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Smoky Top Contractor
5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
Smoky Top Contractor
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

Smoky Top Contractor is a full-service construction and landscaping company specializing in creating custom outdoor spaces. With expertise in concrete work, excavation, landscaping, and hardscaping, we offer comprehensive solutions for both residential and commercial properties. Our skilled team provides everything from foundation and slab pouring to grading, drainage systems, and the installation of intricate hardscapes such as patios, retaining walls ,fire pits, and outdoor kitchens. At Smoky Top, we take pride in transforming your outdoor areas into functional, beautiful spaces tailored to your vision, with a commitment to quality, craftsmanship, and customer satisfaction. Call Or Text Us Now!

"We are very pleased with the work done by Smoky Top Contractor. They listened carefully to our wish list, then helped up design and ultimately constructed our our dream outdoors living area. This included a paved patio area, gas fire pit, pergola and a shed. The guys arrived on time, were hard working, friendly and very conscientious. We love the work they did and truly enjoy our new outdoor space. We highly recommend Smoky Top Contractor."

Susan S on May 2025

Smoky Top Contractor is a full-service construction and landscaping company specializing in creating custom outdoor spaces. With expertise in concrete work, excavation, landscaping, and hardscaping, we offer comprehensive solutions for both residential and commercial properties. Our skilled team provides everything from foundation and slab pouring to grading, drainage systems, and the installation of intricate hardscapes such as patios, retaining walls ,fire pits, and outdoor kitchens. At Smoky Top, we take pride in transforming your outdoor areas into functional, beautiful spaces tailored to your vision, with a commitment to quality, craftsmanship, and customer satisfaction. Call Or Text Us Now!

"We are very pleased with the work done by Smoky Top Contractor. They listened carefully to our wish list, then helped up design and ultimately constructed our our dream outdoors living area. This included a paved patio area, gas fire pit, pergola and a shed. The guys arrived on time, were hard working, friendly and very conscientious. We love the work they did and truly enjoy our new outdoor space. We highly recommend Smoky Top Contractor."

Susan S on May 2025


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Rahimi Custom Construction LLC
6026 Bayonet Lane
5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
Rahimi Custom Construction LLC
6026 Bayonet Lane
5.00(
6
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

Welcome to Rahimi custom Construction LLC, where craftsmanship meets creativity! With years of experience in carpentry, we specialize in custom woodwork, design, and home renovations. Our dedicated team takes pride in delivering high-quality, durable solutions tailored to your specific needs. Whether you're looking to enhance your space or create a unique piece, we are here to bring your vision to life. Let’s build something beautiful together!

"Amazing! I would hire them again in a heart beat. They have great communication and got the job done quick."

Emily E on November 2024

Welcome to Rahimi custom Construction LLC, where craftsmanship meets creativity! With years of experience in carpentry, we specialize in custom woodwork, design, and home renovations. Our dedicated team takes pride in delivering high-quality, durable solutions tailored to your specific needs. Whether you're looking to enhance your space or create a unique piece, we are here to bring your vision to life. Let’s build something beautiful together!

"Amazing! I would hire them again in a heart beat. They have great communication and got the job done quick."

Emily E on November 2024


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Southern Acres Lawncare and Landscaping
2606 Liberty Hill Dr
4.27(
22
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Southern Acres Lawncare and Landscaping
2606 Liberty Hill Dr
4.27(
22
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
379 local quotes requested
7 years of experience

Southern Acres is a lawn care company based out of Knoxville, TN. We take care of clients in Knox County & surrounding areas.

"Done in 2 days with nothing left behind. Included removal of dead shrubbery, English ivy, and other weeds. Planted 6 shrubs, mulched, and supplied and laid metal edging."

Sharon G on October 2024

Southern Acres is a lawn care company based out of Knoxville, TN. We take care of clients in Knox County & surrounding areas.

"Done in 2 days with nothing left behind. Included removal of dead shrubbery, English ivy, and other weeds. Planted 6 shrubs, mulched, and supplied and laid metal edging."

Sharon G on October 2024


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Medina Landscaping & Hardscaping
285 Aspen Drive
4.86(
14
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Approved Pro
Medina Landscaping & Hardscaping
285 Aspen Drive
4.86(
14
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
296 local quotes requested

Medina Landscaping & Hardscaping is a family own business. We service the great Knoxville and surrounding areas. We offer all kinds of services. Landscape, hardscape, pressure wash, gutter cleaning, mowing, and much more. If your looking for great results and affordable prices do not hesitate to give us a call. You will not be disappointed you did.

"Medina performed leaf removal on my property. They did a good, thorough job. This was the first time I utilized their services and I was pleased with the results. Brothers Jose and Juan Medina offer numerous types of lawn and home care. I would certainly consider utilizing their services again for leaf removal or other types of work. I also thought their charge for this service was reasonable."

Paul P on December 2023

Medina Landscaping & Hardscaping is a family own business. We service the great Knoxville and surrounding areas. We offer all kinds of services. Landscape, hardscape, pressure wash, gutter cleaning, mowing, and much more. If your looking for great results and affordable prices do not hesitate to give us a call. You will not be disappointed you did.

"Medina performed leaf removal on my property. They did a good, thorough job. This was the first time I utilized their services and I was pleased with the results. Brothers Jose and Juan Medina offer numerous types of lawn and home care. I would certainly consider utilizing their services again for leaf removal or other types of work. I also thought their charge for this service was reasonable."

Paul P on December 2023


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Weather Tamer
PO Box 4082
3.79(
19
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Approved Pro
Weather Tamer
PO Box 4082
3.79(
19
)
Approved Pro
2325 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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Approved Pro
GC Construction Company
4218 McCalla Ave
4.73(
15
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
837 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!

"I hired this company for the construction of my home from the concrete stage through framing. The foundation took months to complete. After the concrete had hardened and it was time to frame the company did not do their due diligence in finding lumber for framing in a timely manner and left my trusses rotting on the lot. The owner threatened to pull out of the contract all together because they weren’t getting paid ahead of time despite me paying as per our originally agreed upon payment schedule. When frames finally came and began to work, their quality of work was so bad that every contractor that has been here to work on the house since then has been disgusted and asked me “Who the h*** framed your house? They did a terrible job.” Im not in the sheet rocking phase and I am having to patch and rig it because none of the walls are straight. GC construction was also in charge of the roofing. For months buckets of water would flow into the home when it would rain. Only when I got up on the roof myself and addressed the problem did anything get truly fixed. On many occasions they would come out with tape and caulk and try to cheaply patch what they had not constructed properly. This only led to me having to go behind them, remove their attempt at patch repair and do it myself. My home is a $850,000 and it was build as though I was paying them to fix a trailer. The work quality is beyond terrible. Don’t ever hire them for anything other than concrete work and at that expect it to take months and several return trips for them to get it right."

Allison g on July 2023

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!

"I hired this company for the construction of my home from the concrete stage through framing. The foundation took months to complete. After the concrete had hardened and it was time to frame the company did not do their due diligence in finding lumber for framing in a timely manner and left my trusses rotting on the lot. The owner threatened to pull out of the contract all together because they weren’t getting paid ahead of time despite me paying as per our originally agreed upon payment schedule. When frames finally came and began to work, their quality of work was so bad that every contractor that has been here to work on the house since then has been disgusted and asked me “Who the h*** framed your house? They did a terrible job.” Im not in the sheet rocking phase and I am having to patch and rig it because none of the walls are straight. GC construction was also in charge of the roofing. For months buckets of water would flow into the home when it would rain. Only when I got up on the roof myself and addressed the problem did anything get truly fixed. On many occasions they would come out with tape and caulk and try to cheaply patch what they had not constructed properly. This only led to me having to go behind them, remove their attempt at patch repair and do it myself. My home is a $850,000 and it was build as though I was paying them to fix a trailer. The work quality is beyond terrible. Don’t ever hire them for anything other than concrete work and at that expect it to take months and several return trips for them to get it right."

Allison g on July 2023


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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
370 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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Barnett Construction
122 Sierra Lane
4.86(
7
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Approved Pro
Barnett Construction
122 Sierra Lane
4.86(
7
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
456 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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DMC Outdoor Living
109 Marquette Rd
4.39(
76
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Approved Pro
DMC Outdoor Living
109 Marquette Rd
4.39(
76
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
264 local quotes requested
8 years of experience

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

"Amanda was so great at communicating every step with us. Rally worked efficiently and meticulously and made us a beautiful paver stone path and patio. Great people and hard workers!"

JAIME WILLIAMS J on June 2025

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

"Amanda was so great at communicating every step with us. Rally worked efficiently and meticulously and made us a beautiful paver stone path and patio. Great people and hard workers!"

JAIME WILLIAMS J on June 2025


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YankeeSouthern & C.E Contractors
5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
YankeeSouthern & C.E Contractors
5.00(
6
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
913 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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FAQs for guest house building service projects in Knoxville, TN

The standard construction timeline for a villa ranges from eight to 18 months, depending on its complexity and size. Factors affecting this schedule include architectural intricacy, permitting processes, seasonal construction limitations, and material availability. Custom luxury villas with specialized features require additional time for proper execution. Planning and design phases preceding actual construction can add several months to the overall project timeline.

Many villa projects encounter issues from inadequate budgeting that fails to account for contingencies and upgrades. Poor contractor selection based primarily on low bids often leads to quality issues and timeline delays. Insufficient attention to foundation and site preparation can lead to structural problems throughout the building's lifespan. Frequent design modifications during construction significantly increase costs and extend timelines, while overlooking energy efficiency considerations impacts long-term operating expenses.

Villas incorporate more sophisticated architectural elements, requiring specialized construction techniques. Their emphasis on indoor-outdoor living spaces demands thoughtful integration of structural and aesthetic considerations. Many villa designs incorporate luxury amenities that require specialized installation expertise. Local building codes may impose additional requirements for villas in certain communities, particularly those with architectural review boards or historical preservation guidelines.

This decision depends on current real estate market conditions, available inventory, and your specific preferences. Existing villas offer immediate occupancy and established landscaping but may require renovations to meet current tastes. New construction provides complete customization and modern systems, but it involves longer timelines and potential construction challenges. The premium for new construction varies significantly by location, with some markets offering minimal price differences while others show substantial gaps.

Villa maintenance requirements depend largely on size, materials, and included amenities. Exterior elements, such as gardens, pools, and architectural details, require regular upkeep. Major systems, including HVAC, roofing, and plumbing, benefit from preventative maintenance programs. Establishing relationships with reliable service providers helps manage these ongoing requirements efficiently and economically.

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