Columbia & the Midlands
What Home Projects Cost in the Midlands
Honest 2026 price ranges for remodeling, outdoor living, site work, and new builds across Columbia, Lexington, Chapin, Irmo, Lake Murray, and the rest of the Midlands. We’re a licensed South Carolina home builder (license #52210), and these are typical ranges, not quotes. Your exact number gets set in writing before any work starts.
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Mid-Range Kitchen Remodel Cost in Columbia, SC (2026 Better-Tier Guide)
A mid-range kitchen remodel in Columbia, SC runs about $406 per square foot. Semi-custom cabinetry, stone counters and a full tile backsplash. Here is what changes and why most people land here.
Mid-Range Home Addition Cost in Columbia, SC (2026 Better-Tier Guide)
A mid-range home addition in Columbia, SC runs about $300 per square foot. Upgraded windows, better trim and select built-ins. Here is what the step buys.
Mid-Range Bathroom Remodel Cost in Columbia, SC (2026 Better-Tier Guide)
A mid-range bathroom remodel in Columbia, SC runs about $446 per square foot. A tiled walk-in shower with glass, stone tops and niche tile. Here is what changes.
Luxury Kitchen Remodel Cost in Columbia, SC (2026 Best-Tier Guide)
A luxury kitchen remodel in Columbia, SC runs about $667 per square foot. Full custom cabinetry, premium stone and designer built-ins. Here is what that buys and when it is worth it.
Luxury Home Addition Cost in Columbia, SC (2026 Best-Tier Guide)
A luxury home addition in Columbia, SC runs about $419 per square foot. Premium clad windows, custom millwork and detailing that makes the addition read as original construction.
Luxury Bathroom Remodel Cost in Columbia, SC (2026 Best-Tier Guide)
A luxury bathroom remodel in Columbia, SC runs about $636 per square foot. Frameless glass, a freestanding tub, premium stone and a heated floor. Here is what a true spa rebuild involves.
In-Law Suite & ADU Cost in Columbia, SC (2026 Guide to All Three Options)
In-law suite, guest suite or full ADU? Only one of the three is legally a dwelling unit, and that single difference moves the price more than any finish choice. Here is how to tell them apart before you budget.
Guest Suite Cost in Columbia, SC (2026 Detached Guest House Guide)
A detached guest suite in Columbia, SC adds a full bath and sleeping space but no kitchen, which keeps it out of the ADU rules. Here is what it includes and what drives the cost.
Detached Home Office Cost in Columbia, SC (2026 Backyard Studio Guide)
A detached backyard office in Columbia, SC costs far less than an ADU because it has no kitchen and no second sewer tap. Here is what it includes, what it legally is not, and what drives the price.
Detached ADU Cost in Columbia, SC (2026 Accessory Dwelling Unit Guide)
A detached ADU in Columbia, SC is a legal second dwelling unit, which means a kitchen, its own sewer tap and second-unit zoning review. Here is what that includes and what drives the cost.
Budget Kitchen Remodel Cost in Columbia, SC (2026 Good-Tier Guide)
A budget kitchen remodel in Columbia, SC runs about $282 per square foot. Here is exactly what that buys, where the money goes, and when it is the smart choice.
Budget Home Addition Cost in Columbia, SC (2026 Good-Tier Guide)
A budget home addition in Columbia, SC runs about $200 per square foot. The structure and the tie-ins are identical at every tier. Here is what changes and what does not.
Budget Bathroom Remodel Cost in Columbia, SC (2026 Good-Tier Guide)
A budget bathroom remodel in Columbia, SC runs about $319 per square foot, and it is fully tiled, never an acrylic shell. Here is what that buys.
Kitchen Remodel Cost in Columbia, SC (2026 Price Guide)
Kitchen remodel cost in Columbia, SC runs $282–$667 per sq ft, or about $42,300–$333,500+ total. See the full price breakdown by finish level from a licensed builder.
Home Remodel Cost in Columbia, SC (2026 Pricing Guide)
Home remodel cost in Columbia, SC runs $140-$319 per sq ft by finish level. See the Good/Better/Best breakdown, what drives price, and what a Chonko Construction quote includes.
Home Addition Cost in Columbia, SC (2026 Builder's Guide)
Home addition cost in Columbia, SC runs $200–$419 per sq ft by finish level, about $40,000 to $251,400 typical. See real ranges from a licensed builder.
Detached Garage Cost in Columbia, SC (2026 Builder's Price Guide)
Detached garage cost in Columbia, SC runs about $70 to $160 per sq ft, so a typical build lands between $16,800 and $115,200. See the full builder's breakdown.
Bathroom Remodel Cost in Columbia, SC (2026 Price Guide)
Bathroom remodel cost in Columbia, SC runs $319 to $636 per sq ft by finish level, about $12,760 to $63,600+. See Chonko Construction's price ranges and what's included.
Outdoor Living
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Wood Fence Cost in Columbia, SC (2026)
A wood fence in Columbia starts at about $37 a linear foot installed, so a typical 150 to 300 foot yard starts around $5,550. What the posts, the style and the upkeep actually cost.
Vinyl Fence Cost in Columbia, SC (2026)
A vinyl fence in Columbia starts at about $48 a linear foot installed, so a 150 to 300 foot yard starts around $7,200. The styles, the finishes, and what separates good vinyl from the cheap stuff.
Mixed-Material & Custom Fence Cost in Columbia, SC (2026)
What a mixed-material fence costs in Columbia: masonry columns with fence between them, aluminum-framed vinyl panels, and privacy-below-open-above. Why the column count drives the number.
Composite Fence Cost in Columbia, SC (2026)
A composite fence in Columbia starts at about $75 a linear foot installed, so a 150 to 300 foot yard starts around $11,250. Who actually makes it, what drives the price, and who it is worth it for.
Chain-Link Fence Cost in Columbia, SC (2026)
Chain-link starts at about $24 a linear foot installed in Columbia, so a typical 150 to 300 foot yard starts around $3,600. Where the money actually goes on the cheapest fence there is.
Aluminum Fence Cost in Columbia, SC (2026)
An ornamental aluminum fence in Columbia starts at about $57 a linear foot installed, so a 150 to 300 foot yard starts around $8,550. Grades, pool code, and why it handles a slope better than anything else.
Pressure-Treated Deck Cost in Columbia, SC
What a pressure-treated wood deck costs in Columbia and the Midlands, what drives the number, and what the yearly upkeep really adds up to over the life of the deck.
Multi-Level & Elevated Deck Cost in Columbia, SC
What a multi-level or elevated deck costs in Columbia and the Midlands, why height and slope drive the number harder than square footage, and where the money actually goes on a walk-out lot.
Composite Deck Cost in Columbia, SC (2026 Guide: Trex, TimberTech, Fiberon & More)
What a composite deck costs in Columbia and the Midlands, how the board lines from Trex, TimberTech, Fiberon, Deckorators and Azek compare, what railing adds, and where the money actually goes.
Backyard Renovation Cost in Columbia, SC: How the Number Is Built
What does a backyard renovation cost in Columbia, SC? There's no single number, it's the sum of the pieces you choose. Here's how the budget is built, with a cost guide for each part.
Sunroom Cost in Columbia, SC (2026): Real Price Ranges from a Licensed Builder
Sunroom cost in Columbia, SC runs from about $200/sq ft, roughly $30,000 to $50,000 built. See 3-season vs 4-season pricing, cost drivers, and what's included.
Screened Porch Cost in Columbia, SC (2026 Builder's Guide)
Screened porch cost in Columbia, SC starts around $90/sq ft, about $13,500 to $27,000 typical. See pricing tiers, cost drivers, and what's in a Chonko Construction quote.
Retaining Wall Cost in Columbia, SC (2026 Builder's Guide)
Retaining wall cost in Columbia, SC starts around $48 per sq ft of wall face, a typical 3-4 ft wall lands near $5,760 to $9,600. See what drives the price.
Paver Patio Cost in Columbia, SC (2026 Price Guide)
Paver patio cost in Columbia, SC starts around $30 per sq ft installed, about $6,000 to $18,000 for a typical patio. See what drives the price and what's included.
Outdoor Kitchen Cost in Columbia, SC (2026 Build Guide)
What an outdoor kitchen costs in Columbia, SC: typical ranges from about $17,910 per project, what drives the price, and what's in a Chonko Construction build quote.
Landscape Design Cost in Columbia, SC: 2026 Price Guide
Landscape design in Columbia, SC is a flat $2,687 design fee at Chonko Construction, whatever your yard's size. What makes a plan worth paying for, and which parts of it the permit office will want to see.
Fence Cost in Columbia, SC (2026 Price Guide by Material)
Fence cost in Columbia, SC starts at about $24 per linear foot installed and climbs with the material, so a typical yard starts around $3,600. Six materials, priced one guide each.
Deck Cost in Columbia, SC: 2026 Pressure-Treated Deck Guide
A pressure-treated deck in Columbia runs about $49 a square foot, so a typical 200 to 500 square foot deck lands between $9,800 and $24,500. What the ledger, the permit and the framing actually cost.
Site Services
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French Drain Cost in Columbia, SC: What Actually Sets the Price
What does a french drain cost in Columbia, SC? Drainage is priced per project, not per foot, because the fix depends on your water. Here's what drives the number and how to get an exact one.
Excavation Cost in Columbia, SC: 2026 Price Guide
What does excavation cost in Columbia, SC? Grading and excavation runs about $22 per cubic yard, so a typical residential job lands around $2,200 to $8,800. See what drives the number.
Land Clearing Cost Per Acre in SC (2026 Guide)
Land clearing cost per acre in SC depends on acreage, tree density, stumps, slope, and haul-off. See what drives the price and how Chonko Construction quotes it in writing.
Concrete Driveway Cost in Columbia, SC (2026 Guide)
What a concrete driveway costs in Columbia, SC depends on size, slab, reinforcement, and finish. See the cost drivers and how to get an exact price in writing.
Concrete Cost in Columbia, SC (2026 Guide)
Concrete cost in Columbia, SC is quote-based: see what drives the price of slabs, pads, walkways & flatwork, plus what a written Chonko Construction quote includes. Call today.
