Testimonial

"We met the Rubios three years ago when we were searching for a builder to construct a custom house in The Cliffs on Lake Keowee. From our first meeting with Gus and Belinda and their son Gabe, we were impressed with their friendly personalities
and rock-solid principles. After meeting their architect and taking a tour of some of their completed houses, we knew that we wanted the quality of construction and attention to detail provided by Gabriel Builders. We contracted with them to design and build our dream house on Lake Keowee. We cannot be happier with
our decision.

After we moved in, we received great follow-up support. Gabriel Builders carted off moving boxes as we unpacked, installed flat screen TVs and built custom cart ramps as needed. All construction and finish problems were quickly addressed and fixed without additional cost on our part."

—Ernest and Mary Gum

Our Awards

In 2009, Custom Home Magazine and the National Association of Home Builders awarded Gabriel Builders the Pacesetter Award for Quality. Selection criteria include setting the standard for excellence for the entire industry.
In 2005, Custom Home Magazine and the National Association of Home Builders awarded Gabriel Builders the Pacesetter Award for exemplary customer service.

In 2008, The Pinnacle Awards recognized Gabriel Builders with Merit Award for a craftsman-style home we constructed in The Cliffs. The Pinnacle Awards are awarded by the Home Builders Association of South Carolina for outstanding craftsmanship in the construction of quality homes. Awards are presented in 12 categories by market price, including the lot, starting under $200,000 and spanning to more than $5 million.

Master Builder Certification Gabriel Builders

Gus Rubio is a Master Builder. The South Carolina Master Builder program is a professional designation program created by the Home Builders Association of South Carolina to help homeowners to identify exemplary builders who have a proven track record of stability, integrity and service to their buyers. It is designed to improve the professionalism, business management practices, product quality and record of customer service among builders.

To obtain Master Builder certification, Gus was nominated by his peers and satisfied stringent review criteria in areas such as job and financial stability, consumer satisfaction, adherence to accepted building technology standards, customer service and governmental compliance.

Green Building Certification Gabriel Builders Certified Green Professional

Gus Rubio also completed the National Association of Home Builders’ Green Building for Building Professionals course. The national course gives Gus additional knowledge about green building practices that he is happy to bring to bear in the construction of your dream home—practices proven to reduce the environmental impact of home construction.

Other honors include: Gabriel Builders

  • The privilege of being selected to build The Chapel at The Cliffs at Glassy.
  • Being selected by major league pitcher Tom Glavine to build his home at The Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards
  • Member of The Cliffs Signature Builder Group
  • BBB Torch Award (A+ Rating)
  • Gus Rubio serving as Chairman of the National Builder 20 Club
  • HBA Member