Custom Home and Commercial General Contractor in Nashville, Tennessee
A general contractor who did the work before managing it. Building since 1993, one accountable team from first meeting to final walkthrough.
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Credentials you can verify
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BC 73150
Tennessee general contractor license, the state's broadest building classification. It covers residential, commercial, and industrial work across 34 building categories, valid statewide. Verify it with the state.
MCN151894
Metro Nashville and Davidson County Master Contractor license. This is the credential required for permitted work across Nashville and Davidson County.
Licensed and insured
General liability and workers' compensation coverage on every project. Certificates are available on request, before you sign anything.
In writing, every time
Every signed contract includes a written warranty. Coverage is tiered by system and component, because a roof and a cabinet finish do not wear the same way.
I grew up Amish, and I learned this trade the way people used to learn it: with my hands. Framing, roofing, finish carpentry, most of what goes into a house, starting when I was still a kid. Decades later, that is still how I look at every project we take on.
Stellan Eoin Builders is a licensed Tennessee general contractor working across Nashville and Middle Tennessee. I’ve been building since 1993 and founded Stellan Eoin in 2018. Whether it’s a home or a commercial space, we approach it the same way. Talk straight, price it honestly, and build something we’re glad to put our name on.
John Hochstetler · Founder, Stellan Eoin Builders
Full-service, start to finish
Project Management
One accountable team for schedule, budget, and site from planning through completion.
ADA and Aging-in-Place Modifications
Accessibility and aging in place modifications planned during design and built to work in daily life.
One accountable team, managed directly
Years of onboarding and vetting the best subcontractors in the area have built one of the strongest trade partner teams in Middle Tennessee. Our team manages that team directly on every project, and we answer for the result.
There’s a difference between managing construction and understanding it. Our team has done nearly every one of these trades, and it shows in the small moments: knowing whether the framing is right before the drywall covers it, knowing when a schedule is realistic, knowing which problems are real. Anyone can hire subcontractors. Recognizing good work takes longer to learn.
Our StoryVetted trade partners
Licensed trade partners we select, contract, and manage.
Hands-on background
Hands-on construction background behind every decision.
One accountable party
One point of contact from first meeting to final walkthrough.
Two ways we build
Whatever you’re building, we manage it the same way: licensed, planned, and accountable from the first meeting to the final walkthrough.
Custom Homes
From evaluating the land to handing you the keys. If you haven’t found a lot yet, we’ll connect you with a reputable realtor and take a hard look at the site before you commit. Our design partners handle drawings and selections, so you’re never left wondering what your home will look like or what it will cost.
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Commercial Construction
Hospitality, restaurants, retail, assembly and event spaces, adaptive reuse, historic preservation, and tenant improvements. We’ve worked with permitting departments in more than twenty Tennessee jurisdictions, and that experience shows up as fewer surprises.
Explore CommercialThe expensive lesson
By the time you see the problem, you’ve already paid for it.
Most construction disasters don’t announce themselves. They hide in assumptions made months earlier: zoning overlooked, utilities assumed, site conditions never questioned. The project feels fine. Money moves. Drawings get signed. Then the shovel hits dirt, and everything unravels at once.
Redesigning costs more. Re-permitting takes months. The budget you trusted? Gone. The RightStart Checklist catches what you’d otherwise pay to discover.
Easy 1-2-3 financing available
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- Loan amounts up to $250,000
- Affordable monthly payment options
- Funding within 1-3 days
- No prepayment penalties
- No home equity required
See your personalized monthly payment options within minutes and without affecting your credit score. No prepayment penalties. No home equity required.
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Read articleReviews that speak for themselves
From first meeting to final walkthrough, see why clients consistently choose us again and again.
You won’t find a better quality builder or one with more integrity.
We are total fans of Stellan Eoin Builders! They produce a quality product with extensive knowledge and skills in all areas of construction. Even more important is their professionalism and caring as they listened to our dream ideas for our new construction. We were so pleased with the execution and final product.
John does incredible work and absolutely love Stellan Eoin’s approach to building with their Right Start program. Highly recommend!
We have worked with John and his team multiple times in the past. We’ve always been very pleased with how efficient and consistent he and his crew have always been. Would definitely refer his services and use him again.
As a Realtor, being able to place my clients in the hands of another professional can be extremely nerve-racking. Stellan Eoin has put me at ease and given me confidence in sending my clients their way. From kitchen remodel, entire home renovation or decking replacement, they can do it all. Most importantly, the clients needs are always #1!
Stellan Eoin consistently goes above and beyond, ensuring that every project reflects their commitment to excellence and that every client feels appreciated and respected. Their team’s dedication to quality and integrity truly sets them apart in the building community. 5 stars all around!
These builders are a somewhat regular client of mine, they are professional and easy to work with. I cannot speak for the customer end of their things, but my end has been fantastic!
Wonderful group of people who provide the highest quality work.
A few reasons why owners choose us
Licensed and accountable
Tennessee contractor license BC 73150, the state’s broadest building classification, plus Metro Nashville Master Contractor MCN151894. Both numbers are public.
Building since 1993
Three decades in, we’ve seen most of the ways a project can go sideways. We plan so yours doesn’t.
Recognized work
A Stellan Eoin project earned the 2024 Kitchen of the Year from the Nashville Design Collective.
We start before the land does
Our RightStart process includes site evaluation before you buy, so you understand what a lot will really cost to build on while you still have the option to walk away.
Planning is where projects are won
RightStart settles scope, budget, and schedule in writing before anyone breaks ground.
A warranty built the way buildings work
Ours is tiered by system and component, because a roof, a mechanical system, and a cabinet finish don’t wear the same way.
Where we work
Our Nashville office is at 11 Willow Street, Ste. 11, Nashville, TN 37210, and we also serve the Clarksville area. Most of our project work happens in Davidson and Williamson Counties, in and around Nashville, Brentwood, and Franklin. We’re licensed and have built in more than twenty Tennessee jurisdictions.
Questions we hear most
Do you have hands-on construction experience, or do you just manage subcontractors?
Both, and in that order. I started building as a kid and spent years doing the work myself: framing, roofing, finish carpentry, most of what goes into a house. I run a general contracting firm now, and everything I know about managing our trade partner team comes from having done the work myself.
What is the RightStart program?
RightStart is our preconstruction process, and honestly it’s the part of the job we care most about. It covers site evaluation, feasibility, scope definition, budget development, and schedule, all worked out in writing before construction starts. If you haven’t bought land yet, we start there. If you already have drawings, we start with what they’ll actually cost to build.
What’s the most important thing I can do to make my construction project go well?
Spend more time planning before you build. It’s a less exciting answer than people hope for, but it’s the true one. Most of what goes wrong on a construction project traces back to a decision that wasn’t made early enough: a scope question left open, a budget line nobody verified, a site condition nobody looked at, a selection made late under pressure. Decisions are inexpensive on paper and costly in the field. RightStart exists to move as many of them as possible to the paper stage.
Do you handle both design and construction?
We’re a general contractor. We work with established design partners for drawings and selections. What stays under one roof is accountability: one point of contact, one party responsible for the outcome.
Can you help me find land to build on?
Yes, in two ways. We connect you with a reputable realtor who knows the market. Then we evaluate any lot you are considering before you buy it. Site conditions drive a large share of what a home costs to build, and that is worth knowing while you can still choose a different lot.
What does a custom home cost in Nashville?
The biggest variable is finish selections, and those are largely up to you: cabinetry, flooring, tile, fixtures, windows, and millwork can move a budget substantially on the very same floor plan. Land and site conditions account for much of the rest. That’s why we bring cost feedback into the design phase rather than after it.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. Our Tennessee license is BC 73150, the state’s broadest classification, covering residential, commercial, and industrial construction across 34 building categories. We also hold Metro Nashville Master Contractor license MCN151894. Both are publicly verifiable. We carry general liability and workers’ compensation coverage and will provide certificates on request, before you sign anything.
Who does the work on a Stellan Eoin project?
Our team. Years of onboarding and vetting built one of the strongest trade partner teams in Middle Tennessee, and we manage every one of them directly. I have done nearly every one of these trades myself, which is how we know good work when we are standing in front of it. We answer for the whole job.
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