--- title: "David McCay Builders — Home Builders | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/david-mccay-builders-pfvwus-pf~252696320 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~252696320.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "David McCay Builders" category: ["Home Builders"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/9443337b03ac8092_2429-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Clarkesville, Georgia 30523, United States" latitude: 34.645 longitude: -83.5243 phone: "(706) 754-5411" website: http://davidmccaybuilders.com/ rating: 4.9 review_count: 11 best_of_houzz_awards: 3 followers: 37 last_updated: 2026-08-25 --- # David McCay Builders Original Houzz profile: [David McCay Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/david-mccay-builders-pfvwus-pf~252696320) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Home Builders - **Location:** Clarkesville, GA - **Serves:** Dahlonega, Demorest, Clarkesville, Alto, Blairsville - **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (11 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2017–2021), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Recommended on Houzz - 250 Ideabook Saves David McCay Builders specializes in the construction of custom homes, we also do extensive remodeling and additions to your current home. We take pride in our quality of construction and professionalism. With our hands on approach, we give special attention to every detail of the construction process from beginning to end. We organize every subcontractor to assure no down time and the completion of your home in the timeliest manner. We use only the most reliable subcontractors who are competitive in their pricing. Customer satisfaction is our number one priority and we stand behind our work for the life of your home. David McCay Builders, Inc. is licensed and insured in the state of Georgia. We cover all areas of North Georgia, including the counties of White, Habersham, Hall, Banks, Rabun, Stephens, Lumpkin, Town and Union. We are happy to meet with you for lot evaluation, home placement, and review of your home plans. We can make changes or additions to your current plan or will assist you with choosing a plan. We will also design a plan to fit your needs. We will make the process of building your new home an enjoyable one. References available upon request. ### Services Provided - Custom Homes - Home Remodeling - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Bathroom Remodeling - Kitchen Remodeling ### Areas Served - Dahlonega - Demorest - Clarkesville - Alto - Blairsville ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | David McCay Builders | | Address | Clarkesville, Georgia 30523, United States | | Phone | (706) 754-5411 | | Website | http://davidmccaybuilders.com/ | | Followers on Houzz | 37 | **Social profiles:** - Blog — http://davidmccaybuilders.com/19272/dsp\_agent\_page.php/142266 ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [David McCay Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/david-mccay-builders-pfvwus-pf~252696320) - **Website:** http://davidmccaybuilders.com/ - **Phone:** (706) 754-5411 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2017–2021), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 11 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### All 11 reviews **★★★★★ — maryts, March 2021** > We just wanted to say thank you to everyone at David McCay Builders who helped us create our dream home! It was an awesome and wonderful experience and we would highly recommend David McCay and his team if you are looking to build a house! > > We absolutely love our new home and have received many compliments on it! It was built with the highest quality and turned out even more beautiful than we ever imagined. We would definitely recommend them! Thank you again for helping us to achieve our dream. > > The Chastain’s **★★★★★ — HU-211993332, Oct. 2020** > Excellent builder with equally excellent subs. We are extremely happy with our new home. If we ever build another home, we will call David. **Comment from David McCay Builders:** > Thank you so much! We appreciate your business and patronage! **★★★★★ — Richard Davis, Feb. 2020** > I am the fifth generation in my family to own a farmhouse built in 1840, so I spent a lot of time searching for the right contractor to make extensive renovations. It was crucial to have a contractor we could trust because we lived 200 miles from the renovation site. After another contractor wouldn’t return my calls, I contacted David McCay and he called me back the same day. Following several conversations to determine exactly what we were hoping to accomplish and multiple visits to inspect various parts of the house, we determined that most of the house could be brought up to modern standards, but that a section in the rear had too many structural problems and should be torn down and replaced. David put us in contact with an architectural designer to develop a floorplan for the new construction and overall exterior design that would make the new construction look like it was original to the 180-year-old house. Once construction began, David was in frequent contact keeping me updated on progress and scheduling, and he would always return texts and phone calls very promptly. He took lots of pictures to show us what was going on, which was very valuable to us since we could not visit the job site frequently. Two of David’s strengths are scheduling and having excellent subcontractors, which resulted in steady progress and a high-quality end product, and he was on top of things at every step along the way. The people who worked directly for David (not subcontractors) were also extremely good. Throughout the process, I put a lot of faith in David, and he never let me down. He contributed significantly to the many structural, layout, and small cosmetic details resulting in a beautiful, solid, and comfortable home. Although part of the house is new construction and part is quite old, the entire structure blends so well that it looks like it was all built at the same time. I told him at the beginning that I wanted the finished house to be able to stand for another 200 years, and I believe he delivered that. I recommend David McCay Builders without reservation. **Comment from David McCay Builders:** > Richard, it was a pleasure to be able to help you restore your beautiful home. Thank you for your business! **★★★★★ — Alexander Schuster, June 2019** > David did a wonderful job on our house remodel. It was an extensive job and took over 3 !/2 months and David was with us every step of the way. He would be here almost everyday watching and supervising his team and his sub contractors to make sure everything was perfect and according to our wishes. The workmanship was superlative and if every I have more work I would definitely call on David to do it. I'm proud to call him a friend. **Comment from David McCay Builders:** > Thank you so much! It was a pleasure doing business with you! **★★★★★ — jim ferraro, April 2018** > We are delighted with the quality of our new home. This is the 3rd home we have had built, not all by David McCay unfortunately . This is by far the best quality home we have ever had. > If you want a GREAT quality home you can't go wrong with David McCay builders. **★★★★★ — Sweet Tea Designs, April 2016** > I am the owner of Sweet Tea Designs in Northeast Georgia. In the last year I have had the pleasure of working on a couple of projects with David McCay Builders. Usually in my profession it seems I work with builders who are a little challenged in the design field and seem to have trouble with having a vision for what I'm trying to create with my clients. This was not the case with David McCay. He was quick to understand the design concept that the client and I envisioned and had valuable information that helped us bring the concept to fruition. Building a home can be stressful on all parties involved but David made sure that it was as painless as possible and made the projects enjoyable. > > The quality of his building expertise can't be matched and no one will ever be sorry that they own a "David McCay home". > > I would highly recommend David to anyone that is planning a new home or renovations on their current home. He will earn your trust and confidence and the end product will be better than you dreamed. > > Susan Joslin > Lead designer at > Sweet Tea Designs **★★★★★ — User, March 2016** > We chose David McCay to build our home after seeing a few others he had built. He promised us he would be on the job every day, and would be in constant communication with us about the project. He proved to be that and more. This was to be the last house we would build, and wanted it to be done our way. . Admittedly we were very particular about what we wanted, and had more than a few change orders along the way. David was always attentive and patient with us. He had great sub-contractors who seemed to be very loyal to him. The quality of our house was, and still is the best I have ever seen, even after twelve years. We still call on David after all this time for issues regarding our home, and he is still there for us. My wife and I recommend David McCay without reservation to anyone who wants their home built to the highest standards. **★★★★★ — doug\_cooper80, March 2016** > David McCay Builders was an outstanding company to work with. I purchased a piece of property a couple of years ago and had David to come out to place my driveway and decide where the house needed to be located and how it needed to sit on the property. His crew expertly cut the road in and did a fine job. I knew after the placement of the drive that I would be using David McCay Builders to build my home. Two years later I contacted David to build the house and he did a wonderful job. My home is everything I had hoped it would be and more. The wood work is the most beautiful I’ve ever seen and there’s nary a squeak in the house. Everything is tight as a drum and everyone who comes here comments on the quality of the house because it’s evident from the time you pull in the driveway. David took the time to show me all the details as the house was being built and would explain why they were doing things in a certain way. His pride shows in his work. David was also here daily, “hands on” and wearing a tool belt, as well as, overseeing the progress with the necessary sub-contractors. I’m very happy with my decision to use this company and I would highly recommend him to anyone that’s looking for a custom built, quality home. > Doug Cooper **★★★★★ — Frank Ferguson, March 2016** > Our family farmhouse was in terrible disrepair due to horrible renter that left everything in shambles. Honestly, I thought it was beyond help. After careful consideration we decided to contact David to see if he could help us recover this home because it means so much to our family. > > David immediately saw that there was hope and had many ideas to help update the house, as well as, bringing it up to a warm, inviting home again. He brought his team in and they worked tirelessly to help us recover what we had lost. Now I'm happy to report that our farm house is now a beautiful, welcoming home once again. It turned out so much better than we ever could have imagined. Thank you, David, for everything you did for our family. You are a true craftsman. > > The Ferguson Family **★★★★★ — Lisa Amos, March 2016** > David McCay builders completed an extensive renovation on our lake house on Lake Burton. Both David and his crew were extremely professional and courteous during the entire process. It was reassuring that David was on the job daily to ensure that the job was managed correctly and that it was progressing according to the timeline we had originally discussed. I found him to be very helpful in having the foresight to correct things that could be a problem in the future. > > The quality of his work is unmatched and he takes great pride in his craft. It shows in everything he does. He helped me achieve my dream of a beautiful, barn red lake house. > > I am so proud of all that was accomplished and am very happy with the end results. **★★★★ — jrandypierce, March 2016** > David McCay built our house on Lake Chatuge. He was totally involved from start to finish, from siting the house on the lot to handing us the key when finished. Not only was he engaged in every process, he directed many aspects of the building process. He was there everyday and was involved in decisions that affected design even though we had plans. David was never shy about giving an opinion that would improve the house. > It was always very apparent that our house was his house in that it was a reflection of his work. We have since been able to tour other houses on the lake in similar price ranges and it is our opinion that none compare to this house. ## Selected projects - [McCoy Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mccoy-project-pj-vj~6525671) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 47 - Description: Beautiful 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home. Brick and Cement siding, large front porch with brick steps, Screen Porch, 3 decks on home, 2 car garage. Interior features include- spray foam insulation, dual fuel H.V.A.C, propane inline water heater, 22KW backup generator, custom sand & finished hardwood, custom tile floors. Custom pantry, trim, cabinetry, and quartz countertops. Vaulted ceiling with custom beam and see-through fireplace. Large sunroom with a beautiful view of the river. - [Davis Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/davis-project-pj-vj~6409642) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 62 - Description: The original home was built in 1840. We rebuilt the wing on the rear of the house and added a covered porch. We totally remodeled the interior and exterior of the house: new floors, siding, cornice, windows, doors, roof, insulation, drywall, electrical, plumbing, H.V.A.C, cabinetry, granite countertops, appliances, plumbing fixtures, light fixtures, two fireplaces, new trim, and paint. The finished house is 3,000 SQ FT HTD. - [Custom Built Home-Ferraro Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-built-home-ferraro-project-pj-vj~5539408) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 28 - Description: Ferraro Project The Ferraro Project is a Beautiful four bedroom and four and one half bathroom Traditional Custom Home with Finished Basement. Exterior Materials include- Brick, Tennessee Flag Stone, Hardi Plank and Shakes. Windsor Windows & Doors and Oversize custom front door. Lifetime roof. Large covered rear deck with Trex and Iron Railing. Oversize three car garage with a half bath. Interior Features include- Three Brick Fireplaces with Custom Mantels, two Custom Kitchens with Granite count… - [1940 Farmhouse Renovation & Addition - Cochran Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/1940-farmhouse-renovation-and-addition-cochran-project-pj-vj~5545512) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 21 - Description: The Cochran Project is a 1940 Farmhouse Renovation & Addition Exterior Materials Include-brick, stone, and Hardi Plank. Interior Materials Include-custom trim, new heart pine, custom tile floors and showers, custom cabinets with granite tops, duel fuel H.V.A.C, Navien inline water heater, open cell insulation, whole house generator, large screen porch with masonry and fireplace. - [Custom Built Home-Fleming Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-built-home-fleming-project-pj-vj~5543107) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 24 - Description: The Fleming Project is a three bedroom and three and a half bath new build custom lake home. Exterior Features include- stone and Hardi board, custom exterior trim, large vaulted screen porch, large rear deck with Trex & Iron railing, Windsor windows and doors. Interior Features include- large stone fireplace with two mantels, vaulted ceilings with beams exposed, custom cabinetry with granite countertops, hardwood floors, all baths and laundry rooms have tile. Hidden features include- Dual fuel… - [Custom Built Homes-Lastinger Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-built-homes-lastinger-project-pj-vj~5541739) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 23 - Description: The Lastinger Project is a stunning, custom built ranch style home featuring four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms. Exterior features include-brick, stone, Hardi Plank, Windsor windows and doors, custom exterior trim and a lifetime roof, three car garage with detached two car garage. Interior Features include-New heart pine floors, custom tile in all baths & laundry, stone fireplace, large covered porch with outdoor kitchen, vaulted and coffered trey ceilings, custom trim and granite coun… - [Custom Built Home-Morris Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-built-home-morris-project-pj-vj~5538195) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 56 - Description: The Morris Project is a beautiful, custom built Craftsman House with five bedrooms and three bathrooms. Exterior Materials: stone, brick, and Hardi Plank & Shakes. Interior Materials: custom trim, drywall, ship lap, bamboo floors, custom cabinetry, granite tops, Décor Professional appliances The home features open cell insulation, Navien in-line water heater with circulation, dual-fuel H.V.A.C, and a 22-kw generator. - [Custom Exteriors](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-exteriors-pj-vj~1594659) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 23 - [Custom Interiors](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-interiors-pj-vj~1594188) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [Kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchens-pj-vj~1678939) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - [Bedrooms](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bedrooms-pj-vj~1678938) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [Living Rooms](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/living-rooms-pj-vj~1678936) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - [Bathrooms](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bathrooms-pj-vj~1678935) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [Dining Rooms](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dining-rooms-pj-vj~1678934) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 [See all 14 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/david-mccay-builders-pfvwus-pf~252696320) ## Ideabooks - [Farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/81729090/list/farmhouse) — 6 ideas [See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/david-mccaybuilders) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. 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