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Construction & Remodeling in Nashville, TN

Nashville projects range from pre-1960 homes in historic overlays to newer townhouses and large apartment buildings, plus commercial work under Metro's 2024 codes. Metro Codes issues permits, Davidson County requires a home improvement license for mid-size remodels, and the city's flood and tornado history shapes site and roofing plans.

New two-story brick and white board-and-batten farmhouse on rolling Middle Tennessee land with a limestone outcrop and early fall colour.
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Renovated Knoxville Victorian kitchen with a tall window bay, soft-white cabinets, a walnut island, a navy range alcove and brass lighting.
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Renovated mid-century Memphis ranch bathroom with sage-green tile, a white oak vanity, terrazzo-look floor and brushed-brass fixtures.
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Homes & buildings

What shapes a project in Nashville

Local conditions worth knowing before scope and budget are set.

  1. A mix of eras and attached housing

    Census estimates for 2024 show about 38% of Nashville's homes were built before 1980 and about 26% in 2010 or later. Only about 48% are single-family detached homes. About 10% are attached single-family units such as townhouses, and about 16% are in buildings with 50 or more units.

  2. Historic overlays

    The Metro Historic Zoning Commission reviews applications for work on properties within a historic overlay. New construction, additions, demolition and rehabilitation in historic preservation districts need a preservation permit, and infill and large additions are likely to be scheduled for Commission review.

  3. Flood and storm history

    The May 2010 flood crested the Cumberland River at Nashville at 52.55 feet, and the March 2020 tornado caused EF-3 damage in East Nashville's Five Points area. Check FEMA flood maps for your address, and plan roof and window work with wind exposure in mind.

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Permits & service area

Before a project starts in Nashville

Local permit office

Metro Nashville Department of Codes & Building Safety

Which permits a project needs depends on its scope. We identify them during planning; the official site has current requirements, forms and fees.

Visit the permit office site (official site, opens in a new tab)

Service area

Nashville, Davidson County

Service in Nashville and the rest of Davidson County is still being confirmed. Share your project address and we will confirm availability before any work is scheduled.

Nearby Tennessee cities

All Tennessee service areas

Planning a project in Nashville?

Tell us what you have in mind and where the property is. We'll follow up to talk through scope, permits and next steps.

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