23 Oct 2026
Planning an addition, a bedroom over the garage, or a basement suite on a home with a septic system? You’ll need septic approval before anyone can pull a building permit. Here’s how to handle it yourself, then bring us in
15 Oct 2026
Your basement already has a foundation, a roof overhead, and utilities a few feet away. That’s why finishing it is often the most affordable way to add living space to a Chattanooga home. But basement finishing cost in Chattanooga swings
8 Oct 2026
A parent needs to move closer. An adult child is coming home. A caregiver needs a place to stay. However it starts, most families we talk to land on the same question: mother-in-law suite vs. ADU, which one makes sense
1 Oct 2026
A garage looks like the easy way to add a second dwelling in Chattanooga. The walls, roof, and slab are already there, and the driveway is too. But “just finish the garage” undersells the job. A garage was built for
23 Sep 2026
A finished backyard cottage — the kind of small permanent dwelling Chattanooga ADU rules are built around. You already know an ADU in Chattanooga is not free. What you need next is clearer: Am I allowed on this lot? City
17 Sep 2026
You worked hard for this house. The woods out back, the city lights, that quiet morning light across the kitchen. That view is part of why it feels like home. Custom windows are how you make the most of it.
27 Aug 2026
If you own a single-family home in Chattanooga, you may already qualify to add a second dwelling on your lot. Not a camper. Not a shed with a microwave. A real, permitted accessory dwelling unit — up to 800 square
6 Aug 2026
When the spare bedroom is already claimed and the garage is full, a lot of Chattanooga homeowners start looking at the backyard. A dedicated outdoor office or home gym gives you functional space without disrupting the rest of the house.
31 Jul 2026
Barndominiums in the Chattanooga area give homeowners flexible, durable space that works hard. If you’re considering bardominiums Chattanooga offers a variety of options for creating serious storage, a proper workshop, or a recreation area that feels like an extension of
28 Jul 2026
Home flipping is a thriving part of the real estate market. Investors and general contractors across the country buy outdated or neglected houses, give them a full uplift and facelift, and turn them into move-in-ready homes that sell for solid
17 Jul 2026
That empty or cluttered garage sitting next to your house has real potential. More Chattanooga homeowners are turning unused garage space into livable studios, guest suites, or dedicated home gyms. It is often more affordable and less disruptive than a
7 Jul 2026
Many homeowners love the idea of a bigger patio — extra space for morning coffee, weekend grilling, kids playing, or hosting friends without everyone feeling crowded. But when they start thinking about actually expanding it, the same worries tend to
26 Jun 2026
Opening up the wall between your kitchen and living room is one of the most requested changes we hear from Chattanooga homeowners. It transforms a cramped, closed-off layout into a bright, social space for family and entertaining. But the big
12 Jun 2026
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) — also called granny flats, in-law suites, or backyard cottages — have become one of the smartest ways Chattanooga homeowners are adding space, income, and flexibility to their properties. Since the city’s ADU ordinance took effect
5 Jun 2026
If you’re tired of stepping over a high tub wall or want a safer, easier-to-clean, more modern bathroom, a tub-to-shower conversion is one of the smartest upgrades you can make in Chattanooga right now. As a licensed residential general contractor
