One of the many reasons why Samples Residential is an Award-Winning Company is that we go up & beyond just building beautiful homes at an affordable price. Your home will be built to last for generations, with high-quality building materials and innovative building methods that go far beyond what is required by building code. Our team of experts will consult & advise you every step of the way, from initial vision to land acquisition, design to completion and an on-going list of client offered services to serve your needs for years to come.
Samples Residential is focused on innovation and exceeding industry standards to provide a better product and overall experience for our clients. We are constantly updating our designs, specifications, selections & features to consistently satisfy what homeowners are looking for in their home.
✓ 9’ Basement Walls
✓ Slab
✓ Garage
✓ Flatwork
✓ Brick Ledge
✓ Damp Proofing System ECO-Base II
✓ Benefits
✓ Reinforcement
✓ J-Drain (no gravel) Drainage System
✓ Wall Clean-up
✓ Exterior Concrete
✓ Bo rate Termite Pre-treatment
✓ Benefits
✓ Framing Lumber
✓ Advantech ¾” Engineered Sub-flooring
✓ Benefits
✓ Main Level Floor System
✓ Upper Level Floor System
✓ Tall Wall Exterior Sheathing
✓ Benefits
✓ House-wrap System
✓ Benefits
✓ Fiberglass Insulation
✓ Benefits
✓ Insulation R values
✓ Fiber Cement Siding & Soffit
✓ Fascia, Frieze, Water Table, Corner & Trim Boards
✓ Benefits
✓ Brick
✓ Stone
✓ Pressure Treated Porch/Deck & Handrail Framing
✓ Benefits
✓ Porch/Deck Supports, Posts & Handrail Cap
✓ Porch/Deck Boards
✓ Porch/Deck Stain & Paint
✓ Porch Columns
✓ Porch Ceilings
✓ Front Porch Stoop Surface
✓ Shingle Manufacturer & Style
✓ Benefits
✓ Shingle Underlayment
✓ Ridge Ventilation System
✓ Window Manufacturer
✓ Window Grids
✓ Grid Locations
✓ Front Elevation Window Screens
✓ Front Door
✓ Exterior Entry Doors
✓ Garage Interior Entry Door
✓ Garage Door
✓ Style
✓ Hardware
✓ Garage Door Motor & Drive
✓ Heatilator (EL42)
✓ Fireplace Surround
✓ Hearth
✓ Mantel
✓ HVAC System
✓ Located at Each System Level
✓ Thermostat
✓ Gas Drops
✓ Cook-top
✓ Supply & Drain Lines
✓ Water Heater
✓ Disposal (if applicable)
✓ Toilets
✓ Master Tub Allowance
✓ Master Shower Floor
✓ Plumbing Fixtures & Faucets
✓ Secondary Shower & Tubs
✓ Kitchen Sink
✓ Master Sink(s)
✓ Secondary Sink(s)
✓ Laundry Sink(s)
✓ Conventional Septic & Sewer System
✓ Service
✓ Switches & Covers
✓ Includes Wiring, Bracing & Installation of:
✓ Lighting Requirements & Decorative
✓ Low Voltage to include:
✓ ½” with a smooth finish
✓ ½” fiber cement in shower areas
✓ Cabinetry Per Plan
✓ Material & Finish
✓ Built-ins Per Plan
✓ Kitchen & Master Bath
✓ Laundry Room
✓ Secondary Bath(s)
✓ Interior Trim
✓ Dining Room Trim
✓ Custom Trim Detail & Locations
✓ Crown Molding
✓ Interior Doors
✓ Baseboard
✓ Window & Door Casing
✓ Main Level Treads
✓ Upstairs Treads
✓ Finished Basement Treads
✓ Unfinished Basement Treads
✓ Upstairs Handrail
✓ Main Level Handrail
✓ Finished Basement Handrail
✓ Unfinished Basement Handrail
✓ Newel Post
✓ Main Level Balustrades
✓ Upstairs Balustrades
✓ Main Level Risers
✓ Upstairs Painted Risers
✓ Tile Material
✓ Installation Detail
✓ Master Shower Seat & Termination
✓ Tile locations
✓ 48” height for all bathrooms
✓ Melamine
✓ Ventilated
✓ Custom Allowance
✓ Master
✓ Secondary
✓ Handle Set
✓ Kitchen Appliances
✓ Bar/Kitchenette Appliances
✓ Engineered Pre-finish
✓ Sand & Finish
✓ Hardwood Locations
✓ Carpet
✓ Carpet Locations
✓ Carpet on Stairs
✓ Sherwin Williams Super-Paint
✓ Interior Paint
✓ Exterior Paint
✓ Three Interior Color Selections
✓ If client prefers another paint manufacturer, client will be responsible for purchasing paint & delivery to jobsite
✓ 5” Aluminum Gutters
✓ 4” Aluminum Downspouts
✓ Landscape Package
The son of a 1st generation Home Builder while growing up in Milton, Georgia, Bryan Samples would work summer jobs with his father as a roofing and construction contractor. This allowed him to gain a lot of inside experience in regards to the structural makeup of homes.
In High School, Bryan found that he had a fascination for construction design in his mechanical drawing class. In college, studying art as a fill in credit course, Bryan found that it opened up the opportunity to expand his imagination in design while continuing several years of part time work in the construction of homes.
After joining a growing and expanding nationwide company for a management opportunity in the mid 70’s, he then found himself having the opportunity to be a construction coordinator for the build out renovations and construction of new stores located in regional shopping malls.
With the experience and fascination to do something constructive, Bryan decided to leave the regional company and start his own construction company back in Georgia. In 1982, with his Father & Brother, he began his new career in the Forsyth County area and Samples Home Builders, now Samples Residential, was established.
Several years later, after developing and building a couple of smaller subdivisions, Bryan moved his family to the Cumming, Ga. area. With the passion & opportunity to grow and expand, he began building Custom Homes in the Polo Golf & Country Club Community & Legends of Settendown Creek Community, as well as many other communities and properties on Lake Lanier and throughout north metro Atlanta.
Over the decades, Samples Residential has completed more than 500 projects to include building 150 plus Custom Homes as a premier builder for the Forsyth, Cherokee and Dawson County communities. Always specializing & providing a Custom Finish product has given Bryan a notoriety of prowess in the community. Bryan brings a lifelong love & passion for homes that is incomparable to our clients and overall industry.
The son of a 2nd generation Home Builder growing up in Cumming, Georgia, Nathan’s childhood was spent at his father’s side visiting job site after job site, which still continues to this day.
In his youth, Nathan could be seen working a multitude of summer jobs in those very same communities that he would visit as a child. Starting from the bottom, Nathan experienced the hard work and dedication his Father Bryan would continuously preach and eventually instill upon him, day after day, job after job, during those hot summer days.
After his college years, Nathan joined the company full time in 2002, as the director of operations. This job position allowed him to learn all aspects of the family business, as well as further groom him to one day run the company his Father worked so tirelessly to start.
In 2005, Nathan continued his lifelong passion for homes as a licensed realtor. This job position allowed him to see over both sides of the fence through the experience of representing both buyers & sellers. Nathan learned what homeowners really want and need, not only in construction, but also in the real estate sphere.
In 2008, the mortgage market collapsed, new home construction and real estate almost completely ceased and the economy fell into a recession. Nathan & Bryan put the tool belts back on and started the new business venture of Home Renovations. Getting back to the hands on work in the field presented a new appreciation for this family owned business.
In 2010, the home renovations company continued to succeed, the mortgage market and economy steadily improved, and Nathan jumped back into the real estate sphere. With his newly found appreciation and continued passion for homes, Nathan has been the beneficiary of many accolades & awards, as well as worldwide recognition with Berkshire Hathaway Georgia Properties.
As a Family, Nathan & Bryan Samples have created a unique vision & company serving the Custom Homes, Home Renovations & Real Estate Industry. As the 3rd generation, Nathan will always keep the Samples Family philosophy of building lifelong relationships through our mission of honesty, integrity, and passion close to heart for now and the future.
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