We show up to replace your water heater. While we’re routing the new lines, we notice the bathroom floor is soft around the toilet. The subfloor is rotting from a slow leak that’s been going on for months, maybe years.
Or we’re in your crawlspace installing new ductwork and see that half your floor joists are compromised. The HVAC fix is straightforward. But the structural issues? That’s beyond our scope.
Or we’re servicing your furnace in the basement and you mention, “While you’re here, what would you think about knocking out this wall and finishing this space?”
These moments happen weekly at Cookeville HVAC & Plumbing. We come to fix one thing, and we discover—or you discover—that your home needs more than maintenance. It needs construction expertise.
That’s when we call H&H Construction. Here’s why.
Recognizing When “Fix” Becomes “Renovation”
After years of HVAC and plumbing service calls, we’ve learned to spot the telltale signs that a home needs more than what we can provide:
Water damage beyond the immediate leak – Soft floors, stained ceilings, warped cabinets
Outdated infrastructure that needs gutting – Ancient galvanized pipes, knob-and-tube wiring, asbestos wrapped ducts
Space utilization problems – Unused basements, awkward layouts, wasted square footage
Historic home challenges – Beautiful bones, serious updating needs
“While you’re here” conversations – Kitchen dreams, bathroom wishes, addition plans
We can fix your plumbing. We can repair your HVAC. But we can’t rebuild your bathroom, remodel your kitchen, or add that sunroom you’ve been dreaming about.
That’s where Josie and Alec Davis come in.
What Construction Experts See That We Don’t
When we refer customers to H&H Construction, we’re connecting you with contractors who understand the difference between a repair and a renovation—and more importantly, when one should become the other.
“To me and Alec, there’s no small job. Every job has an impact to the customer and to the family that’s living in the home,” Josie Davis explains. “Whether it’s a small hole of drywall that needs to be repaired, or baseboards coming off in one room—those small repairs, just like any relationship you have, those small points of contact always create a smooth relationship.”
Here’s what we love about this philosophy: H&H doesn’t push big projects. They start where you are.
Maybe you just need that water-damaged drywall replaced after we fix the leak. Fine. They’ll do it. They’ll do it well. And when you’re ready for the bigger conversation—the full bathroom renovation you’ve been thinking about—you already have a relationship with someone you trust.
“The more you build a relationship with someone, the more they trust you with the bigger things.”
We operate the same way. You call us for a furnace tune-up. We show up on time, do it right, treat your home with respect. Six months later when your system fails, you call us back because you trust us. That’s how it should work.
The Historic Home Conversation
This comes up constantly in Cookeville. We’re working in a beautiful 1930s or 1940s home—original hardwood floors, solid construction, incredible character. But the plumbing is galvanized pipe from 1947. The furnace is from the Reagan administration. The bathroom still has the original pink tile and cast iron tub.
You want to preserve what’s special. But you also want a home that functions for 2026.
“I think that there’s a lot of beauty in the bones. There’s also a lot of termites and mold, but there’s a lot of beauty too. And I think that can be harnessed and made really beautiful again,” Josie shares about renovating historic Cookeville homes.
We see this balance play out constantly. When we’re replacing an ancient boiler or updating plumbing in these older homes, homeowners are making decisions: Do we just fix what’s broken? Or is this the moment to actually renovate?
“I think renovations are really special because you’re taking something that’s already there and already has flavor. It already has its own embodiment, and you are tweaking it, aesthetically smoothing it out, maybe changing some of the rhythms there in the space, but you’re ultimately still keeping the foundation and the bones the same.”
“It’s nice to see history woven with new age and new influence. I think those are the most beautiful spaces when you marry the older charm with the newer aesthetics.”
When we install a new high-efficiency HVAC system in a 1940s Cookeville home, we’re doing our part of that equation. When H&H comes in and renovates the kitchen while preserving the original hardwood floors and architectural details, they’re completing the vision.
Together, the home works beautifully.
Beyond “While You’re Here” Questions
Here’s how these conversations usually start with our customers:
“While you’re here fixing the water heater, what do you think about opening up this kitchen?”
We’re honest: “That’s beyond what we do, but we know someone perfect for this conversation.”
“We’re replacing the furnace anyway—should we finish the basement at the same time?”
Again: “Let us handle the HVAC. For the finishing work, you need H&H Construction.”
“This bathroom tile is original from 1952. Can you work around it, or should we just renovate the whole thing?”
Our answer: “We can work around it. But if you want to actually fix this bathroom the right way, we should bring in H&H to talk through options.”
Why H&H specifically?
Because they ask the right question upfront.
“What do you want it to feel like when you walk in?” Josie asks every client. “I think we can get too stuck into limitations of the space or formulas. That’s all really valuable as a landing place. However, how you’re wanting a space to feel should often also dictate how you develop this space.”
“A lot of people don’t have vision for space. That’s a huge thing,” Alec shares. “We’ve worked with so many people who cannot visualize what the space needs. We help create that vision for people who struggle with seeing their space and what it could be.”
That’s exactly what you need when you’re standing in your 1950s bathroom wondering whether to replace the pink tile or gut the whole thing. You need someone who can help you see what’s possible. There’s a LOT of value that you can add to your home by considering internal improvements as well as home exterior fixes that match your aestetics: a fresh sealcoat on your driveway, gaining privacy with a precast concrete wall installation.
The Projects We Send to H&H
After we’ve completed the HVAC or plumbing work, here’s when we typically connect customers with H&H Construction:
Kitchen Remodeling
Your ancient disposal finally died. While we’re under the sink, you mention you’ve been thinking about new countertops. Then new cabinets. Then maybe moving the sink to the island you don’t have yet but wish you did.
That’s a kitchen renovation, not a plumbing repair. H&H handles everything—cabinetry, countertops, backsplash, flooring, and yes, we come back to do the plumbing and gas line work once they’ve reconfigured the space.
Bathroom Renovations
We fix the leaking shower valve. You ask about replacing the tile. Then the tub. Then the vanity. Then you mention you’ve always wanted a wet room.
“Wet rooms are really fun,” says Josie. “If you’re not familiar with a wet room, it is a bathroom where the shower is literally the whole space. The floors are tiled, the walls are tiled. The shower has no start, no finish. The whole bathroom becomes the shower, basically.”
“The space is so aesthetically clean and smooth. It’s almost like artwork where one thing stops, the next thing starts with very seamless transitions.”
That’s H&H’s wheelhouse. We’ll handle the plumbing. They’ll handle creating that spa-like space you’ve been envisioning.
Home Additions
You need ductwork extended to the bonus room. While we’re planning the HVAC work, you ask, “What would it take to actually add a full master suite over the garage?”
We can do the HVAC. H&H does the addition—framing, electrical, plumbing rough-in, finishing. Then we come back for final HVAC installation.
Sunrooms
You want to heat and cool your existing deck. Sometimes that’s possible. Sometimes the better answer is converting it to a proper sunroom.
“A sunroom is being outside and enjoying outside without being outside,” Josie describes. They handle climate-controlled and three-season sunrooms—spaces that extend your living area while bringing in natural light.
Complete Renovations
Sometimes we show up for what seems like a simple repair and realize the whole house needs updating. The HVAC system is shot. The plumbing is ancient. But also the kitchen is from 1975, the bathrooms are falling apart, and the flooring is worn through.
That’s when we have the bigger conversation. We can replace your systems. H&H can transform your entire home. Together, you get a completely renovated house that works beautifully.
Flooring
Water damage from a plumbing leak often reveals flooring issues. We fix the leak. H&H handles flooring replacement—hardwood, tile, luxury vinyl—and in historic homes, they can refinish original hardwood floors to preserve that character.
Handyman Repairs
Sometimes it’s not a big project. Maybe we notice some drywall damage, loose baseboards, a door that won’t close properly.
H&H offers handyman services for exactly these situations. Small repairs matter to them just as much as full renovations.
Why We Trust H&H with Our Customers
When we refer someone to another contractor, we’re putting our reputation on the line. We don’t take that lightly.
Here’s why H&H is our go-to referral:
They care about relationships, not just transactions.
“If you meet us and you don’t want to go get coffee with us, then find a contractor that you really enjoy speaking with,” Josie advises. “I think construction in general is a really hard transition. It’s a very life-altering situation.”
“Construction is a marriage of a certain form. You’re gonna be spending a lot of time with those people. Enjoy the people that you’re meeting. Be willing to communicate with them.”
We want that for our customers. We want you working with people you actually like.
They become family.
“A lot of our customers frequently say, ‘We don’t know what we’re gonna do once we’re not talking to you every day.’ We become friends and become family, and I think that’s really important.”
They have the technical expertise.
Alec Davis is a Tennessee General Contractor (BC-A/r) and certified HVAC technician since 2015. He understands the systems side of homes because he’s worked on both sides—the construction and the mechanical. When we’re coordinating HVAC installation with their renovation work, he gets it.
They share our values.
“Alec and I want to talk. We want to pray over your family. We want to meet your children if you’re willing. We want to encourage you in steps of life,” Josie shares about their faith-based approach.
In an industry where some contractors treat homeowners like transaction numbers, H&H treats people like neighbors. Like family.
Their mission matches ours.
“We hope that everyone that interacts with us feels welcomed, feels as though they were taken care of and were heard and listened to and held. If that is done, then our job’s been done.”
That’s exactly how we want our customers to feel after we leave their homes. Welcomed. Cared for. Heard. Held.
What to Expect When You Call H&H
Based on feedback from customers we’ve referred:
1. They listen first.
That “what do you want it to feel like” question isn’t a gimmick. They genuinely want to understand your vision before proposing solutions.
2. They’re honest about what makes sense.
Sometimes the answer is “don’t renovate this.” They’ll tell you when a project doesn’t make financial or structural sense. They’ve turned down work because it wasn’t right for the homeowner.
3. They invest time in your specific situation.
“I will spend hours researching different formats if there’s something the customer’s really wanting to see or they’re really wanting a feel or rhythm in their space,” Josie explains. “I’ll spend hours researching that just for them.”
4. They handle everything.
Kitchen, bathroom, addition, sunroom, deck, flooring, handyman work—they do it all. You’re not coordinating five different subcontractors.
5. They build relationships.
Many of their big projects started with small repairs. They earn trust over time.
“The more relationship you have with who you’re working with, the better you’re going to be and the more stable you’re going to feel and the more safe and the more excited you’re going to feel about the end result.”
When to Make the Call
If we’ve recently completed HVAC or plumbing work at your home and you’re thinking:
- “Now that the systems are updated, maybe it’s time to tackle that kitchen”
- “This bathroom needs more than just new plumbing fixtures”
- “We should really finish the basement while we’re upgrading the furnace”
- “I wish this space felt more open/modern/functional”
- “We’ve been talking about an addition for years”
That’s your signal. The repair work is done. Now it’s time for the renovation conversation.
Contact H&H Construction
H&H Construction
Licensed General Contractor (BC-A/r)
Serving Cookeville and Middle Tennessee since 2014
📞 (931) 329-5754
📧 davishandh@gmail.com
🌐 handhcookevilleremodel.com
Services:
- Kitchen Remodeling
- Bathroom Renovations (including wet rooms)
- Home Additions
- Sunroom Construction
- Custom Deck Building
- Complete Home Renovations
- Flooring Installation & Refinishing
- Handyman Services
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Our Role: Getting Your Systems Right
At Cookeville HVAC & Plumbing, we’ll continue doing what we do best—keeping your heating, cooling, and plumbing systems running efficiently and reliably.
When your home needs more than maintenance, we’ll continue connecting you with contractors who share our commitment to quality, integrity, and genuine care for Cookeville homeowners.
Sometimes a repair is just a repair. Sometimes it’s the beginning of something bigger.
We’ll help you figure out which one you’re dealing with.