How is the independent builder market in Conway? (Myrtle Beach, Loris: transplants, house)

[southernmel1st]

Does anyone know how the independent builder market is fairing in Myrtle Beach and Conway?

[DCuts]

I was having a house built by a guy out of Conway/Loris.... he put his son in charge of my house. Fortunately for me, I have somewhat of a background in construction... family/friends.... unfortunate for the builder though. 9 months into the build, he was just starting drywall... slab/foundation was cracking and unlevel... windows didn't shut right, doors barely swung.... plumbing in slab was ALL WRONG... my kitchen sink piping was coming up in the middle of the living room floor.

Needless to say, I got out and got my money back...

Advice for homebuyers..... BE THERE and be on top of things....
Advice for Northern transplants building here before moving.... BE HERE EVEN MORE and be MORE on top of things....

my builder ended up selling my home to a 'blind' buyer that had no clue what was wrong with the house and he even sold it to them for more $$$ then my purchase price.... assuming he wanted to make up the difference in $$$ for all the "whoopsies" he made with me...


hahhaha oops, just realized you were basing your question on the current state of the economy.... hahhaha
was thinking you wanted info on the quality of independent builders... ) Whooopsie!

[southernmel1st]

No, thats ok. It was interesting to hear your story though. You got to watch out for people. Some people aren't very trust worthy. I sorry you had to go through that.

No really, I was just making conversation.

Originally Posted by DCuts

I was having a house built by a guy out of Conway/Loris.... he put his son in charge of my house. Fortunately for me, I have somewhat of a background in construction... family/friends.... unfortunate for the builder though. 9 months into the build, he was just starting drywall... slab/foundation was cracking and unlevel... windows didn't shut right, doors barely swung.... plumbing in slab was ALL WRONG... my kitchen sink piping was coming up in the middle of the living room floor.

Needless to say, I got out and got my money back...

Advice for homebuyers..... BE THERE and be on top of things....
Advice for Northern transplants building here before moving.... BE HERE EVEN MORE and be MORE on top of things....

my builder ended up selling my home to a 'blind' buyer that had no clue what was wrong with the house and he even sold it to them for more $$$ then my purchase price.... assuming he wanted to make up the difference in $$$ for all the "whoopsies" he made with me...


hahhaha oops, just realized you were basing your question on the current state of the economy.... hahhaha
was thinking you wanted info on the quality of independent builders... ) Whooopsie!