Collier Construction

The Collier Construction website says, “We stand behind our work... Your home is your most important investment, and we’re committed to getting it right… and if there’s a problem, we’ll handle it.” Four years ago I purchased a home built by Collier Construction. It was touted as a home that was “Better Built certified, and great care was taken in site stewardship and sustainable construction.” There was no evidence of major construction defects until a yellow stain appeared on one of the windowsills a few weeks ago. The wall was cut open exposing a huge amount of rot, wet insulation and black mouldy plywood. And then it became clear that the problem was not confined to a single area, that mould, rot and decay have been growing inside the walls for years, hidden by the thick sheetrock that was used for the walls. I contacted the window rep who recalled that, when the house was built, Collier’s construction crew had improperly installed the windows. They hadn’t been inset as they should have, hadn’t been sealed correctly, sashes had to be replaced, some were crooked, flashing was missing. As the damage throughout the house was autopsied, other faulty construction issues were revealed. Wires were cut too short exposing bare wires inside the wall, studs were spaced 24” apart instead of 16”. When I called Collier Construction to come and inspect the damage, the claims rep who I spoke to said he’d put it on the schedule but then called me back to tell me “the boss said no.” The Collier Construction mission statement reads: “We believe that the economic health and well being (sic) of the homeowner, the community and the environment are essential to the quality of every project. This belief shapes our philosophy and our mission, our methods and our goals, and the relationships we build throughout every project.” See the pictures posted on [Sensitve Data Hidden] of rotted, crumbling studs and black mould riddled throughout the walls of this Collier Construction built home and decide for yourself.

I've hired Collier for a complete renovation and addition to a 1920's North Chattanooga home. We are in the middle of the project and I've found them to be very easy to work with, they keep me up to date on the project, and the quality of their work is excellent. I would highly recommend them for new construction and for renovation/addition.

I give Collier Construction my highest recommendation. I have worked with them both as a customer and as a professional. The quality of their work, commitment to the environment, and customer service are outstanding. If you are considering building, you owe it to yourself to meet with Ethan and his team.

Collier Construction successfully completed a project involving removal of two load-bearing columns between my living and dining rooms. This necessitated placement of a structural beam, retexturing of the dining room ceiling, and painting of both ceilings. They finished the job on time, with no additional charges. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a professional, courteous, and competent contractor.