Custom homes, remodels & roofing in
Sewanee, TN.
Cumberland Plateau homes near the University of the South — stone-and-timber restorations, additions, and roofing built for mountain weather.
Does Rivco Construction serve Sewanee, TN?
Rivco Construction serves Sewanee, TN from our shop in Cleveland, TN with remodeling, custom home building, roofing, and interior and exterior renovation. We are licensed and insured in Tennessee and Georgia, BBB accredited, family-run since 2003, and reply to estimate requests within one business day. Call or text photos to (423) 883-0594.
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Whole-home remodels, kitchens, baths, primary suites, and additions across Chattanooga, Signal Mountain, and Lookout Mountain that respect what makes your house yours.
Custom homes and small commercial builds from raw land to move-in, managed by the same team from day one.
Asphalt, metal, and specialty roofing installed to spec — with the paperwork your insurance company needs.
Tile, drywall, painting, hardwood, cabinetry, insulation — the finish work that decides how the whole project feels.
Siding, decks, masonry, gutters, and outdoor living — built to weather the ridge lines around Chattanooga.
“It was a holiday weekend, our AC was down, and there was a hole in the ceiling — Alex still showed up with real options instead of just a bill.”
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Remodeling and construction in Sewanee — common questions.
- Do you remodel homes in Sewanee, TN?
- Yes. Sewanee sits on the Cumberland Plateau about an hour west of our Cleveland, TN office, and we take kitchen and bath remodels, whole-home renovations, additions, roofing, and exterior work there. We are licensed and insured in Tennessee.
- Who pulls the permits for a Sewanee remodel?
- We do. Work in and around Sewanee falls under Franklin and Marion County review, and homes on University of the South leasehold land can have an additional design review step. We handle the paperwork and build that review time into the schedule up front so it does not surprise you mid-project.
- What should a Sewanee homeowner budget for a kitchen remodel?
- Most full kitchen remodels in this market land in a wide range depending on cabinetry, whether walls move, and what the demo uncovers. Plateau homes frequently need electrical updates and subfloor repair once cabinets come out, so we walk the space and give you a written scope before you commit to a number.
- Does plateau weather change how you build in Sewanee?
- It does. Elevation on the plateau means more freeze-thaw cycles, heavier wind-driven rain, and longer wet stretches than down in the valley. We spec roofing underlayment, flashing, decking, and exterior finishes for that exposure rather than defaulting to a national catalog.
- Can you match the stone and timber detail on an older Sewanee home?
- Yes. A lot of the housing stock here carries native sandstone, exposed timber, and hand-detailed trim. We source and mill to match existing profiles so an addition or restoration reads as original rather than bolted on.
- How quickly can you get to a project in Sewanee?
- We reply to estimate requests within one business day and are typically on-site for a walkthrough that same week. Text or upload photos of the space and we will come back with a preliminary scope before we drive out.
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