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Town of Oakland, Tennessee

Home Improvement Contractors in Oakland, TN

Oakland is a town in Fayette County, Tennessee. Every trade we cover, for homes in Oakland. Tell us the project once and we connect you with licensed, insured contractors for it through one national line - and you compare written scopes. The median Oakland home dates from 2007, so most jobs start with what is already there.

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About homes in Oakland

Census and NOAA figures for the town of Oakland in Fayette County, not the metro, with a source for each.

2007Median year built1U.S. 1980
2007Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 2006
100%Detached single-family10% in 5+ unit buildings
87%Owner-occupied167% statewide
$319kMedian home value1Tennessee median $287k
44Nights at or below 32°F2,3per year, NOAA normals

The median home in the town of Oakland was built in 2007, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Tennessee median of 1987. That is newer than the Fayette County median of 1999.1 A large share of newer homes means many systems are still inside a warranty; checking that comes before any repair quote. Owner-occupied and rented homes in Oakland are of similar age: median build years 2007 and 2006.1 Housing in Oakland is mostly detached single-family: 100% of units, with 0% in buildings of five or more units.1 A mostly detached stock means the full range of exterior work applies: roofs, garage doors, chimneys and backyard units.

Home ownership is the norm in Oakland: 87% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, above the Tennessee share of 67%.1 The median owner-occupied home in Oakland is valued at $319,100 (ACS), above the Tennessee median of $286,700. Within Fayette County the median is $340,800, so Oakland sits below it.1 Home values above the state median tend to support fuller scopes; the written scope should still separate must-do from nice-to-have. The Memphis Intl Ap station averages 44 nights a year at or below 32°F and 6 at or below 20°F.2,3 A real freeze season means masonry, roofing and exterior sealing are specified for freeze-thaw cycles.

Summers run hot, with about 72 days a year at 90°F or more and 2 at 100°F.2,3 A long hot season shortens the life of roofing, sealants and garage-door electronics, and it shapes what a contractor specifies. Annual precipitation is about 55 inches, with 18 days a year of an inch or more.2,3 Heavy rainfall makes flashing, drainage and ventilation details the difference between a sound assembly and a wet one.

Heating and cooling loads are both real: about 2,875 heating and 2,314 cooling degree days a year (base 65°F).2,3 Oakland sits in IECC climate zone 3A (Mixed-Humid).4 Building permits in Oakland are normally issued by the town building department.5,6

Sources and notes (6)
  1. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
  2. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
  3. NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
  4. Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
  5. U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
  6. U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
  7. Climate figures are for NOAA station Memphis Intl Ap, 27.9 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.

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Oakland questions

How much does home remodeling cost in Oakland, TN?

Most home remodeling projects in Oakland, TN land between $14,750 and $77,900, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.

Do I need drawings before calling?

No. If you have them, good - if not, we start from what you want to change and work back to what the house allows.

How old are the homes in Oakland?

The median home in the town of Oakland was built in 2007, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Tennessee median of 1987. That is newer than the Fayette County median of 1999. Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What is the Oakland climate like for exterior work?

The Memphis Intl Ap station averages 44 nights a year at or below 32°F and 6 at or below 20°F. Summers run hot, with about 72 days a year at 90°F or more and 2 at 100°F. Annual precipitation is about 55 inches, with 18 days a year of an inch or more. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.

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