Every home begins with a consultation, on site or by phone, to talk through the vision for the project, the property, design preferences, budget expectations and the timeline. This conversation lets us understand the project and gives you a clear picture of how we plan, price and build.

From there, the work follows a structured sequence, with one point of contact from the first site visit to the final walkthrough.

  1. Site Evaluation

    We assess the property for slope, soils, septic, utilities, setbacks and access so the land supports the home and the budget.

  2. Design & Planning

    We work with your architect or help you select and adapt a plan, balancing design, function and buildability.

  3. Detailed Budget

    A line-item budget built from real trade pricing. We price conservatively so the number holds through construction.

  4. Contract & Permitting

    Defined scope, clear allowances and a draw schedule tied to completed work, followed by permitting and scheduling.

  5. Construction

    Licensed and insured trade partners, regular progress updates, and lien waivers collected at every draw.

  6. Walkthrough & Warranty

    A detailed final walkthrough, a completed punch list, and a one-year builder warranty in writing.

Zach Zedalis with his wife and daughter on the beach

Leadership

Zach Zedalis

Founder

Maison & Oak was founded by Zach Zedalis, a Charlotte native who came to South Carolina to play collegiate baseball and finished his career at the University of South Carolina. He went on to earn his MBA from the Darla Moore School of Business.

Zach began his building career at Pulte Group, where he was named Construction Manager of the Year in back-to-back years, then led $2 million to $7 million custom homes on Lake Murray, Lake Wateree and the Congaree Riverwalk before founding Maison & Oak. He lives in Chapin with his wife and daughter.

  • MBA, Darla Moore School of Business
  • Collegiate baseball, University of South Carolina
  • 2× Construction Manager of the Year, Pulte Group
  • Unlimited General Contractor, SC & NC

Service Area

Based in Chapin, building across the Midlands

We build around Lake Murray, throughout Columbia and its surrounding communities, and across the South Carolina Midlands. Larger custom homes elsewhere in South Carolina and North Carolina are considered individually.

Lake Murray

  • Chapin
  • Irmo
  • Ballentine
  • Lexington
  • Gilbert
  • Prosperity
  • Little Mountain

Greater Columbia

  • Columbia
  • Forest Acres
  • West Columbia
  • Cayce
  • Blythewood
  • Elgin

Beyond

  • Newberry County
  • Lake Wateree
  • Fairfield County
  • Kershaw County
  • Select projects in SC & NC