Business Details
16 Years
experience
Your Trusted Custom Home Builder in Alpharetta, GA
Paces Ferry Builders is an award-winning custom home builder serving Georgia and Tennessee. Founded in 2010, our team combines military precision with decades of construction expertise to deliver high-end residential projects. Our president, Guy Cherwonuk, brings leadership experience from the US Army and over 25 years in homebuilding. We specialize in design-build construction, offering transparent processes through our BuilderTrend platform. Our services include lot selection guidance, custom floor plan development, and full construction management.We maintain active memberships in four major home building associations. Our process emphasizes collaboration, from initial lot reservation to final walkthrough. We work with clients to establish budgets based on lot selection, design complexity, and finish choices. Our team ensures regular communication and progress tracking throughout the building timeline. With projects ranging from $1M to multi-million dollar homes, we focus on creating personalized living spaces tailored to client visions.
Services
Custom Home Building
Lot Selection Assistance
Design-Build Services
Construction Financing Help
Project Management
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- 25+ years of military-led construction leadership experience
- Transparent project management through BuilderTrend platform
- Customized lot selection guidance with owner participation
- Active members of Atlanta Home Builders Association and National Home Builders Association
- Specialized in high-end homes from $1M to multi-million dollar estates
Services
Custom Home Building
We specialize in constructing high-end custom homes tailored to client specifications. Our design-build approach integrates architectural design with construction management to ensure seamless execution. Projects typically range from $1M to multi-million dollar estates, featuring premium finishes and personalized layouts.
Lot Selection Assistance
Our team provides guided lot reservation services including community walkthroughs with owner Guy Cherwonuk. We help clients evaluate topography, zoning considerations, and natural features to find optimal building sites. Services include matching floor plans to available lots in featured communities.
Design-Build Services
We offer comprehensive design-build solutions that coordinate architectural design with construction phases. Our process allows for simultaneous plan development and budget establishment, with options to modify existing floor plans or create fully custom designs through our architect partnerships.
Construction Financing Help
While not direct lenders, we connect clients with preferred construction loan specialists. Our team facilitates financing arrangements by providing project documentation and timelines to support loan applications, typically completing budget finalization within 30-45 days.
Project Management
Our project managers coordinate all construction phases from foundation to final finishes. Using BuilderTrend software, we provide real-time budget tracking, scheduling updates, and progress documentation. Services include allowance management and regular client communication throughout the 9-14 month average build timeline.
People
Guy Cherwonuk
President & Managing Partner
US Army veteran with 6 years active service, Georgia Tech engineering graduate, and 25+ years homebuilding experience. Served as president of Vinings Building Group for 10 years before leading Paces Ferry Builders since 2010.
Questions
What price range do your custom homes typically fall into?
Our homes generally start in the low seven figures and can extend into the multi-million range, depending on location, design complexity, and finish selections.
Do I need to purchase a lot before starting the building process?
Yes, but we guide you through lot selection. We'll help you choose the ideal site during a community walkthrough with owner Guy Cherwonuk.
How do you manage construction budgets throughout the project?
We establish initial budgets based on lot selection, design complexity, and finish choices. Our BuilderTrend platform provides real-time budget tracking with regular allowance updates.
Can I use an existing floor plan or must I create a new design?
Either option works. We offer semi-custom plans that can be modified, or we can develop fully custom designs through our architect partnerships.
What construction financing options are available?
While we don't provide direct financing, we connect clients with preferred lenders specializing in construction loans and help coordinate the loan application process.
How long does the typical home construction process take?
Construction timelines typically range from 9 to 14 months depending on home complexity, weather conditions, and material availability.
