The Improvement Company — Kitchen, Bath & Home Additions in Lexington, SC (Est. 1997)
Dan and Sue Osterhaus founded The Improvement Company in Lexington, SC in 1997. Nearly three decades later, it’s still family-run. They’ve built it into one of the more trusted names in the Midlands for kitchen remodels, bathroom renovations, home additions, and screen rooms — projects where careful sequencing and subcontractor coordination matter as much as the finish work itself.
The Osterhausens operate with a values-driven approach that shows up in how they handle client relationships: clear timelines, direct communication, and a commitment to staying within agreed budgets. That operational discipline, more than any particular trade specialty, is what seems to drive the 4.7-star rating across 35 verified reviews. In a market flooded with renovation contractors who underquote and then adjust, a contractor with near-three decades of consistent reviews stands out.
The company has served the Midlands — Lexington, Columbia, and surrounding communities — for its entire run. Kitchen and bath work makes up the core of the portfolio, but they also handle full additions and screen room construction, which expands the scope considerably for homeowners looking for a single-source contractor on a larger project.
Services
- Kitchen remodels including full layout changes and cabinetry
- Bathroom renovations
- Home additions and room expansions
- Screen room and sun porch construction
- General home renovation across the Midlands
Service area
Lexington, SC and the broader Columbia/Midlands area of South Carolina.
Why it’s on home.renovation.reviews
The Improvement Company represents a type of contractor that’s increasingly rare: a long-tenured family business that’s stayed accountable over decades. Almost 29 years in the Midlands with a consistent 4.7 rating says something real about how they work. Homeowners in Lexington County looking for kitchen or bathroom renovation will find this worth a serious look.
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