Peartree Homes
“I had them build wooden shelves in my pantry (I hate the wire shelves), replace French doors in the living room, install gutters, a storm door, a new garage door.”
Best Home Builders in Charleston, SC
24 contractors listed · 21 in Charleston · 5 open weekends · 18 rated 4.5+ · 3 show a license
Data verified October 18, 2026
Design Builders Inc.
“Bill and Eric went above and beyond to ensure the success of my custom addition project.”
Waterline Homes
“He helped me after a water disaster - replacing damaged woodwork, installing new floors and repairing and painting several areas of drywall that were removed by the plumbers after re-piping my home.”
Solid Renovations
“The very few times a sub contractor did shoddy work or got something wrong Solid got them to fix it.”
Jackson Building LLC
“Jackson construction was the best experience I have had with a contracting business and they always make sure that you feel heard in order to create what you are looking for in a home!”
Custom Home Builders
“Best of all, I can still be in touch with Michael with any questions or concerns and he leads me in the proper direction to take care of whatever has arisen.”
Listed for people planning a new house in and around Charleston, SC, these 24 contractors build on land you own or on lots they control. A card reflects the way that builder describes its own work, its plans and its service area; the ratings beside it come from public reviews.
Area overview: Charleston, SC
21 of the 24 contractors we list are based in Charleston; the other 3 serve Charleston from North Charleston (9 mi). 22 of the contractors on this page have a rating, from 4.0 to 5.0 across 139 reviews; 18 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these contractors on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (93%), quality (89%) and responsiveness (81%). 5 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 3 show a license on their websites and 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 16 websites of the contractors on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2003. 4 give free estimates and 4 are family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 22 of the contractors on this page; 20 publish a contact page and 12 list a public email. We count these figures across the contractors on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the contractor before you book.
What should I look for on a builder's site?
Websites are listed for 22 of the 24 builders on this page. Look for houses finished years ago rather than renderings, a named list of the plans they build, and a clear statement of which counties they work in. A gallery with no addresses and no plans is a portfolio you cannot check.
Novo Construction
“Andrew was our project manager and did a great job of being responsive to our requests and staying on top of the project.”
Scofano Corporation
Delpino Custom Homes
“The Delpino crew did a wonderful job on our renovation - they paid close attention to detail, communicated consistently throughout the process and finished on time, even when a hurricane threatened mid-project.”
Edgewater Kitchens
“Starting from the beginning and working with our budget he had great ideas and helped making selections, was respectful for working with the budget and not having to demo total kitchen was able to use saved money for extra items such as tile backspla...”
Rising Tide Homes
“We have had our home for a year now and while there was a few minor things in the beginning that needed addressed ( as with any new home) we have been pleasantly surprised by the staff of Rising Tides.”
Sifly Homes Inc
“We did have one problem with a window 4 years after construction and he handled it quickly and to my complete satisfaction.”
Master Home Builder
“They worked around our massive oak tree and were organized when dealing with the permitting with Town of Mt.”
The Bennett Hofford Construction Company
“Excellent customer service, the team was a pleasure to work with.”
Axon Homes
“They do custom homes, design-build, new construction and remodeling too.”
Morris Construction LLC
“The best in Charleston...”
Max G Crosby Construction Inc
Seaside Building and Renovation
“They worked well with my bond company providing the connection that really worked for the bond company to understand & support the necessary work.”
Novella Homes
“Awesome experience and impeccable customer service!”
Hawkins Developments Charleston
“Their whole team was very professional and were very attentive to detail.”
Aries Home Builders
McGuire Custom Homes
Mitchells Concrete Co
“It's great for the business of it's kind via construction.”
Cain Crossing by Centex Homes
“Excellent & timely warranty follow-up.”
Why these companies made our list
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