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I want to continue designing and building beautiful homes
“ Upon finishing my college degree, I joined the family business and worked there for around 15 years. It was very hands-on, like everything we did. Of course, we had a team of employees, but we worked alongside them. Everyone was in it together.
“ I gained experience in a lot of different areas. I developed a knack for different types of finishes, including stucco, concrete, and concrete decks. We also did a lot of interior plastering and moulding- I remember crafting domes and other high-end pieces for the luxury homes we’ d contracted.
“ Eventually, the time came when I wanted to strike out on my own. My father retired- and I took all the valuable experience he provided with me. In 2022, I founded Emerich Custom Build, and we’ ve been building homes ever since.”
Insight and control
Starting out with smaller homes and renovation projects, Emerich Custom Build soon emerged as one of Georgia’ s foremost custom homebuilders. Stefan achieved rapid growth through a strategic five-year plan, which pushed the company to higher price points and wider client bases.
“ We always had a set goal to work toward. Our mission was to begin operating in the luxury market as soon as possible. We did some remodelling and smaller custom properties, but my heart has always been in design.
“ Working on speculative homes means I can design and build the project from the ground up. I like the
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