Pinnacle Award-Winning Lake Keowee Custom Home Builders
Upland Homes is an acclaimed custom home builder in Lake Keowee and the winner of the prestigious 2025 Pinnacle Award from the Home Builders Association of South Carolina (HBASC). From concept to completion, we take time to understand your vision, then build your custom home based on the way you want to live. Our award-winning custom homebuilding experience is collaborative and seamless with careful attention to detail, exceptional craftsmanship, and a client relationship defined by trust and transparency.
Flawless Lake Keowee Custom Homes
Upland Homes builds custom residences in Lake Keowee's sought-after communities, including The Cliffs at Keowee Springs, The Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards, The Cliffs at Keowee Falls, The Landing at Keowee Springs, Old Edwards Reserve at Lake Keowee, and Keowee Key. With local and national recognition and more than 20 years of excellence, every dream home we build features innovative designs, precise construction, and stunning craftsmanship.
Custom Homebuilding Process
Distinguished clients trust Upland Homes for a luxury homebuilding process guided by clarity, communication, and lasting care. Design your full-time residence, second home, or family retreat at Lake Keowee with a team that makes the experience smooth, informed, and enjoyable. Through thoughtful conversations, transparent budgeting, and hands-on project management, Upland always exceeds client expectations. From early collaboration and vision through construction, we deliver acclaimed custom homes that feel deeply personal and beautifully suited for luxurious lake living.
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Trusted & Recognized by Industry Leaders
Exceptional Luxury Custom Home Builders
Upland Homes is a multiple-time Pinnacle Award, Bridge Award, and NARI CotY Award winner as a custom home builder in and around Lake Keowee. Backed by an experienced team of builders, project managers, and trusted trade partners, we are committed to a client experience defined by trust, transparency, and exceptional luxury custom homes.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Building a custom home in and around Lake Keowee takes 14 to 24 months. Your timeline includes 4 to 8 months for architectural approvals and site preparation, followed by 10 to 16 months of active construction. Your exact schedule will depend on your home's size, customization level, site conditions, and lot location (waterfront versus interior).
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Yes! Upland Homes can build on your existing lot. We build exceptional custom homes that reflect the beauty and character of Lake Keowee.
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If you already own the lot, the average cost to build a lakefront custom home on Lake Keowee is between $2 million and $3.5 million. For costs including the purchase of a lot, many lakefront custom home builds in Lake Keowee range between $4 million and $6 million, or more.
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Some of the trending custom home features for lakefront homes at Lake Keowee include panoramic views of the lake with floor-to-ceiling glass walls, screened porches and decks, outdoor kitchens, private docks with automated lifts, infinity-edge pools that visually melt into the lake, lake-gear mudrooms and storage areas, and exterior wash stations.
Still have questions? Give us a call or contact us at hello@buildupland.com.
Where We Build at Lake Keowee
Upland Homes is trusted by some of the most sought-after lake and mountain communities in the Upcountry. We proudly design and construct custom homes and provide luxury renovation services in:
• The Cliffs at Keowee Springs
• The Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards
• The Cliffs at Keowee Falls South
• The Cliffs at Keowee Falls North
• The Landing at Keowee Springs
• The Cliffs at Mountain Park
• The Cliffs Valley
• The Cliffs at Glassy
• The Reserve at Lake Keowee
• Keowee Key
Our long-standing relationships within these premier developments ensure every home we build or renovate reflects the unique character of its setting, while maintaining the craftsmanship, design excellence, and attention to detail that define the Upland experience.