Clemson, SC · Pickens County
Custom Home Builder in Clemson, SC
Build a custom home on your land in Clemson, near the university, Lake Hartwell and everything that makes this college town special.
Call (864) 392-4633Prefer to write? Contact us.
Why Build a Custom Home in Clemson
Clemson is shaped by Clemson University and by Lake Hartwell, which wraps around much of the town. The city is mostly in Pickens County, with a portion in Anderson County. People build here for many reasons: university faculty and staff who want to stay for the long term, alumni moving back, and families who like the college-town energy, the lake and US-123 and US-76 running toward Greenville and Anderson.
Craft Homes builds custom homes in Clemson, on both the Pickens County and Anderson County sides. A custom home lets you plan for how you'll really live in Clemson. That might mean a home office, guest space for game weekends, or a screened porch facing the water.
Building on Your Lot in Clemson
Through our On-Your-Lot program, we build on the land you choose. Around Clemson, check these points early:
- City of Clemson or the county? That decides which zoning rules apply, and whether your lot is in Pickens or Anderson County decides where your permit comes from.
- Lake Hartwell lots: we build on Lake Hartwell lots. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers manages the shoreline, and private docks need a Corps Shoreline Use Permit. We can help you navigate that, so ask before you buy.
- Lake Keowee lots (to the north): we build there too. Duke Energy manages that shoreline and permits docks, and we can help you coordinate.
- Neighborhood rules: many lake and golf communities have architectural review. Bring the covenants to your first meeting.
Don't have a lot yet? Our team can help you look, and we're happy to coordinate with your realtor.
Call About Your Lot“The builder really listened to what we wanted in our home… Even after we moved in we had a small issue come up and they came back out and took care of it promptly.” Pavel I. · Craft Homes homeowner
Designing a Home for Clemson Life
A Clemson home often has to wear several hats. It may be a family home during the week, a gathering place on fall Saturdays, and someday a retirement home near the lake. That leads to features like a main-level primary suite, a guest room or bonus room for visitors, a big kitchen island and a covered porch for entertaining. If you work at the university or from home, a quiet office is usually high on the list. On a lake lot, we'll face the main rooms toward the water and plan for the slope down to the shoreline.
How We Build Your Home
We start with a conversation about your vision, preferences and budget, then design the home with you, adapting an existing design or starting fresh. While we build, we keep you informed and involved, and we finish with a final walk-through. See finished homes on our Our Work page.
Areas We Build Near Clemson
We also build in nearby Pendleton, Pickens, Easley and Anderson, along with Central and Six Mile. See them all on the Areas We Serve page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you build on a Lake Hartwell lot in Clemson?
Yes. We build on Lake Hartwell lots. The Army Corps of Engineers' Hartwell office decides dock eligibility, since not every shoreline allows a dock, and we can help you navigate that process.
Is my Clemson lot in Pickens or Anderson County?
Most of Clemson is in Pickens County, but some areas are in Anderson County. We build in both.
Can you work with a neighborhood's architectural review board?
Yes. Share the guidelines early, and we'll design with them in mind.
Ready to Build Your Custom Home in Clemson?
Tell us about your land and the home you have in mind.
Call (864) 392-4633Contact Info
Craft Homes Inc
Phone: (864) 392-4633
Email: info@crafthomesinc.com
1217 Hembree Rd, Williamston, SC 29697