Welcome to Shelter Alternatives, Inc.

Shelter Alternatives specializes in custom homes design, home additions, and home remodeling. As eco-friendly custom home builders we are well-trained in energy-efficient design, the latest technology of green building and passive solar energy design.

We create sustainable construction projects with lower energy costs, lower maintenance, and lower impact on our environment. Based in Blacksburg, Virginia since 1988, we serve clients throughout the New River Valley area.

Recent Awards

2009 nominee for the 'Design Excellence' award as well as 'Builder of the Year' by the New River Valley home Builders Association.

2004, 2005 Builder of The Year

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Are you wishing for a new home addition, contemplating a home remodeling, or planning to design and build a one of a kind new home? We've worked hard to create a company you can count on - from the first design meeting to the last detail of construction. So, whether you envision a 400 square foot addition or a 4000 square foot custom home, we can work together to design and build your dream.

Founded in 1988, we have designed and constructed over 100 new homes and additions in the New River Valley of Virginia. Our goal is to design and build high quality, competitively priced, and energy efficient houses, additions, and remodeling projects.

Shelter Alternatives, Inc., is the only Five -Time recipient of the "Design Excellence Award" from the New River Valley Home Builders Association.

This watercolor painting of our office in Blacksburg, Virginia, was painted in 1997 by Barnaby Jackson of England, the brother of Giles Jackson, who lives in a house built by Shelter Alternatives, Inc.

VHBA President Anthony Clatterbuck (right), presents Ed Tuchler from Shelter Alternatives the 2005 Builder of the Year Award. See the whole article

Energy Check

We have just launched a new affiliate program: Energy Check. The goal of Energy Check is improve the health, safety, and efficiency of new and existing homes by using the principles of building science, confirmed by diagnostic testing, to maximize comfort while minimizing our impact on the environment and operational costs.