New construction
Custom homes
Thoughtfully designed, expertly built homes shaped around your property, ideas, and lifestyle.
Designer-led vision · Master-builder execution
We design the homes we build.
Georgia Contractor Group Home Builders is an award-winning Metro Atlanta design-build firm specializing in custom homes and select high-end renovations. Since 2013, GCG has helped clients turn their property, ideas, and lifestyle into thoughtfully designed, expertly built homes.
- 70 five-star Houzz reviews
- 22× Best of Houzz
- Building since 1998
GCG at a glance
Led byRonald LesterDesigner and builder
Homebuilding since1998Metro Atlanta experience
GCG company licenseRLCO-003492Georgia Residential-Light Commercial
Qualifying agent licenseRLQA-003511Ronald Lester, qualifying agent
CredentialsNAHB GMBGraduate Master Builder
CertificationCPHBCertified Professional Home Builder of Georgia
Based inMarietta, GAServing Metro Atlanta & North Georgia
Recognition22× Best of Houzz70 five-star Houzz reviews
Featured project · Designed and built by GCG
Skylane Residence
A custom home designed and built by GCG, with a vaulted great room and stone fireplace, custom kitchen cabinetry, a marble primary bath, and a covered patio overlooking the wooded lot.
Explore the full project
More featured homes
Designed and built by GCG · Marietta, GA
Brookcliff
A white farmhouse-style home with a cedar-post front porch, a light-filled kitchen with a natural wood island, and a rear elevation with raised decks and a covered terrace. Explore the home, photos and video tour
Designed and built by GCG · Marietta, GA
Old Orchard
A contemporary custom home with a floating staircase and glass rail, a two-story wall of windows facing the trees, a spa-style primary bath with soaking tub and vessel sinks, and a primary suite opening to a balcony. Explore the home, photos and video tour
Designed and built by GCG · Roswell, GA
Penhurst
A white farmhouse-style custom home with a gabled front porch and black entry doors, a family room with wood beams and built-ins, a primary bath with a freestanding tub, and a covered rear porch overlooking the pool. Explore the home, photos and video tour
Designed and built by GCG · DeKalb County, GA
Henderson Mill
A cream stucco home with arched windows and wrought-iron balconies. Inside, a two-story foyer with a curved staircase opens to a bright white kitchen and a covered stone patio overlooking the trees. Explore the home, photos and video tourOur design-build process
One accountable team—from your first ideas to your finished home.
GCG coordinates design, budgeting, visualization, permitting and construction from the beginning. This integrated process helps clients make informed decisions, understand their investment and move into construction with greater clarity.
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Conversation and property review
We begin by learning how you want to live, what you want to build and what matters most to you. We also discuss your property, priorities, anticipated investment and desired timeline.
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Design and 3D visualization
We develop the home around your property, lifestyle and architectural preferences. Three-dimensional visualization allows you to explore room proportions, sightlines, exterior details and the relationship between the home and the land before construction begins.
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Scope and budget alignment
Design and cost are considered together. We develop the project scope, evaluate construction requirements and align the evolving design with a realistic budget—before major commitments are made.
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Selections and preconstruction
We coordinate material selections, engineering, permitting, trade input and the construction schedule. Important decisions are addressed early so the project can move forward with clearer expectations and fewer surprises.
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Construction and communication
GCG manages construction with personal oversight, experienced trade partners and consistent communication. Clients receive clear weekly updates about progress, upcoming decisions, schedule and budget throughout the build.
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Quality review and completion
Before the final walkthrough, we carefully review the home and address items that do not meet our standards. We then guide you through the completed home and remain available after move-in.
Design to build
See a GCG home go from drawing to 3D to finished.
Each home starts as a drawing we make in-house. Next we render it in 3D so you can see it before construction begins. Then we build it. Pick a home to watch.
01 Designed in-house 
02 Visualized in 3D 
03 Built by GCG
The GCG difference
We intentionally limit the number of custom homes we accept so every client receives direct attention, thoughtful coordination and hands-on oversight from beginning to completion.
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About GCG
Led by Ronald Lester
Led by Ronald Lester—an NAHB Graduate Master Builder and Certified Professional Home Builder of Georgia with Metro Atlanta homebuilding experience since 1998—GCG brings seasoned judgment and direct leadership to every project.
By bringing design and construction together under one accountable team, we coordinate architectural planning, 3D visualization, budgeting, scheduling, permitting, and construction from the beginning. This integrated approach gives clients clearer expectations, better-informed decisions, and greater control over the finished home.
Unlike high-volume builders, GCG intentionally limits the number of custom homes it accepts. That allows us to provide personal oversight, transparent communication, careful craftsmanship, and hands-on attention throughout the entire process.
- NAHB Graduate Master Builder
- Certified Professional Home Builder of Georgia
- Metro Atlanta homebuilding since 1998
What we do
Custom homes and select high-end renovations
Existing homes
Select high-end renovations
A limited number of significant renovations, given the same design attention and oversight as our custom homes.
In-house
Residential design
We design the homes we build, with architectural planning and 3D visualization from the start.
Client reviews
70
Five-star reviews on Houzz
22× Best of Houzz: Service every year from 2014 through 2026, and Design for 9 years. Our five-star Houzz reputation reflects our commitment to making the custom-home experience as clear, collaborative, and rewarding as the home itself.
Read the reviews on HouzzWhere we build
Based in Marietta, building across Metro Atlanta
GCG designs and builds custom homes and select high-end renovations throughout Metro Atlanta and North Georgia, in Cobb, Fulton, DeKalb, Cherokee, Forsyth and Gwinnett counties.
- Marietta
- East Cobb
- Vinings
- Roswell
- Sandy Springs
- Buckhead
- Brookhaven
- Chamblee
- Dunwoody
- Decatur
- Milton
- Alpharetta
- Johns Creek
- Canton
- Woodstock
- Cumming
- Kennesaw
- Acworth
In our clients' words
What homeowners say about building with Ron
Selected excerpts from client reviews posted on Angi and Houzz. Follow each link to read the full review.
We recently had the pleasure of working with Georgia Contractor Group on the construction of our custom home, and the experience was truly exceptional from start to finish.
They are great listeners, taking the time to understand our vision and needs, and offering creative solutions that enhanced the design and functionality of our home.
But what truly sets GCG apart is their integrity. Rarely have we encountered a team so honest, transparent, and dedicated to doing what’s right for the client, even when no one is watching.
After 30+ years working with many builders and contractors, I know the usual frustrations. Ron Lester of Georgia Contractor Group is a rare exception.
He expertly handled City of Marietta permitting, surveys, setbacks, drainage, and even prepped the site for a future pool.
Ron is one of the few who truly takes pride in his work.
I have never built a house before and he was very patient. He walked me through all the steps.
At the start of the project, I told Ron that budget was most important and he helped keep me on target. Overall, I came in under budget, which is a testament to Ron.
Ron was so transparent that I never questioned costs. His integrity is top level.
If I ever build a house again, I want Ron to do it.
From the very start until job completion and beyond, Ron was obsessed with our satisfaction.
Despite getting everything we wanted, including changes that added cost, we came in under budget.
Ron's honesty and integrity are beyond question, and his commitment and focus on an on-time, on-budget job are fierce.
I had many people warn me about how painful it would be to build a custom built home.
My experience was not painful in the least and Ron and his team of subs did an outstanding job from start to finish.
Ron and his team built me a beautiful home that was far beyond my original expectations.
Reputation report
What public sources say about GCG
We asked an AI assistant to review publicly available information about GCG Home Builders across established third-party platforms. The summary below is based only on the linked sources and was last reviewed on October 14, 2026.
Prepared byAI-assisted synthesis (Claude, Anthropic)
Last reviewedOctober 14, 2026
SourcesHouzz, Angi
Georgia Contractor Group Home Builders has developed a strong public reputation for custom-home construction, substantial renovations, clear communication, budget transparency and hands-on project leadership.
Houzz lists GCG with a five-star rating across 70 client reviews, 22 Houzz awards, 20 verified hires and a verified contractor license. Houzz’s summary of client feedback highlights transparent cost management and consistent communication.
Angi contains customer reviews describing consistent communication, clean and organized jobsites, dependable scheduling, quality craftsmanship and guidance throughout the building process.
Taken together, these independent sources present a consistent picture: GCG is an experienced Metro Atlanta design-build company recognized for thoughtful planning, transparent project management, craftsmanship and direct client attention.
Questions
About Georgia Contractor Group Home Builders
Who is Georgia Contractor Group Home Builders?
Georgia Contractor Group Home Builders is an award-winning Metro Atlanta design-build firm specializing in custom homes and select high-end renovations. Since 2013, GCG has helped clients turn their property, ideas, and lifestyle into thoughtfully designed, expertly built homes.
Who leads GCG?
GCG is led by Ronald Lester, an NAHB Graduate Master Builder and Certified Professional Home Builder of Georgia with Metro Atlanta homebuilding experience since 1998. He brings seasoned judgment and direct leadership to every project.
What services does GCG offer?
GCG designs and builds custom homes and takes on select high-end renovations. Design is done in-house, so the same team plans, designs, and builds each home.
What does design-build mean at GCG?
GCG designs the homes it builds. Design and construction are brought together under one accountable team that coordinates architectural planning, 3D visualization, budgeting, scheduling, permitting, and construction from the beginning. This integrated approach gives clients clearer expectations, better-informed decisions, and greater control over the finished home.
What budget does a GCG project require?
GCG's custom homes start at $500,000 in construction cost, not including land, and renovations start at $150,000. Every project is priced to its own design, site and selections, and design and budget are aligned before major commitments are made.
How does GCG price its work?
GCG builds on a cost-plus basis: you pay the actual cost of the work plus GCG's agreed fee, so you can see where your money goes. Clients receive clear weekly updates on progress, upcoming decisions, schedule and budget throughout the build.
Do I need to own a lot before contacting GCG?
No. You can start the conversation before you own land. Bring any properties you're considering to the first conversation, and we'll talk through how each could fit the home you want.
What happens after the first conversation?
If the project is a good fit, we move into design and 3D visualization, developing the home around your property, lifestyle and architectural preferences. Design and cost are considered together, so the scope is aligned with a realistic budget before major commitments are made. Selections, engineering, permitting and scheduling are then coordinated before construction begins.
How is GCG different from high-volume builders?
Unlike high-volume builders, GCG intentionally limits the number of custom homes it accepts, which allows for personal oversight, transparent communication, careful craftsmanship, and hands-on attention throughout the entire process.
Where does GCG build?
GCG builds custom homes and select high-end renovations throughout Metro Atlanta and North Georgia, in Cobb, Fulton, DeKalb, Cherokee, Forsyth and Gwinnett counties, including Marietta, East Cobb, Vinings, Roswell, Sandy Springs, Buckhead, Brookhaven, Chamblee, Dunwoody, Decatur, Milton, Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Canton, Woodstock, Cumming, Kennesaw and Acworth.
Which ZIP codes does GCG serve?
GCG works in these ZIP codes: 30002, 30004, 30005, 30009, 30022, 30024, 30030, 30033, 30040, 30041, 30060, 30062, 30064, 30066, 30067, 30068, 30075, 30076, 30084, 30087, 30092, 30097, 30107, 30114, 30115, 30188, 30189, 30305, 30306, 30307, 30319, 30324, 30327, 30328, 30329, 30338, 30339, 30340, 30341, 30342, 30345, 30350, 30360.
What awards and reviews does GCG have on Houzz?
GCG has received Best of Houzz 22 times: Best of Houzz Service every year from 2014 through 2026, and Best of Houzz Design for 9 years. It has 70 five-star reviews on Houzz.
Where is GCG located?
GCG is based at 1205 Johnson Ferry Rd, Marietta, GA 30068.
How do I start a project with GCG?
Building a custom home starts with a conversation. Call 770.549.5291, email info@gcghb.com, or send a message through the contact form.
Take the first step
Building a custom home starts with a conversation.
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