Pickens, SC · Pickens County
Custom Home Builder in Pickens, SC
Build a custom home on your land in the Blue Ridge foothills around Pickens, designed for the views, the slope and the way you want to live.
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Why Build a Custom Home in Pickens
The City of Pickens is the county seat of Pickens County, set in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Table Rock State Park and US-178 into the mountains are close by, the Doodle Trail links downtown to Easley, and Lake Keowee is on the county's western side. Craft Homes builds custom homes in Pickens and across Pickens County. People come here for space, views and quiet, and a custom home lets you place every window and porch to take full advantage of all three.
Building on Your Lot Near Pickens
With our On-Your-Lot program, we build on the land you choose, including steep foothills lots, well-and-septic land and Lake Keowee property. Each takes more planning than a flat lot in town:
- Slope and views: a steep lot may call for a walk-out basement, a deeper foundation or careful grading. The best view isn't always the easiest spot to build.
- Septic and well: most rural parcels have no public sewer. SCDES must approve a septic permit, based on soil testing, before Pickens County will issue a building permit, and the results can affect where the house goes and how many bedrooms it can have.
- Driveway and access: long gravel drives, creek crossings and access for construction trucks should be part of the plan from day one.
- Lake Keowee land: Duke Energy manages the shoreline, and docks require a Duke Energy permit. We can help you navigate that process, so check what's allowed before you buy.
Still looking for land? We can help you weigh a parcel's pros and cons, and we're happy to work with your realtor.
Call About Your Lot“They used top of the line materials all the way down to the shower heads in the bathrooms.” Brooke M. · Craft Homes homeowner
Designing a Home for the Foothills
Foothills homes are built for indoor-outdoor living. Clients often ask for a great room with a wall of windows facing the mountains, a covered porch or deck with an outdoor fireplace, and a mudroom for hiking boots and dogs. A walk-out lower level can add guest space without making the house look big from the road. Stone, wood and other materials and colors that suit a wooded setting help the home settle into the landscape.
How We Build Your Home
Tell us about your land and what drew you to it. Then we design a home that suits the site, choosing the layout, features and finishes with you, and build it while keeping you informed at every stage, through the final walk-through.
Areas We Build Near Pickens
Elsewhere in Pickens County we build in Easley and Clemson, as well as Liberty, Six Mile and Dacusville. Browse all of our communities on the Areas We Serve page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you build on a steep lot near Pickens?
Yes. We build on steep lots, with the foundation and grading the site calls for. Call us to talk through yours before you finalize a design.
What should I check before buying rural land in Pickens County?
Look into septic approval (SCDES), well access, road frontage and the driveway route. For lake land, also check Duke Energy's shoreline rules.
Do you build on Lake Keowee lots?
Yes. We build on Lake Keowee lots. If you want a dock, Duke Energy issues the permit, and we can help you navigate that process.
Can I design my home around the view?
Yes. That's one of the biggest reasons to build custom on foothills land.
Ready to Build Your Custom Home in Pickens?
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