
and surrounding Western North Carolina communities with professional residential construction and remodeling services. Owned and operated by John Kent, our locally owned company has been in business for more than 24
years and brings extensive experience to projects of all sizes. We specialize in residential contracting, new construction, kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, painting, tile installation, siding, cabinetry, home additions, ADUs, exterior structures, basement finishing, garage conversions, and whole-home remodeling. We take pride in our work and approach every project with a commitment to craftsmanship, careful planning, and lasting quality. By using premium materials and proven construction methods, we create spaces designed to provide lasting beauty, functionality, and value. Whether you're renovating a kitchen, expanding your home, converting an existing space, or planning new construction, Building Carolinas Construction & Remodeling
provides dependable service and quality craftsmanship from planning through completion.
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Why Choose Us?
Locally Owned and Operated
As a locally owned and operated company, we take pride in serving Asheville and the surrounding Western North Carolina communities with personalized service and dependable craftsmanship.
24+ Years in Business
With more than 24 years in business, we bring proven construction knowledge and a long-standing commitment to quality to every remodeling and new construction project.
Pride in Our Work
We treat every project as a reflection of our reputation, taking pride in the details and craftsmanship that go into creating beautiful, functional, and lasting spaces.
Premium Materials
We use high-quality materials selected for durability, appearance, and long-term performance, helping ensure your investment continues to look and perform its best for years to come.
Our Residential Construction and Remodeling Services
Residential Contracting Services
Permits, subtrade scheduling, inspections, and budget tracking stay in one set of hands from footing to final walkthrough. We coordinate framing, mechanical, and finish crews so nobody shows up before the work ahead of them is inspected.
New Construction Services
Ground-up homes on mountain lots need septic permitted before the well and both before the building permit. We manage that sequence, then build through footings, framing, dry-in, and the finish trades on one schedule.
Kitchen Remodeling
Layouts get set against real clearances first: 42 inches of work aisle, 26 feet maximum across the three work triangle legs. Cabinets, counters, tile, lighting, and appliance rough-ins all follow that plan.
Bathroom Remodeling
Waterproofing comes before anything decorative. Shower pans get their slope, membranes meet ANSI A118.10, and fixtures land with 15 inches from toilet centerline to wall. Then tile, vanities, and ventilation go in.
Painting Services
Exterior coatings need surface temperatures above the product minimum and 5 degrees clear of the dew point, held for 48 hours. We schedule around that window and prep every surface before a brush moves.
Tile Installation
Wet areas call for 95% mortar coverage behind every piece, and floors need L/360 stiffness before a single tile is set. Showers, floors, backsplashes, and entries all start with that substrate check.
Reshape Your Asheville Home With Construction and Remodeling Built to Last
Roughly 37% of Buncombe County homes were built before 1980, which means most remodels here start by opening a wall and finding something the original crew never planned for. Building Carolinas Construction & Remodeling handles residential contracting, new construction, kitchen and bathroom remodels, painting, tile, siding, cabinetry, additions, basement finishing, and whole home renovations. We have worked on Asheville, NCproperties for 24+ years, from ridge lots governed by the steep slope ordinance to century-old bungalows downtown. Every project gets careful planning, premium materials, and proven methods, so the finished space performs the way it looks. We also serve Hendersonville, Fletcher, Flat Rock, Brevard, and Weaverville.
Reviews
They've done two major jobs at my house and I couldn't be happier with the outcome of both -- a family room after a flood, an addition of a new dining rooom and pantrym and remodel of both bathrooms. It was a lot of work, and I'm thrilled with all of it.
Leslie B.
John and Bryana redid my kitchen , laundry room, 2 bathrooms, foyer, and many other updates. They’re wonderful to work with, creative thorough, dependable, and I consider them family now.
Anne K.
They did a fantastic job and were on time and trust worthy. I highly recommend these folks . I've got more work needed and you can bet they will be the ones to do it.
Jeff E.
Areas We Serve
Asheville, NC
Hendersonville, NC
Greenville, SC
Charlotte, NC
Waynesville, NC
Black Mountain, NC
Brevard, NC
Weaverville, NC
Woodfin, NC
Fletcher, NC
Arden, NC
Canton, NC
Mills River, NC
Marion, NC
Flat Rock, NC
Swannanoa, NC
Burnsville, NC
Lake Lure, NC
Rutherfordton, NC
Forest City, NC
Mars Hill, NC
Tryon, NC
A Home That Gets Finished, Not Just Started
A remodel is not really about tile or cabinets. It is about whether the people in your house can trust the walls, the wiring, and the schedule they were given. That is the standard Building Carolinas Construction & Remodeling holds across Asheville, NC and out through Hendersonville, Fletcher, Flat Rock, Brevard, and Weaverville, on kitchens, additions, new builds, and full renovations alike. Materials get chosen for how they age, not how they photograph. When you are ready to talk through what your home needs, reach out through our contact page and we will start with a walkthrough.
FAQ's
What does a general contractor actually do on a home project?
A general contractor owns the schedule, the budget, and the trades. That means pulling permits, sequencing framing, mechanical, and finish crews, calling inspections at the right moments, ordering materials ahead of need, and answering for the result when the last inspection clears.
What is the difference between a general contractor and a construction manager?
Contracts separate them. A general contractor signs a fixed agreement to deliver the finished work and carries the risk on subcontractor pricing. A construction manager is hired as an advisor, holds no trade contracts, and bills a fee for oversight instead.
Do I need an architect for a remodel, or just a contractor?
Cosmetic work rarely needs one. Once you move load-bearing walls, change the roofline, add square footage, or alter the foundation, stamped drawings usually become part of the permit package, and a structural engineer may sign off on the framing.
How do I know if a contractor is licensed in North Carolina?
The North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors keeps a public search of every active license, its classification, and its dollar limitation. State law requires a license once an undertaking reaches $40,000, a threshold raised from $30,000 in October 2023.
What should be included in a home remodeling contract?
Look for a defined scope with materials named by brand and model, a payment schedule tied to milestones rather than dates, the change order process in writing, an allowance list, a completion window, and warranty terms on labor.
