About Us
Epic Homes, LLC
On Your Lot Home Builders
Epic Homes is a small family oriented woman-owned custom home builder that specializes in on your lot green building at an affordable price in the Midlands. We focus on cutting edge building technology to offer the best possible technique and product to our homeowners. Education is key to staying ahead of the curve. We encourage all our associates to participate in continuing education classes offered to enhance the building process. Each trade we use becomes a member of the team to produce you the homeowner with a home that performs beyond your expectations. Epic Homes goal is to set the standard in smart home design and construction in our community. Building relationships, one home at a time. Our mission is to turn your dream house into your dream home.
Awards & Certifications
Meet Your Builder
Jennifer L. Nettles, CGP
Jenny was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan; moving to South Carolina in 2006. Jenny worked with a small builder in Michigan while she was still in high school and fell in love with the business. She moved up in the company quickly from an Administrative Assistant to Construction Office Manager within the first 4 years. Her training started immediately giving her vast knowledge of the industry, from sales and marketing to plan design, building science, construction supervision, and color selections.
Jenny married in 2011 and has three wonderful children. Jenny was appointed to sit on the Lexington County Board of Zoning and Appeals, as first ever Chairwoman. An active member of the BIA of Central South Carolina, acting Chairwoman of the Membership Committee, and Vice Chair of the High-Performance Building Council. Learning and adapting to new building processes and products are her specialty. She holds the Certified Green Profession Designation and is seeking Certified Master Green Builder Designation in 2016.
Frequently Asked Questions
A true custom home is designed specifically for the homeowner from the ground up. Semi-custom homes start with an existing floor plan that can be modified, while production homes are built from standardized plans with limited customization options.
Many homeowners choose custom homes because they want more control over layout, finishes, functionality, and long-term comfort. A custom home gives you the ability to create a space tailored to your lifestyle instead of adapting to a pre-designed floor plan.
Budget planning should happen at the very beginning of the process. Establishing a realistic budget early helps guide design decisions, material selections, and overall project expectations.
No. In addition to custom home construction, Epic Homes also handles remodeling projects, additions, screened porches, extra bedrooms, carports, and aging-in-place upgrades.
Aging-in-place upgrades are home modifications designed to improve accessibility, safety, and long-term comfort as homeowners age. These may include wider walkways, easier bathroom access, and universal design features.
Many homeowners choose Epic Homes because they want a more customized and collaborative experience. Customers value having more input in design decisions and more direct communication during construction.
Yes. Epic Homes works closely with homeowners throughout the planning and design process to help bring ideas to life while balancing functionality, style, and budget.
Yes. Epic Homes works with trusted lending partners who offer financing programs for custom home construction, helping homeowners better understand budgeting and loan options early in the process.
Every home Epic Homes builds includes Certified High Performance (CHiP) standards focused on energy efficiency, comfort, and long-term performance. Homes are independently inspected and tested to verify performance.
Green building helps improve energy efficiency, indoor comfort, durability, and long-term operating costs. Epic Homes uses building science principles to create homes that perform better while remaining affordable.
A HERS (Home Energy Rating System) score measures a home’s energy efficiency. Lower scores indicate better energy performance and can help homeowners better understand long-term energy savings.
Not always. Epic Homes focuses on building efficient homes at practical price points by combining smart design, tested performance standards, and high-performance building practices.
