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Top-Rated Custom home builders in Temple - Updated Nov 2026

J. Walter Coursey Construction Inc.
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Serving Temple, GA and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Trust the experts at J. Walter Coursey Construction Inc. to handle your tough home improvement projects & historic home renovations in the Atlanta, GA area; we’ll always find a way to upgrade your space. For a home remodel or home improvement project of any size, you’ll need a fully licensed & experienced general contractor. The general contractor at J. Walter Coursey Construction has been in the industry for 40 years.

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Advanced Quality Construction
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Serving Temple, GA and surrounding areas

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"The owner was very professional from start to finish. He was a very hard worker and showed up exactly when he said he would be there. I couldn't be any happier with my front porch, it turned out beautifully. I highly recommend this company!"
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Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Choice Home Warranty
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Serving Temple, GA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Bruce Dixon was very nice and helpful in providing exceptional customer service and making sure I had the best experience. I purchased my home warranty and feel confident in the choice I made. Thank you Bruce. Sincerely, Kimberly"
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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DC Enterprises
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Serving Temple, GA and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did an awesome job!! Deck is better built than old deck and when floor was repaired, glass door will slide again. This is the second time I used DC Enterprises and will use again for future needs. They are knowledgeable and very personable."
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Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Maven Renovations
5.0(
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Serving Temple, GA and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

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Emergency services offered

"Perfect, honest, hardworking, dependable and very knowledgable. Thank you Deatrius and Canesha. They kept us informed through the whole process. I look forward to hiring for a few more renovation projects"
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Blacksheep Contractor
4.8(
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Serving Temple, GA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired Cody with Blacksheep Contractor to assist with several projects around the home, e.g., tile in the kitchen, back deck, mulch and doors. He was very prompt, professional, and completed the work to our specifications. Very conscientious and reliable worker. Excellent job. We’ll hire him again"
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Custom Home Builders FAQs, answered by experts

A-frame homes are on the smaller side. While there’s no set square footage amount it has to be, it will usually come in around 1,000 square feet or smaller.

Whether it’s more affordable to gut a house than build a new one depends on the markets where you'd be buying and selling. However, it’s usually less expensive to renovate a home than to build new construction. 

Most homeowners pay between $100,000 and $200,000 for demolition and remodeling costs, whereas the average cost to build a new home is between $139,000 and $531,300.

Start by researching local contractors with experience in cottage construction. Ask for references, check licensing and insurance, and review completed projects. Compare multiple bids, making sure each includes the same scope of work. A good contractor will communicate clearly, provide a detailed contract, and ensure all work meets code and safety standards.

While some highly experienced homeowners can frame a house independently, it is not advisable. You will need ample carpentry experience, a team of helpers, and professionals to sign off on your work to meet local building codes. For the safest outcome, we recommend buying or building a house with the guidance of professionals.

Building a house without blueprints is not advised. It will prevent you from obtaining necessary building permits and meeting building codes and is likely to result in shoddy construction and unsafe living conditions. Detailed blueprints ensure that a house is built to exact specifications and is constructed safely and structurally stable.

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