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Design-build firms in Nashville

The 10 design-build firms from Google's results for Nashville, Tennessee, ordered by Google rating weighted by review count. No firm pays to be listed or ranked.

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Design phase
$4,500 – $22,500drawings, selections, pricing
Kitchen or bath
$45,000 – $135,000designed and built
Addition
$135,000 – $360,000designed and built
Nashville vs US
-10%well below the US median

Licensing in Tennessee. Tennessee licenses contractors through the Board for Licensing Contractors, with a separate home improvement license in some counties.

Number 1: Fabl Design

5.0(24)out of 5, from 24 reviewson GoogleNashville, TN

Fabl Design is a Nashville design firm producing house plans for additions, remodels and detached accessory dwelling units. Its published material walks homeowners through DADU costs, site conditions and design choices that shape a backyard unit built for rent or family use.

(615) 241-0860 41 Peabody St, Nashville, TN 37210

Number 2: CW Architects

5.0(21)out of 5, from 21 reviewson GoogleNashville, TN

CW Architects is a design-build firm in Nashville, Tennessee.

(615) 583-6258 1100 Kermit Dr Ste 206, Nashville, TN 37217

Number 3: Reformer Design Build Workshop

5.0(19)out of 5, from 19 reviewson GoogleNashville

Reformer Design Build Workshop is a Nashville design-build general contractor. It takes on turnkey remodels, new builds and smaller projects in between, helping families rework cramped or dated homes into layouts that suit daily life.

(615) 784-3102

Number 4: Merrill Construction Group

5.0(15)out of 5, from 15 reviewson GoogleNashville, TN

Merrill Construction Group builds and remodels high-end homes in Nashville, Tennessee. The company stays involved with each client from the first consultation through project completion and into the follow-up period after handover, focusing on long-term working relationships.

(615) 509-2011 4515 Harding Pike Ste A #305, Nashville, TN 37205

Number 5: Ryan Thewes Architect

5.0(6)out of 5, from 6 reviewson GoogleNashville, TN

Ryan Thewes is a Nashville architect whose practice centers on modern, bold residential and building design. His work aims to balance creative form and visual appeal with function and the everyday needs of the people who use each space.

(615) 517-4186 205 54th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37209

Number 6: CDP Architecture

4.9(17)out of 5, from 17 reviewson GoogleNashville, TN

CDP Architecture is a Nashville firm designing commercial buildings and high-end custom homes in a modern, contemporary style. Founded by Charles D. Polk, it offers both architecture and interiors, with projects ranging from family houses to workplaces and community gathering spaces.

(615) 349-9639 2115 8th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37204

Number 7: Centric Architecture

4.7(3)out of 5, from 3 reviewson GoogleNashville, TN

Centric Architecture is a Nashville design firm based in the Buchanan Arts District. Its buildings aim to respect historic context while planning for the future, with sustainability as a core part of the work.

(615) 385-9600 1206 Buchanan St, Nashville, TN 37208

Number 8: Project Bootstrap

No Google reviews yetNashville

Bootstrap Architecture + Construction is a Nashville firm where architects lead both the design and the building of each project. Its portfolio is made up mostly of houses, including several residences on Holly Street and homes on Stratton Avenue and Brush Hill.

Number 9: Carlton Edwards

No Google reviews yetNashville

Carlton Edwards runs an architecture and interior design studio in Nashville, TN, led locally by architect Matt Zink. The studio designs custom residences and commercial spaces, with interiors developed alongside the architecture so both are planned as one project.

Number 10: Mattward Homes

No Google reviews yetNashville

What design-build firms charge in Nashville

In Nashville, a design phase typically costs $4,500 – $22,500. Remodeling labor in Nashville runs about 10% below the US median, which accounts for most of the difference from the same project elsewhere.

How to choose between them

  • Check the license yourself. Where Tennessee or Nashville licenses this work, the licensing board's own lookup confirms a license number in a minute. Do it before you sign, not after.
  • Get three bids on the same scope. Written down, split into labor, materials, allowances and anything structural. Most people compare a total against a total and end up choosing between two different projects.
  • Ask what is not included. Permits, debris removal, fixture and finish allowances, and repairs after demolition are the four that turn a cheap bid into an average one.
  • Never pay a large deposit up front. A deposit to order materials and hold a start date is normal. Half the total before anyone shows up is not.

How this list is ordered

These are the firms from Google's results for "design build firms nashville", with directories, chains and suppliers removed. They are ordered by Google rating weighted by review count, and the ratings shown are Google's. No firm pays to be listed or ranked. The list was last updated in October 2026.

Design-build firms in Nashville: common questions

Design-build or architect plus general contractor?

Design-build is faster and keeps cost in view while you design, because the builder is pricing as you go. Architect plus bid gives you competitive pricing and an advocate independent of the builder. Large custom projects often go the second route.