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Avatar for ALC Masonry Construction
ALC Masonry Construction
5.00(
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ALC Masonry Construction
5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
833 local quotes requested

Do you need help with new construction or want to add on a project or even to repair your precious home? LOOK NO FURTHER!!! We can take care of all your remodeling, masonry projects/repairs, roofing, drywall, paint and framing needs. Let us make your dream become reality. We've been in business for 17 years Insured and License

"Great Company, really nice work they sure know what they are doing, call them for your roofing needs"

Cesar M on February 2025

Do you need help with new construction or want to add on a project or even to repair your precious home? LOOK NO FURTHER!!! We can take care of all your remodeling, masonry projects/repairs, roofing, drywall, paint and framing needs. Let us make your dream become reality. We've been in business for 17 years Insured and License

"Great Company, really nice work they sure know what they are doing, call them for your roofing needs"

Cesar M on February 2025


Olive Tree Remodeling
5.00(
5
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Olive Tree Remodeling
5.00(
5
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
381 local quotes requested

We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Great job. Very professional and within time promised"

لؤي البابا A on April 2025

We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Great job. Very professional and within time promised"

لؤي البابا A on April 2025


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Weather Tamer
PO Box 4082
3.79(
19
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Weather Tamer
PO Box 4082
3.79(
19
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Approved Pro
2143 local quotes requested
64 years of experience

We are a Third Generation Company Since 1961. We have approximately 15 Employees. We Accept all Major Credit Cards and do offer financing including one year same as cash. Additional email - weathertamer@charter.net. Additional fax - (423) 344-3027. Additional phone - (423) 510-9933. Additional DBA - S E Webb Inc.

"Great very satisfied with the work"

Tim E on January 2024

We are a Third Generation Company Since 1961. We have approximately 15 Employees. We Accept all Major Credit Cards and do offer financing including one year same as cash. Additional email - weathertamer@charter.net. Additional fax - (423) 344-3027. Additional phone - (423) 510-9933. Additional DBA - S E Webb Inc.

"Great very satisfied with the work"

Tim E on January 2024


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GC Construction Company
4218 McCalla Ave
4.73(
15
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GC Construction Company
4218 McCalla Ave
4.73(
15
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
703 local quotes requested

Specializing in CONCRETE AND MASONRY SERVICES! We always guarantee your satisfaction and won’t leave until the job is done right. We take pride in ourselves and on the quality work we provide, while always delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered, then call --or-- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"They started the job quickly, worked diligently, and took just two days to build our new concrete patio from start to finish. Reasonable cost too. Very pleased with our new patio, and with G.C. Construction Company."

Rob R on March 2024

Specializing in CONCRETE AND MASONRY SERVICES! We always guarantee your satisfaction and won’t leave until the job is done right. We take pride in ourselves and on the quality work we provide, while always delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered, then call --or-- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"They started the job quickly, worked diligently, and took just two days to build our new concrete patio from start to finish. Reasonable cost too. Very pleased with our new patio, and with G.C. Construction Company."

Rob R on March 2024


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YankeeSouthern & C.E Contractors
5.00(
6
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YankeeSouthern & C.E Contractors
5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
774 local quotes requested

We specialize in all phases of remodeling for your home, business, bathrooms, kitchens, finishing basements, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Excellent! My home was outdated and then apparently had some issues with how the plumbing and electric were originally installed causing problems. I was fearful of ending up with overpriced subpar work and then being stuck! None of this with Yankee Southern.. from the beginning they were clear with what could and should be done and how to approach things from the most practical, efficient and beautiful way. Everything looks better than I had even imagined and I feel secure knowing it was done correctly and I won’t have problems in the future. I am very pleased."

carrie w on November 2024

We specialize in all phases of remodeling for your home, business, bathrooms, kitchens, finishing basements, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Excellent! My home was outdated and then apparently had some issues with how the plumbing and electric were originally installed causing problems. I was fearful of ending up with overpriced subpar work and then being stuck! None of this with Yankee Southern.. from the beginning they were clear with what could and should be done and how to approach things from the most practical, efficient and beautiful way. Everything looks better than I had even imagined and I feel secure knowing it was done correctly and I won’t have problems in the future. I am very pleased."

carrie w on November 2024


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DMC Outdoor Living
109 Marquette Rd
4.39(
75
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DMC Outdoor Living
109 Marquette Rd
4.39(
75
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
162 local quotes requested
8 years of experience

DMC Outdoor Living provides residential and commercial solutions for landscaping and outdoor living.

"Where do I begin? DMC Outdoor Living company has been an absolute pleas to work with. This company has truly been a blessing to our family and our pool needs! This company came in and did a spectacular job in time and with professionalism daily. Mr. David Brakebill (owner) and his supervisor, Brad have worked with us throughout the entire process, always explaining every step of the way. Before any job was performed, the explanation came first. They were so wonderful in helping out with any pool/paver needs. We were truly new to all of this, but with David help, it was the best experience we have ever had with a contractor. One can understand that contractors sometimes do not say what they are going to do, but DMC OUTDOOR LIVING COMPANY proves that to be wrong. They always came out at the time they said they would be there and always explained the details of the job that day. The place now looks like it came out of a magazine. The most beautiful backyard you’ll ever see, thanks to Mr. David Brakebill (owner) and his team. If I could give this company a 10-stars, this company deserves just that! Also, understand that David and his team came in after the pool was installed and installed all of the pavers, did all of the landscaping, the rock wall, not to mention all of the trees, mulching and over 60 flowers! This company does it all."

Alex C on April 2025

DMC Outdoor Living provides residential and commercial solutions for landscaping and outdoor living.

"Where do I begin? DMC Outdoor Living company has been an absolute pleas to work with. This company has truly been a blessing to our family and our pool needs! This company came in and did a spectacular job in time and with professionalism daily. Mr. David Brakebill (owner) and his supervisor, Brad have worked with us throughout the entire process, always explaining every step of the way. Before any job was performed, the explanation came first. They were so wonderful in helping out with any pool/paver needs. We were truly new to all of this, but with David help, it was the best experience we have ever had with a contractor. One can understand that contractors sometimes do not say what they are going to do, but DMC OUTDOOR LIVING COMPANY proves that to be wrong. They always came out at the time they said they would be there and always explained the details of the job that day. The place now looks like it came out of a magazine. The most beautiful backyard you’ll ever see, thanks to Mr. David Brakebill (owner) and his team. If I could give this company a 10-stars, this company deserves just that! Also, understand that David and his team came in after the pool was installed and installed all of the pavers, did all of the landscaping, the rock wall, not to mention all of the trees, mulching and over 60 flowers! This company does it all."

Alex C on April 2025


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Integrity Construction Solutions
7304 Tomah
5.00(
9
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Approved Pro
Integrity Construction Solutions
7304 Tomah
5.00(
9
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Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
506 local quotes requested

We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Excellent. I needed to convert a tiny bathroom with tub, and a bedroom, into a larger bathroom with walk-in shower and a laundry room. Thay engaged an engineer to move a wall, and the result will help me age-in-place in comfort and safety. Throughout the process the workers were pleasant, respectful of my space and needs, and helpful in many unexpected ways. Having heard many remodeling horror stories I was pleasantly surprised by their efforts to make the process as clean and easy as possible."

Catherine M on January 2025

We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Excellent. I needed to convert a tiny bathroom with tub, and a bedroom, into a larger bathroom with walk-in shower and a laundry room. Thay engaged an engineer to move a wall, and the result will help me age-in-place in comfort and safety. Throughout the process the workers were pleasant, respectful of my space and needs, and helpful in many unexpected ways. Having heard many remodeling horror stories I was pleasantly surprised by their efforts to make the process as clean and easy as possible."

Catherine M on January 2025


Avatar for Plan-It Green Landscapes
Plan-It Green Landscapes
1639 Dunraven Dr.
5.00(
55
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Approved Pro
Plan-It Green Landscapes
1639 Dunraven Dr.
5.00(
55
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
364 local quotes requested

Plan-It Green Landscapes is a full-service landscaping and hardscaping company serving Knoxville, TN and all surrounding areas.

"Jordan and his team at Plan-It Green Landscapes did a superb job renovating my front and side gardens. They replaced all the shrubs and built a beautiful stone retaining wall to prevent erosion. Jordan's design was perfect, he was flexible with changes, and the price was reasonable. The crew was fast and polite, making for a great experience. I highly recommend them."

Amanda T on January 2025

Plan-It Green Landscapes is a full-service landscaping and hardscaping company serving Knoxville, TN and all surrounding areas.

"Jordan and his team at Plan-It Green Landscapes did a superb job renovating my front and side gardens. They replaced all the shrubs and built a beautiful stone retaining wall to prevent erosion. Jordan's design was perfect, he was flexible with changes, and the price was reasonable. The crew was fast and polite, making for a great experience. I highly recommend them."

Amanda T on January 2025


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MAG Construction
1772 AMHERST RD
New on HomeAdvisorNew on Angi
Approved Pro
MAG Construction
1772 AMHERST RD
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
696 local quotes requested
7 years of experience

MAG Construction is a homebuilder with a passion for the southern lifestyle and a focus on responsible building standards. At MAG Construction, we are a proud leader of interior and exterior remodeling, and outdoor kitchens in Knoxville, Tennessee and the surrounding towns, counties and areas. We are among the fastest growing construction & remodeling companies in Knoxville, TN.

MAG Construction is a homebuilder with a passion for the southern lifestyle and a focus on responsible building standards. At MAG Construction, we are a proud leader of interior and exterior remodeling, and outdoor kitchens in Knoxville, Tennessee and the surrounding towns, counties and areas. We are among the fastest growing construction & remodeling companies in Knoxville, TN.


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Barnett Construction
122 Sierra Lane
4.86(
7
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Approved Pro
Barnett Construction
122 Sierra Lane
4.86(
7
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
545 local quotes requested

WE DO NOT BUILD OR QUOTE ADDITIONS. We do Kitchens, baths, decks, docks and more. When craftsmanship matters, call us. License and insurance covers work over water and up to $1,000,000. If you can imagine it we will build or transform it.

"John was very responsive and quick to act on an attic ladder repair I needed. He was eager to help me complete the project and did what he said he would. I will definitely be hiring John again in the future"

Sierra V on April 2024

WE DO NOT BUILD OR QUOTE ADDITIONS. We do Kitchens, baths, decks, docks and more. When craftsmanship matters, call us. License and insurance covers work over water and up to $1,000,000. If you can imagine it we will build or transform it.

"John was very responsive and quick to act on an attic ladder repair I needed. He was eager to help me complete the project and did what he said he would. I will definitely be hiring John again in the future"

Sierra V on April 2024

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Guest house building services FAQs

In terms of construction, a log home and a stick‑built house often cost about the same. For example, a 1,500‑square‑foot cabin runs roughly $187,500 to $262,500. The price differences come from design choices and labor. Quality logs, complex rooflines, and specialty finishes add up, while a simple plan using local materials keeps costs close to those of a conventional build. Understanding these variables helps you decide whether a log structure meets both your style and budget.

Modern prefab kits streamline the build, but the upgraded finishes and design features mean they sit at the upper end of cabin pricing. You’re paying for precision cuts, insulated panels, and shorter build times, all of which raise the per‑square‑foot cost. While kits can still save on labor, expect the total price to fall within the higher range compared to a basic shell, especially if you choose premium add-ons or request design tweaks.

In many markets, building is the more budget‑friendly option. Purchasing a finished cabin means paying for someone else’s upgrades, profit margin, and often a prime‑location markup. When you build, you control the site, layout, and materials, allowing you to adjust costs as needed. Owners also tend to see a more substantial return on investment (ROI) at resale, particularly when the cabin is situated on ample land. Be sure to factor in land, permits, and any unexpected site work costs before making a decision.

The timeline for building a cabin depends on the design and site conditions. A prefab kit assembled on a prepared lot can be ready in a few weeks. A custom build on raw land—with clearing, utilities, and bespoke details—usually runs eight to nine months. Weather, material lead times, and permit approvals can extend the schedule, so budget for extra time when planning. Working with an experienced builder who lines up subcontractors early helps keep the project on track.

As cabins grow, the per‑square‑foot rate often stays steady, but the overall bill rises quickly. A compact footprint still needs a foundation, roof, and systems, so smaller cabins can feel more expensive per square foot than larger builds. Larger cabins, meanwhile, consume far more material, so even at $125 to $175 per square foot, the total cost rises quickly. Pinpoint your must‑have square footage before signing off on final plans.

Log cabins require more maintenance than conventional houses. Expect to inspect the exterior annually, clean and reseal it every three to five years, and address moisture issues promptly. The payoff for that extra care is longevity and character, but if you skip routine maintenance, small problems—like sun‑bleached logs or minor leaks—can turn into costly repairs. Budget both time and money for preservation to keep the cabin looking sharp and structurally sound.

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