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:
- Garages — Single, multi-car, detached, attached, and multi-story garages, customized to fit the customer's space and requirements.
- Pole Barns — Versatile and cost-effective structures suitable for storage, workshops, or parking vehicles and equipment.
- Custom Carports — Carports designed to protect vehicles from the elements, available in aluminum and other materials.
- Decks — From simple single-level decks to large multi-level designs with various features, built using quality materials.
- Pergolas and Pavilions — Free-standing or attached structures that provide shade and extend outdoor living space.
- Pool Houses — Custom pool house builds that can include storage, changing areas, bathrooms, and kitchen facilities.
- Fencing — Privacy, chain link, aluminum, and farm fencing options for security, privacy, and curb appeal.
- Storage Sheds — On-site built sheds in a variety of styles including urban, cape cod, loft, carriage house, and fully custom designs.
- 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.
- 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.
- Home Additions — Expansions built to blend with the existing structure, with all permitting handled by the Affordable Building Concepts team.
- Porches — Front or rear porches, screened rooms, porch expansions, and post and railing replacements.
- Tiny Homes — Compact structures that can serve as living spaces, studios, home offices, hobby spaces, or hunting cabins.
- Concrete Services — Driveways, sidewalks, patios, slabs, and stained or stamped concrete work.
- 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.