CUSTOM BUILDER • WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA
CUSTOM HOMES BUILT FOR THE MOUNTAINS OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA
Thoughtfully designed custom homes and renovations built with craftmanship, sustainability, and mountain-inspired architecture.
NCHBA
2018 Custom Builder Member of the Year
Certified Aging-in-Place
Specialist (CAPS)
Certified green building
Professional
2009 Builder of the Year
Asheville Home Builders Association
Serving WNC
Since 2004
WHAT WE DO
BUILT WITH PURPOSE,
DESIGNED WITH CARE
CUSTOM HOMES
One-of-a-kind mountain residences designed around your lifestyle, built with precision and care from foundation to finish.
LUXURY RENOVATIONS
Transform your existing home with thoughtful renovations that elevate beauty, functionality, and value.
ADDITIONS & REMODELS
Expand and reimagine your living spaces with seamless additions that honor your home's character.
OUR WORK
FEATURED PROJECTS
BLUE RIDGE CRAFTSMAN
Mountain Craftsman • 3,126 sq ft
Black Mountain, NC
MOUNTAIN MODERN RETREAT
Contemporary Mountain • 3,686 sq ft
Asheville, NC
CURATED MOUNTAIN RETREAT
Energy-Efficient • 3,200 sq ft
Brevard, NC
FATES OVERLOOK LODGE
Energy Efficient • 4,198 sq ft
Lake Lure, NC
JONES COTTAGE
Mountain Lodge • 856 sq ft
Asheville, NC
HOW WE WORK
OUR PROVEN BUILDING PROCESS
01
DISCOVERY CONSULTATION
We listen to your vision, explore your site, and understand your goals.
02
DESIGN & BUDGET PLANNING
Collaborative design development with transparent cost planning.
03
PRE-CONSTRUCTION SETUP
Permits, material selection, and detailed scheduling.
04
CONSTRUCTION PHASE
Expert craftsmanship with regular updates and quality checkpoints.
05
COMPLETION & MOVE-IN
Final walkthrough, punch list, and welcome to your new home.
MEET THE BUILDER
THOMAS McClain
With deep roots in Western North Carolina and an Unlimited General Contractor license, Thomas has spent over two decades crafting custom homes that honor the mountain landscape.
Recognized as Builder of the Year by the Asheville Home Builders Association, Thomas brings an unwavering commitment to quality, transparency, and sustainable building practices to every project.
His hands-on approach ensures that each home is built with the same care and attention he'd put into his own — because to Thomas, every client's home is personal.
CLIENT STORIES
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
GET STARTED
READY TO START YOUR DREAM HOME?
Whether you're envisioning a custom mountain retreat or a thoughtful renovation, we'd love to hear about your project. Fill out the form and we'll schedule a free consultation to discuss your vision.
- (828) 242-3465
- thomas@hshwnc.com
153 Fairway Falls Rd
Mills River, NC 28759
We'll respond within 24 hours. Your information is kept confidential.