Bigger outdoor projects, worth the drive
Bigger outdoor projects, worth the drive.
Prime Construction builds screened porches, wood decks, and patio covers for larger outdoor living projects in Cookeville and across Putnam County. Family owned and Sumner County based, serving the Upper Cumberland. Free estimates in 1 to 2 days.
Looking for a deck builder in Cookeville? Prime Construction builds screened porches, wood decks, and patio covers for larger projects in Cookeville, with a Tennessee contractor license and free estimates in 1 to 2 days.
Outdoor living in Cookeville
The projects that fit Cookeville homes best.
Screened porches
Cedar screened porches with tongue and groove ceilings and fans. Bug free evenings on the wooded Cookeville lots, with a roof that ties into your home and frames the view.
Learn moreWood decks
Pressure treated pine and cedar decks built for the rolling Cookeville terrain. Proper footings, ledger flashing, and clean railings. We build it right so it lasts on the slope.
Learn morePatio covers
Covered patios tied into your roofline, matching shingles and trim. Shade and shelter for the patio so it is usable through the summer. Posts, beams, and fan prep included.
Learn moreNeighborhoods we serve in Cookeville
Cookeville sits in the Upper Cumberland with rolling terrain, lake and wooded lots, and larger properties. We take on larger deck and outdoor living projects here, framed to the terrain. The lots have room for screened porches, decks, and patio covers that take advantage of the view and the shade.
Local building notes for Cookeville
Cookeville lots are rolling and often wooded, which means a deck or porch has to be designed for the slope and the trees. We design for the grade, with footings that hold and railings that meet code, and we frame the view without cutting the shade.
Permits run through the City of Cookeville or Putnam County Building Codes depending on your address. We make sure the right permits are in place for every deck, porch, or cover that needs one and confirm requirements with the right office.
For larger projects in Cookeville, Scott makes the trip. Tell us about yours and we confirm scheduling with your free estimate. We are based in Sumner County and serve the Upper Cumberland for the bigger outdoor living builds.
We confirm permit requirements with Putnam County Building Codes on every job.
A recent Prime project near Cookeville
Columbia, TN
1,600 Sq Ft Wood Deck in Columbia, TN | Prime Construction
Our 1,600 square foot deck in Columbia and our cedar screened room in Thompson's Station are the nearest real Prime projects. The deck shows how we handle a large build, and the screened room shows the cedar framing and roof tie-in we bring to Cookeville. See the project pages for the photos.
- 1,600 sq ft of pressure treated pine
- Wraparound multi level framing
- New railings and balusters
- Ledger flashing and frost line footings
All services in Cookeville
Outdoor living first, then exterior and remodeling.
Why Cookeville homeowners choose Prime
Constant communication
You always know what is next. Daily updates in plain language, no surprises, no guessing.
Design visuals first
We help you see it before we build it, with clear options and a rendering of the finished project.
Family crew, start to finish
Scott, Michelle, Alex, and Molly. The same crew starts your project and finishes it, every time.
Owner on every job
Scott is on every project from the first estimate visit to the final walkthrough. No subcontractor handoffs.
1-year workmanship warranty
Our work is backed by a 1-year warranty. Material warranties come from the manufacturers.
Licensed and insured
Tennessee Licensed Contractor #84096, carrying general liability and workers compensation insurance.
Cookeville FAQ
Yes, for larger deck and outdoor living projects. We are based in Sumner County and serve the Upper Cumberland with the same family crew.
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