Building or renovating a home is a journey filled with decisions, details, and unfamiliar territory. Ace & Oak exists to simplify that experience.
We help homeowners move through the building and renovation process with clarity and confidence, providing steady guidance, thoughtful oversight, and trusted support every step of the way.
Our role is to walk alongside you, helping you make informed decisions, assemble the right team, and feel steady throughout a process that can otherwise feel overwhelming.
Experience That Brings Clarity to Complexity
about us
Based in Franklin, TN, Paul and Courtney Winegar bring over 40 years of combined experience in the home building industry and a shared commitment to protecting homeowners throughout the construction process.
Courtney offers more than 20 years of expertise in interior design, space planning, and project management, helping clients make confident decisions that align with both vision and function.
Paul contributes 20 years of hands-on residential construction experience, including building new homes, managing warranty operations, and successfully operating a Franklin & Brentwood-based construction company for the last 7 years.
Together, they provide trusted owner’s representation services, guiding clients through new home builds and renovations with clarity, advocacy, and proven industry knowledge.
Building a Custom Home Renovating a House Building a Production Home
You Could Benefit From Our Services If You Are:
WHO WE HELP
What We Bring to the Home Building & Renovation Process
Clarity
Oversight
Advocacy
Experience
HOW WE HELP
We break down complex decisions into clear, straightforward guidance so you always understand what’s happening and can move forward with confidence.
We stay closely involved with a careful, attentive eye, ensuring every detail is handled with precision and care and nothing is overlooked.
We represent your best interests at every stage, acting as your trusted partner and voice, to ensure the process progresses as it should.
We bring a depth of real-world knowledge to guide decisions, anticipate challenges, and provide steady, seasoned direction through every phase.
We Are Not
We are not the builder or general contractor, nor are we an interior design firm focused solely on aesthetics. We are not passive observers who step back when challenges arise, and we are not sales-driven consultants who disappear once agreements are signed. You won’t find us to be overly corporate or impersonal—our approach is professional, thoughtful, and genuinely supportive.
We Are
We are a steady, experienced guide through complex projects and a trusted advocate who protects your best interests at every stage. We work proactively, stay organized, and pay close attention to detail while communicating clearly to simplify difficult decisions. Above all, we provide a calm, grounding presence during moments that might otherwise feel stressful or overwhelming.
As your sounding board, liaison, translator, and trusted companion, we offer a relationship rooted in warmth, partnership, and real human connection.
Honest Guidance That Builds Real Confidence.
You’ll always receive clear, straightforward insight, not just what you want to hear, so you can make informed decisions with calm, grounded assurance.
Clarity and Empowerment at Every Step.
We equip you with the knowledge, perspective, and steady support to move through every step and decision with clarity, preparation, and confidence.
Steady Navigation Through the Unknown.
From stressful moments to uncharted territory, we walk beside you with steady, reassuring direction, making the process feel manageable and human while ensuring it progresses just as it should.
Integrity and Meticulous Care in Everything We Do.
Your best interest guides our every move. With meticulous attention and thorough oversight, we stay vigilant at every step to ensure an outcome with no corners cut and no missed details.
Guidance Through Every Phase
Discover & Define
Plan & Assemble
Build & Oversee
Finish & Transition
a steady approach
We start by understanding your goals, your project, and where you are in the process—bringing clarity to what comes next.
We help build the right plan and team, organizing details and decisions so everything is aligned before moving forward.
We stay actively involved during construction, overseeing progress and keeping everything moving as it should.
We guide the final steps, ensuring every detail is addressed and supporting you as you settle into your space.