SawHorse

What SawHorse does

SawHorse, Inc. (DBA SawHorse Design Build) is a privately held Atlanta-based residential design-build firm operating continuously since 1984, with 11–50 employees and headquarters at 690 Miami Circle NE. The firm was the first contractor in Atlanta to offer full-service Design + Build as standard practice, integrating architecture, interior design, engineering, material specification, surveys, site plans, and landscape design in-house alongside construction execution. Its core product surface spans custom homes, whole-house renovations, kitchens, bathrooms, basements, additions, and outdoor living projects, with a parallel commercial construction offering and a green building consulting add-on.

The firm's technical specialization is in green building and energy-efficient construction, with emphasis on Passive House standards, deep energy retrofits, and high-performance building envelopes. Its proprietary 'Perfect Wall Assembly System' layers vapor control, air control (via Huber Zip System sealing), thermal control (via ROCKWOOL insulation), and water control. Operational technology is anchored in Buildertrend for client project tracking and 24/7 communication, and the firm maintains an extensive YouTube and blog library used as a thought-leadership and lead-generation asset.

Commercially, SawHorse runs a sales-led, project-based model targeting affluent residential homeowners, green building enthusiasts, and select commercial clients in the Atlanta metro area. Pricing is quote-based per project, typically structured as multi-year contracts for larger custom builds. Demand is generated through content marketing, home shows, social channels, and referrals from architects, interior designers, and green building consultants. Revenue is undisclosed; the firm is privately held with no external funding, parent company, or public financial disclosures.

Name

SawHorse

Legal name

SawHorse, Inc

Website

https://sawhorse.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SawHorse is an Atlanta-based residential design-build firm (founded 1984) that delivers custom homes, renovations, and Passive House-grade green building projects for affluent homeowners across the Atlanta metro area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Design + Build / Remodeling Services

NAICS

Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors (238190), Interior Design Services (54141), Landscape Architectural Services (54132)

SIC

Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700), Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Retaining Walls & Hardscape Structures (HSAPALAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Outdoor Kitchens & Living Space Build-Out (Softscape Integration) (HSAIABAH), Joinery, Millwork & Casework Installation (Cabinetry, Built-Ins) (IMAFANAJ)

Keywords

• Residential design build
• Green construction services
• Custom home building
• Energy efficient renovation
• Passive house construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Design Services: Full-service design including architecture, interior design, interior decor, engineering, material specifications, surveys, site plans and landscape design managed in-house with strategic professional partners.
2. Construction Services: Build services for custom homes, renovations, additions, basements, bathrooms, commercial construction, kitchens, outdoor living spaces, and whole house renovations.
3. Consulting: Green building and energy efficiency consulting services for clients seeking sustainable construction guidance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SawHorse is a residential Design + Build firm serving the Atlanta metro area, providing integrated in-house architecture, interior design, engineering, and construction services for custom homes, whole house renovations, kitchens, bathrooms, basements, additions, and outdoor living spaces. The firm specializes in green building practices including Passive House construction, deep energy retrofits, and high-performance building envelopes, and supplements construction with green-building consulting and an extensive educational video library on building science.

Product overview

SawHorse is a single, unified Design + Build service offering for residential remodeling and new construction in Atlanta. The company provides end-to-end project delivery combining architecture, interior design, engineering, and construction under one roof. Their portfolio includes custom homes, whole house renovations, kitchen/bath remodels, additions, basements, outdoor living spaces, and commercial construction—all emphasizing green building practices and energy efficiency. They complement their core construction services with green building consulting and an extensive video education library that documents their projects and building science knowledge. Their branded showcase projects (Toitu House, #1920sMakeoverATL) serve as educational demonstrations of their green building capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Design + Build Services Full-service residential design and build offering combining architecture, interior design, engineering, material specifications, surveys, site plans, and landscape design in-house with strategic professional partners, delivered as a single integrated engagement from concept through construction completion.
• Custom Homes New custom home construction service for residential clients in the Atlanta metro area, with specialization in green building practices and energy-efficient design.
• Whole House Renovations Complete home renovation services for Atlanta homeowners, transforming existing residences with modern amenities and energy-efficient upgrades while preserving architectural integrity.
• Kitchen and Bar Design Kitchen remodeling and design service including modern, energy-efficient appliance integration and custom cabinetry solutions for residential clients.
• Bathroom Renovations Bathroom renovation service for residential clients including modern fixtures, custom tiling, and accessibility-focused designs.
• Basement Design Build Basement finishing and renovation service converting underutilized residential space into functional living areas.
• Additions Home addition service expanding existing living space for residential homeowners, with seamless architectural integration to the existing structure.
• Outdoor Living Outdoor living space construction service including decks, porches, and exterior entertainment areas for residential clients.
• Commercial Construction Sustainable commercial construction and renovation services for businesses and nonprofit organizations seeking energy-efficient buildings, including EarthCraft-certified group homes.
• Modern Design Modern architectural design and build service featuring contemporary aesthetics and sustainable building practices for residential projects.
• Green Building Consulting Expert consulting service advising clients on green building practices, energy efficiency upgrades, and sustainable construction methods, including Passive House and EarthCraft pathways.

Quantifiable outcome

• EarthCraft certifications achieved on 9 group homes for CHRIS Kids nonprofit organization
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• RateItGreen.comcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSawHorse works closely with RateItGreen.com as a green building partner to provide the latest and best in green technology for residential projects, including energy efficiency improvements and sustainable material recommendations.
• ROCKWOOL North AmericacoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for promoting Passive House construction using ROCKWOOL mineral wool insulation products for thermal control layers in walls, roofs, and under slabs.
• Huber Zip SystemcoreTechnology or IntegrationCollaboration using Huber Zip System sheathing products for air control layers in the Perfect Wall assembly system, providing integrated weather-resistant barrier solutions for Passive House construction.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• BOWA: Washington DC metro luxury design-build firm offering integrated design+build for high-end residential clients; comparable business model, project scale, and affluent customer segment, but operating in a different geography than SawHorse.
• South Mountain Company: Martha's Vineyard-based custom home builder specializing in energy-efficient and sustainable construction; similar Passive House / green building focus and integrated design+build model, but operating in a different regional market.

Emerging players

• Green Hammer: Pacific Northwest design-build firm specializing in net-zero and Passive House construction; comparable in deep green building technical expertise and integrated design+build delivery, but smaller scale and different geography than SawHorse.

Direct peers

• Celtic Custom Homes: Atlanta-area custom home builder offering design-build services for affluent homeowners, operating in the same geographic and customer segment as SawHorse with overlapping custom home construction scope.
• Renewal Design-Build: Atlanta-based design-build firm focused on green building and energy-efficient renovations, with overlapping services including Passive House expertise and integrated design+build delivery for the same affluent Atlanta homeowner segment.
• Pine Hall Design Build: Atlanta residential design-build firm offering custom homes and renovations with in-house design services, competing directly with SawHorse in the same metro market and customer segment.
• Criterion Contractors: Atlanta-area residential construction firm serving custom home and renovation clients in the same metro market, with comparable design-build service offerings for affluent homeowners.

Broad incumbents

• Case Design/Remodeling: National residential design-build franchise with multiple U.S. locations offering kitchen, bath, and addition remodeling; broader scale and geographic reach than SawHorse, but overlapping in integrated design+build delivery model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SawHorseDesign
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/sawhorseatlanta/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/SawHorseDesignBuild
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sawhorse-inc
• Instagraminstagram.com/sawhorse_design_build
• Pinterestpinterest.com/SawHorseDesign

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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