Our History

Founded in 1993, Southeastern Buildings was started by John and Marlene Housworth with their sons, Matt and Keith Housworth. It all started when John and Matt drove to Eatonton, with his father to look at an old pallet manufacturing plant to build the new business. They actually disagreed that the facility would be too large for what they envisioned for the company, only later to learn that they actually needed more space, which led to an expansion in years since. By Thanksgiving of 1993, Southeastern Portable Buildings was assembling its first building at the new facility. When we first started producing buildings, we offered two simple options to customers. Now, we proudly offer various options and customizations.

Serving the rural areas around Eatonton have proved successful for Southeastern Buildings, however we also have retail outlets in surrounding counties to better serve a wider range of customers. Our Eatonton location remains the only manufacturing facility with retail options also available.

Today, two brothers Matt and Keith, own and operate the business with the same work ethic and passion their father instilled in them from day one. They’re working with a full-time crew as well as subcontractors who build at their Eatonton location or at the property of the customer.

Matt, living in Putnam County, and Keith, living in Baldwin County, are both married with two children.