Custom homes and remodels, built like they’re ours.
A woman-owned, licensed general contractor building custom homes, kitchens, bathrooms, additions and outdoor rooms across Nashville and Middle Tennessee — with the communication people write reviews about.
- 5.0 ★★★★★113 Google reviews
- A+BBB Accredited since 2023
- #76533TN licensed & insured
- Est. 2021Woman-owned · Nashville-born
Who we are
From the first conversation to the last walk-through, one team.
Mary Wood founded Southern Belle Construction in 2021 with a Nashville native’s idea of how a contractor should behave: show up when you say you will, tell people what is happening, and build every house as if you were going to live in it. Five years and more than a hundred five-star reviews later, that is still the whole philosophy.
“He kept us updated throughout the process and was always quick to answer questions.”
What we build
Ten things we do exceptionally well
Outdoor Kitchens, Fireplaces & Hardscapes
Outdoor kitchens, fire features, paver patios, walls
Explore outdoor livingA note from the owner
“I started Southern Belle Construction with a simple belief: homeowners deserve a contractor they can trust. Too often, people are left wondering what’s happening with their project or struggling to get answers when they need them most.
That’s why our team focuses on honest communication, quality workmanship, and treating every home as if it were our own. We’re honored every time a homeowner trusts us with their vision, and we look forward to helping bring yours to life.”
Mary Wood
Owner & CEO · with William Wood, co-owner
Our work
Porches, pavilions, kitchens and homes across Middle Tennessee
Why homeowners choose us
The things that make a build feel easy
Woman-owned, Nashville-born
Mary Wood founded the company in 2021 and still leads it. The people who quote your project are the people who build it.
Licensed, insured, accredited
Tennessee contractor’s license #76533, BBB Accredited with an A+ rating, and HomeAdvisor screened and approved.
113 five-star Google reviews
A perfect 5.0 across 113 reviews — for communication and clean job sites as much as for the finished work.
One team, start to finish
Design, permits, trades, inspections and the punch list are ours to manage. You get one project manager and one number to call.
Estimates you can read
Written, itemized and explained in person. Changes are priced before they happen, never discovered on the invoice.
Built for Tennessee weather
Porches, decks and outdoor kitchens engineered for humid summers, freeze-thaw winters and the storms in between.
How it works
Six steps, no surprises
The same process for a screened porch and a five-thousand-square-foot custom home. It is how the schedule holds and the estimate stays true.
A conversation
Call, or send the form. Collin or Mary will ask what you want the house to do, what is bothering you about it now, and what timing and budget look like.
A site visit
We walk the property, measure, photograph and look at what is behind the walls where we can. No pressure and no sales script — just the questions a builder has to ask.
Design and a written estimate
Drawings where the project needs them, selections you can hold in your hand, and a written estimate broken into the pieces that drive it. You will know what you are paying for.
Permits and scheduling
We pull the permits, order the long-lead materials and put the job on a calendar you can see. Doug becomes your single point of contact from here on.
The build
Crews show up when we say they will, the site is cleaned each evening, and you get updates without asking. Surprises behind the drywall are handled in the open, with options and prices.
The walk-through
We go through the finished work together with a punch list, fix what needs fixing and hand over the warranty paperwork. Then we ask you to tell Google how it went.
“The workers were very efficient and thorough. We plan to use Southern Belle Construction again.”
Reviews
A perfect 5.0 across 113 Google reviews
113 Google reviews
We couldn’t be happier with the work Southern Belle Construction did on our screened-in deck. From start to finish, their team was professional, communicative, and detail-oriented. The fabrication work is top-notch — the structure feels sturdy, seamless, and perfectly integrated into the rest of our home. They kept the site clean, finished the project on time, and delivered a beautiful, functional space that we know we’ll enjoy for years to come.
Jeff Davis · Screened-in deck · September 2026 · Google
In mid-October, my house was only one-level with a very large, unfinished attic. As of the first week of January, I have a beautiful and solid second floor, complete with wood flooring and stairs, guest bathroom, guest bedroom, bonus room, sound system, built-ins, and lots of extra storage space. And it’s integrated into a consistent look with the rest of the house, like it’s always been there. Southern Belle is on the ball, with tons of ideas, quality workmanship, and constant communication. I highly recommend them.
Katie Hogue · Second-story addition · February 2026 · Google
Doug and Collin and their team did an excellent job removing and rebuilding our front porch. They had to be innovative when they found unseen problems. The estimate was fair and they worked around weather conditions to finish on time. We would highly recommend them!
Jim Henderson · Front porch rebuild · August 2026 · Google
Where we build
Nashville and every city within 50 miles
From our office in White House we cover Davidson, Sumner, Robertson, Williamson, Wilson, Rutherford, Cheatham, Montgomery, Dickson and Maury counties. Pick your city for what we build there.
Blueprints
Plain answers before you sign anything
How Much Does It Cost to Build a Custom Home in Middle Tennessee?
Most custom homes around Nashville cost $200 to $350 per square foot to build before land. Here is what is inside that number and what pushes it up or down.
Read the guide
How Much Does a Kitchen Remodel Cost in Nashville? A Line-by-Line Guide
A mid-range Nashville kitchen remodel most often costs $45,000 to $85,000; a full remodel with layout changes runs $90,000 to $150,000 and up. Here is where the money goes.
Read the guide
Bathroom Remodel Cost in Nashville, and How to Plan One That Does Not Leak
A hall bath remodeled in place runs $18,000 to $35,000 around Nashville; a primary bath with a new layout, tiled shower and freestanding tub runs $45,000 to $85,000. Here is how to plan it.
Read the guideAnswers
Questions we answer every week
Cost, timelines, permits, payments — the things people ask before they call.
Something else on your mind? Ask us or call (615) 815-7698.
How much does it cost to build a custom home in Middle Tennessee?
Most custom homes in the Nashville area cost roughly $200 to $350 per square foot to build, before land, with high-end finishes and difficult sites running higher. Site work, roof complexity and the kitchen and bath finish level move the number most. Southern Belle Construction prices every home line by line in a free written estimate.
How much does a kitchen remodel cost in Nashville?
A mid-range kitchen remodel in Middle Tennessee most often lands between $45,000 and $85,000; moving walls or plumbing, adding an island with services, or choosing custom cabinetry and natural stone pushes it to $90,000 to $150,000 and up. Cabinets and counters are usually half the budget.
Does Southern Belle Construction offer free estimates?
Yes. Every project starts with a free consultation, a site visit and a written, itemized estimate with no obligation. Call (615) 815-7698 or send the form and we will reply within one business day.
Is Southern Belle Construction licensed and insured?
Yes. Southern Belle Construction, LLC holds Tennessee contractor’s license #76533 for residential and commercial work, carries general liability and workers’ compensation insurance, is a BBB Accredited Business with an A+ rating, and is HomeAdvisor screened and approved.
What areas does Southern Belle Construction serve?
Nashville and every city within about 50 miles, including Hendersonville, Gallatin, Goodlettsville, White House, Springfield, Brentwood, Franklin, Nolensville, Spring Hill, Mt. Juliet, Lebanon, Murfreesboro, Smyrna, Clarksville, Ashland City and Pleasant View. The company is based in White House in Sumner County.
How long does a remodel take?
A bathroom takes three to five weeks, a kitchen six to ten, a screened porch three to six, an addition two to six months and a custom home eight to fourteen months of construction. Design, selections and permits add a few weeks to a few months before that, and we give you a written schedule before work starts.
Do you handle permits and inspections?
Yes. We prepare the drawings, pull the building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits in our name, schedule every inspection and hand you the closed-out paperwork at the end. Unpermitted work is not something we do.
How do payments work?
Every project runs on a written contract with a deposit and progress payments tied to milestones you can see. Clients who finance typically use a HELOC, a renovation loan or a construction loan through their bank, and we supply the documentation lenders ask for.
Is Southern Belle Construction woman-owned?
Yes. Southern Belle Construction was founded in January 2021 by Mary Wood, a native Nashvillian, and is owned by Mary and William Wood. It is one of the few woman-owned general contractors building custom homes in Middle Tennessee.
Where is Southern Belle Construction located and when are you open?
The office is at 600 N Sage Rd, White House, TN 37188, about 25 minutes north of downtown Nashville on I-65. Hours are Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM; site visits are scheduled around your calendar, including evenings by arrangement.
Free estimate
Tell us about the house you have and the one you want.
A conversation, a site visit and a written estimate — free, unhurried and without obligation. We answer within one business day.
- Free site visit and written, itemized estimate
- One project manager from start to finish
- Licensed, insured, BBB A+, HomeAdvisor screened