Know Your Neighbor: Bigfoot Builders

Written by: Laura Edmonds, Helpwell Co.

Legendary Homes. Built for the Mountains. 

In a place like Boone, building a home isn’t just about construction, it’s about understanding the land, the climate, and the community that makes this place so special. For the team behind Bigfoot Builders, that understanding runs deep.

Owners Cody and Josh represent 10 generations of local roots—over 250 years of family history in this area—and bring more than 25 years of combined experience in home building and renovations across the High Country.

Their connection to the area isn’t recent—it’s generational.

“Building in the High Country requires experience. We’ve built here. We live here. We understand the land. Our families have been here for over 250 years, dating back to the time of Daniel Boone, even. I was born and raised here and plan to retire and die here.” - Josh Greene, Co-owner, Bigfoot Builders

A Legacy You Probably Know 

The names Critcher and Green are woven into the fabric of this community.

Chances are, you know a Critcher or a Green, or maybe you’re related to one. These families have been part of the High Country for generations, with roots tracing back more than two centuries. That kind of legacy isn’t just history, it’s also perspective.

It’s knowing how the land behaves through every season. It’s understanding how to build for elevation, weather, and time. And it’s caring deeply about the community you’re building within.

“We’re going to see you at the grocery store. We’ll see you at church and at t-ball games. We want to be able to look you in the eye and know we delivered quality work, every time.” - Cody Critcher, Co-owner, Bigfoot Builders

Building with Local Insight

Generational knowledge gives Bigfoot Builders something you can’t replicate with a map, a class, or a manual—an instinct for building in the mountains and a network of trusted vendors and subs. 

From custom homes and renovations to commercial projects and site work, their approach is grounded in both craftsmanship and context. Every project is shaped not just by design, but by a deep respect for the land and those who call it home. 

Bigfoot Builder’s mission is: To leave massive footprints of exceptional craftsmanship and enduring legacy—building legendary homes with honesty, integrity, and superior quality that conquer the wild, stand the test of generations, and become as timeless as the Bigfoot legend himself.

Services

Bigfoot Builders designs and builds custom mountain homes for those putting down roots in Boone and the surrounding High Country—whether full-time or part-time.

In addition to residential projects, they also take on the construction of select commercial builds—bringing the same level of care, quality, and attention to detail to spaces that serve our local communities.

Whether you're planning a future project or simply getting to know the businesses that make our community strong, Bigfoot Builders is proud to be part of the High Country—building homes, relationships, and lasting legacy right here at home.

Learn more: https://www.bigfootbuild.com/