Arden Contractor | Porches, Sunrooms, Pergolas, Garages & More
Pegram Builders has been building custom decks, screened porches, garages, and finishing basements across the Arden area and South Asheville since 2013. We have completed over 500 projects in Western North Carolina, including award-winning outdoor living spaces right here in Buncombe County. Call (828) 776-5020 and we will get you on the schedule for a free estimate.
✓ 500+ Projects Completed | ✓ 12+ Years in Business | ✓ Award Winning | ✓ NADRA Certified
Arden's Award Winning Deck and Renovation Contractor
As experienced Asheville builders, we know that adding a custom deck or porch is one of the best ways to enjoy mountain living in Arden North Carolina.
A well-built outdoor space gives you more room to relax, entertain, and take in the mountain views while adding value to your home.
What We Build in Arden
Custom Decks
We build composite, pressure treated, and cedar decks for homes throughout the Arden area. Every deck gets joist tape, double flashing, and screw-only fastening because those details are what keep a deck from rotting in mountain humidity. The Arden area has a mix of established neighborhoods and newer development, with rolling terrain that requires thoughtful foundation and drainage planning.
Screened Porches
The Arden area sits in a beautiful part of South Asheville, close to the Biltmore Estate and the Blue Ridge Parkway. A screened porch gives you that mountain setting without the bugs. We build screened porches as standalone structures or as additions to existing decks, and we handle the framing, screening, roofing, and electrical.
Covered Porches
A covered porch extends your living space year-round in Arden. We build them with standing-seam metal roofing or shingled roofs to match your home.
The Arden area gets 45+ inches of rain a year, so proper drainage and flashing are critical. We handle both.
Garages
Detached garages, attached garages, and garage conversions. We build them with concrete foundations, framed walls, and finished interiors if you need workshop or storage space. Many Arden-area homes have rolling terrain that requires custom foundation work.
Basement Finishing
The Arden area has walkout basements that most homeowners don't fully use. We finish them into living space, home offices, rental units, and media rooms. We handle framing, insulation, electrical, plumbing, drywall, and flooring.
Lee Pegram holds the NC General Contractor license, so we pull the permits and manage every trade.
Home Additions
Need more space? We build room additions, bump-outs, and second-story additions.
We have won the 2022 Stars Award for Best Addition Over $100,000. Every addition starts with a site visit so we can assess your foundation, roof tie-in, and how your home sits on the terrain before quoting.
Not sure what you need?
Call us at (828) 776-5020 or request a free estimate. We will assess your property and recommend the right project.
Why Arden Homeowners Choose Pegram Builders
Builder-Led, Not Sales-Led
Lee Pegram started this company in 2013 after getting laid off with a newborn at home. He started doing odd jobs, kept growing, and brought on his partner Zeke.
Twelve years and 500+ projects later, they still run every project the same way: the builder leads, not a salesman. Your estimator knows framing, footings, and fasteners because he has done the work.
NADRA Certified Deck Builders
Seth and Jason are both NADRA Deck Evaluation and Inspection Certified. NADRA is the North American Deck and Railing Association.
That certification means they know current codes, load requirements, and material specs. Most deck builders in Asheville do not carry this certification.
We Actually Answer the Phone
Multiple Google reviews mention this specifically. Call (828) 776-5020 during business hours and you will talk to a real person.
Jason and Seth manage projects. Autumn coordinates the office. You get direct cell numbers for your project manager on day one.
Quality Techniques
We use joist tape on every deck. It costs about $200 more per project, but we have never had a joist failure on any deck we have built since 2016. We use double flashing at every wall connection.
We use screw-only fastening. No nails. And we use picture frame trim boards for a clean finished edge. A lot of builders skip all of that.
1 Year Workmanship Warranty
We stand behind our work with a 1 year workmanship warranty. Materials carry manufacturer warranties that we pass through to you.
Fixed Pricing, No Surprises
What we quote is what you pay. No change orders unless you change the scope.
We give you a written contract with a fixed price before any work starts. Lee has said he would rather lose a job than mislead a homeowner on cost.
Award-Winning Work
2019 Pace Award for Best Outdoor Living Space. 2022 Stars Award for Best Addition Over $100,000. Both awarded by the Builders Association of the Blue Ridge Mountains. We are also members of Asheville Go Local.
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Projects We Are Proud Of
What Makes Building in Arden Different
Arden is an unincorporated community in South Buncombe County, but it is a well-established residential area with real neighborhood identity. The terrain here ranges from rolling to moderate slopes, especially near the Biltmore Estate and surrounding properties.
The Arden area sits between downtown Asheville and the Blue Ridge Parkway. That location makes it desirable, and the neighborhood has both established homes and newer development. Some properties have dramatic grade changes that require specialized foundation work. Others have more gradual slopes.
Building in the Arden area means following Buncombe County codes and getting Buncombe County permits. Any deck over 30 inches above grade or attached to the house needs a permit, engineered plans for certain spans, and multiple inspections. We have pulled over 300 permits in Buncombe County since 2013.
The dense hardwood canopy and rolling terrain in the Arden area mean decks accumulate leaf litter and moisture. Composite decking holds up better than pressure treated lumber here. We will tell you which material makes sense for your specific lot and view.
Licensed, Certified, and Award Winning
Licenses and Certifications:
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NC Licensed General Contractor
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NADRA Deck Evaluation and Inspection Certified
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Project Management Certified through AB Tech
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Awards:
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2019 Pace Award for Best Outdoor Living Space
YOUR PREMIER DECK AND HOME RENOVATION SPECIALIST IN ARDEN, NC
Pegram Builders delivers craftsmanship, communication, and integrity that go beyond expectations. Customers can expect seamless project executions from start to finish.
Arden Area Neighborhoods We Serve
We build across all of the Arden area and South Buncombe County, including:
Arden | South Asheville | Biltmore Area | Oakley | Beaverdam | Haw Creek | Asheville Woodlands | Sunset Cove | Twin Oaks | Hominy Valley | Enka
If you live in Arden or anywhere in South Buncombe County, we can get to you. Our office is about 20 minutes from the Arden area on Old Starnes Cove Rd in Candler.
Other Areas We Serve
Asheville | Hendersonville | Weaverville | Black Mountain | Fletcher | Waynesville | Arden | Candler | Canton | Clyde | Mills River | Alexander | Biltmore Forest
Our Services
Ready to Start Your Project?
If you need a deck, screened porch, garage, basement finishing, or a home addition in the Arden area, Pegram Builders is here. We have been building across Buncombe County since 2013 and we have completed over 500 projects. Call (828) 776-5020 to schedule your free estimate.
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4.8 Stars on Google (47+ Reviews)
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A+ BBB Since 2015
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NADRA Certified
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500+ Projects