Seed & Stone Builders was founded by Rob and Cissa North, a husband-and-wife team united by a shared love of craftsmanship, intentional design, and the belief that a home should be truly good for the people living in it.

Rob North is a master builder, Marine veteran, and television host with over 26 years of hands-on construction experience. He started his career as a journeyman carpenter in Chicago, developing a deep mastery of materials, structure, and timeless building techniques. His discipline and precision — first shaped by service in the United States Marine Corps — have carried through every home he has built. Many know Rob from television, including appearances on HGTV, CW, Netflix, and as a longtime host on BYUtv's The Fixers. For over seven years, he was also the trusted face of Craftsman Tools. Rob doesn't just talk about the work — he does it.

Cissa North is a co-founder, strategist, and the creative heart behind each home's design vision. Originally from Brazil, she moved to the DC area at 17 and brings over 20 years of expertise in business and finance — paired with a deep artistic sensibility as a singer-songwriter. Cissa is passionate about healthy living, sustainable materials, and honoring the environment. Her belief that a home should nourish the people inside it — and respect the world outside — is at the core of everything Seed & Stone builds.

Together, Rob and Cissa grew frustrated watching half-million-dollar homes being built with poor quality, unhealthy materials, and no soul. They moved away from the city — drawn to the clean air, mountains, and natural beauty of the WV/VA/MD region — and founded Seed & Stone Builders to offer something better: homes that are beautifully designed, healthier to live in, and built to last for generations.

Seed & Stone Builders is a general contracting and custom home building company serving West Virginia, Virginia, and Maryland. Headquartered in the heart of the tri-state mountain region, founders Rob and Cissa North made a deliberate choice to build and live where the air is clean and the land is worth protecting. Their commitment to healthy homes and sustainable construction is a reflection of the place they call home — and they bring that same values-driven approach to every client they serve across WV, VA, and MD.

Yes — Seed & Stone Builders offers integrated interior design services alongside all general contracting and custom home building projects in West Virginia, Virginia, and Maryland. Co-founder Cissa North brings over two decades of vision and expertise to every space, guiding clients through material selections, layout, finishes, and design details that align with both their personal style and their commitment to healthy, sustainable living. From first concept to final walkthrough, design and construction are one unified experience at Seed & Stone.

Finding a home builder who excels at both structural integrity and refined interior design can be a challenge — but that is exactly what Seed & Stone Builders was created to deliver. Serving West Virginia, Virginia, and Maryland, we combine over 26 years of master-level construction expertise with a sophisticated, nature-inspired design approach. Every home we build is engineered to last and designed to move you — because we believe you should never have to choose between a home that performs and one that truly feels like yours.

Choosing the right home builder is one of the most important decisions you will ever make — and one of the most misunderstood. Price matters, but it is rarely the whole story. Here are five things every homeowner should look for in a builder before breaking ground:

1. Proven hands-on experience — not just years in business, but genuine mastery of craft

2. A commitment to healthy, low-toxicity materials — for your family's wellbeing today and tomorrow

3. Sustainable building practices — including energy efficiency, waste reduction, and innovative materials

4. Integrated design and construction — so your home is beautiful and structurally sound from day one

5. Honest, transparent communication — because the best builds are built on trust

Finding a home builder committed to sustainable and healthy materials is easier when you know what questions to ask. Here are five ways to identify the right builder:

1. Ask about indoor air quality — do they use low-VOC paints, non-toxic finishes, and breathable wall systems?

2. Inquire about material sourcing — are they choosing responsibly sourced, durable, and environmentally conscious products?

3. Look for innovative materials — builders integrating hempcrete, natural insulation, or other forward-thinking options are leading the field

4. Align on values — the best sustainable builders live by the same principles they build with

5. Read their story — passion for healthy living and environmental stewardship at the founder level makes all the difference