Concept rendering of a contemporary East Tennessee custom home at sunset

CUSTOM HOMES · KNOXVILLE & EAST TENNESSEE

Your land.
Your home.
Built straight.

From the first feasibility conversation through certificate of occupancy, Scruffy City manages the details that turn a good plan into a well-built home.

Tennessee licensed GC Locally owned Veteran owned

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4.7Google rating
58 reviews

BC-A,bTennessee
contractor license

One teamPreconstruction
through closeout

East TNLocal market and
site knowledge

THE RIGHT FIT

A custom build should start with clear numbers and hard questions.

We work with homeowners who want a thoughtful, well-managed build—not a vague allowance sheet and surprises six months later.

Already own land? We can review access, slope, utilities, setbacks and likely site costs. Still looking? We can help you evaluate a lot before you commit.

See how the process works

FLOOR PLANS & DESIGN DIRECTION

Start with a proven idea.
Make it yours.

These concepts show the kind of conversations we can begin. Bring your own plans, adapt a starting plan or build fully custom.

Conceptual top-down rendering of a one-story custom home floor planConcept plan · customize freely

PLAN 01

The Ridge

One-level living built around an open great room, strong indoor-outdoor connection and a private owner’s suite.

Approx.
2,400 SF
Beds / Baths
3 + office / 2.5
Garage
2 car
Best for
Level to rolling lots
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PLAN 02

The Cumberland

A two-story family plan with a main-level owner’s suite, flexible loft and covered outdoor living.

≈ 2,950 SF4 beds3.5 baths
Build from this direction

PLAN 03

The Overlook

Designed for a view lot, with elevated living, dramatic glass and a walkout lower level that earns its footprint.

≈ 3,400 SF4 beds4 baths
Build from this direction

Concept names, layouts and square footage are planning examples, not permit-ready plans or fixed-price offerings.

Concept visualization of a warm modern craftsman great room and kitchen

BUILT AROUND DAILY LIFE

Good design earns every square foot.

Concept visualization

THE BUILD PROCESS

Know what happens next.

A better build is not mysterious. It is a sequence of decisions, documents and accountable handoffs.

01

Consult & qualify

We talk through your land, financing, priorities, timeline and real budget before anyone wastes time.

02

Plan & price

Bring a plan, modify one of our starting concepts or design from scratch. We align scope and allowances before contract.

03

Finance & permit

We coordinate with your lender, final plans, selections, engineering and permits so construction can begin cleanly.

04

Build & communicate

A defined schedule, documented decisions and regular progress updates keep the project moving toward occupancy.

PLANNING RANGES

Let’s discuss the real budget early.

Before design gets too far, we align the home, land and finish level with what you actually want to invest.

01

Foundation

$450K–$625K

Efficient footprint, disciplined selections and a straightforward site.

03

Distinctive

$900K+

Complex sites, premium materials, specialty spaces and fully custom detailing.

Planning ranges are for early qualification only. Final cost depends on plans, selections, land conditions, utilities and market pricing. Land and financing costs are not included.

CONSTRUCTION FINANCING

You do not need to have every answer before the first call.

Get lender-ready

We help identify what a construction lender will need from the builder, plans, budget and schedule.

Align plans with budget

Your design, lot and financing must work together. We surface major gaps before closing or contract.

Build through draws

During construction, lender inspections and draw requests are coordinated with documented progress.

WHERE WE BUILD

Knoxville and the communities around it.

We take on select custom-home projects throughout Knox, Blount, Sevier, Anderson and Jefferson counties, plus nearby East Tennessee locations that fit the project.

KnoxvilleFarragutMaryvilleAlcoaSeviervilleGatlinburgOak RidgeJefferson City

KnoxvillePrimary service area

CLIENT FEEDBACK

Direct. Transparent. Accountable.

★★★★★ 4.7 from 58 Google reviews

“Transparent and honest, and everything was done with the highest quality.”

“Damon was extremely attentive and proactive in keeping the project moving forward.”

BEFORE WE TALK

Common build questions.

Do I need to own land already?+

No. If you are still shopping, we can help identify costly site conditions before you buy. If you own a lot, send the address or parcel details with your consultation request.

Can you build plans I already have?+

Yes, provided they can be adapted to your property, local requirements and budget. We can also begin with a concept or coordinate a custom design.

How long does a custom build take?+

The full timeline depends on design, engineering, permitting, site work and scope. We set a project-specific schedule after plans and selections are sufficiently defined.

Do you build cabins and mountain homes?+

Yes. Sevier County and mountain work require careful review of access, slope, utilities, septic and jurisdiction-specific requirements before pricing.

START THE CONVERSATION

Tell us what you’re planning.

This is a qualification call, not a high-pressure sales pitch. We’ll discuss your land, plans, budget and next best step.

Prefer to call? (865) 498-9946