Custom home builder on Lake Sinclair.
We build custom homes on Lake Sinclair, from relaxed cove cottages to full-time family homes, with docks and boathouses planned in from the start.
Lake Sinclair at a glance
Lake figures from Lake Insights and Georgia Power.
What's different about building here
Lake Sinclair is managed by Georgia Power, and its shoreline rules affect where your home sits, what kind of dock you can have, and how much of the lot you can clear. These are some of the rules we plan around from the start.
- Unlike Lake Oconee, boathouses can be permitted on Lake Sinclair: single-stall up to 14 x 32 feet and double-stall up to 28 x 32 feet.
- Lots platted after 2000 need at least 100 feet of straight-line shoreline and 100 feet at the project boundary for a dock or boathouse.
- Docks are generally limited to 16 x 20 feet, extending no more than 50 feet from shore, with only one dock per lot.
- Georgia Power's Sinclair guidelines call for new homes to sit at least 75 feet from the shoreline inside the project boundary, or 50 feet outside it (Georgia Power).
- No mechanical clearing within 25 feet of the shoreline or county setbacks, whichever is greater.
- The dwelling permit application includes the location of your county-approved septic tank, drain field, and well.
Homes made for life on Lake Sinclair
- Full-time lake residences and weekend retreats
- Homes designed around the view, with big windows, porches, and outdoor living
- Plans fitted to sloped lots, with walkout lower levels where the site allows
- Dock and shoreline work planned alongside the house
- Lot evaluations before you buy
- Remodels and additions for existing lake homes
- Sitework and land clearing planned around Georgia Power shoreline rules
Around Lake Sinclair
- Milledgeville
- Eatonton
- Sparta
- Baldwin County
- Putnam County
- Hancock County
Not sure if your lot is in our area? Give us a call and we'll let you know.
Building on Lake Sinclair: FAQ
Can I build a boathouse on Lake Sinclair?
Often, yes. Georgia Power allows open-sided boathouses on Lake Sinclair within size limits, generally 14 x 32 feet for a single stall and 28 x 32 feet for a double stall. Lot width requirements apply, and a home must be on the lot first.
How far from the water does my house have to be?
Georgia Power's Lake Sinclair guidelines call for new homes to be at least 75 feet from the shoreline inside the project boundary and 50 feet outside it, plus county setbacks. We confirm the current requirements for your lot.
What counties around Lake Sinclair do you build in?
We build around Lake Sinclair in Baldwin, Putnam, and Hancock Counties, including the Milledgeville and Eatonton areas.
Do you help with Georgia Power permits?
Yes. We help you gather the county building and septic permits, site plan, and erosion control documents that Georgia Power requires, and plan your dock or boathouse to fit the rules.
Do you also do remodels and land clearing?
Yes. Along with new custom homes, we remodel and expand existing lake homes and handle sitework and land clearing. Clearing near the water follows Georgia Power rules, including the 25-foot shoreline buffer.
Planning a home on Lake Sinclair?
Call or send a few details about your lot and plans. You'll talk directly with the builder, and we'll get back to you within one business day. Want a ballpark price first? Try the instant estimate.