Compact Cottages

My wife and I built a 3 BD/2 BA home (1,317 SF) with Compact Cottages in 2022 and it's one of the best decisions we ever made! I always assumed homebuilding was for rich people, but after a brief look at the "Used Housing" market (i.e. homes for sale) in Asheville, NC in 2021, we decided a Compact Cottage was worth the time (about 1 year to build) and cost (our end-cost, land and house included, was $367,182). Barry Bialik, CEO, Compact Cottages is also a licensed real estate broker, which was essential for us finding land for sale where we could build our home. And in the Asheville real estate/housing market, that can be challenging! We started at Site A (it got complicated with City of Asheville zoning/development reviews), moved on to Site B (it had stormwater/sewer challenges), moved

I had an excellent experience with Compact Cottages. I purchased land and redrew the lines to accommodate three homes. CC built them all at once - finished on time, the cost was estimated correctly, and the quality is fantastic. Recommend!

If you’re looking for a builder who builds dreams at a great price, look no further. I have always admired the homes that Compact Cottages built and have seen their ads in the local paper. I wanted to build a big home on my property and went with a local green builder but after months of my time and money they were not able to build and left me high and dry! I reached out to Barry the owner of Compact Cottages, and shared with him my story. He came to my rescue and was able to be a beautiful home with a smaller foot print. I was able to pick out the paint colors inside and out and he worked with me to make some minor customizations. The home was built in less than 8 months.Barry was always responsive to my emails and texts and he made me feel welcomed. I hired an independent home inspec

Compact Cottages just completed a one story 768 sq. foot cottage on our property. We are beyond happy with the quality and end result! Barry and his team were very easy to work with, costs were transparent and very reasonable. Communication was excellent! I also appreciate their commitment to build per green standards! I highly recommend them!

I am currently on my second build with compact cottages and I plan to continue our professional relationship for the foreseeable future. Budget and cost are always clear upfront, with no unexpected changes. Barry is always responsive and open to discussing options. I love their style and their workmanship. I would recommend them without any hesitation!