Updated: May 25, 2026
Location and Projects
Address
17 Cornelia Street, Asheville, NC, 28801
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Bellwether Builders Construction
Based in Asheville, North Carolina, Bellwether Builders, Inc specializes in custom home construction with a design-build approach that integrates every phase from initial design and site planning to completion. Serving Asheville and surrounding areas, the firm is led by owner Brad Rice, whose background began as a carpenter in Boone and includes advanced training under a Master Finish Carpenter in Portland, Oregon. With over 20 years of experience in both residential and commercial building, the team emphasizes sustainable building practices and meticulous project management. Bellwether has been recognized for its work, including multiple Parade of Homes Gold Craftsmanship Awards and features in regional and national publications. The company is an active member of the Asheville Home Builders Association and the WNC Green Building Council. Brad Rice also mentors students in the local CTE program.
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Bellwether Builders, Inc Contact Information
Phone Number: (828) 225-5990
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Address: 17 Cornelia Street, Asheville, NC 28801
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Bellwether Builders, Inc Asheville
Quality
105
92nd percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Bellwether Builders, Inc has a BuildZoom score of 105, which places them above 92% of 101,103 contractors in North Carolina.
Activity
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9 projects
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2025 |
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5 projects
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2024 |
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2 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Bellwether Builders, Inc has worked on at least
16.0 projects over the past 3 years.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Experience
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4 projects
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Home Additions |
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4 projects
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New Constructions |
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3 projects
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Kitchen remodels |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Bellwether Builders, Inc mostly works on
new construction
and home addition
projects.
Pricing
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1 project
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< $5k |
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3 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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3 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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3 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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2 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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4 projects
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$250k-$500k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $66,500. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Building Permits by Bellwether Builders, Inc
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Helene ts/james mccoy remove and re pour back screened porch slab re building back porch misc interior framing misc plumbing in kitchen misc electrical in kitchen new insulation in new framed areas drywall flooring kitchen cabinets/tops entire new roof rec resubmittal to addition mechanical for new duct work in kitchen new outdoor unit. new kitchen hood vent
Valuation:
$31,500
Permit #:
25-02878
Status:
final
Fee:
$113
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family dwe...
Building a 1682 sf duplex. two two bed one bathroom apartments for long term rental. front door face glasswing way. i want a galsswing way address pls
Valuation:
$115,000
Permit #:
BLD2025-00956
Status:
final
Fee:
$630
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building a 1682 sf duplex. two two bed one bathroom apartments for long term rental. front door face glasswing way. i want a galsswing way address pls
Valuation:
$115,000
Permit #:
BLD2025-00955
Status:
final
Fee:
$630
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Helene/anna krauss llc fallen trees in the hurricane damaged existing roof. going back with an engineered wood roof truss for new roof system existing was a flat roof going back with engineered wood roof truss system will provide engineers info for inspections
Valuation:
$14,000
Permit #:
24-07888
Status:
final
Fee:
$284
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New custom stik built home 1875 sf - highland st -
Valuation:
$450,000
Permit #:
BLD2025-03031
Status:
issued
Fee:
$510
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Helene ts* stand alone garage in back of property has tree damage to roof. replacing damaged roof trusses with new engineered roof trusses. misc finish work with drywall insulation and paint no assesment completed at this time
Valuation:
$8,000
Permit #:
24-08244
Status:
final
Fee:
$373
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Other
Renovation of existing 850 sq. ft. home - change some non-load bearing interior walls. new windows new hvac system new siding and interior finishes for tom davis. recd amendment to addition gas piping to near furnace (move old meter location)
Valuation:
$140,000
Permit #:
24-00416
Status:
final
Fee:
$451
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family dwe...
***waiver*** demolish existing carport 620 sf addition rebuild front wall of existing home addition small kitchen in basement as part of existing permitted homestay for benji burrell; recd amendment to addition a sink in basement replace defective sewer pump in basement new electrical sewer pump in basement kitchen
Valuation:
$78,000
Permit #:
23-00352
Status:
final
Fee:
$686
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family dwe...
*****waiver*****new heat hump interior clean up new electrical service new flooring new countertops in kitchen painting and some siding repair for leigh kilpatrick
Valuation:
$98,000
Permit #:
24-01061
Status:
final
Fee:
$581
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Other
Helelne ts/thomas krol/rebuild 300sq ft deck damaged from tree;footings to remain; address not on assessment
Valuation:
$3,000
Permit #:
25-02120
Status:
final
Fee:
$166
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family dwe...
New stick built 1450 sf single family home for bellwether builders inc
Valuation:
$252,000
Permit #:
24-01329
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,163
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family dwe...
New stick built 1450 single family home for bellwether builders inc
Valuation:
$252,000
Permit #:
24-01319
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,119
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family dwe...
Commercial change of use from residential to law office renovation new driveway and new gravel parking area stormwater retention with filter system and occupancy for bidwell walters attorneys at law;this work is phase 1. rec revised site parking design. revised stormwater calculations and revised landscaping rec amendment to remove scope of work: remove battery/back-up motion sensor e... see more
Valuation:
$42,475
Permit #:
16-07050
Status:
final
Fee:
$3,897
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Tree damage to entire removing -removing what is left of roof-replacing with new roof trusses 1/15/225 added mechanical for water damage duct work
Valuation:
$55,000
Permit #:
BLD2024-03745
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family res...
Enclose existing back porch into 260 sq. ft. conditioned living space. addition in new gas direct vent fireplace; recd amendment with new floor plan and elevation showing new window sizes and location exterior door new location
Valuation:
$25,000
Permit #:
25-06535
Status:
issued
Fee:
$426
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family dwe...
Construct new 1800 square foot single family home for wanda lainer
Valuation:
$400,000
Permit #:
21-01415
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,388
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family dwe...
Bathroom reno-move washer & dryer
Valuation:
$20,000
Permit #:
BLD2025-01215
Status:
issued
Fee:
$335
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family
Construction of new single family residence site built on crawlspace
Valuation:
$323,000
Permit #:
20-06854
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,157
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family dwe...
New single family home for rob weed. recd amendmed site plan with new property line
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
20-05749
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,345
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family dwe...
Replacing 30% of roof remodeling approx 750 sf. of the home. new electrical upstairs 2 new windows new insualtion upstairs - various cosmetic work rec amendment for adding temp pole disconnecting perm power for roof work rerun new weatherhead through soffitt to reconnect perm power;;premise 13259409 rec amendment to addition new heat pump for air conditioning. recd amendment to replac... see more
Valuation:
$43,000
Permit #:
19-01890
Status:
final
Fee:
$504
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family dwe...
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| License # | 50241 |
| Status | Active |
| State | North Carolina |
| Type | Building |
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BuildZoom Score
99
Permits
- Building permit records show that Bellwether Builders, Inc has worked on 99 permitted projects.
Bellwether Builders, Inc Employees
BR
Bradley Parke Rice
RB
Rice, Bradley
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