Custom Homes
If you can dream it, we can build it.
If you can dream it, we can build it. Fully custom homes from $700K, semi-custom builds from $450K — designed and constructed for the way you actually live across Greenville, Anderson, and Pickens counties.
$450K+ Semi-Custom · $700K+ Fully Custom
6–12 month delivery · in-house design + Upstate architect partners · free feasibility consult
Custom Homes · Lake Keowee, SC
Why custom homes works the way it does in Lake Keowee
About Lake Keowee, SC. Lake Keowee is an 18,500-acre Duke Energy reservoir at the foot of the Blue Ridge — a luxury second-home market with Cliffs- and Reserve-branded gated communities lining the shoreline. Buyers here come mostly from Atlanta, Charlotte, Charleston, and Florida, building $1.5M+ retreats engineered for the long view rather than the road frontage.
What it means for custom homes. Every shoreline build here triggers Duke Energy review — setbacks, vegetation buffer rules, and dock-classification all bind the design. Slope-build engineering matters: the lots that produce the dramatic lake-view photos are also the lots where flatland builders run over budget on retaining walls, deep footings, and driveway grade. Vegetation clearing and erosion control are taken seriously by both Duke and Pickens / Oconee County, and HOA architectural review at communities like The Cliffs and The Reserve adds another design layer that should be planned around early.
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What We Do
Build the Home You Couldn't Find on the Market
If you can dream it, we can build it. From Lake Keowee shoreline retreats to Augusta Road infill, our custom homes start at $700K fully bespoke or $450K semi-custom through our America's Best House Plans partnership. Marine Corps veteran-led discipline, NASCLA Unlimited GC credentials, and a stack of premium supplier partnerships — Shaw, Armstrong, Pelican, Builder's First Source — mean the home you sign for is the home you walk into a year later.
- Fully custom from $700K · semi-custom from $450K through America's Best House Plans
- In-house design plus Upstate architect partnerships for plans that fit your lot and life
- Lake Keowee shoreline, Cliffs slope, downtown Greenville infill — we know the terrain
- Weekly written updates · one named project manager · premium suppliers locked at contract
Transparent Pricing
What Affects the Price
Every job is different. Here's what we look at when we put together your estimate — so there are no surprises on job day.
Square footage and number of stories — single biggest cost driver
Fully custom plans vs. semi-custom from America's Best House Plans
Lot conditions: slope, soil, view orientation, shoreline classification
Interior finish tier — Shaw / Pelican / Armstrong selections range widely
Mechanical complexity: smart-home, geothermal, solar, or standard systems
Site work and septic if outside Greenville city utility coverage
We don't quote over the phone. Every estimate is done on-site because that's the only way to give you a number you can count on. No ballparks, no surprises.
Our Process
How We Approach
Custom Homes
Design Consult & Plan Lock-In
Sit down with our in-house design team — or bring an architect of your own. We pair with America's Best House Plans for proven semi-custom shells, or take your raw ideas to a fully bespoke set of plans before a single permit is pulled.
Lot Read & Build-Ready Prep
We walk your lot — Lake Keowee shoreline, Cliffs slope, Augusta Road infill, or new acreage in Travelers Rest — and engineer for what's actually there. Foundation, drainage, and orientation are decided on-site, not in an office.
Build, Punch, Hand Over the Keys
One named project manager. Weekly written updates. Premium suppliers — Shaw, Armstrong, Pelican, Builder's First Source — locked in at contract. We hand over the keys when the punch list is clean, not when we want to move on.
Common Questions
Custom Homes FAQ
Answer
Fully custom homes start at around $700,000 and can range as high as your needs dictate. For semi-custom homes or those utilizing a pre-made plan, you can expect to start around $450,000 and go up to $700,000. We give you a firm number after design lock-in — not a phone ballpark.
Outcomes
What success looks like for custom homes in Lake Keowee
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