Finding the right custom home builder is one of the most important decisions you'll make in this entire process. Here's how to approach that search, and what you should expect once you've found the right team.
Build a Short List, Then Dig Deeper
Choosing the first builder you come across might be tempting, but taking the time to build a short list and meet with a few different teams is well worth the effort. Visit potential sites, read reviews, and most importantly, talk to each builder's past clients. Were they happy with how their project went? What would they do differently? Would they choose to work with that builder again?
As you compare builders, ask pointed questions about their process, their pricing, and their transparency. We created our 9-Step Process to Perfection specifically so clients always know exactly where their project stands, from the first inspiration meeting through design, architecture, and every stage of construction.
Look for Quality and the Right Fit
Your home should be beautiful and functional in equal measure, and finding a builder who can deliver both takes real diligence. Ask whether a builder offers a range of architectural styles and a design gallery of recent work, and whether they provide in-house design services or require you to coordinate with outside firms yourself.
What Makes Loudermilk Homes Different
Sherwin Loudermilk and Roane began building and renovating homes in Atlanta in 2005, and founded Loudermilk Homes as a company in 2009. Since then, our mantra has stayed the same: build it like it's yours.
We believe every client deserves a fully customized experience, one built around genuinely understanding what you want, not assuming it. Because we offer a full-service experience, from architecture through design and construction, you're never stuck coordinating between parties who've never spoken to each other. If you change your mind about something mid-project, moving a light fixture or an air vent before drywall goes in, for example, we build that flexibility into our process rather than treating it as a disruption.
We also move differently than most builders. We typically spend one to two months longer in design than other firms, because we want to understand every detail of what you're building before we start. Once construction begins, that upfront work pays off, our builds typically finish two to three months faster than average, since there's nothing left to figure out once framing starts.
Our Loudermilk Connect app keeps you informed in real time throughout construction, with schedule and budget updates, a 24/7 video feed, daily work logs, and progress photos. And when we say complete transparency, we mean it. If an electrical inspection turns up extra work, or framing hits a delay, you'll hear about it from us, the same way you'd see a little grease under the hood of your own car.
Once your home is complete, we don't disappear. We'll walk you through your warranty program and show you exactly how to maintain every system in your new home, because we're building with your future in mind, not just the day you move in.
Trust Your Project to the Right Team
Building a custom home should be one of the most exciting experiences of your life, not a source of stress. If you're ready to start that search, we'd welcome the chance to show you what sets us apart. Schedule a discovery appointment, and let's start building your vision.