New Construction
We build a limited number of custom homes and commercial spaces each year — because every project gets a Rivco superintendent on-site and a project manager who answers your text within the hour. Site selection, engineering, permits, build, punch list. One team, one accountable name.
New Construction in the Chattanooga area — the short answer
Rivco Construction builds a limited number of custom homes and small commercial buildings each year across East Tennessee and North Georgia, handling site analysis, engineering, permits, construction, and warranty with one team. Licensed and insured in TN and GA, family-run since 2003.
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- Site analysis & prep
- Design-build coordination
- Permits & engineering
- Full-lifecycle project management
- Small commercial builds
- Handover & warranty
A process you can plan around.
- 01Discovery call
A 20-minute conversation about the project, the site, and what you've been told before. No pitch.
- 02On-site walk
We come to you. Measurements, structural notes, photographs. You leave with a clear picture of what's possible.
- 03Scope & estimate
A written scope, itemized budget, and honest range. No hidden allowances that quietly balloon later.
- 04Contract & schedule
One contract, one schedule, one point of contact. You know who's arriving Tuesday and why.
- 05Build
Rivco employees on-site every day. Subs are vetted specialists we've worked with for years, not the lowest bidder.
Where we do this work.
New Construction questions, answered plainly.
- What does it cost to build a custom home near Chattanooga?
- Custom homes in the Tennessee Valley generally run $250–$450 per square foot depending on finish level, with mountain and steep-lot sites toward the top of that range because of site work and foundation cost.
- How long does a custom home take to build?
- Plan on 10–16 months from signed plans to move-in, plus 2–4 months of design and permitting ahead of that. Small commercial builds are typically 4–8 months.
- Do you help with land and site selection?
- Yes. We walk candidate lots before purchase and flag grade, access, septic, and utility issues that would change your build budget after closing.
- Who manages permits and engineering?
- We do. Rivco coordinates surveys, engineering, and permit submittals in Hamilton, Bradley, Catoosa, and the surrounding jurisdictions.
- How many homes do you build a year?
- A deliberately limited number, because every project gets a Rivco superintendent on-site and a project manager who answers your text the same day.
- Do you build small commercial as well as residential?
- Yes — retail build-outs, storefronts, and small commercial shells across the Chattanooga metro and North Georgia.
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