Custom Home Cost in Middle Tennessee
Most custom homes around Nashville cost $200 to $350 per square foot to build before land. Here is what is inside that number and what pushes it up or down.
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Plain answers on building and remodeling in Middle Tennessee
The questions people search before they call a contractor — cost, timelines, permits, what adds value — answered with the numbers we actually see on Nashville-area projects. Written by the people who build them.
- 6 guides
- Updated for 2026
- By Southern Belle Construction
How Much Does a Kitchen Remodel Cost in Nashville? A Line-by-Line Guide
A mid-range Nashville kitchen remodel most often costs $45,000 to $85,000; a full remodel with layout changes runs $90,000 to $150,000 and up. Here is where the money goes.
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Bathroom Remodel Cost, and a Shower That Won’t Leak
A hall bath remodeled in place runs $18,000 to $35,000 around Nashville; a primary bath with a new layout, tiled shower and freestanding tub runs $45,000 to $85,000. Here is how to plan it.
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Home Addition Cost in Nashville: Adding On vs. Moving, and What Adds Value
Ground-level additions around Nashville run $250 to $450 per square foot; second-story additions cost more per foot but keep your yard. Here is how to decide whether to add on or move.
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Screened Porch, Covered Patio or Deck? Choosing the Right Outdoor Room for a Tennessee Backyard
Screened porches keep the bugs out, covered patios are the simplest to build, decks fit sloped yards and sunrooms add conditioned space. Here is what each costs and when it is the right call.
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How Long a Custom Home Takes, Step by Step
Eight to fourteen months of construction, plus two to four months of design and permits. Here is every phase of a Middle Tennessee custom home and what makes a schedule hold.
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Victor Mattingly · ★★★★★ Google review · Screened porch
Who writes the Blueprints guides?
Mary Wood, owner and CEO of Southern Belle Construction, signs each guide, and every one lists the codes, agencies and studies behind its outside facts.
How should I use the cost ranges in the guides?
As a starting point for 2026 in the Nashville area. The number to plan around is the written, itemized estimate you get after a site visit at your house.
Which guide compares porches, patios and decks?
Screened Porch, Covered Patio or Deck? sets all four outdoor rooms side by side: cost, months of use, permits and build time.
Can I ask a question the guides do not answer?
Yes. Send it through the form on this page or call (615) 815-7698, and you will get an answer within one business day.
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