Business Details
22 Years
experience
Award-Winning Luxury Custom Home Builders in the Carolinas
Fairview Custom Homes has been crafting award-winning luxury custom homes in the Carolinas since 2004. With over two decades of experience, our team combines century-spanning expertise and a passion for design to create personalized living spaces that exceed expectations. As a Cliffs Preferred Builder, we specialize in constructing homes in prestigious communities like The Cliffs and The Reserve, where our commitment to excellence has earned us over 20 HBA Bridge and Pinnacle Awards. Our second-generation leadership, including Navy veteran Drew Hamblen and Clemson honors graduate Chris Hamblen, ensures every project benefits from meticulous attention to detail and a deep understanding of regional markets.We maintain transparency throughout the building process, from initial consultation to final walkthrough, and pride ourselves on fostering lifelong relationships with clients. Our services extend beyond new construction to include high-end renovations, supported by a network of experienced project managers and industry-recognized professionals. By prioritizing quality materials, LEED principles, and client collaboration, we deliver homes that stand as testaments to both craftsmanship and enduring value.
Services
Luxury Custom Home Builds
High-End Renovations
Design/Build Services
Interior Design Coordination
Project Management
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in luxury home construction across the Carolinas
- Our team includes Navy veterans, MBA holders, and Clemson Construction Science graduates
- We've received 20+ HBA Bridge and Pinnacle Awards since 2018
- We maintain transparent communication throughout every project phase
- Our second-generation leadership ensures continuity and deep regional expertise
Associations and certifications
- Cliffs Preferred Builder
What people say
Award-winning craftsmanship
Lifelong personal relationships
Exceeded expectations
Stress-free building process
Energy-efficient homes
Services
Luxury Custom Home Builds
We specialize in creating bespoke luxury residences tailored to clients' unique preferences. Our process combines century-spanning expertise with modern design principles to deliver energy-efficient homes that exceed industry standards. Each project benefits from multiple levels of supervision and LEED-certified practices.
High-End Renovations
Our renovation services transform existing spaces while maintaining structural integrity and aesthetic value. We handle projects from kitchen updates to complete home transformations, ensuring improved functionality and increased property value through meticulous craftsmanship and material selection.
Design/Build Services
We offer integrated design and construction solutions that streamline the building process. Our team collaborates with clients from concept development through final execution, ensuring cohesive vision implementation while maintaining budgetary control and timeline efficiency.
Interior Design Coordination
We partner with professional interior designers to create cohesive interior spaces that reflect clients' lifestyles. Our process includes showroom visits, material selection guidance, and detailed coordination to ensure every element complements the overall design aesthetic.
Project Management
Our experienced project managers provide comprehensive oversight for every phase of construction. With backgrounds in engineering, military service, and commercial construction, our team ensures quality control, timely execution, and transparent communication throughout the building process.
People
Drew Hamblen
President
Navy MH-60 pilot veteran with 11 years of service, Georgetown graduate, and Harvard-certified real estate developer. Served as HBA of Greenville Board President in 2024 while leading Fairview's transition to second-generation leadership.
Chris Hamblen
Executive Vice President
Clemson Construction Science honors graduate with entrepreneurial experience. Transitioned from commercial construction offers to family business leadership, now guiding Fairview's operational growth with 20+ years of hands-on building expertise.
Larry Wolf
Director of Construction
Licensed residential builder with 7+ years of project management experience. Known for meticulous attention to detail and fostering client trust through transparent communication, bringing Ohio-based expertise to Greenville's luxury home market.
Steve Hamblen
Chief Advisor
Ph.D. holder and founder with 20+ years of experience in luxury home construction. Established Fairview's reputation for excellence in The Cliffs communities and mentored the second-generation leadership team to continued industry recognition.
Bryn Brutosky
Chief Operating Officer
Former financial and technology sector executive with Bob Jones and Clemson degrees. Brings strategic leadership to operations while maintaining commitment to personalized client experiences and sustainable building practices as 2023 Dan Rawls Community Service Award recipient.
Questions
How many years have you been in business?
Fairview Custom Homes has been building luxury residences since 2004, with leadership experience dating back to the early Cliffs developments.
What differentiates you from other luxury home builders?
Our century-spanning team experience, multiple levels of project supervision, and second-generation leadership ensure unmatched quality control and client satisfaction.
Do you offer interior design services?
We partner with professional designers for showroom visits and selections assistance, tailoring services to each client's design style and project needs.
What areas do you serve?
We specialize in Upstate South Carolina and Western North Carolina, including The Cliffs Communities, Lake Keowee, and Greenville metropolitan areas.
What construction services do you offer?
We provide luxury custom home builds and high-end renovations, with comprehensive project management from initial consultation through final walkthrough.
How are your project timelines managed?
With 15-20 annual builds and 20+ HBA awards, our experienced team ensures efficient execution while maintaining transparent communication throughout each project phase.
Reviews (6)
Jennifer Tate
Sep 04, 2021
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I used Fairfield Custom Homes for a master bathroom remodel. The bathroom was completely gutted and reimagined. The Project Manager, Jody Lowe, was amazing. The situation wasn't ideal due to personal circumstances, but Jody made me feel at ease and went above and beyond to make sure not only was the bathroom remodel being managed appropriately but that I felt comfortable with the process. Jody was incredibly responsive and kept me up-to-date on when the crew would need access to my home. The crew was always professional and skilled. They used high-quality material, and when barriers presented
Christine Stone
Jul 26, 2021
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After we purchased our lot on Lake Keowee - Cliffs Landings we chose Fairview Custom Homes as our builder. Best decision we ever made. We are now the proud owners of our dream home. Our project manager- Michael Travelstead went above and beyond to make our dream a reality. They made our modern vision come to life! We couldn't be happier.
Professional, personable and trustworthy. They stand by their product.
Professional, personable and trustworthy. They stand by their product.
Jeffrey Warren
Jan 21, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Responsiveness
Excellent people to work with. I subcontract to them to do Trim work. They supply me with quality materials, maintain professional and friendly attitudes throughout projects, questions or concerns promptly resolved, they're up front if they have questions for me, accounts kept current. Overall good company to do business with.
Excellent people to work with. I subcontract to them to do Trim work. They supply me with quality materials, maintain professional and friendly attitudes throughout projects, questions or concerns promptly resolved, they're up front if they have questions for me, accounts kept current. Overall good company to do business with.
Joe Joe Noyes
Dec 28, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism
I am a trade partner with Fairview Builders. My experience with Fairview Is the Quality of their homes is top notch! Their staff is extremely professional and they are available! If you are wanting a home in the upstate or surrounding areas you will not be disappointed with this company.
I am a trade partner with Fairview Builders. My experience with Fairview Is the Quality of their homes is top notch! Their staff is extremely professional and they are available! If you are wanting a home in the upstate or surrounding areas you will not be disappointed with this company.
Cindy Burbach
Jan 17, 2020
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I highly recommend Fairview Custom Homes, LLC. Fairview recently completed remodeling and renovation work in our home in The Reserve at Lake Keowee. Our experiences with their Senior Project Manager, Michael Travelstead, and their Director of Renovations, Korey Smith, were extremely positive. We were pleased with their extraordinary interpersonal and communication skills as well as their overall coordination of the project. We also had the opportunity to meet Chris Hamblen, the General Contractor, and Drew Hamblen, the Managing Member, on several occasions. It was clear that they were both willing
Clarice Taylor
Dec 23, 2019
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Fairview Custom Homes listened to what we wanted from our home, and guided us through the entire building process. They made changes we requested and helped us understand the cost/ timing implications. Although we were not in SC when the home was built, they sent pictures which kept us connected to what was happening between our visits. The owners and project managers are easy to work with and made the process easier that we anticipated. Thank you Fairview Custom Builders! - Mike and Clarice Taylor
