OCTOBER 2010


S M O K E S I G N A L S A D V E R T I S I N G S U P P L E M E N T


“When building a custom home, a good relationship between the homeowner and builder is critical.”


Building with integrity, trust and commitment Dan DeJiacomo Custom Homes: D


an DeJiacomo makes a commitment to build unique, custom homes that reflect the lifestyles and tastes of each of his clients. Building


and residing in Big Canoe since 2000, Dan knows the special concerns of building in Big Canoe and guides his clients through the building process, from lot selection to move-in date, with confidence and ease. Growing up in the construction industry, Dan has over 30 years of experience as a skilled tradesman (HVAC), real estate agent, and production builder, with the last 10 years as a builder in Big Canoe. When Dan started building in Big Canoe, his first homes were similar to the homes he built in suburban Atlanta. He soon realized that in order to build on the challenging terrain and to provide homes that really had that Big Canoe style, a custom home design and building process was the way to go. In 2004, Dan added residential designer Chad Spangler to his team. For 12 years Chad has specialized in designing custom homes in Big Canoe.


With in-house custom home design, Dan DeJiacomo created a truly integrated approach to home design and building. Homes are designed to complement the unique topography of each lot, with a special focus on maximizing views. While Chad works with the clients to design


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DeJiacomo’s in-house custom home designer gives his company the capacity to design and build spectacular mountain homes such as the one pictured above. Design by Dan DeJiacomo Custom Homes ©


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Dan’s custom approach continues throughout the construction process. While under construction, the homeowner has the opportunity to pick the decorative finishes of their home. Dan has developed an organized process for these selections with a project coordinator and decorator in place to guide the homeowner through the decisions. Each home is assigned a project manager who monitors the job on


communication through the building process. These qualities are important throughout the process, but are most critical when it comes to financial matters. Dan believes the process should be completely transparent, with homeowners provided regular financial updates and copies of every bill.


Many Big Canoe residents will remember the 2005 Street of Dreams. Dan


misconception that he was only interested in building large, high-end homes. While it’s true that Dan has built a number of these majestic properties, he strives to bring the same custom home design ability, attention to detail, and quality construction to homes of any size and budget. Currently, Dan is seeing a shift towards smaller homes with higher levels of interior and exterior finishes. These homes have less square footage but incorporate more stone, nicer woodwork and cabinets, upgraded appliances and other features that used to be only found in much larger homes.


Dan DeJiacomo Custom Homes is a member of the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association and the National Association of Home Builders. In addition, Dan and his residential designer, Chad Spangler, are also NAHB Certified Green Professionals that can assist with the design and construction of homes that are highly energy efficient, as well as healthier and more comfortable for the homeowners. Dan and his wife Karen have been residents of Big Canoe for ten years. They moved here with their three children who all graduated from Pickens High School with honors. Both DeJiacomo sons earned degrees from Georgia colleges, one from Berry and the other UGA. Karen and Dan’s daughter is currently playing on the golf team at Lee University in Tennessee.


Each DeJiacomo home is assigned a project coordinator and decorator to help guide the homeowner through all phases of the interior design process.


a home with the rooms and features they’d like, Dan provides feedback on the anticipated costs for the design. With this cost feedback the home design can be adjusted to provide the best value for the client’s desired budget. Chad designs homes with state-of-the-art software that creates a 3D model of the client’s home on their lot.


a daily basis, schedules subcontractors, and orders materials for the job. Dan assembles his team regularly in a proactive effort to identify challenges, find solutions, and keep each home on schedule and on budget. When building a custom home, a good relationship between the homeowner and builder is critical. Dan understands the importance of integrity, trust, and excellent


DeJiacomo Custom Homes built the original award winning “Tranquility” house plan that has since been featured in numerous national publications. The exquisite details throughout the home were a testament to the fine craftsmanship Dan and his staff provide to their clients. Since the Street of Dreams, a few of Dan’s potential clients have had the


DAN DEJIACOMO CUSTOM HOMES 11118 Big Canoe Jasper, GA 30143 770-893-2931 E-mail: dan@danbuilds4u.com Web site: www.danbuilds4u.com


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