Construction & Remodeling in Bearden, Knoxville, TN
Custom remodels, additions, and selective new construction along the Bearden corridor — from Kingston Pike out through Lyons View.
Construction & Remodeling in Bearden
Bearden is one of Knoxville's most desirable established residential corridors, with a housing stock that ranges from 1920s and 1930s craftsman bungalows along the Kingston Pike side streets, to mid-century brick ranches off Lyons View Pike, to newer infill construction filling in the older lots. The neighborhood character is mature, walkable, and tightly woven into the city.
Our work in Bearden leans heavily toward remodeling — kitchen and primary bathroom renovations, whole-home updates of mid-century homes, second-story additions, basement finishes, and the occasional teardown-and-rebuild on a tired lot. We also handle exterior updates, screened porch additions, and accessory dwelling units where lot size allows.
Common Projects Here
- Whole-home renovations of mid-century brick ranches
- Kitchen and primary bathroom remodels in 1940s–1960s homes
- Second-story and rear additions
- Custom new construction infill on teardown lots
- Basement and attic conversions
- Detached garages, ADUs, and accessory structures
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See all services in KnoxvilleWhat to Know About Building & Remodeling in Bearden
Bearden sits inside the City of Knoxville's jurisdiction, which means projects go through city permitting — not county. Setback rules, lot coverage limits, and stormwater requirements all apply. We submit the package through the city the first time and anticipate the comments that typically come back on Bearden lots.
Older Bearden homes often hide undersized service drops, knob-and-tube remnants in attic runs, galvanized supply lines, and original floor framing that may not meet current code once exposed. We pre-investigate these conditions before demolition and price the corrections into the estimate so you don't get hit with surprise change orders.
Lot sizes in Bearden are often small enough that material staging, dumpster placement, and neighbor access become real planning concerns. We coordinate logistics with neighbors and city right-of-way rules before mobilization so the project doesn't become a neighborhood disruption.
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(865) 805-0243Serving Bearden & Surrounding Knoxville
GM Construction Group is headquartered in Knoxville and serves Bearden alongside the rest of Knox County. License #81334. Licensed, insured, locally accountable.
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