Deliver your project with confidence. we’ll cover the rest.

Managing design details shouldn’t slow you down. With our real-world experience as general contractors, we design homes that respect your time, your team, and your bottom line.

the challenges of construction

  • Blueprints that ignore the build process

  • Permitting delays that waste time

  • Designs that look great on paper but don’t work in the field

Without a practical, executable plan, construction becomes inefficient, expensive, and frustrating. At Cover, we eliminate these headaches through comprehensive, builder-friendly designs and streamlined support, ensuring you can build with confidence.

The Partner You Need for Smarter Builds

At Cover, we give a damn. Our experience as General Contractors means we don’t just design beautiful spaces—we design smart, buildable homes that integrate seamlessly with their surroundings. Whether you're a GC managing multiple projects or a homeowner bringing a vision to life, we focus on solutions that are practical, durable, and efficient.

our values

  • We think beyond the blueprint. As experienced general contractors, we understand every design decision has real impact. We balance great architecture with smart use of time, materials, and energy, creating spaces that work for the people, the community, and the environment.

  • We design for you, not our egos. Collaboration with homeowners and contractors is our priority, not self-promotion or awards.

  • We believe designs should work. Real spaces built by real people require a real-world perspective, so we value function over finishes and implementation over Instagram.

  • We keep the big picture in mind. Every project is designed to serve its owners while respecting its surroundings and history. We’re not just building for today—we’re caretakers for this moment, committed to creating durable, adaptable spaces that hold up for the next generation.

Designed for the Real World. Built for Longevity.

human-centered design

Practical solutions that align with your goals and respect your budget.

    • Layouts for your lifestyle

    • Efficient use of time and materials

    • Future-proofed, adaptable designs

    • Seamless integration

full build-ready plaNS

Comprehensive 40–50 page drawing sets with no guesswork—just clear, executable designs.

    • Interior & Exterior Isometric Views

    • Plan Views

    • Site Plan with ISR (Impervious Surface Ratio)

    • Demolition Plans

    • Concrete & Foundation Plans

    • Roof Plan

    • Electrical, HVAC & Plumbing Plans

    • Grading, Drainage & Downspouts

    • Reflected Ceiling Plan (RCP)

    • Detail Sections

END-TO-END support

We handle the details—permitting, material selection, and coordination—so you don’t have to.

    • Fixture & Finish Selection

    • Pre-approved Designs

    • Zoning, Stormwater, and Historic Reviews

    • Variance Assistance

    • Tailored Schedules & Cashflow Estimates

    • Pipeline Forecasting

why choose cover?

✔ General Contractors & Engineers First

We design with builders in mind—because we’ve been in your shoes.

✔ Local Expertise

We know Nashville’s permitting and labor market inside and out.

✔ Established Relationships

Our trusted network of suppliers and vendors ensures projects keep moving and no surprises.

✔ hands-on approach

We get our hands dirty, ensuring every detail is executed throughout the project lifecycle, not just the final walkthrough.

✔ in it for the long haul

We are committed to durability and long-term usability for the future, making callbacks a thing of the past.

Meet the Team

  • Clayton Lainhart

    FOUNDER

    A Nashville native, Clayton grew up in a house built by his father, a residential general contractor. From an early age, he was exposed to building and renovating homes, often spending Saturday mornings helping his dad complete projects for Habitat for Humanity, a cause still near and dear to the (Lain)hart.

    Upon receiving a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Tech in 2011, Clayton spent the next 10 years gaining project management experience, the last five of those coming at Advent where he working on many projects including the Lasch Football Building renovations at Penn State, the Dallas Cowboys world headquarters at The Star in Frisco, Texas and renovations at the AT&T Executive Center in Dallas, Texas.

    Clayton and his wife, Helen, live in Brentwood with their daughter, Charlotte, and 2 sons, Jack and Hank. When he’s not bringing your build vision to life, Clayton can be found tinkering with cars, working on a personal furniture project, or throwing catfish onto the ice at Preds games.

  • Amelia Young

    DESIGN DIRECTOR

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