Trusted Nashville Builders

Founded in 2002 by Paul Hammond & Walt Brandt, Hammond & Brandt Builders has become one of Nashville’s most respected names in custom residential construction. Known for delivering exceptional craftsmanship, Hammond & Brandt Builders has earned an excellent reputation for providing high-end construction services for their discerning clients. They have focused on working in Nashville’s most desirable neighborhoods and surrounding areas and have developed a thorough understanding of the Nashville market and what their clients are looking for - Collaboration, Vigilance, Precision and Excellence.

At Hammond & Brandt we believe paying attention to the little things adds up to great results. Design-driven homes are loaded with intricate details and they are all equally important. Through proactive collaboration with your design team and attentive on-site supervision, the Hammond & Brandt team excels in producing expertly crafted homes that you will cherish for years to come.

At Hammond & Brandt no detail is too small. If it matters to you, it matters even more to us.

No detail is too small.

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Collective expertise and execution.

At Hammond & Brandt Builders, the strength of every project lies in the exceptional team of craftsmen and employees who bring it to life. From our dedicated project managers and superintendents, to our trusted trade partners, each member of the Hammond & Brandt team shares a commitment to integrity, precision, and collaboration. Our collective expertise ensures that every detail is executed with care, resulting in homes that reflect both timeless design and superior craftsmanship.

Guided by respect and professionalism, this team is the foundation of Hammond & Brandt’s reputation as one of Nashville’s most trusted custom builders.

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  • Founder

    Paul Hammond is a Nashville native who, having grown up in the area Hammond & Brandt serves, has witnessed the amazing changes in the area over the past twenty years. Paul learned the construction business at a young age, spending countless Saturdays and summer days working on his family-owned rental properties. Paul spent his first years out of college working for Ernst & Young, LLP before transitioning to the construction business full time.

    Paul and his wife, Emily, have been married for over twenty five years and have four awesome kids - Ellie, Cooper, Cole and Tess, plus two cool pups, Bella and Duke. Paul and his family enjoy traveling, hiking, and being with their extended families.

    Paul is a graduate of Lipscomb University, with a degree in Accounting.

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  • Founder

    Walt Brandt is a Nashville native, growing up in the areas Hammond & Brandt serves. Walt loves the changes he’s seen in Nashville and feels a sense of nostalgia for the good old days too. Walt learned the construction business from his family and hands-on job experience in commercial construction and real estate. Walt’s values are grounded in hard work, common-sense and the ability to think through problems.

    Walt feels honored to raise three sons, Morgan, Sidney and Aubrey, plus a German Shorthaired Pointer named Zoey. Walt enjoys the outdoors - hunting, fishing and anything close to the water.

    Walt is a graduate of Lipscomb University, with a degree in Accounting and Finance.