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 Decatur TN
Highpoint Construction serves as a general contractor in Decatur TN for custom homes, additions, remodeling, roofing, and commercial improvements. On many properties, the first challenge is determining how crews, equipment, and materials will move through the site.
We map equipment routes, delivery points, utility locations, and material staging around the work. A concrete truck may need direct access to one side of the structure, while framing packages need a dry unloading area that does not block excavation or utility crews. Rural properties can add longer driveways, tighter turns, limited staging space, or fewer places for large vehicles to maneuver.
Poor access can slow concrete placement, framing deliveries, roofing crews, and equipment movement. We establish how the site will function before several trades begin using it at once. If you’re looking for a general contractor in Athens, or need a general contractor near Cleveland who can coordinate everything, call Highpoint.


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We Settle Critical Decisions Before They Reach the Field
Plumbing locations, HVAC routes, cabinet layouts, owner-supplied materials, and product lead times can change what another trade needs to install.
Move a bathroom layout after framing begins, and drains, vents, wiring, wall locations, and floor preparation may move with it. A cabinet plan determines where outlets, plumbing, and lighting belong. An owner-supplied fixture with a long lead time can hold up trim, inspections, or final installation even when the rest of the room is ready.
HVAC routes also have to work around structural framing. A duct cannot simply take the shortest path if that route crosses a beam, conflicts with plumbing, or requires cutting through a member that carries load.
We separate decisions that can wait from those that affect work already moving forward. Finish colors may remain open longer, while rough-in locations and ordered components often cannot. That gives our clients a clearer order for selections and helps prevent crews from installing work that later has to be moved.
We Connect Framing to the Exterior Systems
Wall framing establishes the planes and openings that roofing, windows, doors, and siding have to follow. Roof geometry directs water toward valleys, eaves, and flashing points.
We check those conditions as the shell takes shape. A window opening that is too large, too small, or out of square can create problems during installation and trim. A poorly formed roof transition can concentrate water where two roof planes or a roof and wall meet. Uneven wall framing can remain visible after siding is installed.
On projects in Decatur and Meigs County, we correct those conditions while the framing is exposed. Square openings allow windows to sit correctly. Straight wall planes give siding a consistent surface. Properly framed roof transitions give flashing and roofing a workable path for moving water away from the structure. We would rather correct the framing itself than use exterior materials to hide a structural problem.

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We Account for What Construction Changes on the Property
Excavated and replaced soil does not behave exactly like undisturbed ground, and trenches can give surface water new paths across the site.
Around Decatur and Meigs County, clay-heavy soil can stay wet after prolonged rain. Poorly compacted backfill may settle under walks, porches, slabs, or other improvements. A new driveway can redirect runoff, while added roof area can send more water toward one side of the structure than the property handled before.
We watch finished elevations, drainage paths, downspout discharge, and the condition of disturbed soil. Replaced soil needs proper compaction where future work will rely on it for support. Finished grade also needs to move water away from the structure instead of trapping it beside new or existing foundations.
We correct those conditions while the ground remains accessible rather than covering them with concrete, walks, porches, or final grading.
We Build Around How You Will Use the Property
How you plan to use the finished building can change the construction itself. Garage placement affects the driveway approach, parking, and how your family enters the house. An addition can improve circulation or create an awkward route between rooms depending on where openings land. Storage needs can change wall layout, electrical locations, and usable floor space. Commercial projects may require separate customer and service entrances, equipment space, or room for future expansion.
If you expect to add a garage, workshop, finished space, or another phase later, utility placement, structural openings, access, and site layout can either preserve that option or make the future work harder.
As a general contractor in Decatur TN and serving Athens, Cleveland TN, and the rest of Meigs County, we account for current use and future additions while structural, utility, and access decisions are still open. If you are planning a custom 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
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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.
