Additional Testimonials

"We knew that building a house wouldn't be easy. We had heard bad stories that building a house was the hardest thing they had ever done and that it had broken up many marriages. We also heard stories about bad contractors, sloppy jobs and rip offs. So, we did our homework.

We interviewed four contractors before deciding on a bid. We read several books from the library about selecting a contractor. We went to the Asheville Home Show, and that's where we met you. There were several things about you and your company that we felt was significant in our selection.

First of all, you are such a personable and down-to-earth sort of guy. You are easy to talk to and you explained things to us in plain English (dollars). We liked that you work with your wife, Sharen, and that you had pictures of your work to show us.

Secondly, you are organized. All of the other contractors we interviewed scribbled notes on yellow pads. You had forms to remind you of questions you wanted to ask. It was obvious to us that our actual costs would be closest to your bid, whether or not it was the lowest bid, because of your organization. There is always the risk of going over budget in a project this size. Minimizing that risk was important to us.

Finally, you demonstrated to us the ability to understand our priority of energy efficiency, in helping us make decisions about our home.

Now that we have built a home, we have stories to tell. It really was a great experience. We had a great contractor who kept us on track, on budget, and kept working, even if there was a set-back. Building a house was easier than we ever thought it would be.

We sincerely recommend Fowler & Associates Home Builders, Inc. to anyone in the market for a hard working, reputable, trustworthy contractor."

John and Kathey Lee
Looking Glass Farms

"My wife and I moved to Asheville in 2002 not knowing anyone in the Asheville area.
Our plan was to take advantage of the natural beauty of our surroundings in part by building a home where we could enjoy being part of our new community. Having moved to a new area, our first challenge was to find a home builder that we could trust and feel comfortable with. After months of research and interviews, we were fortunate to stumble upon Ben and Sharen Fowler (Fowler & Associates Home Builders, Inc.). This was the first home that we designed and built, and needless to say, we were first very apprehensive about the process (having heard many horrid stories from others who have built homes). This was not our experience with the Fowler’s; in fact it was a very good experience.

The one thing that we were most impressed with was the personal attention that was given to us in the initial planning of our home and throughout the construction process. Ben Fowler made himself available pretty much anytime we needed him by phone or on the job site. Not only was he directly involved in the day-to-day construction, he would also help us understand the process and offer suggestions whenever we encountered any issues. Ben is extremely organized and goes the extra mile by thinking way ahead by planning out who needs to be where and when. My wife and I felt as if Ben and Sharen were just as vested in the project as we were. Needless to say, we are very happy with the building phase of our home and the home itself. We have lived in our home for almost 5 years and absolutely love it and if we bad to build another home today we would have Ben and Sharen build it.

The one thing I would recommend to anyone building a new home is to go beyond looking at references that speak to quality of construction and building process but to look at how your builder is involved after the certificate of occupancy, bills are paid and you are living in your home. It is inevitable that in the early months of moving into your home, there may be a few items that need some additional attention or even a year or two later when something happens that may require a contractor to make good on a warranty claim. I can tell you from first hand experience that Ben and Sharen will follow-up with any outstanding issues after the home is built. In our experience, they even resolved some issues that developed well after the typical 1 year homeowners warranty without additional cost to us. The true test of a company's integrity is what happens after the sale and do they really deliver when you need them. I can truly recommend Fowler & Associates not only to build a quality home but to be there for you well after you have moved in."

John Mikos

"Building a house “long distance” is not easy – just takes good communications. Ben would make himself available in person or by phone whenever we asked.

Ben kept us advised when there were any details or decisions that needed review or change, and he and Sharen were always prepared for our visits. They helped us make the myriad of choices and decisions required.

When we came into Asheville, Ben and Sharon would have a schedule set up, including suppliers to visit and decisions to be made, and make those supplier visits with us.

Ben assured that the house was made of quality materials, constructed with quality procedures and kept the project on target cost wise. If we were about to build another home in the Asheville area, we would be pleased to have Ben and Sharen do it again."

- David & Carol Sherck

"It is my pleasure to recommend Fowler and Associates.

I have had the opportunity to work with a lot of builders as an HVAC contractor. I appreciate a builder with concerns on air Infiltration, and energy needs. Fowler and Associates addressed these issues with up most concern.

We also enjoy associating with a contractor that insists upon the highest standards available.

We appreciate the professional manner they exhibit during every facet of construction. I look forward to many years of association with Fowler and Associates, and appreciate the timely manner in which they handle finances."

David B. Crawford
President, Crawford Climate Control, Inc.
Arden, NC