Mountain building is not the same job as building on a flat lot in the Piedmont. Elevation, grading, drainage, and county permitting in Watauga move differently than they do everywhere else we work. ExCo has built here long enough to plan around those factors instead of getting surprised by them.
Our design-build process keeps your architect, builder, and project manager on the same team from the first sketch to the final walkthrough, so decisions about a steep driveway or a retaining wall get made once, not three times by three different people.
We take on custom home projects throughout the High Country, including Boone, Blowing Rock, Banner Elk, Seven Devils, Foscoe, and Valle Crucis. Each of these areas has its own mix of elevation, HOA rules, and lot conditions. We scope every project on-site before we scope it on paper.
Seven Devils — Maple Hollow A-Frame, wrapped up in Seven Devils. 2,500 square feet of floor-to-ceiling glass and soaring ceilings, set above the treetops with panoramic Blue Ridge views.
Blowing Rock — Underway in Blowing Rock: The Hemlock at Lost Creek, a mountain-modern home with a layered gable roofline, dark vertical siding, and stone masonry pulled straight from the High Country landscape.
Consultation: We walk the lot with you and talk through what’s possible before any design work starts.
Design: Architectural plans built around the site, not a stock template forced onto it.
Selections: Guided selections for finishes, fixtures, and materials suited to mountain living.
Build: A dedicated project manager tracks the schedule and keeps you informed at every phase.
ExCo Custom Homes is headquartered in North Wilkesboro, NC, and builds throughout the wider region, including Watauga and Ashe counties. We also serve Lake Norman, Mooresville, Lewisville, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County, and Statesville.
Can you build on a steep or wooded Watauga County lot?
Yes. Sloped and wooded lots are common throughout the High Country, and site work for grading, drainage, and foundation type is part of our standard planning process, not an add-on.
How long does HOA approval take in Watauga County?
Timelines vary by community. We factor HOA review into your project schedule from the start so it doesn’t stall the build once permitting is underway.
Does weather affect the build schedule in the mountains?
Winter weather can affect certain phases of construction at elevation. We plan the schedule around seasonal conditions so you have a realistic timeline going in.
Do you handle county permitting for Watauga County builds?
Yes, permitting and HOA documentation are part of our project management process.
Tell us about your lot and your vision, and we’ll walk you through what a custom build in Watauga County looks like with ExCo.
