ABOUT US
Building Dreams since 1996
As a young man David Martin, owner of D&B Carpentry, worked for an insurance company in North Carolina doing insurance losses. He soon became partners in the company. In 1979 David joined the Air Force and was stationed in Spain for 4 year, where he learned fluent Spanish.
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On his return, in 1983, David came back to Chattanooga to attend school and received a B.A. degree in Bible Studies and a Masters Degree in Theology.
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Over the past decades David has built over 125 spec homes as a builder. As a carpenter he has built over 700 homes in the Chattanooga area! David is a licensed general contractor and a “hands on” builder. He actually does hands on work on framing, decking, siding and all finish carpentry. Over the years David has built a strong network of subcontractors that are reliable, quality craftsmen.
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He is now the preferred builder for Cloudland Station and his homes have been featured in Southern Living Inspired Communities and This Old House magazine.
Organizations We Support
Hope Renewed International is dedicated to renewing HOPE by living out and proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ; by improving the quality of life; and by providing relief and opportunities to those who may not otherwise have them.
David is a volunteer with Hope Renewed International and and travels to Guatamala several times a year to work on construction of community centers.
The Honoring the Sacrifice Foundation was formed in 2013 by wounded US Army Sgt Andrew Smith and his wife Tori.
David built, along with other volunteers, Andrew’s new handicap friendly home. David continues to volunteer for Honoring the Sacrifice.
David volunteers with Steps 2 Hope, and previously was on Team Austin, building an accessibility ramp and covered deck to help the paralyzed teen regain mobility.