Building Trust on Performance.

A custom home builder manages the full process of building a one-of-a-kind home based on the client’s property, goals, lifestyle, and design priorities. That typically includes preconstruction planning, estimating, scheduling, trade coordination, construction oversight, finish execution, and final delivery. Hickory Construction works with clients who want a home built with strong planning, craftsmanship, and attention to long-term value.

The cost to build a custom home in East Tennessee depends on the location, site conditions, square footage, architectural complexity, materials, finishes, and the level of customization involved. A well-planned project starts with clear goals, a realistic investment range, and early builder input so scope, schedule, and expectations are aligned before construction begins.

The timeline for a custom home depends on the size of the home, the complexity of the design, permitting, site work, material selections, and construction conditions. Smaller or less complex homes may move faster, while larger custom homes with detailed finishes, specialty materials, and site-sensitive design usually take longer. Early planning helps create a smoother and more predictable timeline.

The right choice depends on the property, the condition of the existing structure, the location, and the level of change you want to make. Remodeling is often the better option when the home has a strong foundation, a desirable setting, and features worth preserving. Building new makes more sense when the layout, structure, or long-term goals require a fresh start.

Yes. Hickory Construction can build on privately owned property in East Tennessee, provided the site is suitable for the project and the scope is aligned with the property conditions and client goals. Building on your own lot usually starts with reviewing access, grading, utilities, layout opportunities, and any site-specific constraints that could affect planning and construction.

You should look for a builder with relevant project experience, a clear process, strong communication, realistic scheduling, and consistent craftsmanship. It also helps to choose a builder whose completed work reflects the level of quality and finish you want. The right fit is not only about capability. It is also about trust, project leadership, and the ability to guide important decisions well.

Yes. Hickory Construction’s residential work includes new homes, renovations, remodeling, and additions. That can include whole-home renovations, major interior updates, expanded living space, detached structures, and projects that improve how a home looks, functions, and lives day to day. The goal is to make the finished result feel cohesive, intentional, and lasting.

Hickory Construction handles a range of commercial construction projects in East Tennessee, including ground-up buildings, renovations, expansions, and other projects where quality, schedule, and finish execution matter. Publicly shown work includes club and hospitality spaces, auto dealership and showroom projects, medical offices, education-related buildings, civic projects, and other commercial environments shaped around the client’s use and standards.

Yes. Hickory Construction provides commercial renovations, commercial expansions, and ground-up commercial construction. Some clients need a brand-new facility, while others need to improve an existing property, modernize the space, or expand capacity without leaving their location. The right path depends on how the building needs to perform now and over the long term.

Hickory Construction serves clients across the East Tennessee area, including Knoxville, Maryville, Alcoa, Walland, Oak Ridge, and surrounding communities. We also work with clients in Chattanooga and the Tri-Cities as our service footprint continues to expand across the region.