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Top-Rated Custom home builders in Decherd - Updated Nov 2026

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Summers Construction
5.0(
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Serving Decherd, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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Summers Construction is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. \n

Response time2 days
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Choice Home Warranty
4.0(
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Serving Decherd, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Loay Jabbar provided the information I needed quickly and clearly. I immediately signed up for full coverages for our two homes because of the discounts offered and because of the quality of service that Loay is saying and promising Choice Home Warranty provides to its customers. I have bad experiences with other home warranty companies so I am hoping I found the best company that would deliver the best service."
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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CHRIS HEATH CONSTRUCTION
4.3(
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Serving Decherd, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"They did a great job working with us on our custom home. He listened to all our ideas and gave us some helpful ideas of his own. They worked at a steady pace but did not rush. We would use Heath Construction again."
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Response time7 hrs
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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UBuildIt Tennessee
3.7(
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Serving Decherd, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 1988

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Emergency services offered

Since 1988 UBuildIt has empowered Tens of Thousands of homeowners to make their dream home a reality. UBuildIt Tennessee is the Answer to your Building/Remodeling needs. We Deliver when others can’t. With over 150 years of combined construction and project management experience, combined with our local supplier and sub-contractor relationships, there isn’t a project we can’t help you complete.\n\nOur Services:\n - Owner Builder/Remodeler programs (You are the Boss)\n - General Contractors (We are the Boss)\n - Sub-Contractors (Delivering the Dream)\n - Material Suppliers (Builder Discounts included *up to 40% or more off retail)\n - Project Management (Oversight so you don’t have too)\n - Construction Management Consulting (Guiding you on this Journey)\n - Interior Design (Making it all match)\n - Custom BluePrints and Floor Plans (This is your home, right?)\n - Instant Equity (with no mark-ups on material & labor)\n - 100% Financing or 90 Days Same as Cash\n\nGet what you want, not what someone else wants you to have!\nYour Dreams\nOur Experts\nYour Home\nUBuildIt Tennessee

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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American Home Shield – Home Warranty
3.5(
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Serving Decherd, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

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"The technician did an excellent job. It did take a while to get the repair finished, but that was due to Bertazzoni delivering the parts. I have had multiple problems with this particular appliance. My range now works better than it did when new, but I have a feeling that even if I have continuing problems with it, American Home Shield will just repair rather than replace due to the cost of the range. By the way, I'm not exactly sure of the date of the repair."
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Recommended by65%of homeowners
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Steinwinter Construction LLC
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Serving Decherd, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Emergency services offered

"They showed up as promised ready to work. Took about 3 hours to install electric roof vent fan and blow in some additional insulation. Professional, courteous, and knowledgeable. Would use them again for future projects."
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Recommended by87%of homeowners
Fox Custom Homes LLC
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Serving Decherd, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

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"I am a new home owner and I noticed some water damage in the corner of my basement.  Turns out the previous homeowner had the downspout dumping into the basement.  Fixed the downspot and no new water damage.  So I removed the drywall so that I ocyld replace it and found termites.  Stripped down all the drywall in basement  and had basement treated (see other review for termite treatment).  I called and received estimates for repair work.  Shannon was very prompt, friendly, and professional. He listened to what I wanted, and then described in detail how the repair would be made.  I had absolute confidence that he knew what he was doing.  Furthermore, when I check his proposed techniques out with online forums they were exactly what the pro recommended.  The only problem was the price was more than I was willing to pay for repairing the basement at this time.  I am going to slowly replace the insulation, re-do the wiring, and do the framing myself to save money.  Not sure how long that will take."
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Custom Home Builders FAQs, answered by experts

Above all, the downside to building a new house is a longer timeline. You need several months to finish the build, depending on the supply chain and labor availability in the meantime. Building a home compared to buying one is also more expensive, both in the building process and when it comes to mortgage rates and property taxes.

An A-frame home can be cheaper to build than a traditional house, but that is not always a given. Prices can be fairly similar in some cases, depending on the location, design, and necessary site preparation. Costs for an A-frame typically run between $100 to $200 per square foot, which is comparable to the cost of a traditional home. The cost of an A-frame can come in under those numbers if you opt for a prefabricated kit.

The primary reason homes have crawl spaces is so the foundation can reach down below the frost line to avoid dangerous soil movement and structural damage when the ground freezes. They’re more popular in colder climates where the ground freezes down to a few feet, and slabs are most popular in warmer areas where there is no frost line. Crawl spaces also provide a space for utility lines to run where they’re at less of a risk of freezing.

Hiring a reliable home builder is an essential task, but there are a few questions you can ask a potential builder to ensure you they are trustworthy and up to the task:

  • How long do you expect the process to take?

  • Are you fully licensed and insured?

  • How much of the work will you subcontract?

  • Will you pull all of the necessary permits for the job?

  • How long is the builder’s warranty you include with your work?

  • How do you handle resolution for issues I might have with the finished product?

  • How much experience do you have?

On average, the cost of a home builder is about $150 per square foot, but that price can range from around $100 to $400 per square foot or more. That puts the typical price range of a standard, 2,000-square-foot house between $200,000 and $800,000. Some factors that affect the price of hiring a home builder include the following:

  • Location of your home and the living cost in the area

  • Type of foundation and framing you choose

  • Quality of the building materials

  • Footprint and layout of the house

  • Number of stories

  • Builder’s experience

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