Custom Homes in Chattanooga TN

Built from the ground up and designed around your life.

Woman-Owned, Second-Generation Builder
Transparent Pricing & Daily Site Oversight
Strong Subcontractor Team You Can Trust
Smart, Cost-Saving Design Solutions
Faith-Driven, Family-First Approach

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Collette Knows Custom Homes!

Your dream home deserves more than a one-size-fits-all blueprint. At Tristar, we design and build fully custom homes that reflect your vision, your lifestyle, and your future. With honest communication, on-site leadership, and a team that treats your project like it’s their own, we take the stress out of building, so all you have to do is turn the key.

What Does “Custom” Mean to Us?

Custom means your home, your way. We don’t do cookie cutter templates or hard sells. Whether you’ve already picked your land or you’re just beginning the design phase, we can help you create a home that’s uniquely yours.

Our custom home building includes:

One-on-one design guidance
Support at every stage
Clear, transparent pricing
Daily site supervision
Longstanding contractor relationships
Optional smart home integration
Optional build-on-your-land service

From Traditional and Transitional to Modern, Farmhouse, Craftsman, or Mid Century styles, we build homes that honor your taste and stand the test of time.

Your Home Is in Good Hands

We know what it’s like to trust someone with your future home.

That’s why we show up on-site every day to make sure things are done right the first time. Founder Collette Branham in Hixson brings over two decades of experience and a heart for service to every project.

What sets us apart?

On-site leadership every single day

Real-time communication: phone calls, texts, and walk-throughs

Meticulous invoice and budget tracking

A no-pressure, faith-forward approach

Proven trust from families across Chattanooga, Ooltewah, and beyond

Our Custom Home Build Process

We walk with you through every step, from the first sketches to the final punch list.

Our Process

Initial Meeting – Share your goals, timeline, and wishlist
Design Development – Floor plans, inspiration, and material selections
Pre-Construction Review – Final pricing, schedule, and approvals
Construction Begins – Regular updates and on-site leadership
Walkthrough & Move-In – Every detail double-checked, every question answered

Whether this is your forever home or a dream project you’ve waited years for, we’ll help you bring it to life with honesty, care, and craftsmanship you can see.

Built with Clarity & Collaboration

At Tristar Custom Homes, we believe building your dream home should be exciting, transparent, and stress-free. That’s why we use Buildertrend, a powerful builder app that keeps you in the loop every step of the way.

With the Buildertrend app, you get:

Real-time project visibility. Check progress photos, schedules, and budgets anytime, anywhere.
Streamlined communication. No more wondering, “What’s next?” With built-in messaging and document sharing, you’ll always know what’s happening.
Budget and timeline control. From estimates to timelines, everything’s organized in one place to avoid surprises.
Peace of mind. The Buildertrend app works hand-in-hand with Collette’s personal attention, so you get the perfect mix of hands-on care and digital convenience.

Why this matters:

Building a custom home can feel overwhelming, but we make it simple. With Tristar and Buildertrend, everything is clear, organized, and easy to track. From the first dig to move-in day, you’ll always know exactly what’s happening and why.