- Keowee Construction Services
- 864-557-6940
- keoweecs@gmail.com
- |
- Keowee Rental Properties
- 864-557-6940
- keoweerp@gmail.com
45+ years of combined construction industry experience.
Clarity in every step; transparency in every dollar.
Proudly building homes in and around Lake Keowee.
From the first idea to the final walkthrough, we offer a full range of services to ensure your custom home-building journey is seamless and stress-free.
Trusted guidance to find the perfect property for your dream home.
Thorough preparation, including permitting and site assessments.
Support after move-in, ensuring lasting satisfaction with your home.
At KCS, we believe that a home should be more than walls and a roof—it should reflect your lifestyle, values, and dreams. Based in Oconee County, South Carolina, and serving the beautiful Lake Keowee area and the Upstate, we specialize in custom home building with a personalized, transparent approach.
Founded by Joe and Glory Hotko in 2020, KCS brings over 40 years of commercial and residential construction and engineering experience to each project. From hospitals and airports to stadiums and now forever homes, our commitment has always been the same: build it right, on time, and on budget.
Choosing the right builder is key to turning your dream home into reality. At KCS, we go above and beyond to deliver exceptional quality, personalized service, and a home that truly reflects you.
One team from start to finish—streamlined communication, efficient execution, and a shared goal: your satisfaction.
From concept to completion, we deliver craftsmanship, attention to detail, and client-first service.
We work and live here too, and we care deeply about building lasting homes and lasting relationships, that’s why we use local subcontractors, vendors, and other business professionals whenever possible.
KCS holds a Current General Contractor’s License in:
South Carolina (CLG.123752)
North Carolina (101282)
Georgia (GCQA008368)
Florida (CGC1534546)
Tennessee (79353)
Building a custom home shouldn’t be overwhelming. That’s why we guide you every step of the way with our proven design-build process.
We start with an in-depth consultation to understand your vision, needs, and budget, ensuring every detail aligns with your dream home.
Your vision leads the way as we craft a tailored plan, refined through collaboration and feedback.
With precision and care, our skilled team brings the design to life, maintaining open communication and quality control throughout the build.
At completion, we walk through the home to ensure your satisfaction and full understanding of its features.
Our property manager, Steven Foley, has been with us since we first started renting the Villas at Sawgrass, and he continues to be a thorough and highly responsive manager. Backed by his team at Folkstone Properties, Steven ensures that everything runs smoothly and efficiently, with the kind of personalized service that reflects his deep roots in the Carolinas and commitment to community. Since founding Folkstone in 2020 with his wife Whitney, Steven has built a reputation for professionalism, reliability, and genuine care for both property owners and tenants throughout the Lake Keowee, Hartwell, and Upstate SC area. If you’re interested in renting a villa, please contact Folkstone Properties or fill out an application—and if the Villas aren’t quite the right fit or aren’t available, we’re confident Steven can help you find a place that is.
Kyle ensures our projects run efficiently while keeping clients fully informed at every stage. Through strong, trusted relationships with local subcontractors, he fosters clear communication, high-quality work, a safe and clean jobsite, and steady progress. With a hands-on approach, Kyle is onsite daily, inspecting workmanship and maintaining direct communication with the team. He is actively involved in every phase of the project and personally performs finish carpentry to ensure top-tier results. Kyle also manages client communications via phone calls, texts, e-mails, and job walks, providing real-time updates and transparency throughout the process.
As Joe and Glory’s nephew, Kyle is family—and a future leader of the company alongside their son, Sawyer, who he now mentors each summer.
The engine behind the operation, Glory manages client onboarding, planning, design, and everything in between. With a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Alaska Fairbanks, her precision and attention to detail are unmatched. She creates everything from CAD-designed floor plans to tile layouts and oversees everything from budget management to finish selections. You’ll find her navigating HOAs, sourcing materials, or even cutting trim onsite—wherever she’s needed most. In addition to ensuring clients have a smooth, transparent, and personalized experience, she designs and executes speculative builds as time allows.
Joe brings professionalism, insight, and hands-on leadership to every project. With a B.S. in Construction Management from Virginia Tech, Joe has spent decades managing high-impact projects across the country. Today, he applies that same level of excellence to every custom home, working closely with the team to bring dreams to life.
