Harbor Island SC Beach House Builder Harbor Island South Carolina Lake House Designers

We believe in spending a great deal of time everyday personally insuring that homes we build meet our high standards and our customers’ expectations. Some of our standard construction practices include:

Doubled 1/2" steel rebar throughout all concrete footings

Custom designed foundation plans including extensive use of drop sills for maximum strength

We fill all concrete block piers solid with mortar for extra strength and stability

We waterproof nearly all of our foundations except in very sandy soil where it is not necessary

2"x10" floor systems for all heated living space, no 2"x8"s - This makes our floors stronger and virtually eliminates the "bounce" associated with 2"x8" floors

We not only nail and glue our 3/4" tongue & groove plywood floors, we also screw down each piece to minimize floor squeaks

Ceiling joists and rafters built out of spruce rather than pine lumber even though pine is normally less expensive - we do this because spruce tends to be straighter than pine, especially in hot attics - this means smoother and flatter ceilings and roofs

All homes wrapped with a quality house wrap to provide a breathable moisture barrier against outside elements

Sound proofing insulation in bathroom and laundry room walls

After framing is complete, we pay extra to have a worker go through the entire house and replace any warped studs to insure that finished walls will be smooth

We always secure rafters to walls with hurricane clips even if local building codes do not require it - This makes the roof much stronger in very high wind conditions

Custom built cabinets of the highest quality - our cabinet maker designs your cabinets around your individual needs and tastes - our cabinets are always a key selling point in our homes

Outstanding trim and brick work that comes from hiring the best workers, not the least expensive - our trim carpenters

and masons

have worked with us for many years because they do the work we expect

Lower E Windows (more energy efficient, costing less for electricity in the Summer when using the Air Conditioning)

All Exterior Doors are Fiberglass (Fiberglass doors won't dent as easily as steel doors)

Concrete steel reinforcing wire in garage, parking pad and driveway concrete.

It's The Special Touches That Build A Quality SC Custom Home

The dividing line between the good and the best SC retirement homebuilders and custom home builders is in the extra things they do. The good do what it takes to get a job done according to code, and the best SC homebuilders go a step beyond, using superior building materials and superior building practices, to deliver the higher quality of South Carolina retirement home.

Them Vs. Us

In a 'Them vs. Us' match-up (Them being the average SC homebuilder, and Us being a superior, dedicated Harbor Island, SC retirement homebuilder and custom builder), you'll notice a number of differences both large and small that all equate to a huge difference in the superiority of our homes in the end.

We've given you a comprehensive list of the many superior building practices and materials we use in each and every home we build. To put this all into perspective, though, let's talk a bit about what we do as Harbor Island, SC retirement homebuilders versus what our competitors do as average Harbor Island retirement home builders.

• We custom design foundation plans to meet the specifications of the building, not the code or common practice; this gives our SC custom retirement homes the advantage from the very beginning.

• We add extra layers of stability to foundations and masonry, including steel rebar and mortar fills for added support.

• We waterproof almost every single foundation, with the exception of those on SC beach homes in sand where it would be a wasted expense.

• We use triple-layers of security in subflooring (glue, nails, and screws), so that you don’t get squeaks and warping.

• We build stronger floors by using bigger timbers (and spruce that is stronger to begin with).

• We secure roofs with hurricane clips on every home, even if your local inspection code doesn't demand it.

• And we do more…see our complete list!

And Then We Check It All Again

We guarantee the quality of the frame and structure of your home, too. After we've taken all those steps above (and more), we inspect the framework before anything close to a finishing material goes on. And naturally, we repair any warping or movement that may have occurred to ensure a superior and solidly built home.

Contact The Area's Most Dedicated Builder

Contact Donnie Shaffer Homes today if you want the Harbor Island, SC retirement homebuilders that go above and beyond. Talk to us, work with us to plan your home, and then take pride and comfort in one of the best-built homes in South Carolina—one you'll be proud to bring your family and friends home to, and feel safe living in for all the extras that's gone into it.