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Notes from the Job Site

Weekly notes from a 50-year general contractor in Richmond Hill — on custom homes, commercial construction, and building on the Georgia coast.

All Residential Commercial Remodeling

Restored coastal home with wide front porch and period-appropriate architectural details in Coastal Georgia.

Remodeling

June 9, 2026 · 7 min read

Whole-Home Renovations in Savannah's Historic Districts: A Builder's Honest Guide

Renovating a historic Savannah home takes longer and costs more than a standard remodel — here's an honest look at the approvals, the surprises behind the walls, and what makes it worth doing right.

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

Residential

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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Commercial

June 2, 2026 · 7 min read

Commercial Construction Savannah: What Goes Into a Restaurant Build-Out

Restaurant build-outs are the most complex tenant improvements in commercial construction. Here's an honest breakdown of what they involve in Savannah and Coastal Georgia.

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