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Your Trusted Custom Home Builder in Banner Elk, NC
Sky House Company, established in 2015, is a premier custom home builder serving the High Country of North Carolina. Founded by Jeff Pell, a second-generation builder with deep roots in the region, the company combines generational expertise with modern innovation. Our team of skilled professionals specializes in creating architecturally driven custom homes, renovations, and concierge services tailored to the unique needs of discerning clients. We prioritize building relationships, ensuring every project reflects the client's vision while maintaining rigorous standards of craftsmanship and quality. With a focus on transparency, communication, and customer satisfaction, we utilize advanced project management tools and protective measures during renovations to minimize disruption.Our commitment to excellence extends to second-home owners through proactive concierge services, including property monitoring and maintenance. Recognized by the High Country Home Builders Association, we pride ourselves on delivering time-efficient, detail-oriented results that exceed expectations. Our work spans Banner Elk, Blowing Rock, Boone, Linville, and surrounding areas, where we blend with the natural landscape to create enduring homes that stand the test of time.
Services
Custom Homes
Renovations
Concierge Services
Outdoor Living Spaces
3D Walkthroughs
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- We offer over a decade of combined experience in custom home building and renovations.
- Our team provides tailored solutions for architecturally complex projects.
- We guarantee transparent communication and project updates via mobile platforms.
- Our concierge service ensures year-round property protection and peace of mind.
- We prioritize site protection during renovations to minimize disruption to your home.
What people say
Superior customer service
Unprecedented quality
Thoughtful suggestions
Daily progress updates
Professional attitude
Services
Custom Homes
Sky House Company specializes in creating bespoke custom homes tailored to clients' visions. Our process begins with collaborative design consultations, ensuring every detail aligns with your lifestyle and aesthetic preferences. We employ high-quality materials and advanced construction techniques to build energy-efficient, durable homes that harmonize with the mountain landscape. From modern farmhouses to contemporary retreats, our expertise in architecturally driven designs sets us apart. Clients receive daily project updates and photos, ensuring transparency throughout the building journey.
Renovations
Our renovation services transform existing spaces while preserving a home's character. We handle complex projects like structural modifications, utility reconfigurations, and material matching with precision. Protective measures such as zip-wall partitions and HEPA air scrubbers minimize disruption during living-space renovations. Whether updating kitchens, expanding living areas, or modernizing outdated features, our team ensures seamless integration with existing structures. We prioritize functional improvements alongside aesthetic enhancements, creating spaces that better serve your evolving needs while maintaining the home's original charm.
Concierge Services
Designed for second-home owners, our concierge service provides comprehensive property care. Bi-weekly visits include HVAC checks, plumbing inspections, security assessments, and landscaping evaluations. We offer winterization services, pre-arrival preparations, and emergency response coordination. Additional options like gutter cleaning, septic system maintenance, and contractor supervision ensure year-round property readiness. Detailed reports with photos and recommendations are accessible through our client portal, giving owners peace of mind when away from their mountain retreats.
Outdoor Living Spaces
We create functional outdoor environments that extend living spaces into North Carolina's natural beauty. Services include deck construction, patio installation, and landscape integration with built-in seating or fire features. Our designs consider seasonal weather patterns and terrain challenges unique to mountain properties. Durable materials withstand High Country conditions while maintaining aesthetic appeal. From intimate garden areas to expansive entertainment zones, we craft spaces that maximize views and outdoor enjoyment while complementing the home's architectural style.
3D Walkthroughs
Our 3D walkthrough technology offers immersive previews of completed projects and design concepts. Clients explore spatial relationships, material choices, and lighting effects before construction begins. This tool aids in refining design decisions and visualizing final outcomes. For ongoing projects, updated walkthroughs showcase progress, allowing remote monitoring. The technology also documents finished homes, creating digital portfolios for future reference. This innovation enhances client engagement and ensures alignment between vision and execution throughout the building process.
People
Jeff Pell
Owner & Founder
Jeff Pell, a second-generation builder raised in North Carolina's High Country, founded Sky House Company in 2015. With childhood experience in construction and 15+ years as a subcontractor, he developed expertise in complex projects. As 2020 President of the High Country Home Builders Association, he demonstrated industry leadership. His passion for mountain architecture drives Sky House Company's client-centric approach, blending traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation to create homes that honor the region's landscape and heritage.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve the High Country of North Carolina, including Banner Elk, Blowing Rock, Boone, and Linville, with expertise in mountain terrain challenges.
Do you handle both new construction and renovations?
Yes, we specialize in custom home builds and complex renovations, maintaining existing home character while implementing modern improvements.
What sets your concierge service apart?
Our bi-weekly property inspections with detailed reporting and customizable maintenance options provide unique peace of mind for second-home owners.
How do you manage projects remotely?
We use project management software for daily updates, photos, and communication, allowing full transparency regardless of client location.
Can you accommodate architecturally complex designs?
Our team excels at technically ambitious projects, having handled challenging lots and custom designs since our 2015 founding.
What's your approach to renovations?
We protect non-construction areas, maintain professional conduct, and ensure renovations blend seamlessly with existing structures using precise material matching.
Reviews (1)
Steve Hoover
Jan 30, 2022
Report
Do Not Walk -Run away as Fast as you Can - Jeff Pell is not Honest
Took my money for worthless Materials + Did not refund a penny after 9 months ,
Has no clue related to design - placed a Garden Tool storage shed In the place
Of mandatory windows - I terminated Pell + took over myself 477 Laurel Lane
Blowing Rock NC
Stephen Hoover - Owner Blue Skies Storage Boone + Blue Skies Development
Distribution Warehouses Deep Gap NC
Took my money for worthless Materials + Did not refund a penny after 9 months ,
Has no clue related to design - placed a Garden Tool storage shed In the place
Of mandatory windows - I terminated Pell + took over myself 477 Laurel Lane
Blowing Rock NC
Stephen Hoover - Owner Blue Skies Storage Boone + Blue Skies Development
Distribution Warehouses Deep Gap NC
