Custom Home Building in Middle Tennessee
Designing and constructing timeless homes built to last for generations.
Your Vision, Brought to Life with Expertise and Care
At Doxa Custom Homes, we specialize in crafting one-of-a-kind residences throughout Cookeville, Crossville, Sparta, and the surrounding Middle Tennessee region. Each home is thoughtfully designed and meticulously built through our design-build process, ensuring every detail is planned before construction begins. We work with discerning families who value quality, longevity, and beauty, delivering custom homes that blend classical architecture with modern innovation. Whether you already have architectural plans or are starting from scratch, our team guides you from concept to completion with clarity, professionalism, and excellence.
Frequently Asked Questions About Custom Home Building
- Why is a custom home more expensive than a production build?expand_more
- Custom homes are tailored to your lot, design preferences, and chosen materials. That level of personalization requires more planning, detailed design work, and quality craftsmanship—resulting in a superior finished product.
- How long does it take to build a custom home in Middle Tennessee?expand_more
- Most custom homes take between 10 and 18 months, depending on the size, complexity, and permitting process. Our design-build system ensures we minimize delays by finalizing every detail before breaking ground.
- Can I bring my own architect or designer?expand_more
- Yes. We frequently collaborate with outside professionals. As long as they’re open to our leadership and process adjustments, we can integrate your architect or designer into the project.
- Do you handle all permits and inspections?expand_more
- Absolutely. Navigating the permitting process can be complex, but we’ve got you covered. We handle all aspects of permits and ensure that your project complies with all IRC code and local regulations and zoning laws.
- Will my home come with a warranty?expand_more
- Yes. We provide one-year coverage on most workmanship and materials, two years on major systems like plumbing and HVAC, and ten years for structural integrity.
Our Design-Build Process
Vision
Preconstruction
Completion
Popular Upgrades Available For Your Custom Home
Finished Walk-Out
Basement
Turn your basement into a functional play-room, office, extra bedrooms, in-law suite, or storage space with extra fun involved.
Walk-In Pantry
in Kitchen
Your kitchen could contain a spacious and organized walk in pantry to store all of the food you need! Pantry comes with custom-built-in shelving and cabinetry.
Custom Windows +
Exterior Doors
Custom-designed and built windows and doors give your new Custom Home a level of luxury that will be clear from both inside and out.
Coffered
Ceilings
Add architectural touches of texture and detail to bring a luxurious feel to different areas of your custom home.
Hardwood
Doors + Trim
Paint grade or stain grade interior doors, casing, baseboards, and crown molding.
Barn Doors
or Custom Doors
Add custom barn slider or hardwood doors to increase the aesthetics of your custom home, adding character to the hall bathroom or walk-in pantry.
Whole House Brick or Real Stone Veneer for Siding
Full brick or stone masonry exterior siding is only available for the most prestigious and high-value homes, and adds much in the way of luxury feel and curb appeal to your home.
Move-In
Ready Home
We take care of it all for you; landscaping, outdoor living, furniture, decor, organization, etc. We provide an option for your custom-built home to be ready for you to enjoy from day 1.
Why Our Clients Trust Doxa Custom Homes
High Quality Craftsmanship + Professionalism
Doxa Custom Homes consistently delivers high-quality results, ensuring every project is executed with meticulous attention to detail and professionalism. Their dedication to excellence is apparent in their ability to meet and exceed homeowner expectations.
Thorough +
Consistent
Communication
We excel in maintaining open lines of communication, responding promptly to calls, texts, and emails. This responsive communication style helps in building trust and ensuring the project aligns with client expectations throughout its duration.
Collaborative +
Problem-Solving Approach
Doxa has been highly praised for its ability to collaborate effectively with homeowners and other contractors. This collaborative approach facilitates smoother project execution, enhancing the overall project outcome.
Custom Home Cost Guide
Planning a custom home starts with understanding the numbers. Download our custom home cost guide to set realistic expectations, avoid costly surprises, and make confident decisions for your home.
What You’ll Get:
- Clear breakdowns of typical project costs in Middle Tennessee
- Design choices that shape your project’s final cost
- Confidence to plan a successful custom home
Communities We Serve
Doxa Custom Homes proudly serves families throughout Middle Tennessee, bringing a focus on timeless design and lasting quality to every project. Based near Cookeville, we work with homeowners across surrounding counties who value craftsmanship, professionalism, and clear communication. Our team is familiar with the character of the region and specializes in building and remodeling homes that enrich the communities we serve.
Don’t see your area listed? Contact us to find out if we can bring your vision to life in your community.
Our Service Area
- Cookeville
- Crossville
- Lebanon
- Murfreesboro
- Gordonsville
- Sparta
- Smithville
- Livingston
- Algood
- Hartsville
- Gainesboro
- Carthage
- Monterey
- Baxter
- Mt. Juliet
What Our Homeowners Say
"Doxa Contracting Company provided personal, professional and quality reconstruction of our home. Every aspect of the process was everything a consumer would want, topped with exceptional and outstanding results. They are so good, we are looking for other projects so they can enhance our home further with their quality works!"
Brenda R.
"My wife and I recently decided to finish our basement and sought out bids from several local contractors. We challenged them with the goal of framing and drywalling our superior walls and installing doors. After much deliberation, we decided on Jeffrey Stirland of Doxa. This decision was based on his ability to work in collaboration with us and the other plumbing, HVAC, flooring, electrical and painting contractors we engaged. Other contributing factors were Jeffrey’s professionalism, attention to detail and collaborative communication style. We highly recommend this skilled professional and wish he and his company much continued success. We are extremely pleased and satisfied with the outcome."
David S.
"Jeff was a pleasure to work with throughout our kitchen design process. Since we already had a contractor, Jeff focused on creating the perfect design for our space. He was flexible with his schedule, incredibly thorough, and took the time to answer all our questions with patience and expertise. His attention to detail and thoughtful approach made the entire experience seamless. I highly recommend working with this company!"
Cara D.
"I wish to thank Jeff for the restoration of an area of our home. He and a team of subcontractors that are some of the best in the area essentially rebuilt from the trusses down a master bath, study, and walk-in closet. The first day he came out he brought a structural engineer to assess the area and determine the best way to rebuild. At that point, I knew I had called a responsible individual to handle the job. Jeff is an enthusiastic contractor. It's as if it is his house that is getting rebuilt. I had pretty much given up trying to find someone to tackle this job. Jeff was an answer to prayer. Thank you Jeff for caring so much about your work which is reflected in the end result!"
C.K.B.
"From the initial consultation to the finishing touches on our kitchen remodel, Jeff was very professional and knowledgeable. We knew right away that he was the general contractor we wanted to use for our kitchen remodel. My wife and I purchased my wife's grandparents house and we wanted to make sure we chose a contractor that we could trust with such an important project for us - Jeff did not disappoint. Jeff's communication was top notch and he was able to finish the project within the agreed upon time and budget. His attention to detail really made our kitchen shine and I recommend Jeff and Doxa to anyone looking for quality remodeling services."
Kevin D.
"We hired Doxa to add a family room addition to our home and to renovate our master bath. We also updated our siding, added rock on the exterior, added a powder room, and a paver patio. We were completely satisfied with how everything turned out. Jeff and his team of excellent subcontractors did an outstanding job. Jeff is professional, thorough, thoughtful, and detail-oriented. He was excellent at communicating and keeping us updated on progress. Whenever we had a question or issue, he addressed it right away. The quality of all the work done was meticulous and top-notch. We are so excited to enjoy our new spaces. Everything turned out so much better than we had imagined. We will recommend Doxa to all our friends and will call them for future projects."
Robin B.
"We hired Jeff to do our backsplash. He had great attention to detail, excellent craftsmanship. He was very professional and produced the highest quality work from set up and to clean up. He was very pleasant to work with and to have in our home. Would recommend him for any job and will definitely be hiring him for future jobs in our home!"
Madison M.
"My home was built in 1872. Recently it has been trying to return to the dust from which it came. The 2 porches were disintegrating. I called Doxa & the next morning Jeff showed up & examined the structures, made recommendations, listened to my concerns, answered all my questions, then, drew up a contract & worked out budget that I could live with. The work was started the day of the contract signing & completed in less than two weeks. As a bonus, he has a network of like minded colleagues who do work that is not within his scope i.e. masonry & electric. He shepherds their work too & is concerned about the success of their work & my satisfaction ongoing. The work & lumber & painting & brickwork that he did are of high quality & I definitely recommend him & his crew to anyone looking for contracting help."
Marcia E.
Start the Conversation About Your Dream Home
Reach out today to schedule your Discovery Call and share your vision with us. We’ll walk you through the next steps and show you how our proven process makes building or remodeling your home simple and rewarding.