Business Details
8 Years
experience
Custom Home Builders in Asheville, NC
Kaizen Homes is a design-build firm specializing in custom homes and major renovations across Asheville, North Carolina. Founded in 2018, we combine craftsmanship with a thoughtful process to create homes that reflect clients' lifestyles and values. Our husband-and-wife leadership team, Jonathan and Abby Landry, brings decades of local expertise and a commitment to continuous improvement, rooted in the Japanese philosophy of Kaizen. We prioritize energy-efficient systems, aging-in-place features, and sustainable materials, serving clients relocating to Asheville or seeking retirement homes.Our process includes discovery calls, detailed design planning, and transparent communication, ensuring clarity from concept through construction. With deep knowledge of mountain terrain and permitting requirements, we deliver homes that harmonize with their environment while meeting long-term needs. Our team collaborates with trusted subcontractors to maintain quality standards, emphasizing client satisfaction through personalized service and post-move-in support.
Services
Custom Homes
Semi-Custom Homes
Whole Home Remodeling
Design-Build Process
Energy-Efficient Homes
Details
- Year established: 2018
Highlights and features
- We offer over 15 years of combined experience in mountain home construction.
- Our design-build process ensures seamless transitions from planning to construction.
- We incorporate energy-efficient systems and sustainable building materials.
- Our team provides personalized service with deep local knowledge of Asheville.
- We maintain transparent communication and budget accountability throughout projects.
Associations and certifications
- National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Certified Green Professional
What people say
Exceeded expectations
Quality craftsmanship
Transparent communication
Budget adherence
Professional subcontractors
Services
Custom Homes
We create one-of-a-kind custom homes tailored to your land, lifestyle, and vision. Our design-build approach integrates architectural planning, energy-efficient systems, and high-performance materials. Clients benefit from a single trusted team managing every detail from concept to completion.
Semi-Custom Homes
Our semi-custom homes offer curated layouts and finish packages for streamlined construction. Ideal for homeowners with existing plans or simplified building needs, this service maintains craftsmanship while reducing decision fatigue through pre-selected options.
Whole Home Remodeling
We transform existing homes through comprehensive renovations that improve functionality and aesthetics. Services include structural changes, system upgrades, and interior redesigns, focusing on energy efficiency and modern living requirements for long-term value.
Design-Build Process
Our three-phase process starts with discovery calls to align goals, followed by detailed design planning with budget development, and concludes with construction managed by experienced teams. This approach ensures clarity, budget adherence, and quality control throughout the project lifecycle.
Energy-Efficient Homes
We incorporate high-performance insulation, ENERGY STAR appliances, and fresh air ventilation systems into all projects. Our NAHB-certified green professionals prioritize passive solar design, sustainable materials, and aging-in-place features to create environmentally responsible, cost-effective homes.
People
Jonathan Landry
President
Jonathan brings over 15 years of mountain construction experience, holding NAHB certifications in Green Building and Graduate Building. He leads technical design and site strategy, focusing on precision and client communication.
Abby Landry
Chief Operating Officer
Abby manages client operations with a background in health and wellness programming. Her local knowledge and family construction legacy ensure personalized service and attention to detail throughout the building process.
Questions
Do you incorporate green building practices into your custom homes?
Yes, we include spray foam insulation, ENERGY STAR appliances, and fresh air systems. Our team holds NAHB Green Professional certifications.
How long does a custom home project take?
Most projects take 12-18 months, including design and construction phases, depending on site complexity.
Can we bring our own plans or architect?
Yes, we welcome existing plans and collaborate with external architects to maintain design-build alignment.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Asheville, Black Mountain, Hendersonville, and surrounding mountain communities in Western North Carolina.
Do you offer aging-in-place design options?
Yes, we include universal design features like zero-threshold showers and wider doorways in many projects.
How do you handle budget concerns during construction?
We provide detailed proposals and communicate potential issues immediately to maintain budget transparency.
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Reviews (3)
Frank
Oct 03, 2021
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Positive:Quality
Jonathan did a great job constructing our home. To be honest, there were some challenges; building a house in the middle of a pandemic, with changing labor and material costs is not an easy job! However, Jonathan always had our best interests at heart, and we are very happy with our new home.
Jonathan did a great job constructing our home. To be honest, there were some challenges; building a house in the middle of a pandemic, with changing labor and material costs is not an easy job! However, Jonathan always had our best interests at heart, and we are very happy with our new home.
Suzanne Strong
Nov 15, 2020
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We moved into our home that Kaizen Homes built in 2016. The whole process from beginning to move in was well planned, professional, and very collaborative between the builder, Jonathan Landry, and ourselves. He uses software that organizes the selection process for fixtures, trims etc. for the customer. This was extremely helpful. He was careful with our budget and if issues or concerns came up they were communicated immediately. Jonathan and his team did a quality job in every aspect of our home. We had no issues after our move in. I would highly recommend Jonathan as a home builder!
Vicki Dameron
Aug 18, 2020
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Great customer service, honesty, and a strong work ethic are traits we look for when hiring a person to build our dream home. Ive had the privilege of working with Jonathan Landry of Kaizen Homes. He possesses all of the above mentioned qualities, and much more. One of my favorite Jonathan stories is about the day we volunteered at an Asheville Area Habitat For Humanity Build in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. It was one of the coldest days Ive ever experienced while working on a construction site! Some of the volunteers didnt even show up, due to the harsh weather conditions
