Industry-Leading Design-Build Systems

Versatile Design-and-Build Custom Home Construction in Central Tennessee

Fact #17:

Design-build custom home builders complete construction projects 12% faster than traditional construction systems.

Source: AIA Contract Documents (2022)

What Are Design-Build Custom Home Projects?

Design-build custom home projects give you more control, added value, and peace of mind on your next custom home project. Our firm boasts:

A single contract and point of contact to reduce miscommunications
More accurate timelines and project scopes
Higher quality standards and more stringent accountability measures
Streamlined communication and comprehensive collaboration
Faster speed-to-completion times

With the flexibility of design-build systems, the possibilities are endless!

SETTING THE STANDARD

The Canaan Difference

Nashville and Central Tennessee’s One-Stop-Shop for Design-Build Home Construction 

The following checklist will help you to understand what to expect when beginning your journey with our design-build team.

An Expert Team

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Exquisite Interior Design

Premium Materials Selection

Anticipating Future Needs and Ideas

Timely Completion

Focused on the Completion Cost of Your New Home

“Luxury Living Lives Here.”

— Eric Hensley, Founder of Canaan Builders

Faster Completion Rates

Streamlined Communication

One Contract Only

Higher Quality Standards

Flexibility to Make Changes

Our Signature Tennessee Custom Home Design-Build Process

Introductions

A custom home design-build expert from our team will schedule an onsite meeting with you. We’ll discuss:

Your wishlist and must-haves for your new custom home
Layout and design possibilities
The value addition to your property

Design

Our architect and interior design team go to work on designing your new custom home.
We’ll align your budget with the construction plans.
If you have a construction plan in place, no problem! Skip ahead to step 3.

Proposal and Contract Signing

We’ll walk you through a detailed proposal to ensure our scope of work, pricing, and design ideas align with your needs.
We cover everything pricing to ensure no hidden costs go unaddressed.
We’ll walk you through progress-based payment milestones to ensure you’re with us every step of the way.

Onboarding

We’ll apply for building permits and take care of all town inspections.
Our in-house interior designer will cover hundreds of design possibilities for layout, finishes, aesthetics, and more for your new custom home.
We’ll provide you with a final shopping list and a comprehensive list of vetted vendors to ensure the best quality for your needs.

Work on Site

We’ll assign a dedicated project manager, operations manager, and interior designer to maintain communication progress with you during the work process.
Our online portal —which is accessible to you 24/7 — grants you access to: 
– job site execution logs 
– progress-based photos at each step of the construction process 
– access to meeting minutes and notes
We’ll also set up regular job site meetings to keep you up to date on progress.

Handing Over the Keys

After a joint visit to the site where we explore your finished home, we’ll create a detailed punch list of items to review together.
Once the punch list is complete, we’ll hand over all corresponding warranties (and the keys!) to you.

Tennessee Areas We Serve

Testimonials from Our Clients

"I highly recommend this company! The quality of work and attention to detail they provide is top-notch. Their customer service and communication exceeded my expectations! I will definitely use them again in the future! Thank you all so much!"

— Chelsea T.

"This has been an amazing company to work with! Hands downone of the most professional and organized builders we’ve ever worked with. Highly recommend."

— Nathan M.

"Simply put: Love the people and love the products!"

— Niki H.

"They’re one of the most professional and organized builders we've ever had a chance to work with. They're stand-up people who deliver a beautiful finished product.”

— Tom V.