NewHeight Builders was started by Ryan Newell, who comes from a family of builders, developers, real estate and steel industry professionals. Ryan has more than 15 years in the business of custom home building. Prior to launching his own company, he was a Project Manager with two of the most well-reputed and established building companies in western North Carolina.
Ryan is also Principal of Balsam Mountain Builders which develops custom homes at Balsam Mountain Preserve, a unique community of 350 homes set on a mountain of 4,400 acres.
Ryan holds a degree in Forestry Management and is a licensed General Contractor. He is a member of the National Home Builders Association, Waynesville Chamber of Commerce and a graduate of Leadership Haywood.
Ryan lives in Waynesville with his wife, Shannon, and daughter, Jordyn, in a home that he designed and built. He is an avid fly fisherman and aspiring private pilot.
NewHeight Builders is anchored by its field staff of supervisors and managers who ensure every project is completed on time, within budget, to exact specifications and to the highest standard. While our supervisors first priority is execution and quality control, they also work hands on with the project from start to finish. The managerial staff coordinates materials and sub-contractors, updates schedules and maintains an open line of communication amongst the entire project team.
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"I picked Ryan from a variety of builders in the area. My biggest comfort is that he is doing what he said he would and the best endorsement I can give is that I have not needed to be there while he is building. I trust him. He tells me what can be done and how to do it and then he does it."
Jan Fredman Home Owner
"Ryan is one of the best of the new generation of builders in western North Carolina. He is enthusiastic about his projects and aggressive about exploring ways of improving building techniques. I respect his knowledge of construction. He knows what can be done because of his background. He communicates and works with you as a member of his team. More hands on than others. You get more value for your dollar."
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Ryan is also Principal of Balsam Mountain Builders which develops custom homes at Balsam Mountain Preserve, a unique community of 350 homes set on a mountain of 4,400 acres. 
