--- title: "CarsonSpeer Builders — Home Builders | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/carsonspeer-builders-pfvwus-pf~914826988 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~914826988.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "CarsonSpeer Builders" category: ["Home Builders"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/dbe32b4d0161c649_2141-w400-h400-b1-p10--.jpg address: "2131 Woodruff Road, Suite 2100 No. 334, Greenville, South Carolina 29607, United States" latitude: 34.8285 longitude: -82.3516 phone: "(864) 214-6644" website: http://carsonspeer.com rating: 5 review_count: 33 best_of_houzz_awards: 5 followers: 186 last_updated: 2026-10-03 --- # CarsonSpeer Builders Original Houzz profile: [CarsonSpeer Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/carsonspeer-builders-pfvwus-pf~914826988) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Home Builders - **Location:** Greenville, SC - **Serves:** Greenville, Greer, Mauldin, Taylors, Simpsonville, Five Forks, Fountain Inn, Powdersville, Travelers Rest, Cliffs Communities - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (33 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2014–2023), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - 5 Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 25,000 Ideabook Saves CarsonSpeer is a Greenville, South Carolina-based custom home builder specializing in new home construction and remodeling. It is culmination of two companies created by Steve Carson and James Speer, like-minded artisan builders with the shared desire to utilize their gifts in the construction and remodeling of the finest homes imaginable. ### Services Provided - Custom Homes - New Home Construction - Home Remodeling - Home Additions - Energy-Efficient Homes - Green Building ### Areas Served - Greenville - Greer - Mauldin - Taylors - Simpsonville - Five Forks - Fountain Inn - Powdersville - Travelers Rest - Cliffs Communities ### Typical Job Cost $800,000 - 7 million Projects start with large home remodel to a full custom home. Costs vary based on square footage and finishes. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | CarsonSpeer Builders | | Address | 2131 Woodruff Road, Suite 2100 No. 334, Greenville, South Carolina 29607, United States | | Phone | (864) 214-6644 | | Website | http://carsonspeer.com | | Followers on Houzz | 186 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — http://www.facebook.com/pages/Carson-Speer/554022947971738 - LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/company/3041719?trk=company\_search - Blog — www.carsonspeerbuilders.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [CarsonSpeer Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/carsonspeer-builders-pfvwus-pf~914826988) - **Website:** http://carsonspeer.com - **Phone:** (864) 214-6644 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - • Master Custom Builder Council - • 2019 and 2022 Builder of the Year - • Bridge Award Winner (HBA) 2014 - 2023 - • Pinnacle Award Winner 2018 - 2023 - • Best in American Living National Platinum Award Winner 2018 - • Best in American Living Best in Region Award 2018 - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2014–2023), for Service. **Affiliations** - [National Association of Home Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-association-of-home-builders-pfvwus-pf~562065019) - [AIA Custom Residential Architects Network](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/aia-custom-residential-architects-network-pfvwus-pf~629398549) - [hbagreenville](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/professionals/home-builders-association-of-greenville-pfvwus-pf~562962407) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 33 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 5.0 - Communication: 5.0 - Value: 5.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Suzie Kerns, Oct. 2022** > CarsonSpeer started building our home in early 2020, and we moved in March 2021. Despite the challenges of trying to accomplish something involving many “moving parts” during the height of the Covid pandemic, our experience using CarsonSpeer Builders made it rewarding and fun. > > Steve Carson was our primary contact. He was incredibly knowledgeable, competent, and always pleasant and approachable. No question was too small or concern too trivial for a prompt reply. The subcontractors/work crews used by CarsonSpeer were of the highest quality. CarsonSpeer worked well with our architect (Matt Tindall of Tindall Architecture Workshop) and our interior design firm (ID Studio Interiors). This is our third custom home and the process of building with CarsonSpeer was by far the most organized, reliable and enjoyable. The quality of the work we’re privileged to live with every day is impeccable. > > Without fail, every subcontractor told us a variation of “You picked the beat builder in the area”. We agree! **★★★★★ — Millie Bellerjeau, Feb. 2022** > If you are looking for a high-quality, down-to-earth, custom builder, then look no further. We have had an excellent experience with CarsonSpeer, from start to finish. When interviewing builders, we felt instantly comfortable upon meeting Steve Carson and James Speer. Having a good fit turned out to be critical, because we then managed the entire project remotely during COVID. > > James Speer is a true professional and showed excellent foresight during our project. He ordered several supplies well in advance of the normal timelines, anticipating and responding to drastically lengthened supply times and shortages. He was creative in helping find solutions when an item was unavailable. As a result, despite all the market challenges, we were able to move in almost to the week of our originally planned date. > > The quality of work has been superb, as has the team's responsiveness including after we moved in. James and his colleagues, particularly Matt Darling and Erin McArthur, have been great to work with. We are delighted with the process and end result and recommend CarsonSpeer most highly. **★★★★★ — Stoneywall, Nov. 2021** > We waited six months to get on their construction schedule. We are so grateful they took our renovation project. Wonderful experience all the way around. **★★★★★ — Rachel Workman, Dec. 2019** > I cannot say enough about the working with Steve Carson and CarsonSpeer on our renovation. We purchased a home built in the early 1920's, worked with Tindall Architecture Workshop on renovation plans and Carson Speer completed the project. Steve Carson was the best project manager. He was always professional, responsive and completed things on time (or before schedule). He went above and beyond to make our project as smooth and quick as possible. It was truly a pleasure working with Steve (and James) and I can't wait for another project! **★★★★★ — LeAnne & Sam White, Sept. 2019** > We cannot say enough great things about Steve Carson and CarsonSpeer Builders. > > They built a large screened porch on our previous home, so we had worked with them before but on a much smaller scale. When we first reached out we were in a major time crunch and wanted to do renovations on a house we were buying, but hadn’t closed on yet. We had limited time to show them the house and get measurements etc. It was not an ideal situation. We mostly worked with Steve and he made everything so easy. He was always on time and worked around our schedule as well as that of the current homeowners. He listened to our ideas and made suggestions. He was responsive and straight forward and provided excellent communication. Once the project started, we received weekly emails from the company with detailed updates and Steve was physically here on site during the renovation almost daily. (All of the subs were wonderful, too.) > > CarsonSpeer handled every detail, including the last minute add-ons and additional requests we had and still finished within our time crunch, while working seamlessly with the city so that it all came together perfectly. They are patient, honest and easy to work with. > > CarsonSpeer Builders exceeded our expectations and we LOVE our new home! **★★★★★ — Carrie Schaller, July 2019** > Very professional, experienced and easy to communicate with. We could not be happier with our renovation. Highly recommend CarsonSpeer Builders! **★★★★★ — C G, Feb. 2019** > I enjoyed the opportunity to work with James Speer and his crew on my renovation. The transformation is truly beautiful. I am happy to have found such an amazing, creative, and diligent team to work on my home. **★★★★★ — Kasel, Feb. 2019** > CarsonSpeer is outstanding in every way. Their efficiency, cleanliness, attention to detail, craftsmanship and responsiveness was beyond expectation. They have set a new bar for excellence for contractors in our area. I would not hesitate to hire them again. **★★★★★ — Tindall Architecture Workshop, Sept. 2018** > Working with CarsonSpeer is truly a pleasure. James & Steve care for their clients and are great team players in the design & build process. They demonstrate great respect for clients, architects and any other team members. We are proud to see our design work became a successful reality with these guys. **Comment from CarsonSpeer Builders:** > Thanks Matt. It's always a pleasure working with TAW on projects! **★★★★★ — ID Studio Interiors, March 2018** > The attention to detail and care that the Carson Speer team puts into their projects is above and beyond. We had great communication between the architect, homeowner, and myself, the interior designer, which made the job run very smooth. We would happily recommend them to any of our clients and look forward to more projects in the future **★★★★★ — Matthew Vana, March 2018** > Building a house and choosing a builder has to be one of the most important and yet nerve racking decision you have to make apart from who to marry. You see when you are building a house you are making a commitment to spend and talk with the builder daily, work with them for 9-12 months and then live with what they left for you for the next 10-20 years, maybe longer. > > My wife and I had heard about CarsonSpeer (Steve Carson and James Speer) from several people but also because James's wife was in Blair's bible study. We valued honesty, trustworthiness and excellent craftsmanship as the top criteria instead of "the cheapest" builder. No one wants to spend the most (and you definitely won't with CarsonSpeer - CS) but you get what you pay for. That includes an incredible product made with the attention to detail at each and every step. And there are a lot of steps! > > CarsonSpeer is not just about building houses but long lasting relationships and I know it sounds cliche' (and it is) but we started with them as contracted partners and finished with James and his family spending time out on our farm, Steve chasing and catching our rabbits that had gotten out while we were on vacation. And now, having been in our house for almost 3 months, James is still taking care of punch list items that have presented themselves. Quick items were done immediately, but now he continues to make you know you made the right choice when choosing Carson Speer. > > Take your time, do your research, come see our house and others they have built. You WILL get the house of your dreams. I honestly don't know how they do it but they treat you like family because you are to them. Family that they want to build a really nice house for! I love family like that! **★★★★★ — Lisa Davis, Feb. 2018** > I highly recommend Carson Speer. We just finished up a substantial home renovation and couldn't be happier. Their customer service and attention to detail surpassed our expectations. Steve Carson managed our project from start to finish and was great to work with. ## Selected projects - [Forest Edge Retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/forest-edge-retreat-pj-vj~7808649) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 23 - [Summit Ridge](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/summit-ridge-pj-vj~7808645) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 42 - Description: Summit Ridge is a custom residence on Paris Mountain that reinterprets classic Southern architecture through a modern lens. Designed to harmonize with its wooded mountain setting, the home combines clean lines, refined materials, and enduring craftsmanship. This Paris Mountain custom home embraces its Greenville landscape, offering a sense of retreat, privacy, and balance between the natural and built environments. The exterior features a refined mix of fieldstone, smooth siding, and vertical ce… - [Greywood](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/greywood-pj-vj~7808636) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 37 - [Quail Ridge](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/quail-ridge-pj-vj~7808638) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 41 - [Glas Haus](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/glas-haus-pj-vj~7808644) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 20 - Description: The Glas Haus is a 3,206 square-foot custom home where Swiss-inspired aesthetics meet contemporary design. Clean lines, expansive glass, and natural materials create a seamless connection to the outdoors. With the perfect blending of Scandinavian influences and modern finishes, the Glas Haus embodies livable luxury that is sophisticated without sacrificing comfort. It stands as a refined example of modern architecture in Upstate SC, where thoughtful details and timeless materials result in a hom… - [The Sheridan Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-sheridan-home-pj-vj~210120) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 26 - [Award Winning Mid Century Modern Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/award-winning-mid-century-modern-renovation-pj-vj~2925997) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - Description: This mid-century modern was a full restoration back to this home's former glory. The vertical grain fir ceiling were reclaimed, refinished, and reinstalled into the vaulted ceiling. The floors were a special epoxy blend to imitate terrazzo floors that were so popular during this period. Reclaimed light fixtures, hardware, and appliances put the finishing touches on this remodel. - [Modern Farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-farmhouse-pj-vj~3460569) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 19 - [The Artesia](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-artesia-pj-vj~6796626) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 23 - Description: Artesia is a beautiful, west coast contemporary custom home, full of intricate details inside and out. The first step of this project was demolishing an old, unlivable home on the property, leaving behind a sloped lot with a fabulous intown location. Artesia has a slab foundation, but with the curb appearance of a crawl space. The foundation is 11 feet above grade on one side and the foundation walls were built as engineered retaining walls. The exterior materials are a combination of natural st… - [The Ward Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-ward-home-pj-vj~6119006) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - Description: CarsonSpeer Builders scope of work was to completely renovate and remodel this 1930’s Willie Ward designed home. The goal was to update and modernize over 3,000 square feet while maintaining the stately appearance of the home and preserving some of the key Ward design elements and details. Both floors were substantially remodeled and reworked to fit the new design, including all new baths, a new laundry room, a new kitchen, and new master closets. A poorly done garage addition (which was not ori… - [The Brookshire](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-brookshire-pj-vj~6114560) - Location: Greenville, SC - Photos: 14 - Description: The Brookshire’s design and construction utilized historical architectural details to perfection. The brick on the chimney and foundation appears to be old world and stands out with the use of white mortar. The Hardie plank siding material was used in a staggered exposure. When you open the custom mahogany door the home you first notice the open floor plan, the beautiful European white oak hard wax oil finished floors and the beautiful custom designed volute at staircase. The fireplace was reces… - [The Ashwood Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-ashwood-home-pj-vj~6823367) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 13 - [The Creekside Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-creekside-home-pj-vj~6115867) - Location: Greenville, SC - Photos: 8 - Description: CarsonSpeer Builders’ task was to completely convert this 1980’s design to an updated open floorplan concept, as well as remodel the master bedroom and bath spaces, and add a new outdoor living space. Significant engineering elements were needed to restructure this home, including numerous steel beams, headers, and columns. Fitting these elements into the existing walls and ceilings spaces proved to be a quite a challenge. The main level of this home was substantially remodeled to convert the ex… - [The Georgian](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-georgian-pj-vj~6119118) - Location: Greenville, SC - Photos: 5 - Description: This classic home required a meticulous remodel with the utmost care and attention. The kitchen, living area with wet bar, master bathroom and both guest bathrooms were the largest portions of the project. The home also had multiple structural and mold issues that had to be resolved. The kitchen and main living area changed most dramatically. These once divided spaces are now one large and inviting living space with an island in between. These previously dark and gloomy spaces are now filled wit… - [The Brookside Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-brookside-home-pj-vj~1582588) - Location: Greenville, SC - Photos: 12 - [Parkins Mill Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/parkins-mill-kitchen-pj-vj~1145565) - Location: Greenville, SC - Photos: 3 - Description: The modern kitchen features a cast concrete sink, honed granite countertop, stainless appliances, and a tile backsplash stretching to the ceiling. The wall of windows keeps this kitchen open and bright. - [The Willow Pond Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-willow-pond-home-pj-vj~5708134) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 13 - [Stoneywall Manor](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/stoneywall-manor-pj-vj~5707937) - Location: Greenville, SC - Photos: 16 - Description: This project completely renovated and remodeled this 50’s era home. The owners wanted to modernize and update over 3,800 square feet but maintain the traditional feel and stately appearance of the home. Elements included a fully modern kitchen, residential sprinkler system, a new three story elevator, gentleman's parlor, and all new baths and closets. Pelham Architects, LLC - [The Lake Cherokee Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-lake-cherokee-home-pj-vj~210136) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - [The Woodvale House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-woodvale-house-pj-vj~2866198) - Location: Greenville, SC - Photos: 6 - Description: This outdoor living project includes a garage that doubles as entertainment area - double sliding doors open into an outdoor patio with a fireplace, multiple landscaped terraces, and an inset hot tub with a decorative fountain. [See all 31 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/carsonspeer-builders-pfvwus-pf~914826988) ## Community Q&A **Q: what are the exterior colors of this home?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: The siding is Sherwin Williams Dorian Gray (7017) and the trim is Sherwin Williams Dovetail (7018). The foundation is Sherwin Williams Sealskin (7675) **Q: What is the white wall color?** *(in Photo Questions)* What is the brand and name of white wall color? A: It was a Sherwin Williams Duration flat, but we can't find a record of the exact color. My apologies. **Q: Exterior paint color** *(in Photo Questions)* Do you have the name of the exterior trim paint? A: The trim paint color was a custom match to the Quaker dark bronze powder coat on the windows. **Q: how much would that ceiling** *(in Photo Questions)* How much would that ceiling cost to do .?? A: Deb, the majority of the ceiling was reclaimed from the former structure and then planed and refinished before reinstalling. We did have to supplement with some new cut, vertical grain fir to finish out some areas. It was a fairly expensive and labor intensive process. You could use all new-cut fir or cypress to get a similar effect at a lower cost. I would talk to a local contractor to find out what his costs would be. **Q: what are the name of the flooring?** *(in Photo Questions)* Flooring type A: It is \#2 grade wide plank white oak with a natural stain. **Q: Articulated lights** *(in Photo Questions)* Love the design- thank you for sharing. Can you tell me where the articulated lights came from? A: Here you go: https://www.visualcomfortlightinglights.com/product/visual-comfort-e-f-chapman-boston-swing-arm-lights-wall-lamps-sl2923hab.html --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-10-03.*