Our Story
About CustomSmart
Homes & Solar
CustomSmart Homes & Solar is built on the foundation of the Lizzio Development Group, a family-owned and operated company with a legacy of quality and trust. We bring over 90 years of combined business, management, and construction expertise 90 to every project.
Our Commitment to Quality
We are dedicated to building custom properties of exceptional beauty, quality, and value across East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. Our mission is to make the entire building process—from initial design to final walkthrough— simple, fast, and enjoyable for every client for every client.
Energy-Efficient Innovation
In 2011, we established our Solar division to further our dedication to sustainable living and energy- efficient homes. We integrate smart, modern solutions to ensure your new home is as high-performing as it is beautiful.
Financial Stability You Can Trust
Choosing a builder is a major decision, and you deserve peace of mind. As a debt- free company, we offer the financial stability and assurance required to confidently partner with us on your custom home journey.

William Lizzio Sr. President & Bill Lizzio Jr. Vice President

Our Operating Philosophy is Simple!
Honor God in word, action, and deed, while striving to exceed our clients’ expectations. Committed to practicing good stewardship by responsibly managing natural resources, material supplies, manpower, and money. Our goal is to reduce our carbon footprint and to serve with excellence in everything we do. We continually seek improvement and embrace new technologies that help us achieve our clients’ goals.
We Are Proud to be Affiliated with Nationwide Homes
We partner with Nationwide Custom Homes, an industry leader in system-built modular homes with over 60 years of manufacturing experience. Our management team began building Nationwide custom homes in 2006, and since then, CustomSmart has achieved recognition as one of their top builders and a member of the elite President council. This partnership ensures we deliver homes built with the finest quality in the business.