Your Home.
Built Right.
The First Time.
Black Walnut Construction delivers custom homes and large-scale renovations in the SC Midlands with radical transparency, quality craftsmanship, and the kind of service you'll actually tell people about.
Licensed & Insured in SC- Transparent Billing — Line by Line
- Trusted Partner
Why It Matters
Most Contractor Stories Don't End Well.
You've heard them — or lived one. Costs that doubled. Timelines that stretched for months with no calls back. A contractor who disappeared when things got complicated. Building a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you'll ever make, and the wrong builder can turn it into a story you spend years trying to forget. Black Walnut was built so yours doesn't go that way.
What Sets Us Apart
Transparency. Expertise. Rooted in Relationship.
Why Black Walnut
Why Columbia & Lexington
Property Owners Choose Us
Three things we stand behind on every single project.
Radical Transparency
Unlike most contractors, our billing and invoicing are fully open — no hidden costs, no mystery line items. Clients see exactly where every dollar is going, down to the invoice. Before we break ground, you know what you're paying.
Genuine Expertise
We hold the licenses required for highly complex residential construction. Our team brings real-world expertise, dependable management, and proven standards into every home we build.
Rooted in Relationship
We go further than expected — resolving issues even after warranties expire, absorbing costs when it's simply the right thing to do, and building relationships that outlast the project. We are your builders for life.
What We Build
New Home Construction in the SC Midlands
Fully custom builds. From the first conversation to the final walkthrough.
Residential
New Home Construction
- Site prep & foundation
- Full custom framing & structure
- Interior & exterior finishes
- Permit management, Lexington & Richland County
- Dedicated project manager, start to keys
How It Works
From First Call to Final Walkthrough
Four clear steps. We simplify the complex so you can feel confident at every stage.
Free Consultation
Detailed Estimate
We Break Ground
You Move In
What Our Clients Say About Us
Our clients’ words reflect the care and trust we bring to every project. Here are just a few of their experiences working with Black Walnut Construction.
“They build good houses that are going to last. The craftsmanship is phenomenal.”
"Black Walnut was a partnership. Robert & Scott have made lifelong friends with us."
“They really care about the project.”
“I have never worked with anybody who has been that upfront or detail-oriented about the budget or the timeline.”
FAQs
Yes, we handle large renovations and additions.
Timelines vary by project, and we provide an estimated schedule after reviewing your plans and requirements.
Yes, we work seamlessly with existing plans or collaborate with architects or designers to refine your vision.
Yes, our team provides full-service commercial construction, including design coordination and site management.
Our service area includes Lexington, SC, and the surrounding communities near Columbia, SC.
You can contact us to schedule a consultation and discuss your project goals.
Let's Build Something Together
Ready to start your project? Our team is here to listen, guide, and deliver. Reach out today and let’s turn your vision into reality.