General Contractor · Buford, GA
General Contractor in Buford, Georgia
Design-build renovations, additions, and lake-ready outdoor living for Buford and the Lake Lanier area, handled start to finish by one licensed, accountable team.
Buford’s Design-Build Contractor
The general contractor Buford homeowners trust
Straddling Gwinnett and Hall County at the south end of Lake Lanier, Buford is home to everything from lakefront properties near Buford Dam Road to established neighborhoods like Hamilton Mill and Mill Creek. Homes here call for a contractor comfortable with both custom lake living and traditional additions and remodels. GHIR Construction is a full-service, design-build general contractor serving Buford and the Lake Lanier area, with architecture, permitting, construction, and finish selections under one roof.
It is the same disciplined process behind 300+ completed projects across North Georgia: one contract, one schedule, and one accountable team from the first sketch to the final walkthrough. No refereeing between separate architects, designers, and builders.
What We Build in Buford
Full-service contracting, one team
Outdoor Living & Decks
Covered porches, decks, and outdoor kitchens built for Lake Lanier living.
Learn More →Commercial Construction
Interior buildouts and tenant improvements across Gwinnett and Hall County.
Why GHIR
Why Buford chooses GHIR Construction
Buford sits across both Gwinnett and Hall County. We confirm the correct building department for your parcel and manage permits and inspections for you, start to finish.
Lakefront and near-lake projects come with their own setback and lake-level considerations. We build those requirements into the plan from day one.
Georgia Unlimited GC #GCCO006076 & #GCQA006072, NARI Atlanta member, fully insured, and BuildZoom Top 1% in Georgia.
Honest, line-item budgets up front, plus unsecured project financing up to $150,000 with no home equity required.
Areas We Serve
Serving Buford & Lake Lanier
From downtown Buford to the shoreline and every neighborhood in between.
How It Works
Your project, step by step
Free consultation
We sit down at your Buford home to understand the space, your goals, and a realistic budget range.
Design & transparent budget
We develop plans and a line-item budget, so there are no surprises once work begins.
Permits & approvals
We confirm the correct county for your parcel and pull every Gwinnett or Hall County permit for you.
Construction
Your dedicated team builds on schedule, with clear updates at each milestone.
Final walkthrough
A detailed walkthrough and punch list. We are not finished until every detail is right.
“They handled every detail, from design to permits to construction, and delivered exactly what we envisioned. I wouldn’t hesitate to hire them again.”
Common Questions
Buford general contractor FAQs
Do you pull permits for projects in Buford?
Yes. Buford sits across both Gwinnett and Hall County, so the correct building department depends on your parcel. We confirm jurisdiction up front and handle all permitting and inspections for you.
How long does a remodel in Buford take?
Most kitchen and bath remodels run 6 to 10 weeks, additions 3 to 6 months, and custom homes 9 to 14 months. You will have a realistic schedule before construction begins.
Do you build decks and additions on Lake Lanier lots?
Yes. We regularly build outdoor living spaces, decks, and additions on lakefront and near-lake Buford properties, and we account for Corps of Engineers setback and lake-level considerations during design.
Do you work in Buford neighborhoods like Hamilton Mill or Mill Creek?
Yes. We regularly work in Buford’s established neighborhoods and build to the HOA and architectural standards those communities expect.
Are you a licensed general contractor in Georgia?
Yes. GHIR holds Georgia Unlimited GC licenses #GCCO006076 and #GCQA006072, plus Florida GC #CGC1527188, and is a NARI Atlanta member, fully insured.
Ready to build in Buford?
Start with a free, no-pressure consultation and a realistic budget. One team, one point of contact, from first idea to final walkthrough.