General Contractor in Hixson, TN

Properties near Chickamauga Lake and the North Chickamauga Creek corridor often sit on sloped terrain where water moves quickly during heavy rain. Clay soil in this part of Hamilton County does not absorb water fast enough to prevent runoff from eroding slopes and undercutting driveways or yard structures. A properly built retaining wall redirects that water movement and holds the grade in place.

Kitchens in Hixson homes from the 1980s are typically closed off from the living area, with galley or U-shaped layouts and original cabinetry that is at or past the end of its useful life. Opening the layout often involves assessing load-bearing walls and rerouting plumbing to a new island or sink location. We plan the structural and mechanical changes before any demolition begins so the project moves in the right sequence.

Yes, and addressing drainage before an addition is the right order of operations. If water is pooling against the existing foundation or running toward the house, a home addition will make that problem worse by adding more impervious surface. We regrade and, where needed, install drainage solutions as part of the site preparation before the addition's foundation is set.

Yes, driveway construction on sloped Hixson lots requires careful base preparation and grading so the surface sheds water to the sides rather than channeling it toward the home. On steeper approaches, cut-and-fill grading or retaining walls along the driveway edge may be needed. We design the driveway grade as part of the overall site drainage plan.