Real answers about building, renovating, and adding on to a home in East Tennessee — from the first conversation to the final walkthrough. Search below or browse by topic.
A family-owned custom home builder and general contractor based in Townsend, TN, building across East Tennessee since 2004 under one idea: Building Higher Expectations.
Custom homes built on your land, home renovations and additions, and light commercial construction across East Tennessee.
It starts with a conversation. Reach out through our contact page and we will talk through your vision, site, budget, and timeline, then map the right next step.
Craftsmanship, communication, and follow-through: a real point of contact, a transparent budget, and a team that treats your home as part of our legacy.
Absolutely. Before design we evaluate the site - its access, utilities, topography, drainage, and soil - so there are no surprises once we break ground.
Yes. We offer site selection and property evaluation so you can assess a piece of land before you buy and confirm it fits the home you want to build.
We do. Design and construction are coordinated under one roof, which keeps the process smoother, the budget tighter, and the timeline more predictable.
Yes. Build from your architect plans, or let us guide you through design-build from a blank page. Either way, we pressure-test the plans against your budget first.
Both. From kitchen and whole-home remodels to room additions, we take on renovation work with the same standards as our custom builds.
Yes. We design additions to blend with your existing architecture, rooflines, and finishes so the new space looks original, not bolted on.
Yes. Alongside residential work we handle light commercial build-outs and historic renovations across East Tennessee.
Consultation, then pre-construction and budgeting, then our Guided Project Start to lock in scope, then construction, then a detailed walkthrough. The full breakdown is on our Process page.
It depends on size, complexity, site, and how quickly selections are made. We build a project-specific schedule during pre-construction so you know what to expect before we start.
Through your online client portal, where the schedule, photos, and messages live in one place, plus a direct line to your team.
Yes. A dedicated point of contact who knows your project inside and out, so you are never bounced around or left guessing.
There is no honest one-size answer; it depends on square footage, site, structural complexity, and finish level. We build a transparent, itemized budget in pre-construction so you see where every dollar goes.
Yes, itemized estimates rather than vague lump sums, so you can make informed decisions and see the trade-offs on every line.
Usually site work, total square footage, structural complexity, and the finish level you choose. We help you prioritize where to invest and where to save.
Yes, Richardson Construction is a licensed Tennessee general contractor and fully insured, and we are glad to share documentation.
We stand behind our craftsmanship, and manufacturer warranties apply to the products and materials we install. We walk you through what is covered before you sign.
Yes. We are proud members of the Blount County Chamber of Commerce, we support local initiatives across East Tennessee, and we were recognized in the Best of Tennessee 2025.
Based in Townsend, we build throughout East Tennessee, including Maryville, Alcoa, Walland, Knoxville, Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, and the surrounding Blount County area.
Yes. We build in the mountains and foothills around the Smokies, including Wears Valley and Townsend. Site access and terrain are part of our early evaluation.
Yes. Richardson Construction provides light commercial construction across East Tennessee, including ground-up commercial builds, shell build-outs, tenant improvements, commercial additions, and commercial remodeling and renovations.
A shell build-out brings a base commercial building to a finished, occupancy-ready condition, while a tenant build-out is customized interior construction completed to a specific tenant's operational needs within an existing space.
Yes. We work with owners who want high-end design input rather than a standardized, cookie-cutter build, including boutique retail, professional office build-outs, and specialty commercial spaces.
Yes. Commercial remodeling and renovations are a core part of our commercial services, including historic property transformations.
Yes. We handle commercial additions, which are structural expansions to existing commercial buildings to add square footage or accommodate business growth.
Yes. Commercial projects are managed under the same unified design-build framework used on our residential work, with one team accountable for both design and construction.
Yes. Commercial builds are tracked through the same BuilderTrend client portal used on residential projects, giving you real-time visibility into milestones, schedules, and progress.
Yes. Commercial clients receive the same itemized, transparent cost estimating approach we apply to our residential custom home clients.
We serve commercial clients across the same East Tennessee footprint as our residential work, primarily Blount County, Knox County, and Sevier County, including Townsend, Maryville, Alcoa, and Knoxville.
Yes, including Lamon Jewelers in Maryville, TN, a historic property transformation completed for a retail client.
