Licensed & Insured
TN BC-A, License #83907
30+ Years
Hands-on construction experience
1,000+ Homes Framed
Estimated, across our founder's career
Family-Founded
Every project built like it's ours
Homes, Additions, Remodels & Concrete
One team from permit to final walkthrough, so you're not juggling contractors.
Custom Homes
Ground-up builds shaped around how you live. Bring your own plans, start from a proven one, or design your own with our engineer.
Additions & Remodels
Room additions, in-law suites, garages, porches, and kitchen and bath remodels that look like they were always part of the house.
Concrete & Site Work
From foundations and driveways to stamped and decorative concrete, entry walls, and pads for shops, barns, and outbuildings.
Larger-Scale & Commercial
Our founder's crews have framed apartments, shopping centers, restaurants, and hotels. Commercial licensing in progress.
From Craftsman to Company
Cardenas Builders started with Crescencio Cardenas: 30+ years in construction, an estimated 1,000+ homes framed, and hands-on work on apartments, shopping centers, restaurants, and hotels.
His son Imanol grew up on those job sites and built that experience into a licensed company. Same standard, now with the structure to carry it further.
How your Project Works
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Honest Estimate
A clear, detailed estimate. No lowball number that changes later.
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Permits & scheduling
We handle permitting and line up the right trades for your county.
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Build & final walkthrough
You always know who's on site and what's next, right through the final walkthrough.
Proudly Building Across Middle Tennessee
Our core service area covers six counties around Nashville and Clarksville, where we build most often.
Cheatham County
Pleasant View, Ashland City, Kingston Springs, Pegram
Robertson County
Springfield, Greenbrier, Cross Plains, Adams
Montgomery County
Clarksville, Sango, Woodlawn, Cunningham
Also building in Rutherford, Dickson, Wilson, and surrounding counties, plus select projects across Tennessee and Southern Kentucky.
Common Questions
Our core service area covers six counties around Nashville and Clarksville, where we build most often.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. Cardenas Builders LLC holds a Tennessee contractor license (BC-A #83907) and carries general liability insurance.
What areas do you serve?
Cheatham, Robertson, Montgomery, Davidson, Sumner, and Williamson counties are our core. We also take select projects across Tennessee and Southern Kentucky.
Can you build on my land?
Yes, including rural and agricultural lots. We handle clearing, grading, and site prep before the build starts.
Do I need my own house plans?
No. Bring plans from your architect or designer, or start from a library of proven plans and adjust them to fit. If your project needs an engineer, we bring in one we trust.
Do you handle permits?
Yes. We pull permits and schedule inspections with whichever county or city your project falls under.
How long does a custom home take?
It depends on size, design, permitting, and weather. Most custom homes take several months to about a year from permit to move-in, and we'll walk you through a realistic timeline once we know your plans.
How does pricing work?
Every project is priced from your plans, site, and finishes, so we estimate after a walkthrough instead of quoting by the square foot over the phone. You'll get a clear starting estimate, and we refine it together as your plans get settled.