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Nowadays building tools come in all shapes and sizes. Really good general contractors, project managers, and carpenters all seek to build more efficiently and with greater precision. BUILDING TRUST BLOG UPLIFTING VIEW An interview with Ryan Swanson of Upper Edge Drone Photography. < Back Will Cord 2023-08-04 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V88a7VqeM_o Nowadays building tools come in all shapes and sizes. Really good general contractors, project managers, and carpenters all seek to build more efficiently and with greater precision. Drones are providing this edge and you might say the technology is really taking off! Mark Twain once said, "the difference between the right word and the almost right word is really a large matter - it is the difference between the lightning and the lightning bug." That same difference exists between having the right tool and having the almost right tool. On this episode of Ready, Set Renovate! We speak with drone photographer Ryan Swanson of Upper Edge Drone Photography . Ryan shares technological benefits that go beyond capturing cool photos. It’s an uplifting conversation sure to elevate your view of the building process. So let's get to it! 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

Allow us to share what we learned through failure. BUILDING TRUST BLOG BENEFICIAL FAILURES Allow us to share what we learned through failure. < Back Will Cord 2019-04-16 Becoming a sought after renovation contractor didn't happen instantly for Daniel Builders. There were some hard lessons we learned and willingly share. You’re the beneficiary of our failure. “I didn’t fail. I just found 2000 ways not to make a lightbulb.” - Thomas Edison. Call it what you want, but these 7 things we got wrong. We could deny getting it wrong, but what good is that? Owning failure has much greater benefit for you, our target market, to reap. Greater value comes to you because of lessons failure taught us. Here’s where we failed and found a better way. Pricing Failure - More than once we paid dearly for underquoted projects. Quoting errors revealed our great need for a design build process. It was obvious. When you carefully design and clearly scope a project (making all selections upfront), pricing is accurate - even the very best "educated guesses" aren't as accurate. Implementing the design build process gave our business long term stability. After all, what good is a lifetime warranty when a business doesn't survive? Identity Failure - We tried to be a “do it all” contractor. Any project, regardless of size, scope, or budget, we tried to make work. Big fail. This approach gave us no identity. No focus. No niche. Our customer base showed us we have a strength – renovations. Design build renovations became our exclusive niche. We no longer try to do it all. Instead, you now have a highly specialized renovation contractor. Communication Failure - Verbal communication is one of our strengths, but it created a problem. We relied too heavily on it. Important details were being communicated in conversation but forgotten. Who remembers all conversations perfectly? Not us. Not our customers. We made follow-up emails mandatory after important conversations. Now the phrase “I thought you said….” isn’t necessary because it's in writing. Finishing Failure - Who wants to live in a home continually “under construction”? A good renovation contractor wants your project finished as much as you do. “Project dribble” is phrase we coined to describe the plethora of little issues that keep projects from finishing on time. Eventually dribble got our full attention, and we found proactive was to prevent it. So, your estimated date of completion isn't delayed by dribble. Lead Generation Failure - We used Service Magic, a lead generation company, in the early days of our business. Big mistake. It didn't take long to figure out you, our customers, are the best referral partners. That shouldn’t be a shocker. When you’re happy with our service and quality you talk about it ( and many are talking. ) So we canceled Service Magic, and put even more effort in delighting you, and strengthening client relationships. It's a win-win for you and us. Giving Failure - We’re passionate about giving. “Generous Giving” is one of our core values. And giving “too much” to charity has never been a regret. But we have given too much to non-charitable causes. We pumped too much time, effort, and insights into projects that never materialized, and toward customers who never moved forward. We figured out charging a small consultation fee is a great way to gauge a client's level of commitment. Now business efforts are more aligned with you, the paying customer, and charitable efforts with those in real need. Acknowledging Failure - Why are so many business owners unwilling to acknowledge failure? Maybe they feel threatened by transparency. We see it different. “Building Trust” (which is both our tagline and our passion) requires straightforward communication, even when we get things wrong. Talking about failure once made us squirm. Not so much anymore. We’re quick to tell you we’re not perfect, but as you see from this blog, we take full ownership of failure. 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

Who is your structural sounding board? Want to move a wall in your condo? While there are many con-”DOs”, there are plenty of con-”DON’TS” when it comes to building structure and safety. BUILDING TRUST BLOG CONDO STRUCTURE Who is your structural sounding board? < Back Will Cord 2024-05-09 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4aC3uWsi8w Who is your structural sounding board? Want to move a wall in your condo? While there are many con-”DOs”, there are plenty of con-”DON’TS” when it comes to building structure and safety. Our guest on this episode of Ready, Set, Renovate! is an expert in structural integrity. His name is Chad Brendle, and he’s the owner of CB Engineering Group. Chad joins us to explore the complexities of remodeling within multi-story buildings. Whether you’re a condo owner looking to remodel or a prospective buyer seeking information, Chad’s insight provides a firm foundation…in more ways than one! So, let's get to it! How might your home or condo benefit from a Guide-Design-Build remodel? 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! 0:00 Introduction 1:00 Chad's Engineering Background 3:13 What is Structural Engineering? 4:50 Building Evaluation & Forensics 7:25 Identifying a Condo's Load-Bearing Walls 8:14 Window Remodeling in Condos 9:30 What are Load Paths? 11:15 HOA Collaboration 11:59 Structural Evaluation Deliverables 12:53 Building Age & Longevity 15:21 The Impact of Water 17:09 Recommendations for Condo Buyers 19:21 Conclusion 19:46 How to Contact Daniel Builders 19:58 Invitation to Future Podcast Guests 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

Daniel Builders is doing commercial renovation work in Anderson South Carolina. ANDERSON RENOVATIONS Daniel Builders is doing commercial renovation work throughout the Upstate of SC. We have commercial experience renovating and performing office upfits in Anderson, South Carolina. Here are some Anderson commercial properties transformed by Daniel Builders through a commercial renovation. COPELAND DENTAL DANIEL BUILDERS OFFICE ANDERSON COUNTY MUSEUM HISTORIC BRIDAL BOUTIQUE Previous Next Back to Communities Gallery

Some remodels require extensive Design work. Producing architectural drawings, a detailed scope of work, a complete list of selections and a fixed cost to build is time consuming. Which is precisely why Daniel Builders created the Guide-Design-Build process, to handle the bigger, more complex remodels. BUILDING TRUST BLOG GO DIRECTLY TO BUILD Many Figueroa discusses Direct Projects. < Back Will Cord 2023-12-14 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68b7aBwUCC4 How much Design time should you spend prior to remodeling your home? Some remodels require extensive Design work. Producing architectural drawings, a detailed scope of work, a complete list of selections and a fixed cost to build is time consuming. Which is precisely why Daniel Builders created the Guide-Design-Build process, to handle the bigger, more complex remodels. Not all remodels require this level of upfront legwork though. Some have a super straight forward Scope of Work, which means the remodeling process is different. At Daniel Builders these remodels are known as Direct Projects, as they largely bypass the Design phase and go directly to the Build phase. Sometimes a client brings Design work from a third party architect and/or designer, which also could be considered a Direct Project in our business model. In this episode of Ready, Set, Renovate Many Figueroa discusses Direct Projects and identifies the type of remodel that makes a "good fit” for this division of Daniel Builders. As you’ll hear, Manny thrives on being a problem solver, as well as someone who facilitates a wonderful remodeling experience for his clients. So let’s get to it! Do you have a question about Design time or our Guide-Design-Build process? 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

It’s been one month since Hurricane Helene and we’ve learned a few things about how the home reconstruction process is going. Please read if anyone you know is struggling to put their home back together. At the very least we hope to provide clarity on the challenges ahead!   BUILDING TRUST BLOG STORM RECOVERY UPDATE It’s been one month since Hurricane Helene and we’ve learned a few things. < Back Will Cord 2024-10-25 It’s been one month since Hurricane Helene and we’ve learned a few things about how the home reconstruction process is going. Please read if anyone you know is struggling to put their home back together. At the very least we hope to provide clarity on the challenges ahead! What is the extent of the damage? Trees falling on homes did extensive damage to roofs, structural members, windows, and interior space. That's the obvious part. Not so obvious is damage caused by unmitigated water, especially in the case of mold growth on drywall, carpet and between layers of hardwood flooring and subflooring. Mold will create worse long-term problems if not addressed. When can reconstruction of our home begin? We’re careful how we answer this. Forty-five days was the target but due to demand we hesitate to set that expectation. The process is fluid and contingent on several factors like severity of damage, insurance involvement, and defining a scope of work. Here’s what we can control: providing everyone with prompt communication and evaluating each home on a case-by-case basis. How are we vetting storm damage calls? We’re asking these questions: Are trees or limbs still on the home? If tree removal has occurred, has the home been sufficiently protected? Does the homeowner want their home reconstructed to its pre-storm condition? Or will they update and modify the home with a custom remodel? If they wish to modify their home, are they aware insurance won't cover that cost? What insurance company is the claim file with? Has the adjuster been in communication with the client? Have they set an amount? Can photos of the damage be provided to our team? How are these projects being quoted? Based on photos we can often give a labor/materials estimate and schedule a site visit. A site visit will help us firm up that estimate. In the estimate we include what is required to support surrounding structures (braces, etc.) until construction can begin. If the labor/materials estimate is approved, we tarp the home and begin making plans to start work. For the vast majority of storm related projects, insurance determines what can be done. For those who aren’t entirely dependent on their insurance we provide a cost-plus estimate. This pricing approach shows labor rates, materials, overhead and markup. The homeowner can expect a bi-weekly invoice as work progresses. A fixed price quote is for clients who rely entirely upon their insurance to pay. This quote will include an insurance cost breakdown with an itemized list showing the scope of work required to return the home to its previous state, based on observable conditions at the time of inspection. The quote will need to be approved by your adjuster. Should the client wish to redesign or make additional upgrades to their home, a separate costing will be provided. What additional tips might benefit the reconstruction process? Document your expectations Get multiple quotes if you’re unsure about a builder Securely tarp your home to ensure additional damage isn’t occurring Remember, fixed price quotes are for observed damages at the time of inspection. Most policies don’t include flood damage. Avoid using the word “flood”. Insurance companies need an itemized quote showing the cost of restoring your home to its pre-storm state. Schedule your adjuster (or bring him back) after tree debris is removed from your home. You and your contractor should advocate for each other. The client needs to get involved if the insurance adjuster is not returning calls. Likewise, the contractor should be willing to get involved should additional damages be discovered. The agreement you sign with your contractor is for a scope of work you agree to, regardless of the insurance company. How can Daniel Builders can help you navigate the reconstruction process? Our team has learned a lot over the last month! 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

Daniel Builders takes to the radio airwaves with a special commercial. BUILDING TRUST BLOG SENDING YOU A SIGNAL Daniel Builders takes to the radio airwaves with a special commercial. < Back Will Cord 2019-06-12 Daniel Builders takes to the radio airwaves with a special commercial. Do you know a great commercial when you see one? What about when you hear one? If so we need to hear from you. Your feedback is valuable before these radio spots go live June 17. Listen Here & Here We hope this accurately reflects what you as a customer experience firsthand. Share critiques and compliments at will.cord@danielbuilders.com Happy listening! 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

Best Kitchen and Best Bathroom awards went to this custom home renovation on McDaniel Ave in downtown Greenville South Carolina. 2022 2022 BRIDGE AWARD WINNER (450K - 550K) TRANSITIONAL OPEN CONCEPT Daniel Builders was named 2022 Bridge Awards Winner for “Best Bathroom and Best Kitchen in a Full Home Remodel $450K-$550K” for the “McDaniel Avenue” house. The Bridge Awards are presented annually by GBS Building Supply and produced by the Home Builders Association of Greenville to recognize excellence in craftsmanship and professionalism in the Home Building industry in the Upstate. "THIS PROJECT HAD SOME UNEXPECTED TWISTS AND TURNS, BUT WE COULDN'T BE MORE PLEASED WITH HOW IT TURNED OUT! IT WAS A TRUE HONOR FOR THESE CLIENTS TO ENTRUST US WITH SUCH A BEAUTIFUL HOME BUILT IN THE 1930S." - BOB CORD, DANIEL BUILDERS This home, built in 1937, was gutted from floor to ceiling. Engineered beams were used to open up a very segmented floor plan and create a better flow from the front to the rear of the home on the main floor. An additional eight hundred square feet was added by enclosing and completing the unfinished basement, transforming it into entertainment space. Throughout the course of this seven month renovation, this home's common areas, kitchen, bathrooms, utility rooms, and bedrooms were completely restored. Additionally, a large six hundred square foot deck with a parking area underneath was built. As expected in a home of this age, when walls were opened we discovered the entire house was completely uninsulated while none of the utilities were up to code. One highly complex element of this remodel requiring extensive engineering insight was removing multiple load bearing walls above a second story. Previous Next Back to Awards Gallery "WE LOVE IT! THERE'S NOT ONE THING WHERE I LOOK AROUND AND SAY, 'THAT WASN'T DONE RIGHT.' ALL THESE LITTLE THINGS THAT DANIEL BUILDERS DOES...FROM THE WAY THEY DRESS, TO THE WAY THEY ADDRESS THE CLIENT, TO THE WAY THEY KEEP THINGS CLEAN, NOT SMOKING ONSITE...IT ALL GIVES YOU CONFIDENCE." - MCDANIEL AVENUE CLIENT

Video recap of a Lake Keowee home renovation. BUILDING TRUST BLOG LAKE KEOWEE RENOVATION Video recap of a Lake Keowee home renovation. < Back Will Cord 2021-03-11 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0eulRKDUcI Video recap of a Lake Keowee home renovation. Our team at Daniel Builders collectively possesses a wide range of skills. Certain skills go undetected for years before they surface without warning. Our Build Director, David Bass, recently ventured into the realm of videography to showcase a hidden talent for composing and narrating renovation footage. See "Before", "Renderings" and "After" shots in this video overview of the renovation process. Worth watching! (And be sure to click Subscribe). 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

This space-saving mudroom feature was highlighed by HOUZZ! BUILDING TRUST BLOG SPACE MAKER This space-saving mudroom feature was highlighted by HOUZZ! < Back Will Cord 2020-09-01 In our last blog "Mudroom Masterpiece" we told you Houzz was featuring a mudroom we renovated. Last week the story was published. Our renovation in coordination with Buttercup Design was featured alongside 2 other projects, which Houzz refers to as “laundry rooms”. Technically, there's a difference between mudrooms and laundry rooms. More important "Mudroom" sounds so much cooler. And despite their differences all three projects offer a unique insight for creating your own Mudroom Masterpiece. The Houzz video can be seen here and the article here . After Houzz published the story, someone emailed asking if we would share our secret. How did we create extra space behind the washer/dryer? While we’re unwilling to share all secrets, this one we’ll entrust to you. You’ll likely find it interesting. Here it is: It’s called the Dryerbox . And this video shows how Dryerbox maximizes space by allowing the vent exhaust to recess into a wall cavity. As you see there are a variety of sizes and orientations that guide that hot, damp air through the floor or ceiling. Dryerbox is perfect for almost any washer/dryer scenario. Not only does it create a roomier mudroom, the Dryerbox keeps the area cleaner, safer, and more energy efficient than traditional dryer vent methods like these. As shown below Dryerbox keeps your dryer’s vent duct from being compressed and/or restricted. Lint build up is minimized, reducing the threat of a fire hazard. And when venting is improved clothes dry faster and more efficiently. We have plenty more insights to share regarding your custom mudroom 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

Daniel Builders is doing commercial renovation work in Greer South Carolina. GREER RENOVATIONS Daniel Builders is doing commercial renovation work throughout the Upstate of SC. We have commercial experience renovating and performing office upfits in Greer, South Carolina. Here are some Greer commercial properties transformed by Daniel Builders through a commercial renovation. SUSHI WITH GUSTO Previous Next Back to Communities Gallery

This home underwent a Guide-Design-Build renovation and was recognized for Best Kitchen and Best Bathroom by the Home Builders Association of Greenville in a Full Home Remodeling category. TRANSITIONAL OPEN CONCEPT McDaniel Avenue Area 2022 Bridge Award Basement Bathroom Kitchen Whole Home This home, built in 1937, was gutted from floor to ceiling. Engineered beams were used to open up a very segmented floor plan and create a better flow from the front to the rear of the home on the main floor. An additional eight hundred square feet was added by enclosing and completing the unfinished basement, transforming it into entertainment space. Throughout the course of this seven month renovation, this home's common areas, kitchen, bathrooms, utility rooms, and bedrooms were completely restored. Additionally, a large six hundred square foot deck with a parking area underneath was built. As expected in a home of this age, when walls were opened we discovered the entire house was completely uninsulated while none of the utilities were up to code. One highly complex element of this remodel requiring extensive engineering insight was removing multiple load bearing walls above a second story. Previous Next Back to Projects Gallery