Guide · Home builders · Columbia
Hiring Home builders in Columbia: Costs and Checks
Use the public figures below to size the job, then compare written quotes from the highest-scoring local businesses.
Richland in numbers
Public figures that affect what a job costs and how busy local businesses are.
- People per square mile1,055Source: Calculated from U.S. Census Bureau 2025 estimates and Gazetteer land area · 2025
- Land area139.4 sq miSource: U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files · 2025
- Columbia residents147,035Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025) · July 1, 2025
- Population change since 2020+7.5%Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025) · 2020–2025 · from 136,725 (April 2020 base)
Figures from public sources. Rows tagged "Sample figure" show what our live public-data feeds will supply; they are illustrative, not real counts. Public records size the market and are not part of the score.
Questions to ask before you hire
- Is your license active, and in this company's name? Check it yourself on the state licensing board's site.
- Who pulls the permit, and is it in the price? It should be the business, and it should be in writing.
- What is the payment schedule? Payments should follow stages of work, not a large deposit up front.
- What does the warranty cover, and for how long? Ask for the terms in writing.
Highest Local Scores in Columbia
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45.6Local Score
Complete Contractor Services
No review trend yet
CheckedOperating status
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60.4Local Score
Rumsey Construction & Restoration
No review trend yet
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50.4Local Score
Schumacher Homes of Columbia
No review trend yet
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Executive Construction HomesElgin · ★ 4.1 · 16 reviews45.8–no trend yet
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Catawba Hill by Mungo HomesElgin · ★ 4.6 · 10 reviews45.5–no trend yet
Cost questions answered
How is the top 5 ranking of home builders in Columbia calculated?
Each business gets a score from its rating, review volume, recent reviews, years in business, profile completeness and record checks. The highest scores make the list. We compared 5 home builders for Columbia.
Which of these home builders in Columbia has the best reviews?
Rumsey Construction & Restoration has a 4.8 rating from 108 public reviews, the highest on this page.
Are these home builders licensed?
5 of the 5 businesses here had their state license checked against public records. Each profile shows the source and the date of the check.
How many quotes should I get for home builders in Columbia?
Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request.