✦ Southern Living Custom Builder Program Member ✦

Building Fine Custom Homes
for Over 30 Years

Columbia • Lexington • Lake Murray • Chapin • Irmo

South Carolina’s Premier Custom Home Builder Since 1994

30+Years in Business
$400K+Starting Price
2,500–6,000Square Feet
★★★★★Award-Winning
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Southern Living CertifiedInvitation-Only Builder Program • 2011
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People’s Choice AwardBest Home & Interior • 2013 Parade of Homes
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Energy Star CertifiedEPA Certified Green Builder
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Family-Owned Since 1994Pat & Patrick Dunbar • Chapin, SC
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30Years of Excellence

About Dunbar Custom Homes

Setting a New Standard
for Custom Home Building

Dunbar Builders, Inc. is an award-winning, family-owned custom home building company serving the Greater Columbia, SC area since 1994. Founded by Pat Dunbar and joined by his son Patrick, we bring deep construction expertise, personal attention, and a sincere commitment to quality to every home we build.

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Design/Build CapabilityOne team, from concept to keys
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Southern Living CertifiedInvitation-only since 2011
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Budget & Timeline CommitmentOn time, on budget, always
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Owner-ManagedPat & Patrick on every project
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Energy Star BuilderEPA certified, green building options
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Trusted SubcontractorsProven network, exceptional quality
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How We Build

Our Home Building Process

Every custom home follows our proven 5-step journey — keeping your project on time and on budget.

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Budget Planning

Define your vision and budget before we break ground. We help balance needs and wants for maximum value.

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Lot Selection

Whether you own land or are searching, we guide you to the perfect site for your custom home.

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Design Your Plan

Our Design/Build team creates a plan tailored to your family’s lifestyle, vision, and budget.

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Personal Selections

Choose finishes, fixtures and materials from our trusted vendor network with expert guidance.

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Construction

We build with precision, keeping you informed at every milestone until your final walkthrough.

What Our Clients Say

Client Stories

“Building our house with Dunbar Builders was an enjoyable experience made easy and fun because of Pat and Patrick’s experience, knowledge, strong subcontractor relationships, and commitment to the promised budget and timeline. We could not be happier with the final product.”
Helen JohnsonCustom Home Build, Greater Columbia
“We selected Dunbar Builders because of their reputation, courtesy during the interview, the quality of work demonstrated in their homes, and price for the quality. They gave me constant updates via phone and email and were always very responsive to any requests.”
Tom PinnellLake Murray, SC
“The reputation Dunbar has built in the greater Columbia area with real estate agents and mortgage bankers is unequalled. They were very active in ensuring the project was within budget while maintaining our ‘dream home.’”
Michael CampbellNewberry, SC

Where We Build

Serving the Greater Midlands

From lakefront estates on Lake Murray to custom homes in Lexington, Chapin, Irmo and Columbia.

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Columbia, SC

Custom homes throughout Greater Columbia — Saluda River Club, Woodcreek Farms, Timberlake and client-owned lots.

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Lake Murray

Lakefront and lake-view custom homes on South Carolina’s premier lake. 30 years of Lake Murray expertise.

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Lexington, SC

Beautiful custom homes in the Courtyards at River Club, Golden Hills, Sterling Lake and beyond.

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Chapin & Irmo

Serving Chapin and Irmo with custom homes that fit these growing Midlands communities.

Ready to Build Your Dream Home?

Our team is ready to guide you from vision to reality. Tell us about your dream home and let’s start building together.

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Recognition & Awards

Award-Winning Excellence

Recognized by Southern Living, the HBA Parade of Homes, and the families we’ve served for over 30 years.

Southern Living Custom BuilderSouthern Living 2011
30th Anniversary30 Years Strong
Parade of Homes 2013People’s Choice 2013