Grade and structure come first
Cabinet runs, appliance clearances, ventilation, plumbing, wiring capacity, and any opened-up walls need to agree with each other, and with the slope outside, before finishes enter the conversation.
Get it in writing before it starts
- Current condition and likely cause
- Site protection and access plan
- Material choices and how they get installed
- Permits, inspections, and cleanup
- Exclusions, warranty coverage, and change-order terms
Asheville context
Asheville includes historic mountain neighborhoods, early suburban homes, bungalows, mid-century housing, and steep-site contemporary construction. Slope, intense rainfall, clay soils, retaining conditions, crawlspaces, and freeze-thaw exposure make the site inseparable from the house.