About Us
Building Quality New Homes in Coastal Georgia for Over 30 Years
Our founder, Ernest Williams, had a dream to change the lives of homeowners. In 1986, that dream came true — and today, Ernest Homes continues his legacy, building new homes across Savannah, Richmond Hill, and Effingham County, GA.
A third-generation brick mason, Ernest Williams preferred working under the Savannah sun over sitting behind a desk. A humble man devoted to his family, friends, and craft, Ernest built more than homes — he built a legacy of integrity and care that lives on through Ernest Homes today.
Over 30 years ago, Ernest and his wife, Beth, turned their shared vision into a family business that became Coastal Georgia’s trusted home builder. While Ernest managed the construction side, Beth led the financial and operational teams — and together, they built both beautiful homes and lifelong relationships.
After Ernest’s passing in 2007, his daughters, Jessica Miles (CEO) and Stephanie Lewis (COO), proudly continued their father’s m...
Thanks for this amazing opportunity. We love our new home, it is beautiful and is more than enough for our family. You all are very patient and very understanding. I look forward to working more with this company in the near future.
