PB & J’s Contracting: Building Trust One Home at a Time in Western North Carolina

Patrick Brooks
Jan 13
3 min read

There’s a difference between someone who swings a hammer and someone who builds lives. At PB & J’s Contracting, we don’t see homes as projects — we see them as chapters in a family’s story.

Western North Carolina is filled with character homes. From 1940s farmhouses tucked into mountain hollers to new builds perched on ridge lines overlooking the Blue Ridge, every property here comes with its own challenges.

Moisture intrusion.

Aging foundations.

Rotting decks.

Roofs battered by mountain storms.

Crawlspaces that were never designed for the weather we live in today.

And yet, too many homeowners are told to “just patch it” instead of fixing it right.

That’s why PB & J’s Contracting exists.

Why We Started PB & J’s Contracting

After years working in real estate and construction, I watched too many homeowners get burned — overpriced repairs, shortcuts behind drywall, and no accountability when problems came back a year later.

PB & J’s was created to bring craftsmanship, transparency, and character back into contracting.

Not corporate.

Not rushed.

Not built on excuses.

Built on responsibility.

Built on relationships.

Built on doing the work right the first time.

What Makes Homes in WNC Different

If you’ve ever owned a home in the mountains, you already know:this region doesn’t forgive laziness.

• Steep grades demand engineered drainage

• Clay soils wreak havoc on foundations

• High rainfall exposes flashing mistakes fast

• Freeze/thaw cycles destroy cheap materials

• Crawlspaces hold moisture year-round

A repair approach that works in Charlotte will fail in Asheville, Burnsville, Spruce Pine, or Hayesville.

We don’t use generic playbooks.We design repairs for mountain conditions.

What We Specialize In

PB & J’s Contracting focuses on the systems that protect your home’s future, not just its appearance:

• Foundation stabilization & crack remediation

• Crawlspace moisture control & encapsulation

• Deck rebuilding & structural framing

• Drainage solutions & water diversion

• Rot repair & structural reinforcement

• Renovations that improve value, not just looks

We don’t sell fear — we sell understanding.

From Real Estate to Restoration

As a broker for years, I walked hundreds of inspections. I saw patterns.

The same homes.The same mistakes.The same issues being ignored.

That’s when I realized:The repair industry wasn’t broken because of lack of skill — it was broken because of lack of ownership.

PB & J’s Contracting was built to bridge the gap between inspection reports and real solutions.

Our Promise to Homeowners

You will never wonder what we’re doing, why we’re doing it, or what it costs.

We believe in:

• Clear communication

• Line-item transparency

• Education over pressure

• Long-term solutions over cosmetic fixes

• Treating your home like it’s our own family’s

No inflated invoices.

No disappearing acts.

No excuses.

Built for the Mountains. Built for You.

Whether you’re preparing your home to sell, repairing storm damage, or simply tired of bandaid fixes — PB & J’s Contracting is here to help you protect what matters most.

Your home isn’t just an investment.

It’s your sanctuary.

Your memories.

Your future.

Ready to Get Started with PB & J’s Contracting?

PB & J’s Contracting is proudly owned and operated by Patrick Brooks and Joel Sawyer — two local professionals who care deeply about craftsmanship, integrity, and protecting homeowners throughout Western North Carolina.

Whether you need structural repairs, moisture solutions, deck rebuilding, or a full renovation plan, our goal is simple:help you protect your home and restore your peace of mind.