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Southern State Builders Construction

Serving Augusta, GA, Southern State Builders LLC delivers general contracting services for residential properties and new construction projects. With eight years of experience, the company manages remodels, renovations, and ground-up builds throughout the Augusta area. Their project portfolio includes single-family homes, kitchen upgrades, bathroom remodels, and room additions. Southern State Builders LLC operates as a licensed home builder and renovator, coordinating every phase from planning and permitting to construction completion. They work with property owners to develop tailored solutions that fit each home’s requirements and design goals. The team draws on experience in the Augusta market to navigate local building codes and municipal regulations, helping streamline the construction process for clients in neighborhoods across Richmond County.

Southern State Builders LLC Augusta

Quality

101

88th percentile

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Southern State Builders LLC has a BuildZoom score of 101, which places them above 88% of 84,062 contractors in Georgia.

Activity

1 project	2025
3 projects	2024
3 projects	2023

Our building permit records indicate that Southern State Builders LLC has worked on at least 7.0 projects over the past 3 years.

This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.

Experience

3 projects

New Constructions

Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Southern State Builders LLC mostly works on new construction projects.

Pricing

1 project	$20k-$50k
3 projects	$100k-$250k
2 projects	$500k-$1mil

Value Not Public: 1.0 project

The typical size of their permits is approximately $190,000. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.

Pro tip: For more details about their pricing, check out their recent activity to see how much they have charged for different types of work.

Building Permits by Southern State Builders LLC

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This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.

R - new single family

4372 Deerwood Ln W, Evans, GA, 30809

2024-01-25

Nsf - 6091 total sq ft 4 bedrooms 2 bonus

Valuation:

$867,400

Permit #:

219469

Status:

issued

Fee:

$1,523

Permit Type:

Bldgpermit

Building Type:

N/A

R - alteration

3514 Turnberry Ln, Augusta, GA, 30907

2025-02-04

Repairs due to hh

Valuation:

$150,000

Permit #:

235608

Status:

issued

Fee:

$1,249

Permit Type:

Addition & altr

Building Type:

N/A

R - garage

755 Jones Crk, Evans, GA, 30809

2023-03-15

Garage kitchen: adding to footprint of existing kitchen

Valuation:

$190,000

Permit #:

207617

Status:

issued

Fee:

$876

Permit Type:

Bldgpermit

Building Type:

N/A

R - new single family

110 Lake Ridge Trl, Appling, GA, 30802

2022-04-07

Nsf - 7378 sq ft 4 bedrooms 1 study 1 rec room

Valuation:

$819,763

Permit #:

192638

Status:

issued

Fee:

$1,328

Permit Type:

Bldgpermit

Building Type:

N/A

R - new single family

110 Lake Ridge Trl, Appling, GA, 30802

2022-06-17

Nsf - 7378 sq ft 4 bedrooms 1 study 1 rec room

Valuation:

$819,763

Permit #:

196696

Status:

issued

Fee:

$35

Permit Type:

Electpoler

Building Type:

N/A

R - new single family

110 Lake Ridge Trl, Appling, GA, 30802

2022-06-17

Nsf - 7378 sq ft 4 bedrooms 1 study 1 rec room

Valuation:

$819,763

Permit #:

196695

Status:

issued

Fee:

$100

Permit Type:

Elecpermit

Building Type:

N/A

R - new single family

809 Matts Ln, Harlem, GA, 30814

2022-06-07

Nsf - total sq ft 5333 4 bedrooms 1 bonus room

Valuation:

$600,000

Permit #:

196103

Status:

issued

Fee:

$960

Permit Type:

Bldgpermit

Building Type:

N/A

R - new single family

809 Matts Ln, Harlem, GA, 30814

2022-07-18

Nsf - total sq ft 5333 4 bedrooms 1 bonus room

Valuation:

$600,000

Permit #:

198152

Status:

issued

Fee:

$35

Permit Type:

Electpoler

Building Type:

N/A

R - new single family

809 Matts Ln, Harlem, GA, 30814

2022-07-18

Nsf - total sq ft 5333 4 bedrooms 1 bonus room

Valuation:

$600,000

Permit #:

198151

Status:

issued

Fee:

$100

Permit Type:

Elecpermit

Building Type:

N/A

R - new single family

110 Lake Ridge Trl, Appling, GA, 30802

2022-09-06

Nsf - 7378 sq ft 4 bedrooms 1 study 1 rec room

Valuation:

$819,763

Permit #:

200894

Status:

issued

Fee:

$55

Permit Type:

Plmbpermit

Building Type:

N/A

R - new single family

809 Matts Ln, Harlem, GA, 30814

2022-09-06

Nsf - total sq ft 5333 4 bedrooms 1 bonus room

Valuation:

$600,000

Permit #:

200893

Status:

issued

Fee:

$55

Permit Type:

Plmbpermit

Building Type:

N/A

R - new single family

110 Lake Ridge Trl, Appling, GA, 30802

2022-10-11

Nsf - 7378 sq ft 4 bedrooms 1 study 1 rec room

Valuation:

$819,763

Permit #:

202392

Status:

issued

Fee:

$55

Permit Type:

Mechpermit

Building Type:

N/A

R - new single family

170 Lake Ridge Trl, Appling, GA, 30802

2022-11-16

Nsf - 3789 total sq ft 4 bedrooms

Valuation:

$536,000

Permit #:

203742

Status:

issued

Fee:

$55

Permit Type:

Plmbpermit

Building Type:

N/A

R - new single family

170 Lake Ridge Trl, Appling, GA, 30802

2022-11-15

Nsf - 3789 total sq ft 4 bedrooms

Valuation:

$536,000

Permit #:

203716

Status:

issued

Fee:

$35

Permit Type:

Electpoler

Building Type:

N/A

R - new single family

170 Lake Ridge Trl, Appling, GA, 30802

2022-11-15

Nsf - 3789 total sq ft 4 bedrooms

Valuation:

$536,000

Permit #:

203715

Status:

issued

Fee:

$100

Permit Type:

Elecpermit

Building Type:

N/A

R - new single family

170 Lake Ridge Trl, Appling, GA, 30802

2022-11-10

Nsf - 3789 total sq ft 4 bedrooms

Valuation:

$536,000

Permit #:

203577

Status:

issued

Fee:

$682

Permit Type:

Bldgpermit

Building Type:

N/A

R - new single family

170 Lake Ridge Trl, Appling, GA, 30802

2023-11-21

Nsf - 3789 total sq ft 4 bedrooms

Valuation:

$536,000

Permit #:

217681

Status:

issued

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

Co-res

Building Type:

N/A

R - new single family

170 Lake Ridge Trl, Appling, GA, 30802

2023-11-21

Nsf - 3789 total sq ft 4 bedrooms

Valuation:

$536,000

Permit #:

217660

Status:

issued

Fee:

$75

Permit Type:

Yardsprklr

Building Type:

N/A

R - new single family

5337 Magnolia Ln, Evans, GA, 30809

2022-01-25

Nsf - 4340 sq ft

Valuation:

$548,000

Permit #:

188694

Status:

issued

Fee:

$55

Permit Type:

Mechpermit

Building Type:

N/A

R - new single family

5337 Magnolia Ln, Evans, GA, 30809

2022-01-03

Nsf - 4340 sq ft

Valuation:

$548,000

Permit #:

187841

Status:

issued

Fee:

$55

Permit Type:

Plmbpermit

Building Type:

N/A

Recent Buildzoom Projects

License Not Verified

License #	RLCO004198
Status	Active
State	Georgia
Type	Residential/General Contractor

When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of June, 2024. Check the current license status of Southern State Builders LLC with the Georgia Department of Professional Licensing

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101

BuildZoom Score

How the BuildZoom Score works

24

Permits

Building permit records show that Southern State Builders LLC has worked on 24 permitted projects.

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Before you Hire

Here are some rules, regulations, and laws governing general contractors in Georgia:

Does Southern State Builders Llc carry a valid contracting license?

As of July 1, 2008 a majority of contractors performing residential or general contracting work over $2500 must have a professional license issued by the Georgia Secretary of State.

Southern State Builders Llc currently holds license RLCO004198 (Residential/General Contractor), which was Inactive when we last checked.

How important is contractor licensing in Georgia?

A licensed contractor in Georgia must have 2 years of experience, and pass a Georgia business and law exam. A contractor is required to take 3 hours of continuing education each year to maintain a license.

Your liability risk when hiring Southern State Builders Llc

Georgia state law requires licensed contractors to carry general liability as well as workers' compensation insurance.

Financial recourse when hiring Southern State Builders Llc

Georgia does not require contractors to obtain a surety bond. Consumers can file a complaint with the Georgia Governor's office of consumer protection.

What else should I know before hiring Southern State Builders Llc

Licensed contractors in Georgia are required to pass a criminal background check.

How is the BuildZoom score calculated?

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