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Better Together: Two Downtown Asheville Apartments Become One Inviting HomeBetter Together: Two Downtown Asheville Apartments Become One Inviting HomeApartment Renovation // Asheville // Custom Cabinetry // Hardwood Floors // Haywood Street // Historic Renovation // interior design- Scroggs Construction Services Brings Home Two Statewide STARS AwardsScroggs Construction Services Brings Home Two Statewide STARS Awards2026 STARS Awards // Asheville home remodeling // award-winning remodels // exterior home remodel // Hurricane Helene home repairs // NCHBA STARS Awards // Scroggs Construction Services // Western North Carolina remodeling // whole-home remodel
- Meet the Team: Five Questions with Lead Architectural Designer Aaron SteenMeet the Team: Five Questions with Lead Architectural Designer Aaron SteenAaron Steen // architectural design // Asheville Builder // custom home design // custom homes // Design-build // design-build Asheville // home design // home remodeling // Lead Architectural Designer // meet the team // residential design // Scroggs Construction Services // Western North Carolina builder
- Built Over Time: 10 Lessons From a Decade of Scroggs ConstructionBuilt Over Time: 10 Lessons From a Decade of Scroggs Constructionaging in place home design // Asheville Builder // Asheville design-build contractor // bathroom remodel Asheville // Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist // construction planning // custom home builder Asheville // custom homes Western North Carolina // home additions Western North Carolina // home remodeling Asheville NC // kitchen remodel Asheville // residential contractor Western North Carolina // Scroggs Construction Services // Western North Carolina design-build contractor
- 5 Common Causes of Construction Delays in Custom Homes and Remodels5 Common Causes of Construction Delays in Custom Homes and RemodelsAsheville custom builder // construction delays // construction planning // custom home builder Asheville // custom home timeline // custom homes Western North Carolina // design-build Asheville // home remodeling Asheville // remodel timeline // residential construction tips // Scroggs Construction Services // western north carolina construction
- A New Stage for Healing: How Scroggs Helped Bring the Veterans Healing Farm’s Vision to LifeA New Stage for Healing: How Scroggs Helped Bring the Veterans Healing Farm’s Vision to LifeAgritherapy // Asheville Builder // Community Building // Community Impact // Community Service // Construction Projects // Design-build // Local Partnerships // Mills River // Nonprofit Partnerships // Outdoor Living // Outdoor Stage Construction // Scroggs Construction Services // Veteran Support // Veteran Wellness // Veterans // Veterans Healing Farm // Volunteer Projects // Western North Carolina // WNC Nonprofits
- How to Choose the Right Spot for Your Custom Home in Western North CarolinaHow to Choose the Right Spot for Your Custom Home in Western North CarolinaAsheville custom home builder // building in Western North Carolina // choosing a building lot // custom home planning // custom home Western North Carolina // design-build Asheville // land development costs WNC // lot selection guide // mountain home building // Scroggs Construction Services // septic and well considerations // site selection custom home // steep slope building NC // WNC land buying tips
- Should You Wait to Build or Remodel Your Home? What a Local Mortgage Lending Expert SaysShould You Wait to Build or Remodel Your Home? What a Local Mortgage Lending Expert SaysAsheville design-build firm // Asheville home building // Asheville remodeling // build vs remodel timing // construction costs Western North Carolina // financing a custom home // home renovation Asheville // HomeTrust Bank // interest rates construction // mortgage advice Asheville // Scroggs Construction Services // Western North Carolina custom homes // WNC home building trends
- Cost-Plus vs. Fixed-Price: Choosing the Right Pricing Structure for Your ProjectCost-Plus vs. Fixed-Price: Choosing the Right Pricing Structure for Your ProjectAsheville custom builder // Construction pricing models // Cost-plus construction // Custom home construction NC // Design-build pricing // Fixed-price construction // Residential construction contracts // Scroggs Construction Services // Western North Carolina home builder
- Q&A: What Nick Scroggs Learned as President of the Builders AssociationQ&A: What Nick Scroggs Learned as President of the Builders AssociationAsheville custom builder // asheville general contractor // builder collaboration // Builders Association of the Blue Ridge Mountains // construction leadership // design-build firm NC // industry advocacy // Nick Scroggs // Scroggs Construction Services // Western North Carolina construction industry
- Why Pro Builder Honored Nick Scroggs with the Young Guns & Legends AwardWhy Pro Builder Honored Nick Scroggs with the Young Guns & Legends AwardAsheville custom builder // Asheville home builders // BABRM // design-build firm NC // disaster recovery construction // Hurricane Helene restoration // Nick Scroggs // Pro Builder Young Guns & Legends // Scroggs Construction Services // western north carolina construction // WNC remodelers
- 5 Ways to Future-Proof Your Bathroom: Aging-in-Place Design for Western North Carolina Homes5 Ways to Future-Proof Your Bathroom: Aging-in-Place Design for Western North Carolina Homesaccessible bathroom remodel // aging-in-place bathroom design // Asheville bathroom remodeling // bathroom safety design // Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist // curbless shower Asheville // home remodeling Asheville // Scroggs Construction // slip-resistant tile // Western North Carolina homes
- Scroggs Construction Wins Six Honors at Builders Association Awards GalaScroggs Construction Wins Six Honors at Builders Association Awards GalaAsheville home builders // award-winning builders Asheville // custom home builders WNC // home renovation Asheville // Matt Scroggs // Parade of Homes Asheville // remodeling contractors NC // Scroggs Construction // western north carolina construction // WNC STARS Awards
- 5 Reasons Why You Should Hire an Asheville Native to Build Your Mountain Home5 Reasons Why You Should Hire an Asheville Native to Build Your Mountain HomeAsheville custom builder // Buncombe County home building // custom homes Asheville // design-build firm NC // mountain home builders Asheville // Nick Scroggs // Scroggs Construction // western north carolina construction
- Scroggs Construction Services Among 2025 Best of Asheville WinnersScroggs Construction Services Among 2025 Best of Asheville WinnersAsheville custom builder // award-winning builder Asheville // Best of Asheville 2025 // design-build firm NC // new home construction WNC // Nick Scroggs // Scroggs Construction
- Smarter Cabinetry Choices for Your WNC Dream HomeSmarter Cabinetry Choices for Your WNC Dream HomeAsheville custom builder // Asheville interior design services // Asheville kitchen remodel // design-build firm Asheville // Fletcher home remodeling // International Cabinetry Hendersonville // MasterBrand cabinets NC // Saluda new home construction // Scroggs Construction // WNC cabinetry design
- From Storm to Showcase: How Scroggs Helped a Fairview Family Rebuild After Hurricane HeleneFrom Storm to Showcase: How Scroggs Helped a Fairview Family Rebuild After Hurricane HeleneAsheville remodeling and rebuilding // Asheville storm damage repair // BABRM // Builders Association of the Blue Ridge Mountains // custom home builder Western North Carolina // Fairview NC home rebuild // home restoration WNC // Hurricane Helene recovery // Parade of Homes // Scroggs Construction Services // storm recovery Buncombe County // trusted Asheville contractor
- One Asheville Woman’s Road Home After Hurricane HeleneOne Asheville Woman’s Road Home After Hurricane HeleneArden home rebuild // Asheville contractor // Asheville remodeling // custom home builder Asheville // home rebuilding Asheville // Hurricane Helene recovery // Scroggs Construction // storm damage repair WNC // trustworthy contractors NC // Western North Carolina storm recovery
- Custom WNC Kitchen Featured on Carolina Home + Garden’s WebsiteCustom WNC Kitchen Featured on Carolina Home + Garden’s Websiteaccessible kitchen design WNC // aging-in-place design Asheville // Asheville kitchen // Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist // custom home builder Asheville // design-build firm // design-build firm NC // Scroggs Construction
- 7 Questions to Ask When Choosing a General Contractor in Asheville, North Carolina7 Questions to Ask When Choosing a General Contractor in Asheville, North Carolinaasheville general contractor // custom home builder Asheville // design-build firm NC // hiring a contractor WNC // home remodeling Asheville // new home construction Hendersonville // North Carolina general contractor tips // remodel checklist Asheville // Scroggs Construction
- Home Remodeling and New Construction Budget Protection in AshevilleHome Remodeling and New Construction Budget Protection in AshevilleArden kitchen remodel // Asheville custom builder // asheville general contractor // budget-conscious remodeling NC // Builders Association of the Blue Ridge Mountains // design-build firm NC // home remodeling Asheville // new home construction Hendersonville // Nick Scroggs // Scroggs Construction // transparent construction Asheville
- Meet Nick ScroggsMeet Nick ScroggsAsheville custom builder // Builders Association of the Blue Ridge Mountains // design-build firm NC // home remodeling Asheville // Nick Scroggs // Scroggs Construction // storm restoration Asheville
- 5 Things to Know Before Starting a Post-Storm Rebuild or Remodel in Western North Carolina5 Things to Know Before Starting a Post-Storm Rebuild or Remodel in Western North Carolinaasheville general contractor // BABRM // construction timeline // home remodeling // hurricane helene // insurance claims // material costs // post-storm rebuild // storm damage repair // western north carolina construction
- 5 Features to Make Your Western North Carolina Home Energy-Efficient5 Features to Make Your Western North Carolina Home Energy-EfficientAsheville // custom home // double-glazed windows // energy saving // green roofs // insulation // remodeling // sunrooms
- Custom Mountain Home Interior Design Trends for 2025Custom Mountain Home Interior Design Trends for 2025bathroom // custom home // interior design // kitchen // mountain home
- Crafting Elegance: Essential Flooring Materials for Your New Custom HomeCrafting Elegance: Essential Flooring Materials for Your New Custom Homecarpet // custom home // hardwood flooring // laminate flooring // vinyl flooring
- Going Green: How to Create a More Eco-Friendly HomeGoing Green: How to Create a More Eco-Friendly HomeAsheville // bathroom // custom home // energy saving // kitchen // remodeling // renovation // smart home technology
- Building Resilience: Scroggs Construction’s Hurricane Helene ResponseBuilding Resilience: Scroggs Construction’s Hurricane Helene ResponseAsheville // commercial restoration // Design-build // residential restoration // restoration
- How to Budget for Your Luxury Custom HomeHow to Budget for Your Luxury Custom Homecustom home // Design-build // luxury custom home // new home build
- Building A Better Future: Aging-In-Place In A Single-Story Custom HomeBuilding A Better Future: Aging-In-Place In A Single-Story Custom Homeaging in place // custom home // new home build
- All Sides Considered: Everything You Need to Know About Open-Concept vs Traditional Floor PlansAll Sides Considered: Everything You Need to Know About Open-Concept vs Traditional Floor Planscustom home // home renovation // homeowner // open concept // traditional floor plan
- Revealing Our Top 7 Countertop Materials to Consider For Your Kitchen RemodelRevealing Our Top 7 Countertop Materials to Consider For Your Kitchen Remodelkitchen // remodeling // renovation
- Ready, Set, Spring: How to Sell Your House This SeasonReady, Set, Spring: How to Sell Your House This Season
- 5 Ways Design-Build Can Transform Your Construction Experience5 Ways Design-Build Can Transform Your Construction ExperienceCMAR // custom home // remodeling
- Damaging Winter Weather and Your Home: Everything You Need to KnowDamaging Winter Weather and Your Home: Everything You Need to KnowAsheville // Design-build // energy saving // renovation
- 7 Mistakes to Avoid When Building A Custom Home7 Mistakes to Avoid When Building A Custom HomeAsheville // custom home // energy saving // new home build
- Tips for Selecting the Best General Contractor for Your New Home BuildTips for Selecting the Best General Contractor for Your New Home BuildDesign-build // general contractor // new home build
- What To Know About Aging In Place: Home Remodeling TipsWhat To Know About Aging In Place: Home Remodeling Tipshome remodel // home safety // remodeling for aging
- Questions You Need to Ask Before A New Home BuildQuestions You Need to Ask Before A New Home Buildnew home build // questions to ask your builder
- 6 of our Top kitchen Remodel Trends for 20246 of our Top kitchen Remodel Trends for 2024homeowner // kitchen // remodeling // trends
- 5 Great Reasons Homeowners Should Finish Their Basement5 Great Reasons Homeowners Should Finish Their Basementbasement // renovation
- Renovating vs. Remodeling: What’s the Difference?Renovating vs. Remodeling: What’s the Difference?homeowner // remodeling // renovation
- How to Increase Your Home’s Value Before Selling ItHow to Increase Your Home’s Value Before Selling Itenergy saving // homeowner // kitchen // renovation
- 10 Ways to Prepare Your Home for Summer10 Ways to Prepare Your Home for Summerenergy bills // homeowner // summer
- Top Trends In Bathroom Tile DesignTop Trends In Bathroom Tile Designbathroom // Bathroom tile design // Design-build // remodeling
- Kitchen Remodel Cost Case Study: 2018 Project DataKitchen Remodel Cost Case Study: 2018 Project Data
- Inset vs. Overlay Cabinets: What Are the Pros and Cons?Inset vs. Overlay Cabinets: What Are the Pros and Cons?
- Which Kitchen Cabinet Material Is Right for You?Which Kitchen Cabinet Material Is Right for You?
- Sunrooms and 4 Season Rooms Offer a Wealth of Benefits to HomeownersSunrooms and 4 Season Rooms Offer a Wealth of Benefits to Homeowners
- A Homeowner's Guide to Marble Kitchen CountertopsA Homeowner's Guide to Marble Kitchen Countertops
- Designers and Builders: 4 Characteristics of a Custom Home Dream TeamDesigners and Builders: 4 Characteristics of a Custom Home Dream Team
- Bathroom Renovations - The Essential List of Costs Dealing with Bathroom RemodelingBathroom Renovations - The Essential List of Costs Dealing with Bathroom Remodeling
- How to Choose the Right Contractor? (Guide & ScoreCard)How to Choose the Right Contractor? (Guide & ScoreCard)