Custom Home Builder in Dayton, Soddy-Daisy & Hixson, TN

Stone Harbor Homes is a custom home builder serving Dayton, Soddy-Daisy, and Hixson, TN, trusted for new home construction built around your lifestyle.

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Crafted for the way you live

Custom homes rooted in exquisite craftsmanship, unwavering integrity, and clear communication at every stage of the build.

Custom Home Design + Build

Tailored floor plans, finishes, and features designed around the way your family lives.

Luxury Craftsmanship & Quality Materials

Luxury is found in the details, the well-managed process, the thoughtful design, and the superior materials we select.

On-Time, On-Budget Project Management

Realistic schedules, and we always tell you what a change will cost before you decide.

About Stone Harbor Homes

Stone Harbor Homes is a custom and spec home builder serving Dayton, Soddy-Daisy, Hixson, and communities throughout the greater Chattanooga area. We create distinctive residences designed around each client’s lifestyle, vision, homesite, and everyday needs, not cookie-cutter plans. From contemporary homes to modern farmhouses, every project reflects a personalized approach to design and craftsmanship.

Our transparent, eight-step process guides homeowners through choosing a homesite, project communication, defining a budget, designing the home, signing the building contract, preparing the land, construction, and warranty commencement. Most clients bring their own plans, and our team works with you to adjust them, with clear communication, modern project management tools, and one primary point of contact throughout the build.

As a local residential construction company, Stone Harbor Homes combines regional expertise with an artisanal commitment to detail. Our co-founders and experienced team approach every new home construction project with integrity, accountability, and care, from the first no-pressure consultation to move-in day and beyond. A written warranty is included with every home we build.

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A Stone Harbor custom home with stone, board-and-batten siding, and copper accents

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Custom Home Construction

Stone Harbor Homes provides custom home construction tailored to your vision, needs, and lot. From planning through construction, your new home is built with care for comfortable living in Dayton and nearby communities.

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Custom Home Design

Stone Harbor Homes helps you shape a custom home plan around your needs, style, and lot as part of the build. From layout ideas to design details, the process creates a clear vision for your new home in Dayton and nearby areas.

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Build on Your Land

Already own land, or choosing between properties? Stone Harbor meets you at the homesite to judge where the house should sit, looking at sun exposure, views, and access.

Recent custom homes

A look at the work that defines us. Every home is built for the family that lives in it.

Hixson 1 custom home exterior

Hixson 1

Hixson, TN
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Pickett Gulf custom home front exterior

Pickett Gulf

Hixson, TN
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Thatcher Crest 2 custom home exterior

Thatcher Crest 2

Soddy-Daisy, TN
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Thatcher Crest 1 custom home exterior

Thatcher Crest 1

Soddy-Daisy, TN
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Green Pond front exterior

Green Pond

Soddy-Daisy, TN
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Fox Hill home exterior

Fox Hill

Chattanooga area
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Service areas

Building in Chattanooga and the surrounding Tennessee communities we call home.

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Homes we have built in Dayton, TN

Front of a dark board-and-batten home with wood porch posts and an arched double door

Homes we have built in Soddy-Daisy, TN

Front of a navy blue craftsman home with a stone wing and wood trusses in the gables

Homes we have built in the Hixson area

Green two-story home with two wood garage doors, seen from the driveway

Our homes in the Chattanooga area

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Frequently asked questions

Do you build spec homes as well as fully custom designs, or do you only work as a Custom Home Builder?
Custom homes are our main work. If you have a specific vision or unique preferences, we’ll work with you to design and build a custom home that matches your lifestyle and needs. We have built spec homes too, and none is available right now. Either way, the focus is on quality craftsmanship and making sure the home fits the local community and your needs.
How long does new home construction usually take from signing the contract to move-in day?
Building a new custom home usually takes about 10 months from breaking ground to move-in day. That is an estimate, and surveying, engineering, and permits come first, before the build starts. The exact schedule depends on things like the size and complexity of your house, how detailed the finishes are, how fast permits come through, weather, and the condition of your lot. Some simpler homes on easy lots might be finished quicker, while bigger or more complex builds can take longer. Good communication throughout the process helps avoid delays and keeps everything running as smoothly as possible.
How far do you typically travel to build, and do you take on projects outside your usual service area as a custom home builder?
Most projects are within about 50 miles of downtown Chattanooga, including Dayton, Soddy-Daisy, Hixson, and the Chattanooga area (see the areas we serve). If you have a project a little farther out, reach out with details. We handle those case by case depending on timing, location, and project size. It’s best to contact us directly to talk through your ideas and see if your area can be included.
How do you keep me updated during new home construction, and will I have one main point of contact throughout the build?
You’ll have one main point of contact the whole way through your project, so you never have to wonder who to call with questions or updates. Communication is a big focus, and you’ll always know what’s going on. Expect updates through both modern project management tools and good old-fashioned calls or texts, depending on what works for you. This setup makes it easy to track progress and talk through any changes, and when something comes up, you hear about it from us as soon as we know, so you’re not left in the dark during the build.
How do you determine pricing for a custom build, and what factors can increase the cost during new home construction?
Pricing for a custom home build depends on several main factors, like the total square footage, how complex the layout is, the type of finishes you want, and any conditions on your lot (like slope, rock, or trees that need to be cleared). The design choices you make, such as unique architectural details, specialty rooms, and upgraded materials, can also increase costs. Other things that may affect price are site preparation, utility connections, or changes made after construction starts. After we walk through your preferences alongside your plans, we give you a detailed, honest estimate to help match your budget with your plans, and we keep communication open about any possible changes that could affect the final price during the build.
What does your eight-step new home construction process look like from the initial consultation to the final walkthrough?
Here are our eight steps, in order: choose your homesite location, looking at sun, views, and access; set up project communication, through a project management app and regular calls and texts; define a budget, starting from the basics like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage; design your home, where most clients bring their own plans and we adjust them with you; sign the building contract, which sets out the scope of work and what each side is responsible for; prepare the homesite with surveys, permits, a marked footprint, tree clearing, and grading; build, from site work and framing through plumbing, electrical, insulation, and finishing details; and start the warranty. There are regular check-ins and updates throughout the build, and changes can still be made if needed, but we keep you in the loop on budget and timeline. Before you move in, final inspections are done to catch anything that needs fixing, and we walk the finished home together to make sure it’s ready.
Do you offer an express limited warranty on a custom home after move-in with your custom home builder process?
A written warranty is included with every home we build. The details of what’s included will be explained before you sign a contract, so you know exactly what is and isn’t covered before construction even starts.
What makes Stone Harbor Homes different from other custom home builders?
We start every project with a real conversation about how you live, then design out from there. There’s no catalog of pre-baked plans we’ll try to fit you into. You’ll have one main point of contact the whole way (Nick) and you’ll know where the project stands at every stage.
How do I choose the right custom home builder?
Talk to more than one. Ask each of them how they handle change orders, what happens when something goes sideways, and who you’ll actually be talking to during the build. Visit a finished home if you can. The right builder will be honest about timelines and costs, will tell you what they won’t do, and won’t try to talk you into something that isn’t right for you. We think we hold up well to that test, but you should run it.

Let’s plan your home

Tell us about your lot, your lifestyle and the home you have in mind. We will follow up with honest guidance and next steps.

We reply within about one business day. You can also call 423-702-4517.

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