Our Story

After working as a project manager for 15 years, John Harper opened Red Door Homes of East Tennessee to fill a need. Plenty of professional neighborhood builders were in business already, but there were very few price-conscious options for customers who already owned land. Now, we help individuals, couples, and families throughout the region build the homes they've always wanted.

Every house we build is unique, and our customers' reviews speak for themselves. Like our parent company, Red Door Homes of East Tennessee leverages national relationships and implements cost-effective building methods to offer customers value-engineered plans that produce less waste. These efficiencies allow us to produce a quality product and pass along the savings to home buyers.

The Red Door Build Process

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Where We Build

Red Door Homes of East Tennessee specializes in stick-built, traditional homes in Anderson, Knox, Sevier, Roane, Loudon, and Blount counties.

Additionally, we're now building in certain portions of Jefferson, Union, and Grainger counties.*

If you don’t see your county listed here, give us a call. We're always looking for opportunities to expand. And if you don’t already own land, we would be happy to put you in touch with land realtors in the area. We're confident we can help you find the best property for your Red Door home.

*We only build in certain areas within the indicated counties. Please contact our sales team to verify that we service your area.

Meet Your New Team

Our team offers decades of combined experience building custom homes and providing incredible customer service. We forge lasting relationships with our customers and measure our success by their happiness. After all, it's the only metric that really matters.

It's affordable, easy, and personal to

Build with Red Door

We offer homes at the best price per-square-foot and provide our home-buyers with a variety of options for custom upgrades. With Red Door Homes you get:

Your Home on Your Lot:
We build on the lot you provide, so you can choose the best location for you.
Adjust for Every Budget:
Our portfolio contains several plans starting under $350,000.
Choose Your Finish:
Each of our homes comes with high-end features you can upgrade to your preferences.

Frequently Asked Questions

Absolutely! East Tennessee has a nice blend of natural beauty, affordability, and Southern hospitality. With no state income tax, scenic mountain views, and lots of activities from hiking to arts and music, we find it an incredible place to call home. Plus, the low cost of living and family-friendly communities make it a great choice for building your dream house.

If you want to build your own home in East Tennessee, it can be done at a reasonable cost. With us, most projects range from $300,000 for smaller homes to $500,000 or more for fully customized homes. Costs depend on the size, features, and finishes you choose. We’ll guide you through every step to ensure your dream home fits your budget.

In many cases, building a house can offer better value than buying, especially if you’re looking for something tailored to your family’s needs. While construction costs can be comparable to purchasing an existing home, building allows you to avoid renovations and design the perfect layout from the start. We’ll work with you to make building an affordable and enjoyable process.

There are three phases to the construction process. Provided that you already have land, the 1st phase is securing your financing, which can take 30 to 60 days. In the 2nd phase, we prepare your land for your new home and acquire the appropriate permits, which usually takes approximately 30 to 45 days. The final phase is the construction of your new home and, depending on the size of the home that you choose, will take approximately 120 to 180 days.

Red Door Homes can help start your search, and we allow you to write your contract contingent on finding suitable land for your new home. Once you've found the home site of your dreams, a Red Door Homes representative will meet you at your site to do an evaluation and determine if it will be adequate for the custom house plan you have chosen. This gives you the security you need to purchase the land and make any necessary adjustments to the estimated lot preparation costs.

Yes, we are extremely flexible with our floor plans and the exterior look of your home. Most of the custom homes we build are altered in some way to meet the needs of the customer.

Set up an appointment with a sales consultant to help you choose your new home and discuss options you’d like included. You will receive a comprehensive list with pricing of all items that you want in your home and an estimate of the costs to prepare your lot.

See Your Home on Your Land

Before we break ground, we'll show you exactly how your chosen floor plan fits on your lot. Our site planning tool instantly helps you visualize your future home in its exact location.

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