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Commercial general contractor in Greenville, SC
Renovations, additions and interior construction in buildings that have to stay open — with the finish trades kept in house.
Commercial only, by design
A lot of contractors in the Upstate list commercial work next to kitchens and bathrooms. Those are different businesses with different code paths, different inspections and different consequences when a schedule slips.
We do commercial. Retail, office and restaurant, in buildings that usually have tenants, customers or staff inside while we work.
- Interior renovation and reconfiguration of existing commercial space.
- Additions and envelope work where the site and zoning allow it.
- Overflow trade packages for other general contractors.
- Punch list and closeout — small, fast packages done properly.
Occupied-building renovationReserved for a completed Valora Vertex commercial project.For general contractors and superintendents
You already have your subs. We are not asking you to replace them.
Keep us for overflow when a finish package is stacking up, and for the punch list nobody wants to mobilize for. Small package, fast turnaround, a crew that knows what a closeout document is. We will prove it there before we talk about anything bigger.
- Touch-up paint and drywall patching at volume.
- Hardware adjustment, caulking, minor flooring repair.
- Time and materials or fixed small package — your call.
- Insurance certificates issued before mobilization.
Permits, code and who confirms what
Commercial projects in the Upstate are permitted and inspected by the municipality or county with jurisdiction over the address — the City of Greenville, City of Greer, Greenville County and the surrounding municipalities each run their own process. South Carolina also licenses commercial contractors at the state level.
We coordinate the submittals, applications and inspections. What we will not do is tell you that a scope is permit-exempt or code-compliant in place of the people who decide that. Your architect or engineer of record and the local building official confirm the requirements for your specific project before work starts.
Common questions
What makes a commercial general contractor different from a remodeler?
Code path, inspection sequence, accessibility requirements, fire protection, landlord work letters and the fact that the building usually has to keep operating. Commercial work is a different set of constraints, which is why we do commercial only.
Do you take ground-up construction?
No. Our work is interiors, renovations, additions and repositioning in existing commercial buildings. Ground-up is a different business and there are firms in the Upstate built for it.
Will you work as a subcontractor for another general contractor?
Yes. Overflow finish packages and punch list and closeout work for other general contractors is how a lot of good relationships start. Small packages are fine.
How do you handle work in an occupied building?
Dust and noise control, protected egress, after-hours windows and daily coordination with whoever manages the tenants. It is planned before mobilization, not improvised.