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General contractors in Nashville

The 10 general contractors 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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Single-room renovation
$18,000 – $54,000strip back and rebuild
Whole-home renovation
$90,000 – $315,000typical 2,000 sq ft house
Gut renovation
$135 – $360per sq ft
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: 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 2: R.C. Mathews Contractor

5.0(10)out of 5, from 10 reviewson GoogleNashville, TN

R.C. Mathews Contractor offers design-build, construction management and general contracting in Nashville and across the Southeast. Its project list includes a Vanderbilt University residential college, the Frist Art Museum and the Hermitage Hotel.

(615) 255-7561 615 3rd Ave S, Nashville, TN 37210

Number 3: Rcg Nashville

4.9(30)out of 5, from 30 reviewson GoogleNashville, TN

Based in Nashville, Reliant Construction Group works as a general contractor under local ownership. It focuses on home remodeling, including kitchen and bathroom remodels and whole-home renovations carried out for residential clients across the city.

(615) 200-6217 1015 Stockett Dr, Nashville, TN 37221

Number 4: Design Build Partners

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

Design Build Partners combines architecture and construction in one team for clients in Nashville and Middle Tennessee. Services include construction management, general contracting, value engineering and cost analysis, covering new commercial buildings as well as commercial and residential renovations.

(615) 275-5133 438 Melrose Ave, Nashville, TN 37211

Number 5: Dan Company

4.8(56)out of 5, from 56 reviewson GoogleNashville, TN

Dan Co renovates and builds homes across Nashville, with projects in Hillsboro, Inglewood, East Nashville, West Meade and Oak Hill. Its work includes kitchen and bathroom renovations, historic renovations, full gut remodels, primary suite additions, screened porches, custom homes and detached ADUs.

(615) 891-1572 1148 Antioch Pike, Nashville, TN 37211

Number 6: Carter Group LLC

4.5(2)out of 5, from 2 reviewson GoogleNashville, TN

Based in Nashville, Carter Group works as a general contractor and also offers design-build delivery and construction management. Its team collaborates with clients to plan and build new structures in the Nashville area.

(615) 234-4977 517 Hagan St #201, Nashville, TN 37203

Number 7: Dwc Builds

4.7(13)out of 5, from 13 reviewson GoogleNashville, TN

DWC Construction is a commercial general contractor in Nashville. Its crews handle tenant buildouts, design-build projects and general contracting for workplaces, with a superintendent assigned to keep each job site organized.

(615) 259-3185 2014 Gladstone Ave, Nashville, TN 37211

Number 8: Dowdle Construction

4.3(19)out of 5, from 19 reviewson GoogleNashville, TN

Dowdle Construction Group is a Nashville commercial construction company handling new builds, reconstruction and renovation. It also builds public and nonprofit projects such as parks, libraries, schools and historic landmarks.

(615) 251-1311 150 Athens Way, Nashville, TN 37228

Number 9: Nashville

No Google reviews yetNashville

Messer Construction's Nashville office handles commercial building work across the local market. The company focuses on commercial construction rather than home renovation, with operations spread through the Midwest and Southeast.

Number 10: Hannah Building Group

No Google reviews yetNashville

Hannah Building Group is a Nashville general contractor handling renovations, remodeling and new construction for both homes and commercial clients. Commercial projects include offices, retail and hospitality spaces, and pre-construction services cover project scope assessment and life-cycle analysis.

What general contractors charge in Nashville

In Nashville, a single-room renovation typically costs $18,000 – $54,000. 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 "general contractors 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.

General contractors in Nashville: common questions

How much deposit should a contractor ask for?

Some states cap it: California limits the down payment on home improvement work to 10% of the price or $1,000, whichever is less. Elsewhere, 10% to 30% is typical, with the rest paid against completed stages. A demand for half up front is a warning sign.

Fixed price or cost-plus?

Fixed price suits a fully drawn project with few unknowns. Cost-plus suits old houses where nobody knows what is behind the walls, but only with a cap or a detailed estimate and open books.