Mac Brown Construction, LLC
Bryson City, North Carolina · Est. 1988
Est. 1988
NC Unlimited License
Bryson City, NC
(828) 736-1469
Custom Home Builder
Your Dream Home, Engineered for the Mountains
Mac Brown Construction has been building custom homes in western North Carolina for over three decades. We specialize in energy-efficient construction that goes far beyond code minimums — tighter envelopes, superior insulation, and green building practices that save you money for years to come.
"We can far surpass the code overall for energy savings that will save you large amounts of cash in the future."
What We Build
Services
Custom Home Building
From design through completion, we build homes tailored to your exact vision — cabins, timber frames, and stick-built homes using the best materials and methods.
Learn More about custom home buildingGreen Building & Energy Efficiency
ICF foundations, frost-proof footings, P-2000 insulation, radiant floors, and geothermal systems. We build tight envelopes that save on energy for decades.
Learn More about green building and energy efficiencyGeneral Contracting
NC Unlimited General Contractor license covering all project sizes — residential new construction, remodels, and commercial projects in Swain County and beyond.
Learn More about our general contracting servicesWhy Choose Us
Above the Minimum. Always.
Building codes are the bare minimum. We treat them as the starting line — not the finish line. Every home we build is designed to be more comfortable, more efficient, and more durable than code requires.
- Hands-on builder from start to finish
- Over 35 years in western North Carolina
- NC Unlimited General Contractor license
- Specializing in sustainable, energy-efficient methods
- Custom plans drawn in-house to your specs
- ICF foundations, foam insulation, radiant floors
From the Blog
Building Tips & Insights
Foundations
Frost Proof Footings
With cold weather around, this is a great time to discuss the use of frost proof footings and ICF foundations. Simple, cost-effective, and remarkably effective for mountain climates.
Read MoreWall Plates
Timber Frame Hybrid Construction
Timber frame hybrid construction can be aesthetically pleasing due to the craftsmanship of using indigenous local hardwoods, combined with state-of-the-art insulating practices.
Read MoreReady to Build Your Dream Home?
Let's discuss your project. From design and planning all the way through to the finished structure — we're with you every step of the way.