About Red Shed Woodworks

Over the last two decades Red Shed has gained a reputation as a trusted building contractor in Madison County and Buncombe County, North Carolina, specializing in traditional and custom homes. 

We treat our clients as our neighbors and build those relationships. By focusing on clear communications and efficient management, Red Shed has built a solid client base that trusts they will be satisfied with the building process and a home they will love for many years to come. We are proud to say that much of our business comes from repeat clients and referrals.

Our Commitment

As our client you can rest assured that you are our top priority. We are dedicated to constant and clear communication with the client, as well as with the subcontractors, throughout the building process. We provide a level of service and experience that will keep you informed, keep construction on schedule, and attend to the necessary details to ensure your home is built to the highest standards. 

Our Approach

We believe the relationship we have with our customer is the key to our business’s success. To maintain these relationships we build trust by taking pride in every aspect of our work, placing emphasis on organization, and never over-extending our volume of work. We closely supervise all steps in the process, and have employed the same group of craftsmen and subcontractors for over a decade. 

Sustainability

We are fortunate to be situated in one of the most beautiful places on earth, Madison County, North Carolina. As part of our commitment to our community, we are dedicated to minimizing environmental impacts during construction, designing high-efficiency systems, and creating healthy indoor air quality. 

Our Team

Red Shed Woodworks has a dedicated team who have been working together for more than 10 years. We have a close relationship with much respect toward one another. We all take great pride in our craft and work together effectively and efficiently. 

Matt Yeakley, Owner
NC Licensed Contractor #77021

Matt grew up in Tokyo and Hong Kong. After moving to the US, he attended Southern Illinois University and graduated with a degree in Experiential education. He went on to work as a wilderness instructor all over the US, Canada, and Mexico for 6 years after college,  working mostly with troubled youth in remote wilderness areas. 

In 1997 Matt moved to WNC and decided to work with his hands. He founded Red Shed and started with smaller carpentry jobs. With 21 years experience, Matt has an Unlimited NC Contractor License, allowing him to work on residential projects of all sizes.

Matt is now married with kids, and loves the simple mountain life and being outdoors. Outside of work he enjoys river running, building wooden drift boats for white water, hunting, dirt bike trail riding, and climbing remote mountains.

Damon Cotter, Project Manager

Prior to taking on the role as project manager, Damon was the lead carpenter at Red Shed for over 15 years. He specializes in Timber Frame Construction and his unparalleled eye for detail is one of the things that has made Red Shed so successful over the years.

The Crew

Red Shed is proud to have a dedicated crew of highly skilled carpenters and machine operators as part of our team.