--- title: "Celtic Works — Home Builders | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/celtic-works-pfvwus-pf~1761976583 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1761976583.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Celtic Works" category: ["Home Builders"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/6193a4270107d2ef_4187-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "10005 Broad River Road, Irmo, South Carolina 29063, United States" latitude: 34.1103 longitude: -81.1966 phone: "(803) 251-4410" website: http://www.celticworks.com rating: 5 review_count: 21 best_of_houzz_awards: 1 followers: 150 last_updated: 2026-09-08 --- # Celtic Works Original Houzz profile: [Celtic Works](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/celtic-works-pfvwus-pf~1761976583) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Home Builders - **Location:** Irmo, SC - **Serves:** Columbia, Lexington, West Columbia, Cayce, Oak Grove, Irmo, Lake Murray of Richland, Chapin, Ballentine, White Rock - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (21 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2018), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves Celtic Works brings something different to the construction experience in the Columbia, Chapin and Lexington area of South Carolina. Quality, and attention normally only found in building large large custom homes, is now available for most peoples budget. Celtic Works over the years has secured a reputation, in the area, as a quality, affordable and fair builder in the area of new construction and remodel and additions. In a market that is saturated with "builders" with only two options; cheap or well built, this is quite an accomplishment! Now, with a small team of extraordinary people behind them, they continue to build a reputable name for themselves, and to provide something better, a third option; affordable quality. ### Services Provided - New Home Construction - Home Remodeling - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Energy-Efficient Homes - Multigenerational Homes - Project Management - Universal Design - Sustainable Design - Bathroom Remodeling - Kitchen Remodeling - Attic Restoration - Basement Remodeling - Construction Management - Custom Homes - Design Services - Renovations ### Areas Served - Columbia - Lexington - West Columbia - Cayce - Oak Grove - Irmo - Lake Murray of Richland - Chapin - Ballentine - White Rock ### Typical Job Cost $50,000 - 900,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Celtic Works | | Address | 10005 Broad River Road, Irmo, South Carolina 29063, United States | | Phone | (803) 251-4410 | | Website | http://www.celticworks.com | | Followers on Houzz | 150 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/celticworks - Blog — http://www.celticworks.com/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Celtic Works](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/celtic-works-pfvwus-pf~1761976583) - **Website:** http://www.celticworks.com - **Phone:** (803) 251-4410 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Member of the National Association of Home Builders - Member of the Building Industry Association of Central SC - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2018), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 21 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Phase One Design, Jan. 2021** > Having worked with David and his team, it is easy to see why they have earned a reputation as one of the top builders in the Midlands. We have been very impressed with their interactions with our team and with their clients. They are always very respectful of everyone involved and their integrity continues to impress us. In an industry, where that is not always the case, it is refreshing to work with a builder that puts their clients and partners first. **★★★★★ — Cathy Stork, Feb. 2018** > We could not have been more pleased with Celtic Works! After recovering from the flood of 2015, we were eager to find a contractor who would work with us - our personalities, our budget, and our tastes to renovate and add to our 170 year old home. We were looking for a company that had the skills and talents to "marry" the old and the new. Our expectations were clearly met and exceeded. Celtic Works, lead by our project manger Chris Steyne, paid attention to every little detail making sure things were done just right. They allowed us to make adjustments along the way to ensure we were pleased as well as making suggestions that would enhance the value of our home. They were flexible in the vendors we used, offering specific suggestions for places and people with whom they had previous success. We were able to re-purpose fixtures and other aspects of the original space > (beams, built in cabinets, doors, etc.) where possible, as well as purchasing our own when it made sense. The craftsmanship in the trim work and cabinets is beyond compare. You cannot tell what is old and new which is just what we wanted. Chris and his team were always cheerful and gracious respecting our home as if it were theirs. Celtic Works is your go to contractor regardless of the type or scope of work you wish to accomplish. We are now enjoying the fruits of their labor but almost feel as though we are missing a good friend since we no longer see these guys every day. **★★★★★ — Catalyst Architects, LLC, Dec. 2017** > For over a decade, Catalyst Architects has collaborated on the construction of exceptional homes with Celtic Works. Their attention to detail and high level of craft, combined with the personal character of the team members, result in an enjoyable process and successful projects. **★★★★★ — Suzanne Snyder, Dec. 2017** > Celtic Works was great to work with. From the moment we met Dave, we knew we had found the right builder. Dave and Aaron walked us through the project and helped us revamp our original architectural drawing of our dream home. We had a budget and they were supportive and very helpful in ways to cut costs but keep quality. At times, we thought Aaron could read our minds because we would leave a meeting and meet again and they presented exactly what we wanted in our house plan changes. > > We lost our home in the October 2015 flood and wanted to rebuild but didn't want to use just anyone. Walker McKay referred us to Celtic Works and we were fortunate that they had the time to give us. We wanted to rebuild on our same lot. We knew the process wouldn't be easy and had already been through a builder that wasn't a good fit. The process of building in a flood zone was difficult but Celtic Works worked with all parties to help us build exactly what we wanted. > > Chris Steyne was our project manager. I don't know if I have ever met anyone that pays attention to detail like he does. He takes the project and makes it his own. It felt like he was building his own house the way he managed each and every step. He tripled checked every step. We were truly amazed at his abilities. I think my husband, Jason drove him nuts at times, but he was always there and very attentive. Chris talked me off the ledge several times with decisions I had made (were they good, would this work?, etc). He was honest and his opinion about different changes and designs were always spot on with ours. > > The building process is not an easy one. I had heard from friends and read that new construction can drive you crazy. Celtic Works had us pick out all of the major things beforehand so we were ready and had a pretty firm budget. It was really stressful picking everything out but in the end, it worked out beautifully. Most of their sub contractors and companies they work with were super helpful. The process was smooth because we had decided on brick, siding, windows, floors, cabinets, counter tops, tile, lighting, kitchen appliances, etc beforehand. It was rare that we received a call about a decision that needed to be made immediately because we had already made it. > > I really can't say enough about Celtic Works. Walker told us a few weeks ago, that once a Celtic Works client, always a client and that you would be in the family forever! > > If you are reading this in hopes of making a decision, then pick Celtic Works! If I ever have another new build (don't plan on doing it, but.....) or a renovation, I wouldn't think twice about calling Celtic Works to do the job! **★★★★★ — Jason Snyder, Dec. 2017** > We loved our home. We like the space, we liked the location and then the flood of 2015 hit us and hit us hard. We had over 4 feet of water in our home. In the end we decided to tear our home down. We started with a construction company that couldn't seem to remember requests or meet our demands. So even though we wanted to go home again, we took a pause. We interviewed three custom home builders. By far and away Celtic stood out from the pack. Of all of them, they were the only builders who came to us with plans to get the job done. We had a plan for us and a plan for them. And they adjusted the plan to fit into our budget. It made the process easy. > > Then the home building began. Am I am not sure I can describe how easy it was. We worked directly with Chris Stine and he was great. > > In the end, Celtic took a tragedy and made it into a success. No surprises. No late night calls to make a big decision by the morning. And things went wrong, as they do in all houses, Celtic made it easy to correct and move forward. > > The best thing we can say is they made a painful process painless. > > Thank you Celtic Works and thank you to Chris and Aaron. **★★★★★ — Jaimie DeVita, Nov. 2017** > Celtic Works made the home buying experience easy for us. They offered helpful insight and knowledge from building custom homes and helped my husband and I really make our home our own. We have lived in our house for 3 years now and love it just as much as the day we moved in. My husband is a real estate agent, so we look at houses all the time and we have yet to find something we like more than ours. Celtic Works really sets themselves apart as a builder. Moving forward I won't buy from anyone else! **★★★★★ — Michael DeVita, Oct. 2017** > My wife and I purchased our Celtic Works home about 3 years ago, and we still walk around amazed that it's our house. The craftsmanship and attention to detail that Celtic Works provides is unlike any other. As mentioned above, it's been 3 years since we purchased the home and we still call our builder for questions and recommendations when we need something and they are always quick to respond and help us. Honestly, I have nothing but great things to say about a company who prides themselves in great quality work, helping and caring for people, and providing for the community. We recommend Celtic Works to anyone looking to buy or build a house! **Comment from Celtic Works:** > Thank you, Michael, for your kind words in your review. **★★★★★ — Hance Jones, Sept. 2017** > Prior to hiring Celtic Works for a ground up build, they met at the lot to ascertain existing conditions. From the start, they were extremely helpful in the planning phase and offered suggestions with everything from grading, materials, layout, windows, colors. Not one time did they complain when the soffit stain samples didn't come out the way we, the clients, expected. When there was a decision to be made, they provided timely notices to keep the project on track and help focus our decisions. Delivered the home on a realistic timeframe with almost nonexistent punch-list. Communication was excellent, hope to work with them again. **Comment from Celtic Works:** > Thank you, Hance, for your review! We greatly appreciate it. **★★★★★ — Julie Sisk, Sept. 2017** > I purchased a home that Celtic Works built. The craftsmanship is absolutely phenomenal!!! They were extremely accommodating at making changes that were in reason. No stone was left un-turned right down to the Operation and Maintenance manual given to me at the end of the project. After one year in the house, they came back to make sure doors were still shutting correctly, etc. They were checking for anything that may have occurred during first year due to the house settling. An amazing group of people to work with. Would recommend them without hesitation. **Comment from Celtic Works:** > Thank you, Julie, for the kind words. It was great being able to work together. **★★★★★ — Chris Boyer, Sept. 2017** > Celtic Works was great to work with! Normally spec homes are kinda boring and not good quality, but their spec home was like none other that I've seen. It had a lot of quality in all the right places! Love our new home from them **Comment from Celtic Works:** > Thank you, Chris! It was great getting to work together. **★★★★★ — Larry Dixon, Aug. 2017** > Wow! Excellent work on our new house (after a devastating house fire)! David was easy to work with, especially as we came up with new ideas and some changes. Would highly recommend Celtic Works. The Dixons **Comment from Celtic Works:** > Thank you, Larry! It was great getting to work together. **★★★★★ — Doug Quackenbush, Aug. 2017** > Always gracious, thoughtful, thorough- with transparent financial documentation to guide us along our path. Cheryl says her fondest memory was coming home to find one of the craftsman working on a section of the project, delighted to share what they were doing and how proud they were of their work. Kudos and many thanks to the fine professionals at Celtic Works! **Comment from Celtic Works:** > Thank you, Doug! It was an absolute pleasure working with you. ## Selected projects - [Modern Lake Living](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-lake-living-pj-vj~3477457) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - [Clark Spec Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/clark-spec-home-pj-vj~2819491) - Location: Columbia, SC - Photos: 21 - [Waters Edge](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/waters-edge-pj-vj~418016) - Location: Lexington, SC - Photos: 61 - Description: Updated photos of home on Lake Murray, Columbia, South Carolina. This home was designed by Catalyst Architects (featured on Houzz). - [Renovation: Modern Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/renovation-modern-kitchen-pj-vj~2756945) - Location: Columbia, SC - Photos: 22 - [The Wheat Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-wheat-home-pj-vj~2716030) - Location: Columbia, SC - Photos: 39 - [Yachting Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/yachting-home-pj-vj~2592328) - Location: Lexington, SC - Photos: 27 - [Lexington Lake Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lexington-lake-home-pj-vj~1618530) - Location: Lexington, SC - Photos: 53 - [Forrest Hills Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/forrest-hills-addition-pj-vj~1615340) - Location: Columbia, SC - Photos: 52 - Description: Photography by: Landon Jacob Photography www.landonjacob.com - [Five Points Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/five-points-home-pj-vj~2598469) - Location: Columbia, SC - Photos: 24 - [Hillcrest Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hillcrest-home-pj-vj~2598443) - Location: Columbia, SC - Photos: 26 - [CW Modern](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cw-modern-pj-vj~282498) - Location: Columbia, SC - Photos: 38 - [Lorick Victorian House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lorick-victorian-house-pj-vj~419271) - Location: Columbia, SC - Photos: 124 - Description: This house was built before 1840. The home was was sold to a firm of Lawyers who were committed to completely restoring the home to it's former glory. The home underwent an extensive addition in the late Victorian style, hence the prolific use of gingerbreading and the elaborate front porch and scrolled barge rafters. A new slate roof was installed using some of the old slate blended with new. - [Lorick 1](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lorick-1-pj-vj~406085) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 17 - Description: This was a new home built in an existing older neighborhood. We built two homes on this large lot. The style is craftsman with a hint of modern on the inside. - [Bannockburn](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bannockburn-pj-vj~418089) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 21 - Description: This was a new custom home that was designed by Catalyst Architects. - [State St](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/state-st-pj-vj~418355) - Location: Columbia, SC - Photos: 33 - Description: New home built in an older neighbor hood in West Columbia, South Carolina. Celtic Works designed and built this home. The owners had a defined budget and we implemented a design program and scope of works that matched their budget. - [Duke Ave](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/duke-ave-pj-vj~418158) - Location: Columbia, SC - Photos: 15 - Description: This was a home that we bought and renovated. The home had been in the same family a long time. The bones of the home were great but it needed a lot of TLC. We also rearranged the interior to better suit how we live today. - [Lockweed](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lockweed-pj-vj~419237) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 14 - Description: This was a custom home that we built in 2003. It is a neo classical design with a prominent front porch. - [Heath Hill](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/heath-hill-pj-vj~419061) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [Ravenel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ravenel-pj-vj~405802) - Location: Columbia, SC - Photos: 23 - Description: We added on to an existing home to create a beautiful master bedroom suite with an en suite bathroom. Although the home is traditional the addition was done in a modern style. Michael Haigler did a great job on the design of the addition and the added garage. When the project was completed the addition looked as if it had always been a part of the house. [See all 19 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/celtic-works-pfvwus-pf~1761976583) ## Ideabooks - [Kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/90480398/list/kitchens) — 26 ideas - [Interior Spaces](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/90480976/list/interior-spaces) — 40 ideas - [Exteriors](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/90480195/list/exteriors) — 74 ideas - [Living Rooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/90480235/list/living-rooms) — 20 ideas - [Bathrooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/21304198/list/bathrooms) — 20 ideas - [Bedrooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/90480951/list/bedrooms) — 5 ideas - [Dining](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/90481068/list/dining) — 6 ideas [See all 7 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/celtic-works) ## Community Q&A **Q: Stone pavers** *(in Photo Questions)* Can you please share the type/brand of the pavers? A: Dana, thank you for your question! The pavers around the pool is by Bluestone. It was installed by Hayhill Landscaping. **Q: Coffee Tables** *(in Photo Questions)* Could you table where did you purchase the coffee tables? Thxs A: Hi, Mariella! Reach out to MACK Home. They will be able to provide you this information on these coffee tables! Thank you for your question! Check out more of our projects on our Houzz page. **Q: Window dimensions** *(in Photo Questions)* Hi there! Can you please tell me the dimensions of the windows? I am looking at doing a similar lay out with the 2 different sizes. thanks! A: Hi Krista! Thank you for your question! The dimensions of the big windows are 12' w x 10' h. Let us know if we can be of any more assistance. Check more of our work at celticworks.com. **Q: Please tell me what are the shelves made out of? Cement?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: David Barry from our office has answered your question! Thank you for taking interest in this photo and the custom shelving, Andrea! **Q: Cost and make of the chairs. Love them, a must** *(in Photo Questions)* A: The counter stools are from MACK Home. They are beautiful! Thanks for the question, Gina. **Q: What is the color of this siding?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: It was a custom color. If you would like the specific information you are welcome to contact me via email: john@celticworks.com. Thanks. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-08.*