If you are looking at lakefront properties in update South Carolina, specifically around some of the states most beautiful – including Lake Keowee, Lake Hartwell, and Lake Jocassee we have a list of resources here that you should keep in your back pocket.
30 Resources For Lakefront Property
Let’s take a look at the top 30 resources you should have when considering making the jump into the lake life!
Realtor
Having a quality realtor, or real estate agent, on your side is the number one resource to have on hand.
1. Bob Hill Realty
528D By-Pass 123Seneca, SC 29678
864.882.0855
We have specialized in lakefront real estate in upstate South Carlina for over 20 years. Whether looking for a home, a home site, a rental, or even commercial property – we have a team of experienced realtors that are dedicated to the area.
Mortgage Bankers
Mortgage bankers can help you get approved for a mortgage for your lakefront home by offering both advice and funding. Unlike mortgage brokers, mortgage bankers use their own funds to facilitate loans.
2. Homestar
Kathryn Holbrooks
Seneca (864) 844-5008
Chase Todd
Seneca (864) 324-9434
3. OnQFinancial
Shane Miller
Easley (864) 214-3579
4. Movement Mortgage
Bill Culler
Anderson (864) 933-7990
5. Community First Bank
Marlene Martin
Seneca (864) 886-7180
6. BankSouth Mortgage
Sue Ann Guthman
Salem (770) 856-0111
7. Sierra Pacific Mortgage
Lee Ayer
Anderson (864) 958-2399
8. Blue Ridge Bank
Shannan Musgrave
Seneca (864) 364-6012
9. South State Bank
Megan Chavis
(864) 985-5236 (864) 985-5236
10. Fairway
Darlene Greene
(864) 985-9192
Home Builders
Many who choose to make the leap into the lake life choose to have a custom home built. Below are some that are highly recommended in the area.
11. Bolen Construction
George Bolen
Salem (864) 710-9129
12. Central Signature Homes
David Gully
Seneca (864) 882-1194
13. Meritus Signature Homes
Kip Tomlinson
Anderson (864) 261-7699
Utility & Power
Internet speed, cable providers, and phone options are important to know and understand. Alongside, power and water services are numbers to have at the ready.
Phone, Cable, and Internet
14. AT&T
www.att.com
877-766-2407
15. Charter Communications
www.charter.com
866-513-4900
16. DirecTV
www.directv.com
866-319-9838
17. Dish Network
www.att.com
888-926-5294
18. Northland Communications
www.yournorthland.com
(864) 882-0002
19. Technology Solutions
Richard Elliston & Stan Smith
Seneca (864) 882-9194
Power
20. Blue Ridge Electric
www.blueridge.com
800-240-3400
21. Duke Energy
www.duke-energy.com
800-777-9898
22. Easley Combined Utility
www.easleyutilities.com
(864) 859-4013
23. Seneca Light & Water
www.senecalightandwater.com
(864) 885-2723
Natural Gas & Propane
24. AmeriGas
www.amerigas.com
(864) 882-273
25. Blossman Gas Co.
www.blossmangas.com
(864) 638-7176
26. Fort Hill Natural Gas
www.fhnga.com
(864) 882-8126
27. Tugalo Gas Co.
www.tugalogas.com
(864) 985-1300
Dock Permits
If your lakefront home is in need of a dock, dock replacement, or a dock for your new homesite – there are permitting processes to adhere to. Depending on your lake, these resources change.
28. Lake Hartwell – US Corps Of Engineers
Hartwell, GA (888) 893-0678
29. Lake Keowee – Duke Power
LakeServices@duke-energy.com 704.382.8086
800.443.5193
Roofing
The condition of the roof is disclosed during the inspection. Many times the roof requires maintenance or replacement as part of the sale.
30. Medlin Roofing & Repair
Tim Medlin
Westminster (864) 647-4820
Full Resource List
These resources are some of the handiest to have on hand, but there is so much more available to you. Water companies, home inspectors, plumbers, electricians, boat storage facilities, storage units, termite inspectors, and more. We have that list available to you on our full resources page.
Bonus Resources
We also have a full list of local resources that are specific to each area. This includes city websites, lake information, education, health, and much more.
