Affordable Building Concepts is a licensed, family-owned general contractor in Middle Tennessee serving Nashville for 25+ years. They build garages, ADUs, barndominiums, decks, sheds, and more, backed by a 10-year warranty.

Affordable Building Concepts, Lebanon, TN

About Affordable Building Concepts

Affordable Building Concepts — Residential Builder in Middle Tennessee

Affordable Building Concepts is a family-owned and operated general contracting business based in Middle Tennessee, serving the Nashville area for over 25 years. Founded by Mike and Julie Mathis, the company was built around the principles of integrity, craftsmanship, and customer satisfaction. The business has since been passed on to Jordan Young and his wife Evelyn, who worked closely alongside the founders before taking over. They continue to uphold the same core values and commitment to quality that the company was built on.

Affordable Building Concepts is fully licensed and insured and backs its workmanship with a 10-year warranty on all projects. Their team includes carpenters, concrete and brick layers, electricians, and other skilled tradespeople. They handle the entire process from planning and permitting through to project completion, aiming to provide a straightforward building experience for their customers.

Building Services Offered in the Nashville and Middle Tennessee Area

Affordable Building Concepts builds a wide range of custom structures, both attached and detached, designed to meet the specific needs and budgets of their clients. Below is an overview of the services they provide:

  1. Garages — Single, multi-car, detached, attached, and multi-story garages, customized to fit the customer's space and requirements.
  2. Pole Barns — Versatile and cost-effective structures suitable for storage, workshops, or parking vehicles and equipment.
  3. Custom Carports — Carports designed to protect vehicles from the elements, available in aluminum and other materials.
  4. Decks — From simple single-level decks to large multi-level designs with various features, built using quality materials.
  5. Pergolas and Pavilions — Free-standing or attached structures that provide shade and extend outdoor living space.
  6. Pool Houses — Custom pool house builds that can include storage, changing areas, bathrooms, and kitchen facilities.
  7. Fencing — Privacy, chain link, aluminum, and farm fencing options for security, privacy, and curb appeal.
  8. Storage Sheds — On-site built sheds in a variety of styles including urban, cape cod, loft, carriage house, and fully custom designs.
  9. Barndominiums — A modern housing option combining the durability of a barn structure with the comfort of a home, designed and built to the customer's specifications.
  10. In-Law Suites and Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) — Detached or attached ADU builder services for homeowners looking to add a separate living space for guests, aging family members, or renters. These accessory dwelling unit builds are designed to integrate seamlessly with the existing property.
  11. Home Additions — Expansions built to blend with the existing structure, with all permitting handled by the Affordable Building Concepts team.
  12. Porches — Front or rear porches, screened rooms, porch expansions, and post and railing replacements.
  13. Tiny Homes — Compact structures that can serve as living spaces, studios, home offices, hobby spaces, or hunting cabins.
  14. Concrete Services — Driveways, sidewalks, patios, slabs, and stained or stamped concrete work.
  15. Outdoor Living — A broad range of outdoor structures and additions including sunrooms, screened porches, and more.

ADU and In-Law Suite Construction

For homeowners interested in adding an in-law suite or a fully functional accessory dwelling unit, Affordable Building Concepts offers design and construction services tailored to the property and the homeowner's goals. Whether the intent is to house aging parents, provide space for guests, or create a rental unit, their team works to ensure the finished structure adds value to the property and fits naturally within the existing layout.

As an experienced ADU contractor in the Middle Tennessee region, they manage the permitting process and work with an architect to finalize designs before construction begins. This applies to both detached and attached configurations, giving homeowners flexibility in how they choose to expand their living space.

In addition to ADU work, Affordable Building Concepts also offers specialty services such as roofing, garage doors, grading, landscaping, and painting. Customers are encouraged to reach out even if a specific service is not listed, as the company handles a broad scope of residential construction needs throughout the Nashville and Middle Tennessee area.

Services

Affordable Building Concepts performs the following services

  • Architecture & Design
  • Permit Specialist
  • Construction

Affordable Building Concepts Reviews

Hailey Mong

2026-01-28
"Amazing! Great communication, good quality material and worked long and hard to get my fence up fast only took them 2 days. Was able to get a 8ft vinyl fence. Highly recommend"

Steve Clayton

2025-10-03
"Affordable building concepts, Built my garageshoppool house over six years ago. The building has performed well everything I expected added to the beauty of my house and the neighborhood I found that there was a problem with the roof and shingles and informed ABC with my concerns. They came out, looked at my building within one week and completely replaced my roof within three weeks. cannot imagine better customer service. Than these guys provided, they stand behind their work to a degree I have never before experienced. Easy to work with no hassle unbelievable!!"

JACK WILKIE

2025-10-02
"I am so glad I contracted with Affordable Building Concepts to build my carriage house shed on site instead of buying one ready made and being dropped off. I got to see the whole process from start to finish. Working with Steve and Penn on the project was a very good and smooth process. Watching Dave the carpenter build the carriage house board by board with prime lumber and materials was enjoyable. He examined every piece of wood, measuring twice and cutting once. I highly recommend Affordable Building Concepts."

Jimmy Wilmore

2025-07-25
"I cant say enough positive things about Affordable Building concepts. I used them for adding a porch and deck to my house and some fence work. Everyone Joseph, Jordan, Penn, the construction crews all were professional attentive and kept me informed of the progress on my Deck project and Fence project. I highly recommend ABC and Ill definitely call them first for my next project."

Cynthia Rivero

2025-03-01
"ABC extended our concrete cement pad on our back porch and installed a patio cover. They also extend our driveway so we could have more parking! We are so excited to have these new additions and the work they did was quality. We met Joseph at the Nashville Home Show. He was awesome at communicating everything, getting us set up, and super quick to respond without adding pressure. Jordan, our project manager did great at overseeing the job, answering questions, and making sure we got exactly what we wanted. We will definitely use them again in the future and recommend them to anyone!"

Specifics

Licensed Luxury Builds

Opening hours

Monday 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday -
Sunday -

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