Should You Renovate or Build New?

When you build a custom home with Nest, the process begins long before construction starts. We guide you through early conversations, detailed pre-construction planning, architectural coordination, material selections, and permitting. From first vision to final walkthrough, the experience is grounded in clarity, craftsmanship, and a shared commitment to thoughtful design.

The timeline for a custom home or major renovation depends on design complexity, permitting, site considerations, and material selections.

Most thoughtfully crafted custom homes take 12–24+ months from early planning through completion.

For large-scale renovations, especially those involving structural changes, full interior reconfiguration, or taking a home down to the studs, the process typically spans 8–18 months, depending on scope, permitting, and existing site conditions.

Beginning with a robust pre-construction phase helps clarify the schedule, align expectations, and create a smoother path from vision to finished home.

The overall investment is shaped by architectural detail, material quality, site conditions, engineering, and specialty craftsmanship.
Through detailed pre-construction planning, Nest provides transparent estimates, thoughtful value options, and a financial framework grounded in both design goals and long-term durability.

While Nest works across greater Atlanta, much of our work is in the following neighborhoods: Ansley Park, Brookhaven, Buckhead, Candler Park, Druid Hills, Dunwoody, Inman Park, Morningside, Sandy Springs, Virginia Highland and more.