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Smith Douglas HomesOur History

Smith Douglas Homes was founded in 2008 by a core team of new home building professionals, including recognized experts with nearly 50 years of experience. Our team is known for constructing quality homes at affordable prices in the places where you want to live.

We are committed to building homes crafted with quality, built with integrity, and that will have enduring value. How do we deliver on that promise? Through our proven, schedule-driven process and disciplined operations, we reduce costs and wasted resources while delivering quality craftsmanship. This process allows us to build a well-constructed home with the choices buyers want, at an affordable price that represents tremendous value.

    Our History

    Our Culture

    We take pride in the Smith Douglas family-like culture; from our sales team to our builders, trade partners and support center, our team works harmoniously together to deliver each home. This collaboration allows us to deliver a superior experience for our customers, because ultimately, they are part of the Smith Douglas family as well. Voted a certified Great Place to Work by 95% of our employees, we know it's that the people make the difference. 

    Company Milestones

    • 2024

      • May 03

        Closed 15,000 New Homes as a Company

      • April 30

        Smith Douglas Homes Expands to Chattanooga, TN

      • April 29

        Atlanta, Charlotte and Nashville Affiliate Recognized with Guildmaster Award

      • January 12

        Smith Douglas Homes Rings the Opening Bell on the NYSE

      • January 11

        Smith Douglas Homes is a Publicly Traded Company (NYSE: SDHC)

      • May 15

        Ranked 36th on Builder 100 list

      • May 20

        SDH Recognized as a Three-Time Certified Great Place to Work™

    • 2023

      • August 01

        SDH Expands into Houston, TX with Acquisition of Devon Street Homes.

      • June 01

        SDH Recognized as a Two-Time Certified Great Place to Work™

      • May 22

        Ranked 38th in Builder 100 list, reflecting 2,200 closings.

      • February 10

        Closed 12,000th Smith Douglas Home as a Company

    • 2022

      • June 01

        SDH Recognized as A Certified Great Place to Work™

      • May 22

        Ranked 43rd in Builder 100 list, reflecting 1,848 closings.

      • March 01

        Closed 10,000th Smith Douglas Home as a Company in Atlanta, GA

      • January 17

        Ranked #1 Private Homebuilder in Atlanta, GA

    • 2021

      • January 29

        Ranked 1st of 320 Builders in Duke Energy Hero Program (Raleigh, NC) for the second year

      • January 07

        Ranked 5th for Top 25 Atlanta Homebuilders

    • 2020

      • October 26

        Closed 7,500 homes as a company

      • August 07

        Smith Douglas Homes Expands to Dalton, GA

      • July 07

        Closed 5,000 homes in Atlanta, GA affiliate

      • July 03

        Smith Douglas Homes Expands to Huntsville, AL

      • May 21

        Rose to 39th position in Builder 100 list

      • May 18

        Ranked 1st of 320 Builders in Duke Energy Hero Program (Raleigh, NC)

    • 2019

      • May 15

        Rose to 40th position in Builder 100 list

    • 2018

      • May 09

        Rose to 54th position in Builder 100 list

      • April 25

        Closed 100th home in Birmingham, AL affiliate

    • 2017

      • September 22

        Closed 100th home in the Raleigh, NC affiliate

      • June 07

        Opened new affiliate in Charlotte, NC

      • May 15

        Rose to 70th position in Builder 100 list

      • May 01

        Opened new affiliate in Nashville, TN

    • 2016

      • November 03

        Achieved company’s 2,000th home closing

      • May 15

        Rose to 76th position in Builder 100 list

      • May 03

        Opened new affiliate in Raleigh, NC

      • March 24

        Opened new affiliate in Birmingham, AL

    • 2015

      • May 15

        Ranked 83rd in Builder 100 list

    • 2014

      • June 01

        Named 10th fastest growing home builder in U.S. by Builder Magazine

    • 2012

      • February 04

        Closed 100th home in Atlanta, GA affiliate

    • 2009

      • March 30

        Closed first home in Atlanta in Ballentine Pointe

      • January 10

        First Sale recorded for Atlanta, GA affiliate

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