Businesses

Bolton Services is a plumbing, heating and air conditioning company serving Asheville and Weaverville. Its website traces the company's roots to 1925, when W.E. Bolton Company began installing and servicing heating systems. The site lists plumbing, heating and air, boilers, preventive maintenance plans, commercial construction and smart home solutions for HVAC and plumbing. It says 24/7 emergency service is available for problems like a burst pipe or a broken furnace, and it has pages for financing and for requesting service. The company also lists an apprenticeship program under careers. It serves both homes and businesses, according to its site, and customers can schedule service online or by phone.

Bionic Man Painting Co. is a painting company based on Salola Street in Asheville. According to its website, it was founded more than 25 years ago and serves both residential and commercial clients. The services listed include interior and exterior painting, window glazing, pressure washing, gutter cleaning, drywall repair, remodels, new construction, and decks and porches. The site says the crew is fully insured and living-wage certified. It invites you to call or use the contact form for a free estimate.

T.P. Howard's Plumbing Co., Inc. is a plumbing, utility and concrete contractor with an Asheville-area office on Number Nine Road in Fairview. According to its website, the company was founded in October 1983 and also has an office in North Charleston, SC. The site says it is licensed and serves North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Georgia. Its work is organized into four divisions: service plumbing for homes and businesses, commercial plumbing, utility construction (including water, sewer and storm drainage), and concrete cutting, removal and site preparation. It lists 24/7 emergency service, and you can call or use the request service form on the website. The site also has a page for people interested in joining the team.

Pisgah Electrical Services is an electrical contractor in Candler that serves Asheville and Western North Carolina. Its website describes a local, family-owned business that says it has been serving the community for 24 years. The company handles residential, commercial and industrial work. Home services listed on the site include panel installation, outlet replacement, recessed and exterior lighting, remodel and new construction wiring, generator installation and whole-house surge protection. For businesses, it lists commercial electrician services, electrical distribution design and installation, and industrial controls and system integration. A separate Upstate South Carolina team works out of an office in Duncan and serves commercial and industrial clients around Greenville and Spartanburg. Quotes can be requested online or by phone.

Gibson Pest Control is a pest control company with an office on Underwood Road in Fletcher, just south of Asheville. Its website says the company is family owned, has 47 years of experience, and serves communities across western North Carolina from a list of local offices. For homes and businesses, the Fletcher page lists common pests such as ants, spiders, roaches, silverfish, fleas, ticks and stinging insects. The company's services include pest control, termite control, mosquito control, ant control, carpenter bee removal, crawl space encapsulation and rodent control. According to its website, a technician assesses the property, builds a treatment plan, and offers scheduled recurring treatments. The site also describes free quotes, which you can request through its online form.

Asheville Community Acupuncture is a clinic on Haywood Road in Asheville. Its website says it provides Traditional Chinese Medicine care, including acupuncture, herbal medicine, lifestyle counseling and other techniques. The clinic uses a community-style setting. Treatments take place together in a shared room, mostly in recliners, with massage tables also available. The site says it uses sliding scale fees and is open almost every day, including some evening and weekend hours. Sessions last about 30 to 60 minutes, according to the site. New clients are asked to fill out paperwork online or arrive 15 minutes early. The website also lists several practitioners and has a page on the conditions it treats. You can schedule through the website.

Kordonowy Chiropractic Center is a chiropractic office on Hendersonville Road in Asheville. Its website says Dr. Stuart Kordonowy has been in practice since 1985 and that the office welcomes patients of all ages. The services listed on the site are chiropractic adjustments, both manual and instrument-based, along with digital X-ray imaging and therapy modalities. The site describes care for patients dealing with auto accident, work and sports injuries. The site also advertises same-day appointments and has pages for new patients, the staff and a blog.

Appalachian Dental Associates is a dental practice at Vanderbilt Park Drive in Asheville. According to its website, it also has an office in Franklin, NC, and its Asheville team focuses on preventive, cosmetic, restorative and implant dentistry. The site lists dental exams and cleanings, oral cancer screening, sealants, nightguards, pediatric dentistry, emergency dental care, extractions, fillings, gum disease care, root canals, crowns, bridges, bonding, dentures, implant restoration and full-mouth reconstruction. Cosmetic services include teeth whitening, veneers and orthodontics, including SureSmile. You can request an appointment on the website or call the office. The site also has patient forms, an office tour, financial information and a membership page.

Acton Family Chiropractic is a chiropractic office at 789 Patton Avenue in Asheville, near Sam's Club. According to its website, Dr. Donald Acton founded the practice in 1979 and has been in this location since the 1980s. The website lists services and conditions including back pain, neck pain, headaches and migraines, sciatica, scoliosis and disc injury. It also has a new patient form, patient reviews and video pages, and you can schedule an appointment online. The site says the office has two greeters, Finn and Aleks, who are office dogs. Contact the office with questions about care or scheduling.

Asheville Yoga Center is a yoga studio on South Liberty Street in downtown Asheville. Its website says it offers more than 55 weekly classes in a mix of styles, including Vinyasa, Yin, Restorative, Hatha and Bhakti yoga. The studio welcomes all levels and has a New to AYC page for first-timers. Classes can be booked online. Beyond regular classes, it runs workshops, immersions and retreats, along with a monthly Satsang gathering. It also offers yoga teacher training at two levels. The 200-hour program is called Teaching From The Heart, and the 300-hour program is called Kindling The Flame.

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With an office in Asheville and several more around North Carolina, ALLCHOICE Insurance describes itself as an independent agency, which means it works with a number of insurance carriers instead of just one. Its website says the agency was founded in 2004. On the personal side, the site lists auto, home, renters, umbrella, flood and tiny home insurance, along with boat, motorcycle and classic car policies. Business clients can ask about general liability, commercial auto, workers compensation, cyber, commercial property and landlord coverage, plus surety bonds. Life insurance, annuities, disability and long-term care round out the list. The agency describes a quote process that starts with a look at each client's risks and then compares options from several carriers. Its website also has online forms for quotes, payments, claims and certificate requests.

Peterson Insurance Group is an independent insurance agency on Main Street Extension in Weaverville, just north of Asheville. According to its website, it has been family owned since 2001 and works with multiple insurance carriers rather than a single company. The agency lists personal coverage including homeowners, auto, renters, boat, RV, motorcycle and flood, business coverage including general liability, commercial auto, workers comp and contractor bonds, and life and health insurance. Its website says appointments are recommended and walk-ins are welcome. It serves clients across North Carolina and says it is also licensed in South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia.

Atlas is a branding and design agency with a studio on Rankin Avenue in Asheville. Its website says it works with food and beverage, hospitality and retail brands. The services it lists are branding and identity, packaging design, product photography, interior design, and WordPress and Shopify website design. The industries it highlights are restaurants and hospitality, packaged food, craft beverage, and retail and lifestyle. The site shows a portfolio of client work, a Field Notes blog and a before and after gallery, and says it works with clients across the country. You can start a project through the contact form or email the studio.

Friday Workforce Solutions, listed here as Friday Staffing Services, is a staffing and recruiting firm with an office on Hendersonville Road in Asheville. Its website says the company has served Asheville, Hendersonville and Western North Carolina since 1980. For employers, the site lists contract-to-hire staffing, dedicated recruiting support, weekly direct hire, permanent direct hire and employer of record services. It says it works with employers in manufacturing, administrative, professional and skilled trades roles. For job seekers, the site has a job board and a quick online application, with openings in administrative, manufacturing, professional and technical categories. Employers can call to set up a consultation, and candidates can browse openings or sign up for job alerts online.

Mobile Detail Masters is a paint protection shop on Anderson Road in Weaverville. The main services are paint protection film, ceramic coating and paint correction. The shop installs XPEL products, and its website says the team holds several XPEL certifications. Film panels are cut with XPEL's DAP cutting system, and ceramic coating can be applied to leather, wheels and glass as well as paint. The site also has a page on paint protection for Tesla vehicles. According to its website, the business is family owned and serves drivers across Western North Carolina, including Asheville, Hendersonville, Black Mountain and Waynesville. Quotes can be requested online or by phone.

The Mane Studio is a hair salon on Hendersonville Road in Fletcher, home to a collective of independent stylists. Its website gives each stylist a separate page with their own specialty and service menu. Services on the menus include men's and women's haircuts, blowouts, partial and full highlights, lived-in color, all-over color and root retouches, glosses and toners, and Brazilian Blowout smoothing treatments. Color correction and gray blending are also listed, with a consultation required first. A New Guests page walks first-time clients through choosing a service before moving to online booking. Stylists interested in joining the salon can reach out through its Work With Us page.

Aesthetic Center of Asheville is an aesthetics practice that lists its services by category on its website. They include injectables such as Botox, Dysport, Juvederm, Restylane, Sculptra and SkinVive, along with hair restoration and ZO skincare. The skin treatment menu includes Aquafirme, dermaplaning, microneedling, chemical peels and facials. The site also lists wellness services such as B12 injections, peptides and exosomes. According to its website, treatments are provided by a family nurse practitioner, and appointments can be booked online.

Recline & Unwind Social Spa is a quick-service spa on South Pack Square in downtown Asheville. According to its website, services take place in heated zero gravity recliners and are done fully clothed. The site says each service runs about 15 minutes with a licensed massage therapist. Options include gemstone facial massage, scalp massage, hand and forearm massage, leg and foot massage, and four-hand massage. The spa also lists services for children. Recline & Unwind has other locations in Greenville and Beaufort, South Carolina, and this listing is the Asheville spa.

K2 Nails & Spa is a nail salon on Weaverville Road, north of downtown Asheville. The service menu covers manicures and pedicures, gel and regular polish, acrylic and builder gel sets, dipping powder, ombre and pink-and-white nails, French tips, chrome, Gel X and nail designs, along with repairs and removals. Pedicures come in several tiers, starting with the De Base pedicure and moving up to options such as Signature Reflexology, Golden and Love Me Tender, which add scrubs, masks, hot stones and longer massage times. The menu also lists kids' services for children under 9. Waxing is available for brows, lips, chin, face, underarms, arms and legs. The salon's website includes a link for booking online.

Central Bark Asheville is a dog day care center on Regent Park Boulevard. It is one of the Central Bark locations, and its site describes a "Whole Dog Care" approach. Services listed on its site are enrichment dog day care, grooming, boarding and training. Day care uses small playgroups based on size, temperament and play style. Grooming covers baths, blowouts, nail trims, teeth brushing and deshedding. Training includes classes for puppies and adults, and can also be built into day care. The site also advertises a free Puppy Hour, a supervised play session for puppies aged 8 to 16 weeks. Visitors can book through the Central Bark Asheville page on the Central Bark website.

Asheville Veterinary Associates has a West Asheville office on New Leicester Highway that cares for dogs and cats. According to its website, the practice has several locations and this one has multiple exam rooms, a treatment area, a surgical suite and an in-house laboratory. Services listed include wellness and preventive care, vaccinations, parasite control, radiology, surgical services and laboratory work. The office also keeps an on-site pharmacy for pet medications and food, and handles medication refills. Appointments can be booked online through the clinic's website.

Pawsitivity Pet Spa is a dog grooming salon and spa on Patton Avenue in West Asheville. Its website describes it as a one-on-one holistic grooming space that focuses on keeping dogs calm and comfortable, from new puppies to sensitive seniors and nervous dogs. Grooming services are built around baths and haircuts. A bath includes shampooing twice, nail trim and file, teeth brushing, ear cleaning and a hand blow-dry and brush-out. Full haircuts and stand-alone nail trims are also listed. The site says its staff receive training in gentle handling techniques. Pawsitivity also offers spa programs for particular needs, such as a puppy program, a sensitive senior program, Touchy Toes for nail anxiety, and desensitization and rehabilitation sessions. You can book through the website.

Patton Avenue Pet Company is a pet supply store on Patton Avenue in downtown Asheville. According to its website, it is one of three Asheville locations. The store stocks pet food and supplies, and the site says staff can help pet owners choose food for animals with dietary sensitivities. It also mentions self-wash tubs at its locations and a frequent buyer program. The website offers online shopping with in-store pickup and home delivery within a set distance of downtown. Check the site for current details.

Copper Crown is a restaurant on Tunnel Road in East Asheville. Its website describes it as an elegant dining experience for the east side of town. The restaurant serves dinner and has patio seating. Reservations are recommended and are made through Resy, though its website notes limited walk-in availability. Takeout orders can be placed online and picked up on the patio. Gift cards are available through the restaurant.

Posana is a contemporary American restaurant on Biltmore Ave in downtown Asheville. Its website describes a seasonal menu built around locally sourced ingredients, with housemade pastas, fresh seafood and prime meats. The downtown location serves dinner only, and the site recommends reservations, which you can make online. Posana also has a second Asheville location at Biltmore Park in South Asheville, which the site says offers lunch and weekend brunch as well.

Baked Pie Company is a pie shop at 4 Long Shoals Road in Arden, just south of Asheville near Hendersonville Road. According to WLOS, a mother and daughter started it after they could not find a place nearby for scratch-made pie and coffee, and it opened in April 2017. The pie menu rotates. WLOS listed flavors such as honey pecan, blueberry muffin, pecan cheesecake, lemon meringue, shoofly, apple crumb and Hawaiian pineapple. The shop also serves pie flights, which are three slim slices with ice cream, and coffee. Its website has an online ordering page, so check there for the current pie list.

Limones is a dinner restaurant in downtown Asheville, on Eagle Street between the Fine Arts Theater and the Wortham Center. Its website describes the food as Mexican- and Californian-inspired, with a menu that changes with the seasons. It says the restaurant has been open for more than 20 years and sits in the historic J.A. Wilson Building. The menu has shareable starters, larger plates such as carne asada, lamb rigatoni, fish asado and enchiladas, plus cocktails, wine and Mexican beer. The site says walk-ins are welcome and reservations are recommended, and reservations are booked through Resy. Online to-go ordering and gift cards are also listed.

Haiku is a wedding and event venue tucked into Biltmore Village on Sweeten Creek Road. Its website describes garden settings with koi ponds, landscaped grounds, covered dining areas and both indoor and outdoor spaces. The venue lists wedding ceremonies and receptions, elopements and pop-up weddings, rehearsal and welcome dinners, corporate events, celebrations of life and private parties. It says events can range from intimate ceremonies to multi-day wedding weekends, and it mentions partnership packages with AutoCamp Asheville and Ruth's Chris. A Garden House membership for local residents is also listed on its site.

Blue Ridge Hiking Company is a hiking and backpacking guide service based in Asheville. According to its website, it aims to connect people curious about the outdoors with Southern Appalachia through personalized guided hikes and backpacking trips. Its site lists day hikes, overnight trips, workshops, group travel and gear rentals. The company says it guides under commercial special use permits in areas including Pisgah National Forest, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the Blue Ridge Parkway, DuPont State Forest and Mt. Mitchell State Park, and that its guides are certified in Wilderness First Aid or higher and CPR. It also runs a bunkhouse in Hot Springs, NC, for hikers, backpackers and trail runners along the Appalachian Trail.

Ten restored 1950s campers are the heart of JuneBug Retro Resort, a 50-acre property on Clarks Chapel Road near Weaverville that its website places about 12 minutes north of downtown Asheville. Guests can rent a single vintage camper for an overnight stay, or the whole property can be reserved for weddings, family reunions and other events. The resort sits in a private valley with half a mile of river running through it, plus hiking trails, farm fields and resident alpaca. According to the site, weddings have been held here since 2017, and it also describes a treehouse venue for small ceremonies. The site says the Creek Lounge, an outdoor bar and music space beside the creek, opened in 2023 and hosts live music. According to its FAQ page, children of all ages can stay, the person booking must be 21 or older, and dogs are not allowed overnight.

Carolina Love Events is a wedding planning company that serves as the in-house planner for Homewood, the event venue on Zillicoa Street in Asheville. Its website says the team also takes on weddings elsewhere, from mountaintop elopements to high-end Biltmore weddings. Planning comes in three standard packages that can be customized: event management, partial planning and full-service planning. Event management covers the final stretch and the wedding day itself, while the larger packages add vendor proposals, contract reviews and ongoing vendor communication. The site cites more than 15 years of planning experience, over 10 of them in Western North Carolina. It also says the company celebrates every couple and works with vendors who share that view. Inquiries go through a form on the website.

TransTech CDL Training in Asheville is a commercial driver's license school with a campus on Guaranteed Way in Fletcher, south of Asheville. According to its website, the campus serves students from Fletcher, Weaverville, Hendersonville and the surrounding mountain counties, and the program is offered in partnership with Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College (A-B Tech). TransTech has other campuses in the Carolinas and Georgia. The school teaches Class A and Class B CDL training, including a passenger endorsement option at this campus. Full-time classes start with a week online while students complete their permit, DOT physical and drug screen, followed by three weeks of in-cab training. Part-time weekend classes are also listed. Its site says students take the North Carolina CDL skills test on site and that it works with carriers to connect graduates with driving jobs.

Camp Merri-Mac is a Christian sleepaway camp for girls on Montreat Road in Black Mountain. Its website says the camp has operated for more than 75 years. The site mentions arts and crafts, waterfront activities and trips, and says multiple session options are offered. Dates, rates and activity details are on its website. The camp describes its focus as places where girls grow through friends and adventure, in a faith-based setting.

Asheville Web Design is a small web design and online marketing company based on Blalock Avenue in Asheville. According to its website, it has been building websites for more than 20 years and handles projects in-house. Its services include custom website design, eCommerce sites, search engine optimization, local business SEO, Google and social media ads, web hosting, WordPress help and security maintenance, and ADA accessibility fixes. The company says it works with local businesses as well as clients elsewhere, and its site lists industries it has built for, including contractors, churches, law firms and medical practices. You can reach it by phone, email or the contact form.

Christopher's Computers is a computer repair and sales shop on Merrimon Avenue in North Asheville, and its website says it has served the Asheville area since 2004. The shop works on home and business systems and can handle service remotely, in the shop, or on-site at a customer's home or office. Repair work includes in-house screen replacement for cracked laptop screens, along with troubleshooting and upgrades for business systems. On the sales side, the shop builds custom PCs, from gaming machines to home theater computers, and sells new laptops plus refurbished laptops and desktops, which the site says ship without bloatware. According to its website, no appointment is needed to drop off a computer at the shop. The business also says it plants a tree for every laptop or custom computer it sells.

Big Boom Design is a web design and internet consulting company in Asheville. Its website says it specializes in WordPress, analytics and internet education, and it works with small businesses and larger organizations. The services listed include website overhauls, theme design, plugin development and site migration. It also offers hosting, backups and updates through monthly support plans, plus Google Analytics and Google Ads support. The company teaches classes around Western North Carolina, and the site says it organizes and sponsors WordCamp Asheville and is a Living Wage Certified employer. The team page says the company aims to build sites that are easy to maintain and to teach clients to manage their own web presence.

Charlotte Street Computers is a computer repair shop on Charlotte Street in Asheville. Its website lists Mac, iPhone and PC repair, custom PC builds, parts, onsite service and remote help. Its website says the shop also offers one-on-one tutoring and sells Apple products and accessories, such as Mac laptops and desktops, iPads, AirPods, Apple Watches, AirTags, chargers, adapters and external drives. The site says it handles out-of-warranty PC and Mac repair. You can drop a device off during the shop's weekday hours. The website notes that Apple product diagnostics take one to two business days and that same-day options may be available at check-in. It recommends backing up your device before you bring it in, and it has a blog and FAQ with how-to help.