Dawsonville, Georgia · Est. 2009
The Luxury General Contractor
of Dawsonville, Georgia
GHIR Construction designs and builds custom homes, whole-home remodels, and outdoor living environments across Dawson County, Forsyth County, and the North Georgia foothills. One team, from first sketch to final walkthrough.
The GHIR Standard
Quiet luxury, built to last for generations.
GHIR Construction is a design-build general contractor in Dawsonville, GA serving homeowners who expect more than square footage. Every project begins with listening and ends with a space that feels inevitable, as if the home was always meant to be this way.
Owners Wes and Lindsay Wiggins lead every engagement personally. With more than 300 completed projects across North Georgia, our standard is simple: build it once, build it right, and stand behind it for years to come.
Projects
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Signature Services
Crafted for the way you live
No other general contractor in Dawsonville offers a more complete design-build experience. Architecture, permitting, construction, and finish selections move through one studio and one accountable team.
Custom Home Building
From wooded acreage in Dawson County to established neighborhoods in Forsyth, we build singular homes designed around the land and the life you intend to live on it. Full architectural coordination is included.
- ·Estate homes on private acreage
- ·New construction in Dawsonville & Cumming
- ·Architecture, engineering & permitting handled
Whole-Home & Kitchen Remodeling
The kitchens and interiors North Georgia talks about. Custom cabinetry, honed stone, considered lighting, and open layouts that change how a home feels the moment you walk in.
- ·Chef’s kitchens & custom cabinetry
- ·Primary suite & spa bath renovations
- ·Whole-home transformations, one project, one team
Outdoor Living & Additions
Covered porches, outdoor kitchens, pools, and seamless additions built for four North Georgia seasons. Spaces that pull the household outside and keep it there.
- ·Covered porches & pavilions
- ·Outdoor kitchens & fire features
- ·Additions matched perfectly to the original home
The Complete Practice
Every discipline, under one roof
Custom Home Building
Ground-up homes designed and built around your land.
Home Additions
Primary suites, sunrooms & second stories that belong.
Kitchen Remodeling
Cabinetry, stone & layout redesigns of the highest order.
Bathroom Remodeling
Spa baths, custom showers & complete rebuilds.
Outdoor Living & Decks
Porches, pools, outdoor kitchens & fire features.
Basement Finishing
Theaters, guest suites & entertaining spaces below grade.
Commercial Construction
Build-outs & new commercial construction, GA & FL.
The GHIR Method
A considered path from vision to keys
Discover
A free consultation and an honest budget conversation. We walk the site, listen carefully, and tell you the truth about scope and cost before anything is signed.
Design
Architecture through our partner firm or refinement of your existing plans. Selections, engineering, and permits move in parallel so the schedule never stalls.
Build
One dedicated team, weekly updates, and a job site kept as clean as the work itself. Wes personally oversees every build in the field.
Deliver
A detailed final walkthrough, a complete punch list, and a builder who still answers the phone long after the keys are in your hand.
Featured Work
Recent projects across North Georgia
Wes & Lindsay Wiggins · Owners
Who We Are
A family firm with a builder’s conscience
GHIR Construction, LLC is a fully licensed and insured general contractor headquartered in Dawsonville, GA. We are your single point of contact from the first budget conversation through the final inspection, and we have kept that promise for more than 300 projects.
Our design-build approach means you never juggle separate architects, designers, and builders. Owners Wes and Lindsay Wiggins bring over 20 years of combined experience and a hands-on management style that keeps projects on time, on budget, and on point.
Rooted in Dawsonville
Dawsonville’s hometown general contractor
Our office sits at 212 Grogan Drive in Dawsonville, minutes from the courthouse square and the GA-400 corridor. When you hire GHIR, you hire a general contractor in Dawsonville, GA whose owners live here, build here, and answer to neighbors rather than to a call center.
That local footing matters in practice. We know Dawson County and Forsyth County permitting offices by name, we understand mountain and lake lots from Amicalola to Lake Lanier, and we can have eyes on your job site within the hour.
From our home base we serve residential and commercial clients across a 35-mile radius of the North Georgia corridor.
Where We Build
Residential & commercial service across North Georgia. Select your city.
Not sure if we cover your area? Call us. We likely do. (404) 922-7379
Client Reviews
In their words
“GHIR finished the major redo on our deck and also put a roof over it. The deck is way over 1,000 sq ft with 2 staircases also. We are so pleased with the job and the ideas that they had. Got to go — my beautiful deck is calling me.”
Pat BeeverDeck Build & Covered Porch, Cumming, GA
“The team at GHIR was incredibly professional from start to finish. They handled every detail — design, permits, construction — and delivered exactly what we envisioned. I wouldn’t hesitate to hire them again for any project.”
Verified Google ReviewFull Home Renovation, North Georgia
“We loved working with GHIR on our kitchen addition. They were transparent about costs, kept us updated every step of the way, and the finished result exceeded our expectations. The craftsmanship is exceptional.”
Verified HomeAdvisor ReviewKitchen Addition, Cumming, GA
104 Facebook Reviews · 97% Recommend · NARI Atlanta Certified · BuildZoom Top 1% in Georgia
Flexible Financing
Never let budget delay the dream
GHIR offers unsecured project financing directly. No home equity required, no lengthy bank processes. Begin your remodel or custom build now and pay over time with manageable monthly payments.
Common Questions
Answers, before you even ask
Why hire GHIR as your general contractor in Dawsonville, GA?
We are headquartered in Dawsonville and have completed more than 300 projects across Dawson County, Forsyth County, and North Georgia since 2009. Georgia Unlimited licenses, full insurance, and a top 1% BuildZoom rating back every contract we sign.
Are you licensed in Georgia and Florida?
Yes. GHIR holds Georgia Unlimited General Contractor licenses #GCCO006076 and #GCQA006072, plus Florida General Contractor license #CGC1527188. We are also a proud NARI Atlanta member.
How does the design-build process work?
We begin with a free consultation and an honest budget conversation. From there we coordinate full architectural plans through our partner firm or work with your existing plans. One team and one point of contact, from day one through final walkthrough.
What does it cost to hire a general contractor in Dawsonville?
Every project receives a detailed line-item proposal before work begins, so you know exactly where every dollar goes. Pricing depends on scope and finishes, and unsecured financing up to $150,000 is available to keep your timeline moving.
Do you build custom homes on private acreage?
Yes, acreage builds are a specialty. We handle land evaluation, site preparation, grading, and well and septic coordination throughout Dawson, Lumpkin, and Forsyth counties.
Do you offer financing for remodeling projects?
Yes. GHIR Construction offers unsecured financing up to $150,000 with no home equity required. Ask about financing options during your free consultation.
How long does a kitchen remodel take in North Georgia?
Most kitchen remodels in our service area take 6 to 12 weeks depending on scope and material lead times. We provide a detailed project timeline before work begins, so you always know what to expect.
Do you handle permits in Forsyth and Dawson County?
Absolutely. GHIR manages all permitting and inspections throughout our service area, including Forsyth, Dawson, Cherokee, and Hall counties. You never have to worry about it.
Ready to build something extraordinary?
Schedule your free consultation today. No pressure, no obligation. Just an honest conversation about your project, your timeline, and your budget.