Moving from GA and need some help finding good builders. (Maryville: insurance, home builders)

[gemkeeper]

Maybe someone who is familar with Blount County/Maryville area could help us out. My husband and I are looking for property now in a nice homey, small neighborhood, but with nice size lots close to town (4-8 miles). But, it certainly is scary to think of finding a good builder who we can work with without being in TN 24/7 to see what's going on. (We live 5 hours away in NE GA now and won't be moving for until our house sells.) If anyone has any recommendations could you let me know? We have always loved the area, the people, the feeling of community in Maryville, but it is a big step for us to pick up and make our retirement move without really knowing anyone in the area.

[Beretta]

Without hesitation I can recommend Lamon & McDaniel. They did our major remodel as a favor to our realtor; and are primarily new home builders. They are not the cheapest in town, but they are arguably one of the top 3 in quality. Wilson Construction (wife Stephanie is a realtor) is amazing as well. There is the father and the son and both build exceptional houses. For both of these we have watched their houses go up during all phases of construction. The Wilson's build their roof's with an exceptional quality method that is second to none.

I have attached a link to the state of Tennessee website in which you can do a contractor (or other licensed personnel) search. Department of Commerce & Insurance » Contractors/Home [Increase Request Form]

Good Luck.

[gemkeeper]

Originally Posted by SmokyMtnGal

Without hesitation I can recommend Lamon & McDaniel. They did our major remodel as a favor to our realtor; and are primarily new home builders. They are not the cheapest in town, but they are arguably one of the top 3 in quality. Wilson Construction (wife Stephanie is a realtor) is amazing as well. There is the father and the son and both build exceptional houses. For both of these we have watched their houses go up during all phases of construction. The Wilson's build their roof's with an exceptional quality method that is second to none.

I have attached a link to the state of Tennessee website in which you can do a contractor (or other licensed personnel) search. Department of Commerce & Insurance » Contractors/Home [Increase Request Form]

Good Luck.

Thank you so much, SmokyMtnGal. This will be such a great help. We are going back up to Maryville in a couple of weeks and hope to talk to a couple of builders. This such a boon - I can't tell you! I'll give them both a call and see if we can arrange to meet when my husband and I are in town. They might even be able to steer us to some nice lots. It tells a lot when you can see what a builder has behind all of the nice drywall and fancy moldings. It's the nuts and bolts and the care in putting them all together that is really important. Seems to me that you have stayed on top of that sort of info.
Thanks for the website. That is a good place to start the process.

[goodbyehollywood]

Fairfax Construction and American Home build custom homes in Blount County. I talked to both of them. American Home built a house next to a lot I own and Fairfax built a house right down the street on the water-- both $700K homes with lots of high-end amenities, but they build less expensive homes, too.

[gemkeeper]

Thanks, GoodbyeHollywood. I will add them to my short list of builders. I will try to set up time to meet with all 4 builders suggested when we get back up to Maryville in a couple of weeks. We are so anxious to get underway and finally settle into our last home. I can't think of a friendlier, more lovely place to settle than the Maryville area. We can't wait to be a part of the community.