Luxury Custom Home Builder
At Principle Builders Group, building a custom home is a deeply personal, highly collaborative process. Since 2008, we have specialized in luxury residences across North Georgia, each conceived as a distinct architectural expression shaped by vision, discipline, and craft.
We founded the firm with a simple belief: your vision matters, and the experience of building a home should be as remarkable as the home itself. Our role is to bring clarity and structure to a process that is often unnecessarily complex.
A True Turnkey Partnership From Start to Finish
One of the biggest reasons homeowners feel overwhelmed by new home construction is that there are so many decisions, details, and risks along the way. A custom home involves design coordination, budgets, scheduling, materials, engineering, site logistics, and a hundred small choices that can quickly become stressful without the right guidance.
Our role is to make the process feel manageable and well organized.
We provide a true turnkey partnership that supports you from the earliest planning conversations through final completion. That means we stay proactive, accessible, and transparent through every phase. We do not disappear once the project gets complicated. We lean in, solve problems, and keep things moving with honesty and clarity.
Our clients appreciate that we are direct, responsive, and collaborative. We believe trust is built in the everyday moments of a project, not just at the end. When we say we are committed to service, we mean it in practical ways that clients can feel throughout the entire experience.
Custom Home Construction
The homes we build are shaped by creativity and precision from day one. Many of our projects feature demanding construction techniques, including structural and decorative steel elements, large walls of glass, and highly customized details that call for steady oversight and experienced execution. These are the features that make a home feel open, bright, and unforgettable, but they also require a builder who understands how to bring them together the right way.
We approach every home with that level of care. As luxury home builders, we understand that exceptional results are never accidental. They come from disciplined project management, trusted trade relationships, and a team that knows how to protect quality at every stage.
Clients choose us because they want more than a finished house. They want a builder who can lead with confidence and communicate clearly. They want transparency around cost, timing, and decisions. They want a team that respects the vision and knows how to execute it without unnecessary surprises.
Luxury Home Builder
There is no substitute for experience in custom building. Since 2008, we have refined the systems, relationships, and construction knowledge needed to deliver high-end homes with consistency. Over the years, we have worked on architecturally ambitious residences that demand close coordination and strong technical understanding, especially when incorporating specialty materials, intricate details, and open, light-filled layouts.
That experience helps us anticipate challenges before they become problems. It helps us protect the quality of the finished product. It also helps us guide clients with confidence, especially when important decisions need to be made.
Our qualifications and recognition reflect that commitment:
- Founded in 2008 by Ryan Locke and Tony Bondhus
- LEED Certified
- EarthCraft Homes experience and eco-friendly building practices
- Member of the Home Builders Association
- Multiple Home Builders OBIE Awards, including 2025 Gold, 2023 Gold and Silver, and 2016 Gold
- Best of Georgia (Builder) recognition from Georgia Business Journal from 2021 through 2024
- Featured in magazines and respected home publications
- Strong client feedback across Houzz, Google reviews, testimonials, and our portfolio look book
Awards matter, but what matters more to us is what they represent. They reflect years of disciplined work, client trust, and a standard of craftsmanship we bring to every project.
Homes Designed for the Way You Want to Live
No two families live the same way, and no two homes we build should feel the same. That is why our process centers on understanding how you want your home to function, feel, and perform over time. Some clients want seamless indoor-outdoor connections. Others want dramatic entertaining spaces, private retreats, or highly customized rooms that support daily routines in a more beautiful way.
As custom home builders, we help bring those ideas into focus and make sure the execution matches the vision. We work closely with clients and design professionals to create homes that are elegant, practical, and deeply personal.
Because we also prioritize eco-friendly building practices, we look for ways to support efficiency, durability, and long-term value without compromising aesthetics or comfort. A beautifully crafted home should not only look exceptional on day one. It should continue serving your life well for years to come.
Why Homeowners Choose Principle Builders Group
People come to us because they want the finished home to be extraordinary, but they also want the experience to be better than what they have heard from others. They want a team that can manage complexity without creating confusion. They want honesty when discussing budgets and timelines. They want a home builder who values details as much as they do.
That is what we deliver.
We build homes with creativity and technical precision, but we also build trust through the way we work. Our goal is to create an experience that feels as exceptional as the home itself. When the process is well led, clients can enjoy the excitement of seeing their vision take shape instead of feeling buried by the demands of the project.
Start Your Custom Home With a Team You Can Trust
If you are looking for home builders who can bring bold ideas, custom details, and a high level of service together under one roof, Principle Builders Group is ready to help. Whether you are planning a fully custom estate, exploring luxury home builders for a special property, or preparing for new build homes designed around your lifestyle, we are here to guide the process with clarity and craftsmanship. Reach out to our team today to start the conversation and build with confidence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
We have been building exceptional homes since 2008. Our founding partners, Ryan Locke and Tony Bondhus, established Principle Builders Group to deliver high-level craftsmanship and a better client experience.
We specialize in one-of-a-kind residences with custom details, open layouts, expansive glazing, steel elements, and thoughtfully planned living spaces tailored to each client.
We provide a true turnkey partnership with proactive leadership, honest communication, and transparent guidance from initial planning through final completion.
Yes. We are LEED Certified, have EarthCraft Homes experience, and incorporate eco-friendly building practices where they support long-term value, comfort, and performance.
Yes. We have earned multiple OBIE Awards, including Gold and Silver honors, Best of Georgia recognition from 2021 to 2024, and features in magazines and home publications.
Our portfolio includes professional photography, drone video footage, client testimonials, and look book materials that showcase the quality and character of our homes.
The first step is reaching out to our team. We will talk through your goals, your property, and your vision, then help outline the best path forward.
Build a Home That Feels Exceptional From Day One
At Principle Builders Group, we know a luxury home is about more than square footage or finishes. It is about creating a place that feels uniquely yours and getting there with a team you can genuinely trust. Our clients choose us because we pair architectural creativity, deep construction expertise, and transparent communication in a way that makes the entire experience better. If you are ready to move forward with a home built around your vision, our craftsmanship, and a true partnership from start to finish, contact us today and let’s start building something extraordinary together.