Canton, Georgia · Est. 1997
Semi-Custom & Custom home builder in Canton, GA. Built on founder Steve McKenzie's fifty years in construction and decades of earned reputation. Serving Woodstock, Holly Springs, Ball Ground, Acworth, Jasper, and the Northwest Atlanta Metro.
Trusted & Recognized
Multiple Builder of the Year awards through TIH's history. See all awards & recognition →
What We Build
Start with one of our in-house plans and tailor it to your life — or design fully from scratch. Either path delivers a TIH home; pick the lane that fits your timeline and budget.
Explore Semi-Custom & Custom →Own a lot in Canton, Woodstock, Ball Ground, or anywhere in North Georgia? We build on your own lot — and your land equity may be your entire down payment.
Explore BOL →Townhomes, multifamily developments (up to 50 units per phase), professional offices, churches, retail strips, and tenant build-outs — built with the same 18-stage process as every TIH home.
Explore Multifamily & Commercial →Our Story
In 1997, just before TIH's soft opening, Steve McKenzie stood at his breakfast room counter in Town Lake and received what he calls a "direct God download." The name was undeniable: Trust in Him.
The company was founded on Matthew 25:40 — the call to care for "the least of these." Original vision: TIH the homebuilding company would fund a TIH Ministry. That work has taken Steve and Renee to South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Kenya, and Uruguay over the past twenty-five years.
"How much would you be trusting in Him if you didn't name it Trust in Him?"— Mark, a trusted friend · The moment the name was settled
Through prosperous seasons and wilderness ones, the name has held. As Steve reflects: "Whether it's lean times or prosperous times, the one consistent thing we've always had to do was trust."
Read Our Full Story →"Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me."
Matthew 25:40Build on Your Own Lot
You've worked hard for that land. We'll build the home it deserves. TIH specializes in build-on-your-land homes across North Georgia — turning privately-owned lots into custom homes, often using your land equity as the entire down payment.
Recent Builds
Eleven recent TIH plans organized by community and price tier — the way Steve organizes them. Click any plan for the gallery, full features, and to request the PDF package.
How We Build
Anyone can promise quality. Process is how you actually deliver it. Three documented systems — from groundbreaking to the moment we hand you the keys — make every TIH home different from what other builders deliver.
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~6–9 months · built in 126 days
Steve wrote an 18-stage construction manual — the company's building Bible. Each stage is 100% complete before the next one starts. No last-week sprint. No 100 contractors at once. Quality is locked in at every stage.
See the 18 stages →02
~2 hours · A 5-page outline
"We are 100% done with your home. Today, we introduce you to it." A TIH manager walks you front-to-kitchen, explaining every meter, every warranty, every system. It's an education — not a checklist signature.
Read the orientation story →03
~1 hour · The closing tradition
A TIH closing representative walks you through the homeowner handbook — warranties and everything you need to know about your new home. Closing ends with a Bible with a handwritten note inside the cover bearing your name — a TIH tradition of nearly 25 years.
Read the closing story →As Seen On
Six featured segments showcasing the families, the homes, and the craftsmanship of TIH Homes across North Georgia. Click any episode to watch.
Recent Builds
Recent TIH homes from Ball Ground, Lake Arrowhead, and Talking Rock — with professional photography from every build. Click any to see the full plan and gallery.
In Their Words
Twenty-eight years of building has produced more than just homes — it has produced relationships. These are some of the voices behind that record.
"I want to thank you for building my house in BridgeMill. It is absolutely flawless! I really enjoy it. You are a very nice and good builder. I take a lot of pride in my house."
"Your recent action to correct the problem in our shower is evidence of a commitment to Quality and Service that is unsurpassed! Your actions have proven to us that the way you present your business is the way you operate your business."
"I have spent twenty plus years in the building industry … honest, forthcoming and above board with every aspect of the building process. It has been over two years since we moved in — not one phone call has gone unreturned, not one question gone unanswered."
"All we really have at the end of the day is our reputation."
— Steve McKenzie, Founder · TIH Homes
Service Area
Headquartered in Canton, TIH builds across Cherokee, Pickens, Gilmer, Fannin, Bartow, Forsyth, Dawson, and northern Cobb counties — from Blue Ridge in the north to Marietta in the south.
Pricing for a semi-custom or custom home in Cherokee County and surrounding North Georgia counties typically runs $200 to $350 per square foot, including land and builder margin. The midpoint of that range is a realistic planning number for most semi-custom builds; the upper end applies when finishes, lot complexity, or architectural detail push the budget higher. Build on Your Own Lot projects start from $400K+. Construction prices in the Southeast jumped roughly $25 per square foot during COVID and have not come back down, so planning toward $200 to $350 per square foot gives you room for the home you actually want. We provide a detailed estimate after a free land evaluation.
Yes. If you own land in North Georgia that is paid off or close to it, you can often use the equity as your down payment on a construction loan. In many cases that means building a custom home with little to no cash out of pocket beyond closing costs. We work with lenders who specialize in Build on Your Own Lot financing.
TIH builds across Cherokee County, Pickens County, Gilmer County, Fannin County, Bartow County, Forsyth County, and northern Cobb County. Cities served include Canton, Woodstock, Holly Springs, Ball Ground, Waleska, Jasper, Talking Rock, Ellijay, Blue Ridge, Cumming, Cartersville, and Marietta.
Most TIH semi-custom and custom homes complete in six to nine months from the time the permit is pulled. Slab-foundation builds tend toward the shorter end of the range; full-basement builds tend toward the longer end. Site complexity, finish choices, and weather all influence the final timeline. Build on Your Own Lot projects on a previously cleared, utility-ready lot tend to come in closer to six months.
Yes. TIH handles every permit, every survey, every soil and site evaluation, and every utility connection. You sign the closing paperwork; we handle the bureaucracy. Land evaluation is free for prospective Build on Your Own Lot customers.
A traditional custom home is built on a lot inside a master-planned community that the builder purchased. Build on Your Own Lot means you already own the lot — anywhere in our service area — and we come to you. The build process is identical; the difference is the land is yours from day one, which often makes financing easier.
Yes. Beyond single-family custom homes, TIH builds townhomes, multifamily developments, and light commercial buildings (offices, retail, churches). The same 18-stage quality process applies to every project regardless of type.
Call 678-493-5128 or use the contact form on this site. We start with a free conversation about your land, your budget, and what you want to build. No obligation — just a conversation with a builder who has been in the business for fifty years.
Tell us about your lot. We'll tell you what's possible. No obligation — just a conversation with someone who has been building homes for fifty years.
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