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The Best Home Builders in Atlanta

CITY LIFESTYLE'S TOP PICKS FOR 2021

Article by City Lifestyle

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How We Choose: Our Criteria for the Best Businesses

Looking for quality home builders in the Atlanta area?

It’s not easy identifying the best local companies, even if you’ve lived in the same city your whole life.

Don’t worry, we got you covered.

Using metrics from major local directories like Google and working with our local networks to factor in offline characteristics like local reputation, quality of services and other anecdotal evidence we’ve gathered the top businesses in Atlanta in one easy list for you.

Find and support your favorite local custom home builders and contractor with this exclusive guide today!

DBAtlanta

Formerly known as Direct Builders Atlanta, dBAtlanta has 285 years of combined experience in the industry. Because of the company’s attention to detail, dBAtlanta is one of the most respected and sought-after companies in the metro area. dBAtlanta’s Design-Build Approach includes every aspect of residential home construction: design and architecture, engineering, construction and project management. dBAtlanta has received numerous awards, including being named “America’s Top 100 Remodelers” by Professional Remodelers Magazine, “Top 500 Remodelers” by Qualified Remodeler Magazine and “Best of Houzz” winner.

Moses Construction

Moses Construction is an Alpharetta-based company with more than 20 years of experience in the industry. The licensed builder specializes in constructing custom homes and large renovations or additions throughout the Atlanta area. Moses Construction is committed to high-quality craftsmanship and does projects such as basement finishing, major renovations, kitchen and bathroom remodeling, custom built-ins and more.

Loudermilk Homes

Loudermilk Homes is a full-service luxury residential real estate company that owns lots in desirable areas of Atlanta such as Buckhead and The Manor Golf & Country Club. In addition to designing and building custom luxury homes, Loudermilk Homes also offers custom renovations and additions to existing homes. With the help of sister company Loudermilk Designs, you can customize one of many floor plans to suit your needs. You can also shop a portfolio of finished luxury homes that are available for sale.

Rocklyn Homes

Recognized by the Atlanta Business Chronicle as a Top 5 Home Builder, Rocklyn Homes is the exclusive home builder of the Atlanta Falcons. This family-owned business has created a formula for designing the best homes at the greatest value in the most desirable areas of Atlanta. Rocklyn Homes proudly built communities such as Bentley Estates in Stonecrest, Cannon Trace in Winder, Renaissance at South Park in Fairburn and more.

The Providence Group

Established by father-son team Pete and Warren Jolly, The Providence Group builds highly curated neighborhoods in and around Atlanta. With more than 20 custom neighborhoods throughout the metro, the company selects each location based on accessibility and proximity to the best school districts, entertainment, and shopping and dining options. The Providence Group builds homes that are low-maintenance and long-lasting, and each community is designed with intention.

Adams Homes

Founded in 1991 by Wayne Adams, Adams Homes began in Pensacola, Florida. It eventually grew to serve markets throughout Florida, Mississippi, Alabama, the Carolinas, Georgia and Tennessee. Adams Homes believes that a homebuilder should offer its customers a straightforward purchasing experience and a home that fits their needs. While some homebuilders omit certain features with the hopes of selling the customer expensive upgrades, Adams Homes chooses to include the features in its homes that most homebuyers want.

Southern Homes & Restoration Group

Founded in 1994 by Greg Amico, Southern Homes & Restoration Group is a luxury custom home builder that specializes in new homes, additions and renovations. The talented team of experienced professionals aims to make the process enjoyable, the construction seamless and the customers happy. Southern Homes & Restoration Group prides itself on quality craftsmanship, expert project management and steadfast dedication.

John Willis Custom Homes

John Willis Custom Homes takes pride in preserving the architectural integrity of the homes it builds and remodels. The all-Atlanta team of architects, designers, craftsmen and artisans work together to ensure a smooth building process. John Willis Custom Homes creates spacious and luxurious homes while keeping the heart and personality of a home and neighborhood intact.

Glazer Design & Construction

Glazer Design & Construction has been serving the Atlanta area since 1995. It was named one of the Top 10 Remodelers by the Atlanta Business Chronicle and offers both residential and commercial construction services. The company specializes in renovations and new construction; additions, build-outs, kitchens, baths and decks; media rooms, wine cellars and sunrooms; basements, landscaping and pools; and commercial build-outs and renovations.

Schuon Kitchens and Baths

For the last 24 years, Schuon Kitchens and Baths has taken pride in designing and building luxury kitchens and baths that are “done right the first time.” Owner Hans K. Schuon is a certified kitchen designer with more than 40 years of experience. The company’s designers, factory craftsmen, installers, subcontractors and suppliers are all dedicated to client satisfaction.

Silverstone Communities

Silverstone Communities has more than 35 years of homebuilding experience and has developed numerous communities and thousands of homes throughout the southeast. Find your dream home in Silverstone’s portfolio of move-in ready communities, or browse through various floor plans to discover the perfect place for you and your family to live. Silverstone Communities offers dedicated concierges to help you through one of the biggest investments to ensure that everything goes smoothly.

Bluefire Homes

Bluefire Homes is a family-owned business that specializes in upscale renovations in Atlanta. Lead project manager John Stewart offers an immersive experience, using 3D renderings and in-person consultations to select top-of-the-line finishes like tile, cabinets and fixtures. Bluefire Homes can renovate kitchens, bathrooms, outdoor living areas, basements and more.

Jimar Construction Group

Jimar Construction Group is a general contracting firm that specializes in high-end remodeling, renovation and new construction projects. The company has a reputation for designing, implementing and executing multimillion-dollar projects with the best-quality materials and finishes. The team at Jimar Construction Group is analytical, insightful and highly qualified in various fields and adheres to a strict schedule while remaining committed to compliance.

CSI Kitchen & Bath Studio

Established in 1992 by Steen Clausen, CKD, CSI Kitchen & Bath Studio provides exquisite and functional, modern, traditional and transitional kitchens and baths. Visit the showroom in Norcross, which features the latest innovations in kitchen and bath designs. CSI Kitchen & Bath Studio offers high-quality appliances, countertops, cabinetry and plumbing fixtures. The company helps Atlanta envision creative and functional ideas to incorporate into their homes.

Paces Construction

Paces Construction Company, led by partners John Beach and Richard Everett, remodels and builds custom homes only in Sandy Springs, Buckhead, Brookhaven and Vinings—where they both grew up and now raise their families. Beach and Everett both personally manage each of their projects, where they oversee each detail of the process. Paces Construction has been recognized as one of the city’s top 20 remodeling firms by the Atlanta Business Chronicle.

Monte Hewett Homes

Monte Hewett Homes was established in 2002, where founder and owner Monte Hewett brings 25 years of industry experience to the company. Monte Hewett designs and builds communities that offer a sense of place and atmosphere, including Madison Yards in Reynoldstown, Plateau West in Westside Atlanta, and Enclave at Chastain in North Buckhead.

BCM London

This family-owned construction company specializes in total home, kitchen, bath and basement renovations and remodeling. All design estimates and consultations are 100% free of charge, and the team strives to earn its clients’ trust and business. BCM London aims to bring happiness to its clients’ homes through its design and construction projects, making the process as pleasant as possible. BCM London serves the North Atlanta area.

Handcrafted Homes

Judy Mozen founded Handcrafted Homes in 1976. The family-owned business prides itself on its excellent customer service, transparency and attention to detail. Handcrafted Homes provides all clients with weekly meetings with Judy, Randy and the project manager; an itemized cost analysis sheet; up-to-date job schedules; scope of work; and drawings. The company has won numerous local, regional and national awards, including from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry, the Greater Atlanta Homebuilders Association and more.

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Progressive Home Renovations

Progressive Home Renovations aims to make your dream home a reality. The company specializes in kitchens, bathrooms, basements, outdoor living and more. Progressive Home Renovations prides itself on being professional, honest and reliable, maintaining open communication throughout the process and providing exceptional craftsmanship on every assignment. The company offers free consultations and estimates on your next home renovation.

Innovative Construction

Innovative Construction has been helping homeowners in the Atlanta area make the most of their homes with its high-end home remodeling services since 2000. The award-winning company has a streamlined design/build process, along with skilled craftsmen, that make the whole experience a positive one from beginning to end. Have firm control over your project’s budget, be directly involved in the design process, and be in direct contact with all the craftsmen working on your project—that’s the Innovative Construction promise.

Hask Custom Homes

In 2002, Hasan Kelekci and his son Al established Hask Construction. Al later formed Hask Custom Homes to focus on luxury custom homes and whole-home remodeling. The company—which includes a team of project managers, coordinators, designers and craftsmen—is committed to building your dream home on time and within budget.

Craftbuilt Design Build

Craftbuilt Design Build focuses on timeless architecture and modern building science to create beautiful and functional homes for sustainable living. The company does new construction, additions and renovations of kitchens and bathrooms, all with careful planning and proper project programming. Craftbuilt Design Build delivers step-by-step action plans for both the design and construction processes so you know exactly what to expect during your project.

Rainwater Construction

For the last 55 years, Rainwater Construction has grown to be the premier Butler builder in the Southeast. Rainwater Construction is the leader in pre-engineered steel buildings, completing projects that range from small sheds to projects that are more than 500,000 square feet. The company has completed projects for major auto dealerships like Ford, Hyundai and BMW, as well as megachurches, government buildings and other projects that require the utmost in quality construction, temperature control and safety.

Brookhaven Builders

Founders Chris Kunkler and John Franck have more than 30 years of combined experience in the new construction and remodeling industry. Kunkler and Franck have worked with the top architects and designers on some of Atlanta’s finest homes, and they stay informed on the latest construction ideas and design trends.

Marshall Veal Custom Homes

Marshall Veal has more than 30 years of experience building beautiful homes for clients in Buckhead, Brookhaven, Roswell and East Cobb County. His award-winning work includes kitchens, bathrooms, outdoor living areas, bedrooms and more.

Ladisic Fine Homes

What started as a hobby for founder and owner Michael Ladisic—who renovated his own family’s former home in Peachtree Park—has blossomed into a premier building firm in Atlanta. Ladisic Fine Homes has cultivated the creation of more than 300 of the finest homes and renovations in the Brookhaven and Buckhead area. The company aims to create homes that are distinctive yet timeless by insisting on quality, elegance, functionality and attention to detail.

Eco Custom Homes

Eco Custom Homes builds custom homes in Atlanta that have earned the Energy Star label. The homes are independently verified by a third-party Home Energy Rater to ensure that the homes meet the Energy Star efficiency standards. Eco Custom Homes believes in quality, communication, vision and service, and it brings expert craftsmanship, building science and project management to each job it undertakes.

Vesta Homes

Vesta Homes has proudly served the Atlanta area for more than 25 years. The company has completed a variety of projects, including single-family homes, a sorority house at Georgia Tech, multiple homes in a cluster community and remodeling projects. Vesta Homes can remodel kitchens and bathrooms as well as other living spaces. Larger additions can also be accomplished, and Vesta Homes strives to finish the job on time.

Redwood Custom Homes

Founder and project manager Jason Morris is a third-generation builder and developer who values his partnership with many local architects, interior designers, vendors and subcontractors in the Atlanta area. Redwood Custom Homes offers luxury and custom residential construction, site selection, site preparation for new construction, financial project management and more. The company develops state-of-the-art and sustainable homes while bringing its clients’ visions to life.

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