DO NOT HIRE Please read below so you can be saved the…read moreheartache my family experienced after entering into contract with Advanced Building & Construction LLC. owned by Jim Tokunaga but the contractor license and agent is listed under George Lutz. A previous business Jim operated under was TruBilt, LLC. Please research heavily and don't take our word for it. We hired Jim in Oct 2021 to do a full kitchen remodel estimated at $45k and paid a $15k deposit. It was Jan 2022 before the demo started. That was when we no longer had a functional kitchen with running water etc. There were always excuses why workers did not show up. Workers were not licensed professionals just people doing handyman work they were not qualified to do. We were still without a functional kitchen in July 2022 when we finally terminated the contract after a multitude of attempts to resolve the problems. Mr. Tokunaga would periodically have workers begin a task to get back into our good graces, only to have him fall flat again and again. To complete the kitchen remodel, we had to pay other contractors even though money had been paid to Mr. Tokunaga to complete those tasks. The cabinet subcontractor refused to complete that job because he was not being paid although we had already issued payment to Mr. Tokunago for the full cabinet completion. The licensed electrician we hired after terminating Mr. Tokunago stated the wiring was so bad it could have caught fire at any moment. When we terminated this contractor in July, we still had no running water, no sink, no appliances, no counter tops, no backsplash, and holes in the ceiling where his subs cut into the sheetrock in the wrong areas. Not to mention other faulty workmanship issues that were corrected by me. There is so much more to be said, but please do your due diligence and look up the lawsuit of Schmidt vs Advanced Building & Construction LLC in Kershaw County SC. We have a 2 inch binder filled with all our evidence and willing to share. After termination, we had to pay licensed professional to complete the kitchen and repair all the items that were done incorrectly and even hazardous. Money we had already paid Jim to do. When we hired our own licensed electrician, he stated our kitchen wiring was so bad it could have caught fire at any moment. At time of contract termination, we still had no running water or appliances or completed cabinets or countertops. So much more to tell but please look up lawsuit for just some of the details. Schmidt vs. Advanced Building & Construction, LLC in Kershaw County, SC. We have a 2-inch binder filled with all of our evidence and willing to share. The picture below are just a few of many workmanship defects.

AMAZING service and quality work. These guys can really do it all. I found them on yelp after word…read moreof mouth and called. They were so polite and came to my home to see my ideas for an outdoor area; and completely "got" my vision! Within 24hrs I had a very reasonable quote and they began soon after. My deck was pressure washed and painted, my sunroom updated, they also created a fire pit with brick work in my back yard which is killer! They were polite, efficient and answered all of my questions while they worked. I highly recommend and will be using them again for an outdoor kitchen plan. Thank you ABC!!!!

Blayne and Dakota did a great job correcting some initial poor workmanship after a deck build this…read morespring by The Improvement Company.. Initial quality of wood and carpentry skills were lacking; however, these guys corrected thus company honored their workmanship one year guarantee with my consistent persistence..

After getting recommendations, meeting with contractors and comparing fees and services, I chose…read moreThe Improvement Company for my home renovation. I'm almost 80 and planning to continue aging in place in my own home. My plan was to join two bedrooms and have an arch doorway between the bedrooms. They made that happen and also built a wall within the second bedroom to create a bathroom with a walk-in shower with safety concerns in mind. They did all the plumbing, electrical and tile work in the bath that I had planned using ADA recommendations. They also raised the floor in the laundry room to make it level with the kitchen floor, thus removing accidents waiting to happen. My experience with the Improvement Company was pleasant, and the project outcome exceeded my expectations. The two highly skilled pros who worked in my home each day clearly knew what they were doing. Blayne and Yerber were considerate of my needs, respectful of my space, and cleaned up before leaving each day. Their can-do attitudes were consistently positive and their cheerfulness was contagious. Happy with the work and eager to move into my new space, I was sorry to say goodbye to those guys. Would I hire them again? In a heartbeat. Thanks, Improvement Company. L. Shirley Columbia, SC

Well it has been little over 2 years since we closed. Things needed to be fix and wanted things…read moredone before signing but Joe insisted to drive from Charlotte to North Myrtle Beach to sign and if we didn't he was going to sue. Gave me his word everything would be fixed. Well, 2 years later I had to hire electrician and carpenter to do the repairs. Rooney would come out but wouldn't fix anything. Just would say I get someone to call you and get fixed. But they would keep texting for me to removed my post from Yelp. Things would be fixed if I removed post first. I know something's where my fault for trusting and did live about 2 1/2 hrs away. So since they haven't repaired i didn't take down my post, just finishing up my critique. Good luck on your new home and adventure . Things I would suggest if you hire them. 1-don't use their lawyers to save money. Joe suggested we use their lawyers to save money. Spend a little extra so can get help if / when needed. 2- don't take their word until you see for yourself. Was to have 2 truck loads of gravel for drive way but only one was delivered. Called Joe and he said 2 was delivered and knew it was. I called the gravel company and only 1 was delivered. Joe told me I guessed he needed to watch his men closer. Rooney kept tell us how hard it is to built a small house but Joe said no built he has plans and can change. 3-don't build handicap house with barn doors. Rooney told me they don't make handicap barn doors and ask why he didn't tell me - he couldn't tell me everything. 4-check all electrical outlets. circuit breaker kept tripping. Had to hire an electrician to fix. 5-if you get a fireplace get the instructions booklet. They wouldn't put a hearth in floor because wasn't needed. When I finally was given book, it was highly suggested to install hearth because their fireplace can melt LVP. Rooney did come out and measured but never heard again. 5-asked several time where the septic tank was located and where the clean out pipe located. Did finally get a text picture of where they just dug up and placed the clean out. Little thing they forgot. Still no idea where septic tank is. 6-if you using gas for fireplace/ tankless water heater make sure there is a connection for the gas company to connect too. Ask Rooney where the connection was, he couldn't find. Had to do connection after house built. 7-use your own designer. We had at less 2-3, they kept leaving. 8-if you need a handicap house and need wheelchair/walker just pay close attention. Had a little step up from deck to front door. Try getting a wheelchair over that. Joe said he will get a ramp if a remove post. Well there was a metal ramp at door when we came to visit son. Have to give them that one.

We bought a home recently built (2023) by National Home Builders & absolutely love it‼ Hannah is…read morevery nice and professional. She answers emails very quickly and is very informative throughout the building process‼ This company will build on your land or you can purchase land thru them to build at a fair market price‼ You can choose in different areas of the metropolitan area of Columbia & surrounding to build on 1 acre - 10 acres. We have a 2.5 acre lot and a beautiful home with all the fine finishings at a very compatible price! Many of the builders in the area charge the same prices as National but the key is you won't get as much land at the same price‼ If you are looking for no restrictions & no HOA and have not purchased land yet, National is the best choice‼