I have been friends with Britney and Braxton for years and can attest to the fact that they run a business that is founded on integrity and reliability. I highly recommend them for any and all construction needs. They will be thorough, fair, and your end product will be something that lasts for many years to come!
General Contractor in Athens TN
Highpoint Construction serves as a general contractor in Athens TN for projects that require more than one trade, one crew, or one construction phase. That includes custom homes, large additions, substantial remodeling, roofing, commercial improvements, and defined-scope projects such as framing, dry-in work, or partial home construction.
The benefit to our clients is having one contractor who understands how the pieces affect each other. A roofing decision can change framing requirements. An addition can create structural, drainage, electrical, and finish transitions inside the existing home. A commercial remodel may require demolition, mechanical work, inspections, and finish crews to move through the building in a controlled order.
Highpoint can take responsibility for the broader construction scope while still adapting to projects where the owner already has certain phases arranged. If you’re looking for a general contractor in Cleveland, or need a general contractor near Decatur who can coordinate multiple moving parts without forcing every job into the same contract structure, call us.
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Call us at (423) 681-0423
We Define the Scope Before Crews Arrive
Before Highpoint schedules crews, we define who is responsible for each portion of the project. We review the plans, requested finishes, owner-supplied items, subcontracted work, site access, and construction responsibilities so fewer questions are left unresolved after work begins. That distinction becomes important on additions and remodels, where existing conditions can change what is practical once walls, roofs, or foundations are opened. It also makes a difference for new construction when homeowners plan to manage certain interior phases themselves. Clear boundaries help prevent duplicate bids, missed items, and trades arriving before the site is ready for them.
We also identify decisions that can change cost or timing. For example, moving a window after framing begins, relocating plumbing after rough-in, or selecting heavier finish materials late will cost more than a simple product swap. Highpoint connects those choices to the structural work, labor, and sequencing they affect before changes move forward. That gives our clients a clearer understanding of what they are approving and helps avoid costly corrections.
We Keep Each Construction Phase Connected
Once construction begins, Highpoint manages the sequence around what the building physically requires. Structural work must support what comes next, inspections must happen before work is covered, and subcontractors need access at the correct stage instead of competing for the same space.
Cause-and-effect determines how we schedule and review the work. For projects in Athens, Sweetwater, and Etowah, our approach keeps construction decisions connected instead of treating each subcontractor’s work as an isolated task.
On a home addition, for example, the new foundation establishes elevations for the floor system. The floor system controls wall height. Wall and roof framing determine how the addition ties into the existing structure. Mechanical rough-ins then need to pass through that framing without cutting or weakening members that carry loads. Drywall and finish crews cannot correct a structural mistake hidden behind the wall.
Free Consultation & Estimates Available
Call us at (423) 681-0423
We Build Around Athens & East Tennessee Site Conditions
Construction around Athens always includes site conditions that change our preparation. Clay-heavy soils hold water after prolonged rain, and sloped terrain can concentrate runoff toward foundations if grading sends water in the wrong direction. For that reason, drainage is part of the construction plan rather than a landscaping detail we save for the end.
We pay attention to how water moves across the property, where finished grades meet the structure, and how foundation drainage can relieve pressure around below-grade walls. Proper compaction also makes sure that disturbed soil will support slabs, walks, porches, or other construction.
Those decisions become especially important across McMinn County, Bradley County, and nearby East Tennessee communities where elevation changes all the time. Your general contractor in Athens TN should understand that the same plans will require different site solutions depending on slope, soil behavior, drainage paths, and existing conditions.
What it’s Like to Work With Highpoint Construction
We expect construction decisions to continue after the contract is signed. Clients often change their minds about materials. Not only that, but hidden conditions appear during remodeling, weather affects schedules, and homeowners sometimes realize the scope doesn’t include something they actually want. Your working relationship with the contractor becomes most important when something changes from the original plan.
Highpoint keeps those conversations tied to the actual work. If a requested change affects framing, labor, material quantities, another trade, or the schedule, we explain what will be affected before moving forward. That gives you useful information to decide whether the change is worth making.
As a local, family-owned general contractor serving Athens, Cleveland, Decatur, and surrounding East Tennessee communities, we stay involved in every project rather than disappearing between subcontractor visits. Our clients have a contractor they can trust and rely on to be there when they need us. If you’re planning a new home, addition, remodel, roofing project, or commercial improvement, talk with Highpoint Construction today.
Our Mission
“Providing you the durability of a job well done while achieving a service first mentality”
– Braxton & Britney
Learn More About Our Other Services
Home Builds
If you are putting on a new roof to sell your home, have you thought about building? Now is a great time to sit down and discuss building your dream home. Our passion is home building, so give us a call today!
Additions
Want some remodeling or a room addition done? While we are installing a new roof is a perfect time to include other projects. We can plan for it before we start replacing the roof.
Testimonials
I enjoyed building with Britney & Braxton at Highpoint Construction. They were able to think outside the box and make our dream come true. They were excellent communicators and had pride in the quality of their build. I never worried about their honesty and felt very comfortable. I love my new home!
Braxton and Britney are just simply wonderful. What a great building team they make!
It was such a blessing buying their house they built in 2020. We closed just before Christmas of 2020 and are just thrilled with the home! Braxton has been there with a very quick response every time we had a question, which is very rare in a builder for sure. We would highly recommend them!
I had an exceptional experience with Highpoint Construction. As a family-owned company, their Christian values shine through in every aspect of their work. Not only did they consistently under promise and over deliver, but their dedication to quality and integrity truly set them apart. I highly recommend Highpoint Construction for anyone seeking a reliable and ethical home builder.
Highpoint built my home!! Custom! WE LOVE IT!
Braxton and Britney were very pleasant to work with and very prompt to get back to us if we had any questions. They were on the construction site almost daily to keep things on track. They often pitched in and helped in order to save me money and to keep things moving. They are a very talented team that works well together. We trusted them completely to accomplish the work with integrity and fairness and they met our expectations.