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Fixed Price vs Cost Plus Custom Home Contracts

Fixed price and cost plus are the two main custom home contract types, and the core difference is risk distribution. Fixed price contracts place financial risk on the builder, while cost plus contracts place it on the homeowner. The better choice depends on design status, budget flexibility, and project complexity.

Bobby Gwynn June 8, 2026

Luxury custom-built modern farmhouse home in Alpharetta GA with stone accents, covered porch, and professional landscaping

Best Custom Home Builder in Alpharetta, GA | Artistic Construction

Artistic Construction serves North Metro Atlanta including Alpharetta, Milton, Roswell, Canton, and Woodstock with transparent pricing, comprehensive project management, and 15+ years of local permitting expertise across Fulton and Cherokee counties.

Bobby Gwynn June 4, 2026

Newly built custom home in North Georgia with stone facade and covered porch surrounded by wooded acreage

Cost to Build a Custom Home in North Georgia: 2026 Complete Price Guide

Building a custom home in North Georgia costs $135-$250 per square foot depending on location and finishes. Alpharetta and Milton run $175-$250/sq ft, while Canton and Ball Ground offer better value at $135-$175/sq ft. Total project costs for a 2,800 sq ft home range from $378,000 to $700,000.

Bobby Gwynn May 27, 2026

Commercial concrete slab with rebar reinforcement at North Metro Atlanta construction site

Commercial Concrete Slab Cost Guide for North Metro Atlanta Businesses

When your business needs a commercial concrete slab installation in North Metro Atlanta, understanding the true cost per square foot

Bobby Gwynn May 13, 2026

Monolithic slab and stem wall foundation comparison on Georgia red clay construction site

Monolithic Slab vs Stem Wall Foundation Systems: Metro Atlanta Cost Comparison & Selection Guide

Monolithic slab and stem wall foundations are the two primary concrete foundation systems for commercial construction. Monolithic slabs combine the floor and footing in a single pour sitting directly on prepared soil. Stem wall foundations use concrete footings and vertical walls to create elevated crawl space beneath the structure.

Bobby Gwynn May 8, 2026

Uneven commercial concrete slabs showing settlement damage, separation gaps, and water pooling issues

Fix Uneven Commercial Concrete Slabs in Metro Atlanta – Professional Leveling Solutions

Uneven concrete slabs are typically caused by soil settlement, erosion, or clay expansion beneath the surface. Professional polyurethane foam injection lifts and levels settled concrete by filling voids and raising slabs back to their original position, usually within one day at 50-70% less cost than replacement.

Bobby Gwynn April 30, 2026

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