Business Details
29 Years
experience
Custom Home Builders in North Georgia
Sullivan & Forbes, established in 1997, is a Gainesville, Georgia-based homebuilding company specializing in custom homes, remodeling, and historic renovations. Our approach prioritizes a client-centered experience, combining targeted design, informed decision-making, and enjoyment throughout the building process. With expertise in luxury lake homes, mountain retreats, and historic restorations, we serve North Georgia counties including Hall, Dawson, Forsyth, and Lumpkin.Our team holds Georgia state licensing as Residential General Contractors and maintains affiliations with the North Georgia Home Builders Association and National Association of Home Builders. We emphasize quality craftsmanship, personalized service, and innovative design, evidenced by client testimonials praising our attention to detail and successful project execution.
Services
Custom Homes
Home Remodeling
Historic Renovations
Home Design
Lake Home Construction
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in custom homebuilding and remodeling
- Our team includes licensed Residential General Contractors in Georgia
- We specialize in historic renovations preserving architectural integrity
- We offer personalized design solutions tailored to client lifestyles
- We serve multiple North Georgia counties including Hall and Forsyth
What people say
Listen to our wish list
Outstanding job
Perfect design
Quality craftsmanship
Enjoyable building experience
Services
Custom Homes
We build luxury custom homes tailored to client specifications across North Georgia. Our process combines personalized design with expert construction, focusing on creating spaces that reflect homeowners' lifestyles. With over 20 years of experience, we deliver quality craftsmanship for lakefront properties, mountain retreats, and traditional estates.
Home Remodeling
Our remodeling services transform existing homes through kitchen renovations, room additions, and whole-house updates. We prioritize minimizing disruption while delivering functional improvements, using proven techniques to enhance livability and property value across Gainesville and surrounding areas.
Historic Renovations
Specializing in historic home restoration, we preserve architectural integrity while modernizing structures. Our team salvages original materials, replicates period details, and integrates energy-efficient solutions, ensuring historic properties maintain character while meeting contemporary standards for functionality and safety.
Home Design
We offer comprehensive home design services creating customized floor plans and exterior aesthetics. Our designers collaborate closely with clients to develop functional spaces that align with personal tastes, incorporating both practical layouts and stylistic elements for new constructions and renovation projects.
Lake Home Construction
Specializing in lakefront properties on Lake Lanier, we construct custom homes maximizing scenic views and outdoor living spaces. Our expertise includes navigating waterfront zoning regulations and implementing durable materials suited for lakeside environments in North Georgia.
People
Winde Sullivan
Project Coordinator
Former RN with 10 years healthcare experience, now managing design-construction coordination. Known for exceptional client care and ensuring projects align with client needs through personalized attention.
Hank Sullivan
Construction Executive
Civil engineer with Georgia Tech and Georgia State MBA. 30+ years residential construction experience, specializing in quality control and implementation of advanced building technologies for superior home construction.
Larry Forbes
Lead Designer
Architectural engineer and Atlanta Art Institute graduate. Former HBA president with expertise in creative design solutions. Known for historic renovation artistry and community involvement through Habitat for Humanity initiatives.
Renee Forbes
Office Manager
Business administration specialist managing daily operations and client interior design consultations. Coordinates material donations to Habitat for Humanity and oversees subsidiary North Georgia Ceramic Tile showroom.
Questions
What types of homes do you build?
We specialize in luxury custom homes including lakefront properties, mountain retreats, historic renovations, and traditional estates across North Georgia.
Do you handle both design and construction?
Yes, our design/build team provides full-service solutions from concept development through final construction for new homes and remodeling projects.
What areas do you serve?
We operate throughout North Georgia including Hall, Forsyth, Dawson, Lumpkin, and White counties with primary focus on Gainesville and Lake Lanier areas.
How long have you been in business?
Sullivan & Forbes has provided homebuilding services since 1997, with team members holding decades of combined industry experience.
Can you help with historic home renovations?
Yes, we specialize in historic renovations preserving architectural integrity while modernizing structures for contemporary living standards and energy efficiency.
Reviews (5)
Randall Dickerson
Nov 04, 2020
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Great people and beautiful craftsmanship! I've been knowing the owners of this company for 30 years and I can truly say that they have a great eye for detail!
Linda Dunlap
Apr 26, 2020
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Recently, my sister and I had the satisfaction of collaborating with the Sullivan and Forbes team on the complete remodel of our lakefront home. We selected them because we viewed their work on other properties in our neighborhood and received very positive feedback from other owners. Our remodel was a 7-figure project that required several months in the planning stages and slightly over 16 months of actual construction time.
Although we were complete construction novices, Sullivan and Forbes were there for us at every step to help us create the home of our dreams. They drew the plans, secured the permits, hired top-notch, experienced subcontractors, solved challenging building issues, and perhaps most importantly to us- they listened, and they got it right. They stand behind their work and are justifiably proud of the results they achieve. We would not hesitate to recommend their services highly.
Although we were complete construction novices, Sullivan and Forbes were there for us at every step to help us create the home of our dreams. They drew the plans, secured the permits, hired top-notch, experienced subcontractors, solved challenging building issues, and perhaps most importantly to us- they listened, and they got it right. They stand behind their work and are justifiably proud of the results they achieve. We would not hesitate to recommend their services highly.
Don Malinzak
Mar 18, 2020
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The Sullivan & Forbes team along with their subcontractors are one of the best home construction companies I could of asked for. I live on Lake Lanier and they were very knowledgeable in adding 1500ft2 to my existing house within my original footprint and close to budget. Lake house lots are very difficult to build on, and then there's dealing with county regs, neighbors, and the Corp. These guys know their stuff.
If I could give them a 10, I would. As for the 1 stars on this Blog, they obviously don't know anything about Lake construction and therefore shouldn't be blessed by using an outstanding builder like Sullivan & Forbes.
If I could give them a 10, I would. As for the 1 stars on this Blog, they obviously don't know anything about Lake construction and therefore shouldn't be blessed by using an outstanding builder like Sullivan & Forbes.
Mike Marien
Jan 01, 2020
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Excellent attention to detail from initial planning to warranty follow up. I would not hesitate to recommend
Nicole Krummel
Jan 11, 2019
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I wish I could give zero stars. We requested a quote for an addition to our home. We live on Lake Lanier in a large house. Hank Sullivan came out for the quote. He was not familiar with modern building styles. They seem to do more traditional, old- fashioned styles. He also told me that "young people tend to change their minds a lot" so if you are under 40 (I am 37) steer clear. Instead of telling me he was not interested or not capable of what we were looking for, he told me our house was only good for the land and it should be torn down. Very hateful and arrogant guy.
