New Home Construction
New Home Construction
A custom home is the biggest job we take, and we run it like one: a single contract, a real schedule, and one team accountable from the foundation to the keys.
Overview
New Homes, done right
Building a new home is a long project with hundreds of decisions, and the difference between a smooth build and a stressful one is who is holding it together. Shelton Construction acts as your single general contractor from the first plan review to the final walkthrough, so you are never the one chasing a framer, an electrician, and an inspector on the same afternoon.
We build custom homes across Knox County and greater East Tennessee. Whether you are working from your own plans or starting with a builder who can help shape them, we manage the site work, the trades, the schedule, and the budget as one continuous job.
- Site evaluation, grading, and foundation work
- Framing, roofing, and a dried-in exterior shell
- Plumbing, electrical, and HVAC rough-in and finish
- Windows, doors, siding, and exterior trim
- Interior finishes, cabinetry, flooring, and paint
- Permitting, inspections, and the final walkthrough
Why Shelton
What you get on this job
One contract, one crew
You sign with one general contractor and deal with one point of contact, not a stack of separate trade bills and phone numbers.
A schedule you can see
We build to a written schedule and keep you ahead of the decisions that hold up framing, cabinets, and finish work.
Built for the long job
New construction runs for months. We staff and sequence it so momentum does not stall between phases.
Local trades, local accountability
We build with Knoxville subcontractors we know and stand behind the house after the last invoice.
How the job runs
From first call to walkthrough
Step 01
Plans and budget
We review your plans or help refine them, walk the site, and put together a scope and budget you can actually build to.
Step 02
Permits and site work
We pull permits, prep the site, and get the foundation in so the build starts on solid ground.
Step 03
Shell and systems
Framing, roofing, and a dried-in exterior come first, then plumbing, electrical, and HVAC rough-in.
Step 04
Finishes and walkthrough
Cabinets, flooring, trim, and paint go in, then we walk the whole house with you and close out the punch list.
- Do I need my own house plans before I call?
- It helps, but it is not required. If you already have plans we will build to them. If you are still in the idea stage, we can point you in the right direction and price the project once the plan is set.
- How long does a custom home take to build?
- Most custom homes run several months from foundation to final walkthrough, depending on size, site conditions, and finish selections. We give you a realistic schedule up front and keep you posted as it moves.
- Do you build on my lot or do I need to find land?
- We build on your lot. If you already own land in Knox County or greater East Tennessee, we will evaluate the site as part of the first visit.
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Tell us about the project.
If you are planning a new home, a large addition, or a remodel that needs a general contractor, we want to hear it.
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