Business Details
23 Years
experience
Your Trusted Custom Home Builder in Greenville, SC
First Choice Custom Homes was founded in 2003 by Brad and Cindy Thompson, combining over two decades of technical expertise in masonry and grading with a passion for personalized design. Our approach prioritizes hands-on guidance through every phase of the home-building process, from site selection to post-construction support. We focus on budget management, collaborative design consultations, and maintaining transparent communication to ensure client satisfaction.Our commitment extends beyond construction through structural warranties, follow-up inspections, and lifelong client relationships. With active involvement in professional networks like the Greenville Home Builders Association and Better Business Bureau, we emphasize ethical practices and community engagement in delivering custom home solutions.
Services
Custom Home Building
Interior Design
Site Selection
Budget Management
Remodeling Services
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of technical expertise in masonry and grading
- Our team provides personalized design consultations with a seasoned in-house designer
- We guarantee transparent budget management with realistic pricing projections
- We maintain active site monitoring and cleanliness throughout construction
- We implement a comprehensive 8-year structural warranty program
Associations and certifications
- Greenville Home Builders Association
- Better Business Bureau
- Chamber of Commerce
What people say
Superior craftsmanship
Thoughtful homebuilders
Kept scheduled dates
Lifetime support
Clean job sites
Services
Custom Home Building
We build fully customized single-family residences tailored to client preferences and site conditions. Our process includes architectural planning, material selection, and structural implementation with a focus on functional design. Clients benefit from our technical expertise in land grading and foundation work to optimize property usage.
Interior Design
Our in-house design consultant offers personalized interior selections including color schemes, fixtures, and spatial arrangements. With experience in over 100 home designs, we help clients balance aesthetic preferences with practical functionality while maintaining budget constraints throughout the material selection process.
Site Selection
We provide expert guidance in choosing optimal building sites based on client priorities like school districts, proximity to amenities, and budget considerations. Our team evaluates topographical features and implements land-shaping solutions to maximize usability and safety for each custom home placement.
People
Brad Thompson
Co-Founder
Brings 20+ years of masonry and grading expertise to home construction. Specializes in technical execution and structural integrity assessments for custom home sites in Upstate South Carolina.
Cindy Thompson
Co-Founder
Focuses on creating personalized living spaces that reflect homeowner tastes. Manages design consultations and interior elements while maintaining a functional approach to custom home environments.
Questions
What does your home building process look like?
Our process includes pre-construction planning (site selection and budgeting), construction (design and building), and post-construction support (warranties and follow-ups).
How do you handle budget management during construction?
We provide realistic pricing projections and actively monitor costs throughout construction to help clients stay within budget while maintaining quality standards.
What post-construction support do you offer?
We conduct follow-up inspections at 45 days and 1 year post-move-in, and we provide structural warranties up to 8 years for every home we build.
Do you offer remodeling services for existing homes?
Yes, we provide remodeling services for our past clients including basement finishing, additions, and exterior upgrades based on evolving household needs.
What areas do you serve for custom home building?
We primarily serve Upstate South Carolina, with a focus on the Greenville area where our team has extensive local market knowledge.
Reviews (2)
Aj Fredmonski
Feb 10, 2015
Report
We moved from South Florida to the Upstate, and needed a builder that we could trust to help us to mature our ideas and turn them into reality. Brad and Cindy Thompson spent several evenings on hours-long conference calls with us to mature our home plans.
Diane Johnson Guzzardo
Oct 30, 2014
Report
Build with First Choice! You won't be disappointed. Quality with attention to detail and a personal touch.
