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The Cely Way

Leading with Integrity Since 1948

Manufacturing / Industrial

Churches

Educational

Commercial

Medical

Restorations

Upfits

Pre-Engineered

Our Reputation Speaks for Itself

Over 60% of Our Customers are Repeat Clients

Recent Work

See what we’ve been up to

As an experienced general contractor, our capabilities range from turnkey design-build construction to additions, tenant upfits, remodels, renovations, fire and storm restoration, and pre-engineered buildings. Our versatile and experienced project managers deliver specialized construction solutions for your business, so that you get sharp attention to detail and the highest quality. Whether you are looking for an industrial, manufacturing, medical, restaurant, retail, educational, church (500+ successful church projects completed), multi-family or commercial contractor, the wide range of projects we have completed in each of those roles speaks to our passion for excellence and unrivaled experience in every type of project we undertake. You can see more of our past work here.

Oak 1831 Kitchen & Bar

Marriott Four Points Sheraton

Green Laundry Lounge

Defy Greenville Trampoline Park

REWA’s Historic Sewage Works Building Complete Revitalization Project

Tupelo Honey – Downtown Greenville

Palms at Brushy Creek Retail and Restaurant Strip Center

Newborn Center

“Before, during and after construction, Cely Construction works closely with your company to make your visions come to life. Their project manager was excellent at keeping us apprised of any changes, especially schedule changes, throughout their work with our company. The attention to detail guarantees that your finished project will look just as you expected.”

Greenville Eye Care Associates

Awards & Recognition

Multiple Excellence in Construction Awards

Multiple Safety Awards

Pillar of Easley Award

Best Interiors Presented by CREW

Multiple Excellence in Construction Merit Awards

25 Years Plus Certified Butler Building Award

Recent News

Constructing More Than Just Buildings!

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Construction Begun on The Silos Restaurant in Easley!

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Construction has begun on an exciting (and yummy) project! This summer The Silos in Easley will be greater than ever! Check it out!

Cely is Awarded 3 Impactful Community Projects

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11 School Remodels Over Summer 2023

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Cely Construction began remodels on 11 Greenville County Schools this past Monday. It is an honor to bring fun and exciting changes for the kids!

Cely Construction Awarded GC for United Housing Development!

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Homelessness and mental health care have always been a mission of both our founder Charles Cely (father) and owner (son) Sam Cely of Cely Construction. The opportunity to be awarded…

Justin Martin as ABC’s Regional 2023 Leadership Council

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https://whosonthemove.com/associated-builders-and-contractors-abc-of-the-carolinas-announces-leadership-team-for-2023/?mc_cid=2d7e6f3bc7&mc_eid=de53c6bea8 2023 Upstate Regional Leadership Council | Officer: Justin Martin, Cely Construction

CELY CONSTRUCTION CELEBRATES 75 YEARS!

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With great appreciation to our customers, employees and founders....................

Construction of the New Giraffe Feeding Area at Greenville Zoo!

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PRISMA on Stone and Main is Complete!

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Cely Won Another Excellence in Construction Merit Award!

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Happy Veteran’s Day to Cely Construction’s 5 Founders and All Men and Women in Uniform!

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New Projects Kicking Off!

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Highest Level of Safety Achieved!

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Cely has won the highest achievable award level of safety for their 2022 efforts. Founded in 1989 as a safety benchmarking and improvement tool, STEP has evolved into a world-class…

Started 15 School Renovations!

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We just started renovations on another 15 Greenville County Schools.

Cely Awarded Diamond Status for Safety

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We are honored to win yet another ABC Safety award for our outstanding safety record and achievements!

Long Electric Progress Photo!

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Long Electric Company Progress Photo - May 2022  

The client immediately appreciated Sam and Caroline Cely and their communicative internal team, as well as their subcontractor and vendor team - all of whom Cely proactively brought to the table. Sam and Caroline led the team's efforts to economize materials and systems, drive schedule, and respond to field issues with solutions. Our firm places tremendous value on our relationship with Cely Construction.

Anthrotects Architects, LLC

I have had the pleasure and privilege of both personally and professionally knowing Sam Cely and Cely Construction Company, Inc. for more than thirty years. The high principles, safety standards and commitment to quality upon which Cely Construction was founded, today guide Sam in his personal and professional relationships as well. Sam’s honesty and personal integrity are reflected in the quality and character of each and every employee and subcontractor employed by Cely Construction Company, Inc.

DWAyne Wood and Associates, LLC

We have worked with Cely Construction as a subcontractor for over 15 years. Honesty and fairness are just two words that come to mind. In a time when so many have lowered the bar of professionalism, Cely Construction strives and achieves a high level of competence.

Palmetto Painting and Coatings, Inc.

I can say that of the hundreds of companies, over my fifty year career, with which I have conducted business, Cely Construction rises above all of the rest. The professionalism and fairness with which you have conducted business has always been exceptional. I have always been pleased to be a part of a project where the quality and conscientious economy have given the client an excellent product.

GB Plumbing, Inc.

Over the past six months, they have worked to renovate our office while we continued to work and see patients. They patiently worked around our schedules and kept things very neat and clean in the office during the construction work. Before, during and after construction, Cely Construction works closely with your company to make your visions come to life. The attention to detail guarantees that your finished project will look just as you expected.

Greenville Eye Care Associates

Mr. Cely and his team went above and beyond and made me feel like my job was a top priority. They are a wonderful family owned business who made me feel like I was part of their own.

Upstate Montessori Academy

I wanted to reach out and thank you all for a job well done, in both respected projects. The offices look fantastic, and the TSA lanes look incredible. After interacting with all of you, I only had good experiences and I appreciate the work ethic with kindness mixed in. Both projects came out amazing and perfectly on time.

GSP Airport

Cely Construction Company, Inc. is an award-winning commercial general contractor, family owned and operated in Greenville, SC, since 1948.

Licensed in South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia, Cely serves the upstate of South Carolina and surrounding areas.

Cely Construction is proud to still be a strong, local, family owned and operated business, now employing its third generation. Cely’s team of highly experienced project managers and superintendents deliver specialized construction solutions with sharp attention to detail and quality.

Whether you are looking for an industrial, manufacturing, medical, retail, restoration or commercial contractor or you need a church builder or remodeling contractor, the wide range of projects they have completed in each of those roles speaks to their passion for excellence in every type of project they undertake.

Delivering quality, on-time, on budget, construction projects has kept clients coming back to Cely for over 75 years.

  • Design-Build
  • Tenant Up-fits
  • Fire & Storm Restoration
  • Renovations & Additions
  • Pre-Engineered
  • Churches
  • Commercial
  • Educational
  • Light Industrial
  • Manufacturing
  • Medical
  • Multi-Family
  • Retail
  • Restaurants