McGuinn Hybrid Homes
“We worked with Caleb for and he's been great to work with, and even when I lost his contact info and my realtor had to reach out for me he had my concern addressed immediately.”
Best Home Builders in Columbia, SC
24 contractors listed · 15 in Columbia · 6 open weekends · 17 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
Data verified October 18, 2026
Gallup Design Build
“After reflecting on building five homes including our last one with Gallup Design Build, I truly appreciate their professionalism, creativity and attention to detail.”
Blythe Custom Homes
“When we relocated from Blythewood to Lexington we were looking for our forever home that would meet our needs in retirement and be close enough to our family and especially our granddaughters.”
Lake Carolina Sales Center
“She made me feel welcome and at home in my new neighborhood even after the sale was done by keeping in touch, answer questions, and sharing insights about my new community.”
Wise Guys Home Improvement
“Emailed numerous businesses and they were the only ones to respond to my specific query and answered my questions in a very timely manner allowing me to plan ahead.”
Jost Homes
“Once we decided to pull the trigger and go with John and the Team at Jost Homes we had a great experience even though building your own home that can be very stressful and terrifying.”
Listed for people planning a new house in and around Columbia, SC, these 24 contractors build on land you own or on lots they control. A card reflects the way that builder describes its own work, its plans and its service area; the ratings beside it come from public reviews.
Area overview: Columbia, SC
15 of the 24 contractors we list are based in Columbia; the other 9 serve Columbia from West Columbia (11 mi), Chapin (15 mi) and Lexington (18 mi). 22 of the contractors on this page have a rating, from 4.1 to 5.0 across 422 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews and 17 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these contractors on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (91%), quality (86%) and responsiveness (80%). 6 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. 1 shows a license on its website and 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 16 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 42 years. 1 offers financing or payment plans; 2 give free estimates; 2 are family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 21 of the contractors on this page; 14 publish a contact page and 12 list a public email. We count these figures across the contractors on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the contractor before you book.
What should I look for on a builder's site?
Websites are listed for 21 of the 24 builders on this page. Look for houses finished years ago rather than renderings, a named list of the plans they build, and a clear statement of which counties they work in. A gallery with no addresses and no plans is a portfolio you cannot check.
Build On Your Land
“Iain is AMAZING, he answered every phone call, email, or text in a timely manner throughout the entire process so we didn't have to sit and wait for any answers regarding our bulid.”
Covert Homes
“John's team got the job done months ahead of schedule.”
Drayton Hall by Great Southern Homes
“Another awesome Great Southern Homes neighborhood”
Allie Koon Realtors/ Land Specialists With Coldwell Banker Realty
“But with Rebecca she came in and did the job quickly and professionally, we were able to get our house under contract and sold under 60 days which was amazing for us.”
The Wilson Co.
“Staying on top of scheduling and communicating are strong points as well as quality of product.”
Deck Pro
“They came when they said they would and finished when they said they would.”
Courts
“Beautiful new homes one level.”
Three Rivers Custom Homes
“Three Rivers remodeled my families kitchen and installed French doors on the front porch.”
St Anns Alley
“Beautiful homes in the perfect location in the midlands of South Carolina.”
Noel Construction
“I am not a septic expert by any means but after talking with Jason, I now know that this is going to be the new "Normal" of how septic systems are done as we use up all the good "Perc-able" soil on earth and if the politicians knew about this, it wou...”
Conquest Homes
“Bill and his team offer custom-built homes on your own lot as well have multiple neighbourhoods in the midlands.”
Robert Haas Construction Co Inc
“He was so attentive dealing with me and my family and always there when I needed him.”
Regatta Forest
“I deliver roof trusses here for Builders First Source these are quality Built Homes is a very nice area of Columbia I would move here if I didn't just purchase a new home”
MAP Land and Homes
“Very happy with what I saw during my visit”
Essex Homes Columbia Division Office
Shumaker Homes
Lafaye Custom Homes
Carolina Traditional Homes
“Ken walked us through the entire process and we now have the kitchen we always wanted.”
Why these companies made our list
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