Karl Livingston, founder of Hideaway Builders  graduated from  Appalachian State University in 1989 and went to work for Brown and Root Construction where he set up accounting offices on construction sites all over Texas. Later, he decided to return to the High Country he had come to love while in college and to enable his wife to accept a position with the world renowned  Samaritan's Purse organization founded by Franklin Graham.

Upon his return to the area, Karl immediately recognized the need for environmentally friendly home building. After all, nature's wonders and the climate are the two biggest reasons most people migrate to the area in the first place. He was shocked to notice the almost haphazard fashion in which some homes were being built in the High Country. Unfortunately, it is fact that some builders pay little or no attention to the environmental impacts of building a mountain home. From the beginning, Karl decided that he would build quality, extremely affordable homes which would become a part of the environment, NOT a blight upon it. After all, owning a mountain home with a view shouldn't ruin the view for everyone else.

Karl also noticed early on, the need for affordable quality homes in the High Country area. As he has said many times.."I found out early on that, in the mountains, affordable housing means purchasing a double wide trailer!" From the very start, he decided to focus on building quality homes in the $100,000 to $200,000.00 range which would help to ensure that the High Country grows in a quality, environmentally responsible manner.

"At Hideaway Builders, our focus is on building homes for vacation or the first homebuyer who would like to live in the area but is unwilling or unable to spend a fortune. We consistently choose land based on  seclusion and affordability, we will build your home while always being mindful that your new home is to be YOUR true Mountain Hideaway. I felt that, if I build homes my way, at least I can do my part to help keep the area beautiful".

Karl Livingston
Owner/Operator Hideaway Builders LLC..."A Quality Builder"
N.C. contractors license #53139