--- title: "Focus Builders — Home Builders | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/focus-builders-pfvwus-pf~1543569417 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1543569417.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Focus Builders" category: ["Home Builders"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/3c0323640e8a86dc_5185-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "2002 Richard Jones Drive, Suite C304, Nashville, Tennessee 37215, United States" latitude: 36.0986 longitude: -86.8219 phone: "(615) 517-5685" website: http://buildwithfocus.com/ rating: 5 review_count: 17 best_of_houzz_awards: 5 followers: 168 last_updated: 2026-08-17 --- # Focus Builders Original Houzz profile: [Focus Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/focus-builders-pfvwus-pf~1543569417) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Home Builders - **Location:** Nashville, TN - **Serves:** Nashville, Forest Hills, Oak Hill, Belle Meade - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (17 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2016–2025), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 10,000 Ideabook Saves Our core purpose: We exist to transform the ordinary into something remarkable. This is the reason we get up and go to work everyday. Our team has over 40 years experience in the development & construction industry. Our in-house Design Department provides services to ensure the architecture, function, and visual aspects of the exteriors and interiors are cohesive and enhance the quality of your living environment. We will work directly with you, or together with your designer, throughout the building process to facilitate a rewarding execution of your project. ### Services Provided - New Home Construction ### Areas Served - Nashville - Forest Hills - Oak Hill - Belle Meade ### Typical Job Cost $850,000 - 3 million ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Focus Builders | | Address | 2002 Richard Jones Drive, Suite C304, Nashville, Tennessee 37215, United States | | Phone | (615) 517-5685 | | Website | http://buildwithfocus.com/ | | License Number | TN- 66715 | | Followers on Houzz | 168 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/buildwithfocus ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Focus Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/focus-builders-pfvwus-pf~1543569417) - **Website:** http://buildwithfocus.com/ - **Phone:** (615) 517-5685 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Best of Houzz- 2016 - Best of Houzz- 2017 - Historical Commission of Metropolitan Nashville- Historic Preservation Award - Historic Hillsboro-West End Neighborhood Association- Good Hood Award - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2016–2025), for Design, Service. **Affiliations** - [National Association of Home Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-association-of-home-builders-pfvwus-pf~562065019) - [Home Builders Association Of Tennessee](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/professionals/schools-and-organizations/home-builders-association-of-tennessee-pfvwus-pf~94237949) - [Better Business Bureau of Mid TN and Southern KY](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/professionals/schools-and-organizations/better-business-bureau-of-mid-tn-and-southern-ky-pfvwus-pf~791320300) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 17 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Steve Morris, Jan. 2018** > I have known Seth Argo and the team at Focus Builders for years. I have been in numerous houses they’ve custom built, including for good friends. I’m consistently impressed with the soundness of construction and quality of finishes I see in these homes. I’m even more impressed with the feedback I hear from the people living in the homes. Building a house, especially a custom home, is a complex process, but Seth and his team make the clients feel involved and informed. Most importantly, the homeowners know that Focus Builders won’t leave until the job is 100% complete, and have a great warranty program after the sale. I’d trust Seth with any build, particularly at the top of the market, where it just has to be done right. **★★★★★ — Eric Cook, Dec. 2017** > Focus Builders is an industry leader. My husband and I recently relocated from Los Angeles to Nashville. Being architecture and design enthusiasts with exacting standards, we were immediately drawn to the design, scale, and level of finish at the homes in Battery Square. We believed they were unique in the Nashville marketplace. We decided to purchase in Battery Square and have been thrilled with our decision. Not only has our home met our expectations in every way, but the level of service Focus provided has been exemplary. Focus assisted us with everything from getting to know the systems of the new house, to helping us haul away our moving boxes. No question or request was too small. Seth Argo and Mike Bush are consummate professionals who have the highest standards, and take great pride in the homes they build and the level of service they provide. I would absolutely purchase another home form Focus Builders, and they may in fact be the only builder I purchase from in Nashville. **★★★★★ — Beverly Carmichael, Dec. 2017** > I fell in love with my Focus Builders home the moment I walked in the door -- the design, the quality, the craftsmanship, and its many unique features. Seth was great to work with. He is knowledgeable, professional, and a really nice guy. Mike, his project manager, is awesome. He was so helpful through the entire process; he never missed a deadline, and long after closing, helped me with several things that he did not have to do. Seth still checks with me to see if I need anything done in the house -- that's unheard of! I have had homes in several states that I absolutely love, but I love my Focus Builders home in Nashville the very best! **★★★★★ — Mary Beth Thomas, Dec. 2017** > I am a Realtor who sold one of the homes that Focus Buders built this fall. This builder exemplifies Excellence from the craftsmanship to the professional staff. Wonderful experience! **★★★★★ — laurissa87, Dec. 2017** > We have been thrilled with our experience with Focus Builders. The quality of the construction and attention to detail is excellent. Seth and his team have gone above and beyond to make sure that we are happy with our home. This is one of the best experiences we have had with new construction. We would love to work with Focus Builders on future projects. **★★★★★ — Whit Polley, Jan. 2017** > We had an amazing experience with Focus. From start-to-finish, the Focus team was our partner in every step of the process. Not only was the Focus team true professionals, but their vendors, artisans and sub-contractors were also of the highest quality and true professionals. Our overall project was completed ahead of schedule and under budget, and I credit much of this to everyone's planning and attention to detail on the front-end and through-out the process. Building a home is a stressful endeavor, and they make it as stress-free as possible. I would highly recommend Seth, Brandon and their team to anyone who is looking to build a home. **★★★★★ — Walker Lumber & Supply, Dec. 2016** > In the summer of 2016, our family decided to purchase a spec home that was being built by Focus Builders. When we decided to purchase the home it was roughly 75% complete and while we loved their work we wanted to add many of our personal touches. As a result, what started off as a spec house for Focus Builders ended up being more like a custom house for us. Seth Argo, the owner of Focus Builders, and his Operations manager Brandon Ketchum were a pleasure to deal with throughout the project. Their staff was very professional and accommodating from the time we decided to purchase until the date when they finished our project with the last punch list. They were meticulous in their work and their desire to please us as a client exceeded our expectations. On top of all of the details I have listed, we finished the project within 3% of budget and the only reason we went over was because of some of the choices we decided to upgrade. Words do not do justice to describe how pleased we are with their work. **★★★★★ — STeve Powers, Dec. 2016** > Professional, courteous, skillful, easy communication. Offered many helpful suggestions. Good follow-up. > very responsive to our questions and concerns. Good team > I would use them again. **★★★★★ — lauren\_schick, Dec. 2015** > We fell in love with our Focus Builders home the first time we saw it. Not only is it a beautiful home, but it is also incredibly well built with many "extras" and amenities not seen in every other new construction house. The quality is apparent. The team at Focus Builders was easy to work with during the construction process and closing. They have continued to take care of us in the two years since we moved in by providing efficient and personal service. We are very proud of our Focus Builders home and would certainly recommend them to anyone looking to build their dream home. > > In addition, I have witnessed Seth Argo and his team support several local charitable causes. It is obvious that they have created an environment of generosity and service while growing their successful residential construction business, which is admirable. **★★★★★ — jeanna\_m\_anderson, Dec. 2015** > We worked with Focus Builders in 2014 to build our custom house in Nashville, TN. Building a house can be overwhelming at times, but working with Seth, Brandon and Chad made the entire process a lot less stressful. They were extremely knowledgeable, professional, reliable, honest and always willing to go above and beyond to exceed our expectations. Once our house was complete, they were great about following up with things that needed to be fixed. Overall, we had a great experience with Focus Builders and would highly recommend them to anyone looking to build a house. **★★★★★ — norton36, Dec. 2015** > Professional, integrity, and respect are three words that describe our experiences with Focus Builders. Focus builds a quality home with reputable subcontractors, and Focus Builders is respected by their subs. When permitting issues became quite complicated, Focus responded professionally with integrity and respect to all parties involved. We believe this resolved the problems much more quickly. We have great respect and appreciation for Seth, Brandon, and Chad. We have recommended Focus Builders and would choose them again to build a home. **★★★★★ — The Waters, Dec. 2015** > Focus Builders constructed our new home in Nashville, TN. We were referred to Seth and his team by a family member who also built a home with Focus, and we had an absolutely fabulous experience. My wife and I have built one home and substantially renovated two others, and without question our experience with Focus was the best we've ever had. Their customer service, attention to detail and absolute commitment to our satisfaction at every phase of the project are unmatched. I can't recall a prior experience in which I wasn't dissatisfied with at least some aspect of the general contractor or his team at some phase of the project; our home with Focus is the exception. We never had a disagreement, and any time we raised questions or concerns, Seth was immediately and personally engaged to address them. In fact, Seth caught things at various stages of the construction that even we hadn't noticed, and he held his subcontractors to an exceedingly high standard in terms of ensuring all aspects of our home were as expected. Outside of a winter weather delay that was beyond anyone's control, we finished on time and on budget. > > We simply cannot say enough good things about the quality of Seth's design, craftsmanship and overall building experience. I would - and have - offered them my highest and unqualified recommendation and would absolutely build with them again. ## Selected projects - [Living Spaces](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/living-spaces-pj-vj~646497) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 28 - [Bathrooms](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bathrooms-pj-vj~646498) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 30 - [Grassland](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/grassland-pj-vj~2739618) - Location: Nashville, TN - Photos: 21 - [Maybelle](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/maybelle-pj-vj~2739080) - Location: Nashville, TN - Photos: 25 - [Kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchens-pj-vj~646494) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 43 - [Exteriors](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/exteriors-pj-vj~646495) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 52 [See all 6 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/focus-builders-pfvwus-pf~1543569417) ## Ideabooks - [Inspiration](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/47857001/list/inspiration) — 3 ideas - [Furnishings](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/90065372/list/furnishings) — 1 idea - [Duncanwood](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/47140764/list/duncanwood) — 1 idea - [swing](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/27043870/list/swing) — 2 ideas - [1308 Duncanwood Trim](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/11038257/list/1308-duncanwood-trim) — 3 ideas - [lindsay cabinets](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/9231189/list/lindsay-cabinets) — 1 idea - [kitchenette](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/8550157/list/kitchenette) — 3 ideas - [kids](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/1188152/list/kids) — 5 ideas [See all 8 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/sethargo1) ## Community Q&A **Q: Where is this Mirror** *(in Photo Questions)* Where can I find this mirror? Thanks A: Hi, this mirror was actually sourced by the interior designer on the project, but I believe it was Ballard Designs. This house was built in 2014-2015, so I'm not sure if it would still be in production or not. **Q: where is this floor from?** *(in Photo Questions)* I love this floor. Where can I buy it? A: Hi, it is from a local tile shop called Mission Stone. It is called Hex Appeal. **Q: what brand is your under counter refrigerator ?** *(in Photo Questions)* Would you recommend your under counter wine/beverage refrigerator? A: This project was built 5 years ago so I'm not exactly sure, but I'm pretty certain that is a U-Line beverage/wine combo unit. There are dozens of brands who make similar units. **Q: What type of counter tops are these?** *(in Photo Questions)* I love the color A: It was a honed carrara marble. Colors with marble can vary greatly depending on which quarry it comes out of. Hope this helps! **Q: Where is the tile from?** *(in Photo Questions)* Is this porcelain or marble? Where's it from? A: Hi, the tile is a marble tile. It comes from a local Nashville vendor called Stone Source. It's called Hex Appeal. https://www.stonesource.com/product/hex-appeal/ **Q: Island size** *(in Photo Questions)* Can you tell me the dimensions of the island please? A: Hi, the island on this home is 5' x 9'. Hope this helps! --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-17.*