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A completed custom home in Richmond Hill, GA — cape-style exterior with three-car garage and front porch.

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June 2, 2026 · 7 min read

Building a Custom Home in Richmond Hill, GA: A Builder's Honest First 60 Days

Most of the decisions that make or break a custom home in Coastal Georgia happen before a single shovel goes in the ground. Here's how a 50-year builder spends the first 60 days with a new client in Richmond Hill.

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