Home Building

Bartow County Home Builders

New to Bartow

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Welcome to Bartow County, here are some important online resources to help you get going in your new community. Learn about the school system, check out local resources, and make your move a little easier!

Schools

The Bartow County School District is a great school system for your children to attend! With options for taking advanced placement classes for college credit, to a wonderful graduation rate, you can rest easy knowing your kids are getting a quality education. For information about the school district, visit the school district website.

 

For important information on student enrollment, transportation, and the academic calendar, visit the FAQ page.

 

There are also some good options for nearby higher or continuing education. You can check out Georgia Highlands College in Cartersville, Chattahoochee Technical College, with locations throughout North Georgia, and Reinhardt University in Waleska.

Cities of Bartow County

Bartow is home to several cities, including Cartersville, Adairsville, Emerson, Euharlee, Kingston, and White. Cartersville, the county seat, has the slogan “Be Charmed. Be Prosperous. Belong.” Located about 45 miles north of Atlanta in the rolling North Georgia hills, this vibrant community is home to several historic sites, museums, and points of interest, including the Booth Western Art Museum, Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site, and more.

 

Adairsville, like most cities in the county, is a small and charming southern city, with plenty of history! The entire county, including the cities of Cartersville, Adairsville, Emerson, Euharlee, Kingston, and White, are steeped in history, from Native American sites and artifacts, to Antebellum photographs and Civil War history, your new home has a fascinating past!

Community Resources

Bartow’s local newspaper is The Daily Tribune News, and you can find information about the library system at the Bartow County Library System website. At the county’s many local parks and facilities, you can also enjoy hiking trails, beautiful scenery, camping, and more!

 

Bartow offers residents plenty of high quality emergency services, including the Bartow County Fire Department, Bartow County Sheriff’s Office, and the Bartow County Health Department. The local hospital is Cartersville Medical Center.

 

To get your documents updated, you can visit the Georgia Department of Driver Services Customer Service Center in Cartersville, the Bartow Registration and Title Office, and the Bartow County Voter Registration and Election Information website.

Utilities

Chances are if you’re new to town, you’ll need information on local utilities. Here are some of the main providers in the area.

 

Electricity: Georgia Power, Cartersville Electric Company

Gas: Cartersville Gas, Adairsville Gas, Atlanta Gas Light

Cable/Internet: Comcast, AT&T, Cartersville FiberCom

Water: Bartow County Water, Cartersville Water

Trash and Recycling: Trash Taxi, RCI Waste Solutions, Republic Services, Self Recycling

Welcome to Bartow!

Winter Construction

Winter Construction

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The Best Time to Build Most homes are bought and sold in the summer months, but when is the best time to build a new home?
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Consider Temperature and Season

Cool and dry weather is the best climate for beginning a new home construction project. Cooler temperatures mean better working conditions for the people who are building your home, and dry weather means less rain delays, and less moisture during the build. A light rain every now and then won’t cause trouble, but extended heavy rain for several days on exposed lumber can cause some problems down the line, like mold and squeaky stairs. By beginning construction on a new home in the winter when temperatures are cool and dry, you can avoid potential weather delays and help prevent maintenance problems down the line.

When Do You Want to Move In?

Building a new custom home takes some time, so it’s a good idea to think about when you want to move in. Would you rather move in while the kids are out of school? Do you prefer moving in the summer or fall, as opposed to spring or winter? All of these are things to consider when you decide to start a custom house build. Starting construction in the winter means you’ll have nicer weather for moving in, and you’ll get to enjoy not only your new home, but also your new yard, as soon as it’s completed!

Snow or Rain

In Georgia, it can be difficult to predict what the weather will do tomorrow, next week, or next month, so there’s no way to avoid all potential weather setbacks on a job site.
Rain or snow in the winter, just like in the spring summer, or fall, can still cause a delay. But bottom line, if you’re planning to build a custom home, winter can be an excellent time to start your new home construction!

Fall

Best Fall Trees for GA Landscaping

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Take advantage Fall in Georgia by planting some of the most beautiful autumn trees in your landscape! Improve your curb appeal, and create a gorgeous yard, full of color, that you can enjoy year after year!

Unique Autumn Trees

  1. In the Fall, the one-of-a-kind Katsura trees give off a spicy sweet scent, and it’s leaves turn a beautiful yellow-orange color, like a tangerine. These trees have a straight trunk and heart-shaped leaves, and are native to Japan and China.

 

  1. Hamamelis virginiana is another unique choice. In the Fall, this tree’s leaves turn yellow with rusty patches, and from mid- to late Fall, clusters of yellow ribbon-shaped flowers cover the branches.

 

  1. Sassafras tree are another great choice if you’re looking for something different to plant in your yard for the Fall. It’s multi-shaped leaves turn a beautiful orange pumpkin color, and it gives off a licorice smell, attracting wildlife while fending off mosquitos!

 

  1. Ginkgo trees are a must have if you’re looking for a show stopper! These trees resist insects and disease, and their unique fan-shaped leaves turn a luminous bright yellow in the fall.

 

  1. Another must-have Fall tree is Maple, with leaves turning multiple shades of orange. These come in many different sizes and are easy to work into any landscape.

 

  1. Smokebush is another option, with leaves that turn a crimson color, scattered with yellow flowers. While smokebush is technically a shrub, it can be pruned and shaped into a small tree.

 

  1. For bright red leaves in the Fall, Sweetgum is a great fast-growing tree with star shaped leaves that tend to stay on the tre longer than other trees, so you can enjoy the Fall color even longer.

 

  1. Another classic Fall tree choice in Georgia is the Redbud. It features multi-colored leaves in the Fall, and vibrant pink blooms in the Spring. This is a smaller tree with a light colored trunk.
Cherokee County Custom Home Builders

New to Cherokee?

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Welcome to the community! You’re now part of a flourishing area, rich with great schools, wonderful businesses, and beautiful parks. Here’s some important information to get you started!

Top Notch Schools

The Cherokee County School District is one of the best in the nation! Students consistently score some of the highest SAT and ACT scores in the state and nation, and the school district has consistently maintained higher graduation rates than the state.

 

Living in Cherokee County, you can be sure your children have access to one of the best public school systems in the state! To learn more, visit their website, learn how to enroll your child or children, look up the bus route for your area, and meet your Cherokee Board of Education members.

 

Looking for higher or continuing education options? Look no further than your own backyard! Reinhardt University in is located in northern Cherokee, in the city of Waleska, and Chattahoochee Technical College has locations across North Georgia.

Cherokee’s Cities

When you move to Cherokee County, you get the best of both worlds: small town life and vibrant city life. Each city has its own unique feel, from relaxing horse farms to exciting events and quality shops.

 

Canton is the county seat of Cherokee, with a laid back but thriving downton area, several community events, restaurants, and shops. Canton is home to several wonderful parks, and the amazing Cherokee County aquatic center.

 

Woodstock is Cherokee’s largest city, with a bustling downtown area, which plays host to a summer concert series, Friday night events, and plenty of other community events. Woodstock has its own multi-use (walk, run, bike) trail system, and tons of parks.

 

Ball Ground is a smaller city than Woodstock or Canton, but has a quaint downtown area with shops, restaurants, and events. Ball Ground and Waleska, two of the county’s northernmost cities, are great places to get away from the hustle and bustle of South Cherokee, relax, and take in the mountain views. Other cities in Cherokee include Holly Springs and a portion of Nelson. Holly Springs is situated next to Woodstock and Canton, and Nelson is farther north toward Jasper.

Community Resources

Looking for information and local news? The Cherokee Tribune and Ledger News is the local paper. Follow their social media, website, or subscribe to the paper or online newspaper to keep up with current events.

 

The Sequoyah Regional Library System has libraries throughout Cherokee County and is a great place to spend the afternoon.

Documents and Emergency Services

If you need to change your car, license, and voter information, you can go to the Georgia Department of Driver Services Cherokee Customer Service Center in Canton, GA, visit the Cherokee County Car Tag Office, and check out this Cherokee County Voter Registration Information.

 

Throughout the county there are also several emergency service organizations, including Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services, Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, Cherokee County Marshal’s Office, and several local hospitals. Northside Hospital is located in Canton, WellStar Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, and Piedmont Mountainside Hospital in Jasper. You can also visit the website for the North Georgia Health District’s Cherokee County Health Services, for information.

Utilities

If you’re new in town, you may need help finding the correct utilities for your area. Here are some of the main providers for Cherokee County.

 

Electricity: Amicalola EMC, Cobb EMC, Georgia Power, Sawnee EMC

Gas: Atlanta Gas Light, Gas South, True Natural Gas

Cable/Internet: ETC Communications, Comcast, Windstream, AT&T

Water: Cherokee County Water and Sewage Authority

Sanitation and Recycling Services: Cherokee Chamber’s List of Current Providers

Welcome to Cherokee County, we’re glad you’re here!

Energy Efficient Homes

Energy Efficient Homes: The Basics

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From windows and doors, to walls and roofs, to exterior paint color, here are some of the basics when it comes to building an energy efficient home.

This infographic from Blinds 2go has some excellent tips for creating an energy efficient home for you and your family!

Energy Efficient Homes

Pickens County Custom Home Builders

New to Pickens?

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Welcome to the Pickens County! Here’s some important information to help you get started in your new community. From school information to community resources, we hope this makes your move a little smoother!

Schools

With Pickens County School District, you can expect a quality education with a small town feel. For general information, visit the school district website. Or, learn more about the local high school, Pickens High School.

 

The Pickens County School District website also has information on student enrollment, transportation, and information about the local Board of Education members and meetings.

 

Looking for local higher or continuing education options? Reinhardt University in Waleska is a great choice, or check out Chattahoochee Technical College, with locations throughout North Georgia.

Cities of Pickens County

Pickens County cities are known for gorgeous mountain views, pristine nature, and farming areas. Jasper, known as The First Mountain City and the Marble Capital of Georgia, has a small town feel with some great local restaurants. If you enjoy golf, you’ll find several nearby courses!

 

When you’re ready for some shopping, it’s a short drive over to the city of Talking Rock, where you can find antique shops, art displays, and a historic school house museum. Talking Rock is the third-smallest town in Georgia, and has kept its small town charm! The nearby city of Nelson features a marble museum and the Great Northern Railroad, which operates several days a week.

Community Resources

The local newspaper is the Pickens County Progress, and you can visit a local library that’s part of the Sequoyah Regional Library System. Pickens also has some great parks and local trails!

 

Pickens has several emergency services available for residents, including Pickens County Fire Services, Pickens County Sheriff’s Office, and the North Georgia Health District’s Pickens County Health Services. Nearby hospitals are Piedmont Mountainside Hospital in Jasper, and Northside Hospital in Canton.

 

To get your documents updated, you can visit the Georgia Department of Driver Services Customer Service Center in Canton, GA, the Pickens County Car Tag Office, and check here for Pickens County Voter Registration and Election Information.

Utilities

Chances are if you’re new to town, you’ll need information on local utilities. Here are some of the main providers in the area.

 

Electricity: Georgia Power, Amicalola EMC,

Gas: Blossman Gas Company, Appalachian Propane, Atlanta Gas Light Co., Gas, Inc, Heritage Propane, Wigley Propane

Cable/Internet: ETC Communications, Comcast, Windstream, AT&T

Water: Pickens County Water and Sewage Department, Big Canoe Utilities Company, United Water

Pickens County Recycling and Waste

Welcome to Pickens!

Reviews

Customer Service and Quality Custom Homes

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Customer Service and Quality Custom Homes

We pride ourselves on our customer service, clear communication, and quality custom homes. But don’t just take our word for it! Here are what our customers have to say about working with us on their own custom homes!

Excellence, Detail, and Quality

“After 33 years active military service I grew accustomed to excellence in performance. Precision provided that and much more and the finished home just blew me away! I’ve built two other custom homes over the years. Though good homes, not to the scope of detail and quality that Precision provided. Precision is first class and easy to work with all around… the owners, staff and workers.” -AJ

There for You

“If you are looking for a custom home builder, look no further. Precision Homes is great to work with. From the planning stages until the day you move in (and even after), Dan and crew are there to plan, organize, and answer questions. They work to make sure the building process goes smoothly, timelines are met, and that the job is completed within budget. Phone calls are returned in a timely manner and they are very hands on. You will not regret choosing Precision Homes as your builder.” -Anita

Honest and Ethical

“Great to work with; Very Honest & Ethical. Will get it done correctly and if a minor deficiency is discovered, will take care of that ASAP. No unnecessary or non-productive overhead. Have great ideas of their own, but will listen to and incorporate yours.” -Rick

Stand Behind Their Work

“Honest, caring, great attention to detail, Cost saving suggestions, etc. They stand behind their work.” -Joel

Everything was Perfect

“Precision Homes did a great job. I am so glad we found Dan and Katy to build our forever home! Aaron was with us every step of the way to answer our questions and make sure everything was just perfect. I would recommend Precision to anyone. Me and my family are truly blessed!!” -Kim

Lake

Lake Houses

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Building a custom lake house is a great way to create your perfect primary or vacation home! We’ve done several custom lake houses; here are some ideas from our past projects to help you daydream about your own lake house!

Exterior and Landscaping

Chances are, if you’re building on a lakefront lot, your surroundings are gorgeous. Choosing a natural, well-designed exterior and smooth landscaping can compliment the beautiful views and make your lakefront experience even better!

Frame the View

A custom home builder can use windows to frame your perfect lake view from as many rooms as possible. This dining room uses windows to frame a perfect panoramic view of the lake below.

Make Use of Surroundings
Many lakefront properties have steep inclines down to the water, which demand a long staircase to reach the lake. Instead of viewing this as a negative, why not use it to your advantage? This homeowner decided to build a rolling staircase down to the lake, including a beautiful landing halfway down where they can sit and enjoy the view!

Wall of Windows
Creating a two-story wall of windows is another popular way to make the best of your lake view! This home uses the design technique to create a beautiful view in the living room.

Georgia Landscaping Ideas

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Building a custom home also means choosing custom landscaping! Here are some landscaping ideas to brighten up the outside of your new custom home!

Flowers and bulbs

What better way to welcome guests, and yourself, to your home, than with bright beautiful flowers in the front yard? One great way to integrate colorful flowers into your yard is with a variety of bulbs. This way, every spring you’ll get a new pop of color, and you won’t have to worry about planting a new batch of flowers each spring!

Use height

When you think of landscaping your new yard, you may only have the ground level in mind, but adding height with hanging planters, medium and tall bushes, shrubs, and trees, can add depth and interest to your exterior! Blooming bushes and flowering trees can add more color, while greenery can add depth and layers to your yard.

Point of Interest

Considering yard decor is another way to up your home’s curb appeal and add interest to your yard. Bird baths make a beautiful, low-maintenance addition, while fountains can be a lovely centerpiece. Some other ideas may be adding a garden bench, large stone features, a walkway or arch with vines, or having a few bird houses or bird feeders.

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Is It Time To Build Your Custom Home?

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Some people struggle with decision of whether to build a new custom home or search for what’s already on the market. Here are a few tips for figuring out if it’s time for you to build your own custom home.

You know what you want

Finding exactly what you want on the real estate market can be difficult, and you may end up making concessions when it comes to your next home. With custom building, you can choose the exact features, layout, appliances, and style, to fit your needs. Old homes may have some historic charm, but they can also come with unpleasant surprises in the form of maintenance costs and other hidden problems an inspector might miss.

You know your budget

It’s not enough to want a new home, you also have to be prepared to pay for it. Contrary to what some people think, building a new custom home can be done at a comparable price to purchasing an existing home and completing all of your desired updates and renovations. But it’s important to know your budget and understand what type of custom home you can afford. While you may pay little more than you would for an existing home, the control you get when building a custom home can make new custom home building an excellent choice!

You like new

Maybe you don’t want to inherit a home’s problems from its previous owner. Maybe you aren’t happy with any existing neighborhoods you’ve looked into. Or, maybe you just like the idea of building in a new location and creating a brand new home to live in. Building a new home means less maintenance, no surprises from previous owners, and a fresh start! Whatever your reasons may be, building a custom home can enhance your home buying experience and leave you satisfied with your new home for years to come!

 

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