The finish counts more than anything else.
TAV Construction is North Mississippi's interior-envelope specialist — tile, flooring, drywall, and the remodels built on them. Done once, done right, documented from substrate to final grout seal.
Three standards. Zero shortcuts.
The Finish Counts
Visible surfaces define a project's quality.
When a project is nearly done, the final surfaces — the grout line, the drywall seam, the floor transition — are what either prove a contractor's skill or expose their shortcuts. We work like the finish is the whole job, because for the homeowner it is.
Correction & Perfection
We fix what other contractors left behind.
Most of our Oxford work starts with a homeowner pointing at something that should never have been left that way. We have spent years cataloging how finishes fail — and we build every install to avoid the same mistakes.
Specialists, Not Generalists
Four trades. Mastered. Nothing else.
We do tile, flooring, drywall, and the bathroom + kitchen remodels built on them. Not framing. Not roofing. That discipline is why our crews see the same failure modes repeatedly and build institutional knowledge that generalists never accumulate.
Four trades, mastered — not rushed.
A focused suite of interior finishing trades. By staying in our lane, we produce work that general contractors rarely match — because we see the same details every day and refuse to stop refining them.
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Custom Tile, honestly set.
Schluter Kerdi-waterproofed showers, herringbone and subway backsplashes, large-format porcelain. Dry-laid before a single tile is set.
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Flooring that holds up to humidity.
LVP, engineered hardwood, and laminate over properly leveled, moisture-tested subfloors. Method matched to the room, not the schedule.
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Level 5 drywall, truly paint-ready.
Smooth-finish skim coats, texture matching, patches that disappear after paint. Dustless options for occupied homes.
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Kitchen & bath, one coordinated scope.
Full remodels sequenced by one crew — design consult to final walkthrough — so the tile, flooring, and drywall read as a single installation.
What we insist on — every job.
A short list of trade standards that never flex, no matter the deadline or the budget. They're written into every contract so there's nothing to argue about on install day.
Schluter Kerdi Waterproofing
Every wet zone gets a certified Kerdi or Hydro Ban membrane. Cement board alone is not enough for a shower that will last thirty years.
Level 5 Drywall Finish
A full-wall skim coat that reads flat under raking light. The standard for high-end interiors with gloss paint, designed lighting, or flawless expectations.
Substrate-First Install
Moisture tests, laser levels, and sub-floor correction happen before a single board or tile is installed. Most failures start where you can't see them.
Mississippi Humidity Protocol
Materials acclimate on-site to real room conditions. We choose nail, glue, or float install based on the subfloor — not the contractor's schedule.
Documented Process
Substrate photography before tile goes down. Seam locations logged. You get a record of the work we corrected, not just the finish photo.
Zero-Shortcut Policy
Written into every contract: the scope we price is the scope we build. No quiet substitutions when the wall opens up and the estimate gets thin.
Built to be inspected, not just admired.
Every surface we install begins with an assessment most contractors skip. Subfloor moisture. Wall flatness. Existing finish quality. Documentation before a single tile is set. The work that makes a renovation last a decade is the work no one takes credit for.
See the portfolio"I've worked with him multiple times, hiring him to install tile, flooring — anything where finish counts. He is dependable, reasonable, thoughtful and considerate. A true professional."
— Matthew Hackworth · Google Review
Lead the whole project — keep the finish standard.
TAV also leads full-scope residential projects — bringing in trusted licensed sub-trades for framing, roofing, and stucco when your job needs them. One point of accountability, one finish standard, start to permit-close.
Serving Oxford and everywhere within a 60-mile radius.
- Oxford
- Lafayette County
- Abbeville
- Taylor
- Water Valley
- Batesville
- Holly Springs
- Pontotoc
- New Albany
North Mississippi · Licensed · Insured
Recent Work in Oxford & Lafayette County
A sample of tile, flooring, and drywall projects completed for North Mississippi homeowners.
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What Oxford homeowners say
Unedited Google reviews from Lafayette County clients.
"Glevin is a kind and generous human being — and from there, his talent flows. I've worked with him multiple times, hiring him to install tile, flooring — anything where finish counts. He is dependable, reasonable, thoughtful and considerate. A true professional."
Matthew Hackworth
2026-03-12
"My experience with TAV Construction was great. Gavin does excellent work — he's good at what he does. I would recommend him to anyone looking for someone who's dedicated to doing his job. My hat goes off to him."
Reginald Nicholson
2026-04-17
"Excellent flooring work and very dependable."
Scott Hayes
2026-04-17
Serving Oxford, Batesville, New Albany & surrounding areas
Conveniently located for Oxford and Lafayette County, MS customers
Hours
Monday - Friday: 9am - 6pm
Saturday: 9am - 5pm
Sunday: Closed
Frequently asked questions
Straightforward answers about interior finishing work in Oxford, MS.
1What does TAV Construction actually specialize in?
We stay in the interior envelope: tile, flooring, drywall, and the bathroom + kitchen remodels built on them. We don't take framing, roofing, or exterior trade work. That focus is why the finish holds up.
2Are you licensed and insured in Mississippi?
Yes — Mississippi General Contractor with liability and worker's comp coverage. Certificates available before the first day on site.
3How do you handle Mississippi humidity on hardwood installs?
We measure on-site moisture before any plank is cut, acclimate materials in the room for several days, and match installation method (nail, glue, float) to what the subfloor actually needs — not the fastest schedule.
4What is Level 5 drywall and do you charge extra for it?
A full-wall skim coat that produces a paint-ready canvas with no visible seams under raking light. We charge for it where the space demands it (glossy paint, dramatic lighting, high-end interiors) and we're clear about scope upfront.
5Do you document your process?
Yes. Every project includes substrate photography before tile or flooring goes down. You see what we corrected, not just what the finish looks like.
6How far do you travel from Oxford?
Approximately a 60-mile radius — Oxford, Lafayette County, Batesville, Water Valley, Abbeville, Taylor, Holly Springs, Pontotoc, New Albany, and points between.
Still have questions?
We're here to help you find the answers.
Start the right finish.
We walk your space, assess existing conditions, and give you a scope that reflects reality — not a wishful estimate that gets revised after demolition. No pressure, no bait-and-switch pricing.