With over six decades of experience and expertise, Champion Windows and Home Exteriors is one of the nation's leading home improvement companies. Champion transforms homes with premium-quality products that are designed, built, installed, and guaranteed by Champion. Every product the company offers - from new windows and sunrooms, to siding and entry doors - is built right here in the USA, backed by industry-leading limited lifetime warranties, and comes recommended by more than 9 out of 10 recent Champion customers.
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Bryce O on July 2023
With over six decades of experience and expertise, Champion Windows and Home Exteriors is one of the nation's leading home improvement companies. Champion transforms homes with premium-quality products that are designed, built, installed, and guaranteed by Champion. Every product the company offers - from new windows and sunrooms, to siding and entry doors - is built right here in the USA, backed by industry-leading limited lifetime warranties, and comes recommended by more than 9 out of 10 recent Champion customers.
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Bryce O on July 2023
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty, integrity and treats your home or business as if it were our own. We have been a licensed builder since 2003, and offer complete home makeovers and business renovations. We are a full service general contractor licensed in NC and SC residential and commercial. We have a variety of specialties such as modular home building, major renovations, home additions, and much more. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Good work"
Elmo T on June 2024
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty, integrity and treats your home or business as if it were our own. We have been a licensed builder since 2003, and offer complete home makeovers and business renovations. We are a full service general contractor licensed in NC and SC residential and commercial. We have a variety of specialties such as modular home building, major renovations, home additions, and much more. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Good work"
Elmo T on June 2024
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty, integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We specialize in screen porches and decks. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction. Our clients are proud to show their decks and porches we’ve built so you can see finished products instead of just pictures. Our craftsmanship is uncontested and our customer service is top notch. Contact us for free consultation and estimate. I, Paul Fiaschetti, owner, builder and master carpenter go on every appointment to look at and estimate every job. We appreciate every opportunity to consult and provide estimate within 48 hours.
"Paul and his team did an excellent job. They were on time, eager to discuss what was being done as well as next steps. The finished product is what we hoped for. Well built, great workmanship for a fair price."
Ross M on May 2022
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty, integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We specialize in screen porches and decks. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction. Our clients are proud to show their decks and porches we’ve built so you can see finished products instead of just pictures. Our craftsmanship is uncontested and our customer service is top notch. Contact us for free consultation and estimate. I, Paul Fiaschetti, owner, builder and master carpenter go on every appointment to look at and estimate every job. We appreciate every opportunity to consult and provide estimate within 48 hours.
"Paul and his team did an excellent job. They were on time, eager to discuss what was being done as well as next steps. The finished product is what we hoped for. Well built, great workmanship for a fair price."
Ross M on May 2022
With over 40 years of experience in the home improvement industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle everything from new sun rooms to bathroom remodels. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Palmetto Home & Craftsman a call today, we look forward to working with you!
"Absolutely no complaints. Work was completed on time. Quality of workmanship was excellent. Jeremy and his crew were friendly and courteous. Would definitely hire them again. Very very very pleased with the work they did. I have a beautiful sunroom."
Bonnie O on March 2024
With over 40 years of experience in the home improvement industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle everything from new sun rooms to bathroom remodels. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Palmetto Home & Craftsman a call today, we look forward to working with you!
"Absolutely no complaints. Work was completed on time. Quality of workmanship was excellent. Jeremy and his crew were friendly and courteous. Would definitely hire them again. Very very very pleased with the work they did. I have a beautiful sunroom."
Bonnie O on March 2024
Since 1955, our parent company Joyce Mfg., has been one of the premier manufacturers and installers of replacement windows & doors. Founded by Albert and Gustav Schmidt, Joyce is now a third generation family owned business. We continue to provide affordable home improvements including windows, doors, baths, and showers that remain on the cutting edge of technology and environmental standards. At Joyce, we understand that your home is your biggest investment and maintaining and improving it is a good decision. Make a good decision even better by selecting Joyce to put the "Joy" back into your home!
"It was ok, the sales rep Mason, tends to over promise lead times and construction costs."
David M on April 2025
Since 1955, our parent company Joyce Mfg., has been one of the premier manufacturers and installers of replacement windows & doors. Founded by Albert and Gustav Schmidt, Joyce is now a third generation family owned business. We continue to provide affordable home improvements including windows, doors, baths, and showers that remain on the cutting edge of technology and environmental standards. At Joyce, we understand that your home is your biggest investment and maintaining and improving it is a good decision. Make a good decision even better by selecting Joyce to put the "Joy" back into your home!
"It was ok, the sales rep Mason, tends to over promise lead times and construction costs."
David M on April 2025
J. Riley Custom Homes is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!
J. Riley Custom Homes is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!
Hola! We are a locally owned and operated enterprise committed to upholding principles of honesty and integrity across all facets of our operations. With over a decade of practical expertise, our team of dedicated professionals offers specialized insights and recommendations crafted to suit your unique project requirements. We pride ourselves on delivering tailored services that meticulously address the specific intricacies of each endeavor we undertake. For further inquiries, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at your earliest convenience.
"They did an excellent job."
John D on February 2025
Hola! We are a locally owned and operated enterprise committed to upholding principles of honesty and integrity across all facets of our operations. With over a decade of practical expertise, our team of dedicated professionals offers specialized insights and recommendations crafted to suit your unique project requirements. We pride ourselves on delivering tailored services that meticulously address the specific intricacies of each endeavor we undertake. For further inquiries, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at your earliest convenience.
"They did an excellent job."
John D on February 2025
With over 20 years in the construction industry; we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the homeowners needs. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. We have certified interior designers that work directly with the general contracting team to assure your vision comes to life. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"They were fun! Great, professional, quick, on budget, all around a great company!"
Maddy V on November 2022
With over 20 years in the construction industry; we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the homeowners needs. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. We have certified interior designers that work directly with the general contracting team to assure your vision comes to life. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"They were fun! Great, professional, quick, on budget, all around a great company!"
Maddy V on November 2022
Modern Builders is a home improvement company serving upstate South Carolina. We specialize in screenrooms, sunrooms, kitchens, bathroms including tile & acrylic shower systems. We bring your home a modern upgrade! With over 20 years experience, many projects can be completed in 1 day. We are licensed & insured.
"Great no problems. Everything he said he was gonna, he did. Good quality work done short amount of time"
Doug C on September 2024
Modern Builders is a home improvement company serving upstate South Carolina. We specialize in screenrooms, sunrooms, kitchens, bathroms including tile & acrylic shower systems. We bring your home a modern upgrade! With over 20 years experience, many projects can be completed in 1 day. We are licensed & insured.
"Great no problems. Everything he said he was gonna, he did. Good quality work done short amount of time"
Doug C on September 2024
(July 15, 2024) Hello Folks, Scott here. Thanks for visiting my profile. I look fwd to hearing from you for any of your household beautification projects. while we specialize in kitchen/ bath remodels. Our capabilities go far beyond, with some limitations. I'm not a fan of the term "Jack of all trades" but there isn't much I can't do for a home, with full integrity and pride in workmanship. As well as dependability. I don't use industry standard pricing, I assess and come up with a fair budget that works for both parties. I could ramble more but just feel free to give me a call and I'll prove why you should have a Precise touch to your home. Wishing you a great day filled with smiles
"Excellent! Scott made sure I was satisfied. The kitchen turned out great. His sheet rocking skills are amazing. His price was very fair and I am absolutely thrilled with the outcome. We will be hiring him again for other projects we have in mind. Valerie McKinney"
Valerie M on March 2025
(July 15, 2024) Hello Folks, Scott here. Thanks for visiting my profile. I look fwd to hearing from you for any of your household beautification projects. while we specialize in kitchen/ bath remodels. Our capabilities go far beyond, with some limitations. I'm not a fan of the term "Jack of all trades" but there isn't much I can't do for a home, with full integrity and pride in workmanship. As well as dependability. I don't use industry standard pricing, I assess and come up with a fair budget that works for both parties. I could ramble more but just feel free to give me a call and I'll prove why you should have a Precise touch to your home. Wishing you a great day filled with smiles
"Excellent! Scott made sure I was satisfied. The kitchen turned out great. His sheet rocking skills are amazing. His price was very fair and I am absolutely thrilled with the outcome. We will be hiring him again for other projects we have in mind. Valerie McKinney"
Valerie M on March 2025
Due to the additional excavation and structural work required, walkout basements cost more than standard below-grade basements. Creating a ground-level entrance involves specialized foundation cutting, waterproofing, and often retaining walls to manage the excavated area. These extra requirements add to the overall expense compared to a conventional basement, though costs may be comparable if your property already has a suitable natural slope.
Installing a walkout basement door costs between $230 and $5,000, depending primarily on door type and installation complexity. Standard single exterior doors fall at the lower end of this range, while sliding glass doors or French doors with extensive foundation modifications cost significantly more. The price includes cutting through the foundation wall, framing, installing the door unit, and ensuring proper drainage and waterproofing around the entrance.
Converting a standard basement to a walkout basement falls within the overall project range of $5,000 to $35,000, depending on your existing conditions and desired features. Major factors affecting conversion costs include the amount of excavation needed, foundation modifications required, drainage solutions, and any finishing work. Properties with natural slopes require less excavation, potentially reducing overall costs.
A walkout basement offers several advantages over a standard basement, including direct outdoor access without navigating stairs, abundant natural light through full-sized windows and doors, and improved air circulation. The space feels more like a main-floor living area than a basement, making it ideal for bedrooms, entertainment spaces, or home offices. Additionally, the separate entrance creates flexibility for rental units or multi-generational living arrangements that standard basements cannot easily accommodate.