Beware of evaluating the cost of a custom renovation solely on the price you're quoted. BUILDING TRUST BLOG CONSIDER THE COST Beware of evaluating the cost of a custom renovation solely on the price you're quoted. Back to Blog 2017-01-06 Renovation problems can be avoided if identified soon enough. Ever avoid a big problem by heeding a simple warning or applying a small bit of knowledge? Sometimes that’s all it takes. Renovation problems are no different. They can be avoided if identified soon enough. Here's one big renovation pitfall to avoid. Renovation Pitfall #1 : Confusing Cost with Price Getting multiple quotes for a renovation project is wise. But why? Many would say to compare cost. To illustrate consider the following multiple-choice question. Suzanne is planning a master bathroom renovation. She articulates a clear scope to three different contractors. Her scope includes installing a new tub, countertops, toilet, tile flooring/shower surround, lights, sink and lighting fixtures. She has made all her selections. Each contractor agrees to quote her project. Which contractor will cost Sally the least? A) Contractor Buck’s quote: $9.5K B) Contractor Joe’s quote: $8K C) Contractor Mike’s quote: $12K D) The lowest cost cannot be determined. (Note: A, B & C are all quotes. No estimates. A quote won’t tell you everything but is much more reliable than an estimate. The problem with estimates is they fluctuate in price, and usually in an upward direction.) Correct answer is D! Contractor Joe appears to cost the least. Does he? Here's one possible scenario where he doesn't. Say Suzanne chooses Joe at $8K. Three weeks into the project Joe doesn’t seem really focused on details, or cleanliness, or showing up when scheduled (or at all). Suzanne still feels progress is being made and justifies choosing Joe based on how much she’s “saving”. Joe finally completes the projects, taking 38 days longer than he originally said. Suzanne is just happy to have her bathroom project finished.Unfortunately, the real problems are about to start. Three months later a tile falls from Suzanne’s shower wall and shatters at her feet while she’s taking a shower. Suzanne immediately notices other wall tile are loose. For 2 weeks she attempts to contact Joe, calling him 6 times before he finally calls back. Joe doesn’t sound really positive and finally concedes, “Laying tile really isn’t my specialty. I just did it myself on your project to keep cost down. Really don’t know what to tell you.” Suzanne wants to waste no more time. She hires the most reputable tile installer she can find. He tears out and lays all new tile, both floor and shower surround. His charge: $5.3K. Suzanne’s bathroom renovation cost has risen to $13.3K, and she’s paying significantly more in terms of lost time and intense frustration. Here’s the point. Delays, subpar craftsmanship, poor communication, and no warranty all contribute to your bottom-line cost. Yes, compare multiple quotes, but don’t stop there. Also compare the contractors who give them by requesting references. Look for a track record of prompt & clear communication, excellence in design & craftsmanship, clean & safe job sites, detailed scopes & guaranteed costs, satisfaction guarantee, and warrantied work. This is the best way to ensure you’re receiving an “apples to apples” cost comparison. Are you contemplating a major home renovation? Speak with a Daniel Builders project guide by calling 864.506.5546 and discuss the best path forward for your custom renovation or get your renovation started here! < Previous Next > Back to Blog SEE OUR WORK LET'S TALK We’d love to hear from you! Whether you’re ready to start a major remodel, or simply learn more about our process, we’re ready to assist. How can Daniel Builders renovate for you? GET STARTED

Architectural renderings, design services, interior design, and custom renovation plans for all of South Carolina. Building Trust is essential to our Guide Design Build process. OUR RENOVATION PROCESS No two custom renovations are alike. That's why we have distinct Pathways for every renovation project. Design showrooms are filled with endless possibilities, making design options overwhelming. Our role is to help you identify what best reflects your custom aesthetic and budget, from bathroom tile to trim, to kitchen fixtures, to layout. Expert design guidance is the key component of our custom process. Your renovation may require another approach, especially if you come to us with specific selections and a clear aesthetic vision. We've got options for you, too! Or, what if you need a commercial upfit or renovation of your business? Our Commercial Projects Pathway can fast-track your project straight to Build. Tell us what your project entails and we’ll ensure you’re on the right pathway to renovate and remodel. UNLOCKING THE ANSWERS QUESTIONS & ANSWERS DIGITAL BROCHURE Browse the brochure by clicking the arrows below. Click the expand button to view the brochure full-screen. LET'S TALK We’d love to hear from you! Whether you’re ready to start a major project, or simply learn more about our process, we’re ready to assist. How can Daniel Builders renovate for you? GET STARTED

Have a question about your renovation? Daniel Builders has answers. How much does a bathroom remodel cost or kitchen remodel cost? UNLOCKING THE ANSWERS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Finding the right answers is clarifying! This is especially true before your home undergoes a major transformation. We recognize the investment you're about to make is significant. Time, money and ultimately your home is at stake. Here are Frequently Asked Questions to help you Design-Build your custom renovation with eyes wide open. QUESTION: What is a realistic timeline to renovate (not an HGTV one)? Timeline depends largely on a project’s scope. Larger, more complex projects require more time to design and build. Here are a few reasonable timeline expectations. Custom kitchens or bathrooms generally take 4-6 weeks to design. Whole house renovation can take up to 6 months to design depending of complexity. A custom home can take 4-10 months. Once design is complete, production starts. A custom kitchen or custom bathroom timeline may take up to 8 weeks build. Obviously, smaller bathrooms take less, likely to be around 4 weeks. A whole home renovation requires 6-10 months to build. And a new custom home can take over a year to build. As you go through our design process, the Build timeline will become clear. QUESTION: What size/scope of project requires me to move out of my house during renovations? Being out of your home during a renovation is always beneficial, and sometimes absolutely necessary. Such is the case when a home is completely gutted. Though a vacant home is optimal, we understand vacating your home is not always feasible. Our team minimizes interruption to your family and home life when renovating an occupied home. QUESTION: What are some main influences on the total cost of a project? To rephrase the question, what causes renovation sticker shock? Our renovation process starts with a price range, known as a TIRe (Target Investment Range). Staying within this range requires 1) you add nothing more to the original scope and 2) you monitor how selections (ex. Fixtures and Flooring) impact overall price. Choosing high end selections will make your price go up. The last thing anyone wants is to be sticker shocked. QUESTION: What is a TIRe? A Target Investment Range is the projected range of cost for your custom renovation. A TIRe is developed based on communication during a Project Vision Meeting. The TIRe is neither an estimate nor quote. A fixed price quote will be determined once Design is complete. A client must communicate the level of finish they seek for a TIRe to be accurate. Our team provides a Project Guide (staff member) to help the client articulate an overall project vision. QUESTION: What is a fixed price quote? A fixed price is the sum of what a client pays for their project. This sum will only change if a client initiates a 1) change order or 2) existing damage (such as significant rot) is uncovered during the renovation. We do not break down cost, nor do we use the cost-plus method. Instead, we provide a lump sum amount so clients know exactly how much they will spend. Line item pricing is unproductive and inaccurate for a large remodel because each line item impacts all other line items. For example, you cannot negotiate an automobile price based on the line item cost of a steering wheel or seat belt. QUESTION: How much do renovations cost? Short answer - A lot! Most Design-Build residential renovations are only worth doing if you plan stay in your home for a long period of time. You will never recoup your full investment in the short term, if ever. Which is why we customize each renovation to a client’s unique expectations. QUESTION: Can I finance my renovation? Yes, we can put you in touch with lenders who assist residential renovations. QUESTION: With so many contractor horror stories, why should I trust Daniel Builders? We are not perfect, and we do make mistakes, however, what sets us apart is our track record for resolving problems and owning mistakes. We take a proactive approach to building trust. And we have numerous happy clients and positive reviews to validate that claim. QUESTION: What characterizes our best clients? Keeping appointments and responsive communication is vital to our process, and ensures you have a positive experience. At each phase of your renovation you will have the opportunity to ask questions and let us know where further clarification is needed. Be upfront with your concerns from the first phone conversation, and at the Project Vision Meeting. It is important we dialogue about what matters most to you, and you make an informed/confident decision. QUESTION: What do I do if I am not happy with someone on the Daniel Builders' team? Voice your concerns immediately. The sooner we know the quicker we can resolve your concern. Communicate the problem via email to your Design manager, Production manager or Project manager. Client to Contractor communication is as important as Contractor to Client communication. We wish to know exactly what your expectations are. QUESTION: Will the project schedule be communicated? At the end of Design, you will receive a proposed start and finish date as well as weekly updates during Build. QUESTION: Will someone be working onsite everyday during the remodel? Some days, no one will be onsite. This does not indicate a day in your remodel. Even when no one is on the job site your project manager is still accessible during normal business hours. As a client you will receive a project timeline and projected completion date. Delays will be proactively communicated. QUESTION: When will I be expected to pay for my project? A progress payment schedule is provided when you sign an Agreement to Build. Invoices are generally issued at the point of rough-in inspection, the start of cabinetry and the final walk-through. Your last invoice is issued after your project is complete and you are satisfied. LET'S TALK We’d love to hear from you! Whether you’re ready to start a major project, or simply learn more about our process, we’re ready to assist. How can Daniel Builders renovate for you? GET STARTED

Buy and renovate a home in Upstate South Carolina. Many are! BUILDING TRUST BLOG THEY COME IN MASS Buy and renovate a home in Upstate South Carolina. Many are! Back to Blog 2021-10-29 The secret is out. People want to live and renovate homes in the Upstate of South Carolina. There are several reasons to move to this part of South Carolina. Living in the Upstate of South Carolina has its benefits, and people are moving here in droves. Daniel Builders has met with numerous new residents from the Northeast, Northwest, and West Coast. We’ve added some very gifted employees to our team from other parts of the country as well. Why are they coming? Here are 7 positive characteristics that make Upstate of South Carolina - Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson, Oconee and Pickens - so appealing. Proximity to Metropolitan Areas - The I-85 corridor from Charlotte to Atlanta is becoming known as “Charlanta”. Here’s the point. Living in Upstate SC grants you easy, access to these metro areas while not having to live in them. Instead, you can choose a town size that suits you. Low Property Taxes - South Carolina ranks as the 5th lowest in terms of property taxes. Beautiful Landscapes - From mountains to lakes to rolling landscapes, Upstate residents have an abundance of beautiful views. And this natural beauty intensifies each Spring and Fall as brilliant colors are everywhere. Friendly People - Nice people may be going into extinction, but not here. Genuine southern hospitality characterizes so much of our service industry. Political Sanity - SC is no political utopia but compared to other areas it may appear that way. Integrity and rational thought are still part of our political system. And voters are motivated to elect leaders who value freedom. That may very well be the single greatest attraction to our State. Small Business and Employment Opportunity - Daniel Builders is the perfect example. We began in 2007 and today we’re a thriving business employing over 30 people. If we did it, then it’s possible for anyone. It’s not just small business opportunities either. Big employers like BMW, Michelin Tires, GE, Miliken, and Wal-Mart are investing heavily in the local workforces. Recreational Opportunities - Whether you’re a College Football fan, a Cycling enthusiast, or Bass Fishing guru there’s countless ways to spend your free time doing something truly enjoyable. Vast amounts of people are choosing to move here rather than remain in other states. We warmly welcome all and hope no one loses sight of what makes this a great place to live. Whether you’re new to the area or been here for decades, we’d love to hear your renovation ideas. Speak with a Daniel Builders project guide by calling 864.506.5546 and discuss the best path forward for your custom renovation or get your renovation started here! < Previous Next > Back to Blog SEE OUR WORK LET'S TALK We’d love to hear from you! Whether you’re ready to start a major remodel, or simply learn more about our process, we’re ready to assist. How can Daniel Builders renovate for you? GET STARTED

After a natural disaster, what does it take to rebuild? In this conversation with Larry Gluck, we discuss how Hurricane Helene impacted his home in The Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards. We also meet Louis Voorhees of Tidewater Lumber and Mouldings. Tidewater and Daniel Builders teamed up to assist in the restoration of Larry's home, right down to the custom brackets of his breezeway. BUILDING TRUST BLOG HURRICANE HELENE REBUILD: A CLIENT STORY FROM THE CLIFFS AT KEOWEE VINEYARDS How Daniel Builders & Tidewater Lumber restored Larry Gluck's Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards home. Back to Blog 2025-09-26 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhiaUP-dsyo In Helene's aftermath, who did you rely on? Loved ones' faces and helping hands probably come to mind. Hurricane Helene taught us two things: 1) Compassion thrives in crisis. 2) Right relationships foster resiliency. In the storm's aftermath, the Daniel Builders team supported old friends and forged new relationships. In this episode, we acknowledge the hardships caused by Helene, while also celebrating relationships forged by the storm. One of our old friends is Larry Gluck. He describes how Hurricane Helene impacted his home in the Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards. While a custom build is complex, a custom rebuild presents its own unique challenges. Larry details a few of these challenges in his story. As Daniel Builders sought vendors to assist with the custom finishes of the Gluck home, we forged a new relationship with Tidewater Lumber and Mouldings. In this episode, Louis Voorhees, General Manager, takes us on a tour of the Greer Tidewater facility and reflects on the partnership that resulted when Tidewater Lumber and Daniel Builders teamed up to restore the Gluck home. Rebuilding trusses proved to be a powerful exercise in Building Trust. 0:00 Introduction 1:14 Hurricane Helene's Impact on Daniel Builders 2:00 Tour of the Property at the Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards 2:45 Introduction to Tidewater Lumber and Mouldings 3:19 How Lumber is Produced at Tidewater Lumber and Mouldings 4:26 How Tidewater Lumber Serves Homeowners 4:50 Tidewater Lumber’s Millwork Shop 5:03 Wood Species Sold at Tidewater Lumber 5:35 Hurricane Helene’s Impact on Tidewater Lumber 5:58 Daniel Builders + Tidewater Lumber Collaboration at the Cliffs 7:10 Introduction to Larry Gluck, Cliffs Homeowner and Daniel Builders Client 7:28 Larry’s Hurricane Helene Story 8:03 Hurricane Helene’s Impact on Larry’s Property 10:42 Choosing a Builder to Help with Recovery Efforts 11:43 The Challenges of this Cliffs Rebuild 13:17 Larry’s Advice to Other Homeowners 14:30 Larry’s Treehouse built by Treehugger Customs 15:04 Conclusion Are you contemplating a major home remodel? Speak with a Daniel Builders Project Guide by contacting us at 864.506.5546 or https://www.danielbuilders.com/get-started . If you're interested in more information about lumber, contact Tidewater Lumber and Mouldings at 864.774.5653 or https://www.tidewaterlumber.com/ . < Previous Next > Back to Blog SEE OUR WORK LET'S TALK We’d love to hear from you! Whether you’re ready to start a major remodel, or simply learn more about our process, we’re ready to assist. How can Daniel Builders renovate for you? GET STARTED

Mario Andretti responds to Daniel Builders on Twitter. BUILDING TRUST BLOG MARIO LIKED IT Mario Andretti responds to Daniel Builders on Twitter. < Back Will Cord 2017-05-01 Getting the attention of Mario Andretti on Twitter. Mario responds to Daniel Builders post. Daniel Builders doesn't have a celebrity spokesperson, but recently Mario Andretti appreciated this Twitter post: Follow us on Twitter at @ DanielBuildsInc Are you contemplating a major home renovation? Speak with a Daniel Builders project guide by calling 864.506.5546 and discuss the best path forward for your custom renovation or get your renovation started here! Previous Post Next Post Back to Blog SEE OUR WORK LET'S TALK We’d love to hear from you! Whether you’re ready to start a major remodel, or simply learn more about our process, we’re ready to assist. How can Daniel Builders renovate for you? GET STARTED

Taylor Hall talks creating and capturing beauty in a video format. BUILDING TRUST BLOG BEHIND THE CAMERA Taylor Hall talks creating and capturing beauty in a video format. < Back Will Cord 2022-12-22 Ever meet someone with technical savvy and creative vision? Taylor Hall talks creating and capturing beauty in a video format. At Daniel Builders we know that guy, and as 2022 winds down we're taking a moment to acknowledge his role at the Ready, Set, Renovate! podcast. Ladies and Gentlemen meet Taylor Hall. He's a gifted videographer, editor, and soundtrack creator. All of which are showcased during an episode of RSR! In this episode Taylor discusses his passion for videography , and how growth minded businesses can leverage that passion. (Videographer + good content = marketing gold) Taylor gives an overview of his skills, experience, and how he got started with videography. He talks about the importance of a social media presence and how videography can be used for branding and differentiation in the marketplace. He stresses the importance of building relationships in order to identify project goals, collaborate with clients, and measure project success. Above all, Taylor shares how his faith is the guiding force behind his work. Enough talking about Taylor, time to hear from the man behind the camera. Let's get to it! Ready to transition from talking about Custom Renovations to starting one? Speak with a Daniel Builders project guide by calling 864.506.5546 and discuss the best path forward for your custom renovation or get your renovation started here! Previous Post Next Post Back to Blog SEE OUR WORK LET'S TALK We’d love to hear from you! Whether you’re ready to start a major remodel, or simply learn more about our process, we’re ready to assist. How can Daniel Builders renovate for you? GET STARTED

Know these ballpark costs before speaking with a renovation contractor. BUILDING TRUST BLOG BALLPARK COST Know these ballpark costs before speaking with a renovation contractor. < Back Will Cord 2017-04-18 Understanding the cost of a custom renovation and the amount you should be prepared to spend. How much does a kitchen remodel cost? How much does a bathroom remodel cost? You know what’s fun? Brainstorming renovation ideas. It’s a blast. Both customer and contractor enjoy this dreaming phase, visualizing what “could be”. These pleasant conversations eventually lead to a big elephant in the room: COST. Discussing cost is not only necessary, but it should also happen early in the quoting process. Delaying a cost conversation makes "sticker shock" more likely, which neither contractor nor customer enjoy. A ballpark cost is a good place to start. So what are reasonable ballpark costs for common renovations? Here’s a short list compiled by Remodeling Magazine . *Important* These are AVERAGE COSTS for an area of the country known as the South Atlantic region. Each project in the list below links to a detailed project description and diagram. Once budget and ballpark cost align, creating an accurate quote is the next step. Utilizing Design-Build ensures quoting accuracy and scope clarity. Average Midrange Pricing Basement Remodel - $65,552 Bath Addition - $39,916 Bath Room Remodel - $17,020 Deck Addition (composite) - $16,383 Deck Addition (wood) - $9,729 Family Room Addition - $82,726 Major Kitchen Remodel - $58,865 Minor Kitchen Remodel - $19,693 Two-Story Addition - $168,587 Universal Design Bathroom - $14,217 Average Upscale Pricing Bath Room Addition - $77,171 Bath Room Remodel - $57,000 Deck Addition (composite) - $37,284 Major Kitchen Remodel - $118,641 Master Suite Addition - $240,629 Are you contemplating a major home renovation? Speak with a Daniel Builders project guide by calling 864.506.5546 and discuss the best path forward for your custom renovation or get your renovation started here! Previous Post Next Post Back to Blog SEE OUR WORK LET'S TALK We’d love to hear from you! Whether you’re ready to start a major remodel, or simply learn more about our process, we’re ready to assist. How can Daniel Builders renovate for you? GET STARTED