Building and Remodeling in Charleston, SC
Charleston is a city where a 1740s single house on The Battery sits a few miles from a new build on Daniel Island — and both deserve a contractor who understands what they're working with. At Integrity Construction & Remodeling, Jason Carter handles every project personally, from the first walkthrough to the final punch list. When you're renovating a home in West Ashley or adding on out on Johns Island, the person who quotes your job is the same person you'll see on site.
What makes Charleston homes different
Charleston's building stock runs the full range, and each era comes with its own quirks. Downtown and the Historic District are full of pre-war single houses and Victorians — plaster walls, heart-pine floors, and framing that predates any modern code. Renovating inside the Historic District also means working within the city's Board of Architectural Review guidelines, which govern everything from windows to exterior changes, so timelines and approvals need to be planned for, not assumed. Neighborhoods like Byrnes Downs, Avondale, and Wagener Terrace lean toward compact mid-century cottages and bungalows, often with additions and updates that need careful sequencing. Out on James Island, Johns Island, and Daniel Island, you'll find newer construction and plenty of room for additions, garages, and custom builds.
Then there's the environment, which shapes everything here. Charleston sits at sea level on the Lowcountry coast, and much of the peninsula and surrounding islands fall within flood-prone zones. That affects foundation choices, elevation requirements, and material selection in a way it simply doesn't in higher, drier parts of the country. Summer heat and humidity are relentless, salt air corrodes fasteners and finishes, and hurricane season demands proper wind-resistant construction and detailing. We build and remodel with all of that in mind — pressure-treated and corrosion-resistant materials, proper flashing and drainage, and finishes that hold up to moisture rather than fighting it. A kitchen or bath that ignores Charleston's climate won't age well, and we won't build one that way.
Services we offer in Charleston
Whether you're updating a historic home downtown or planning a ground-up build on one of the islands, here's what we handle:
- Kitchen Remodeling — from cottage kitchens in Avondale to full open-concept renovations
- Bathroom Remodeling — moisture-smart builds designed for the Lowcountry climate
- Whole-Home Renovation — thoughtful updates to older single houses and bungalows
- Home Additions — extra square footage that matches your home's era and style
- Garage Building — detached and attached, built for coastal conditions
- Custom Home Building — ground-up homes on James Island, Johns Island, and Daniel Island
- Flooring Installation — including restoration-friendly work in older homes
- Design-Build — one team from design through construction, so nothing falls through the cracks
- General Contracting — coordinating every trade, permit, and inspection for you
Local, reliable, and nearby
Based in Summerville, we're a straightforward drive to any part of Charleston — up 26 to the peninsula, across to West Ashley, or over the connectors to James Island and Johns Island. Daniel Island and the areas near the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge are well within our regular service range, along with the 29401, 29403, 29407, 29412, 29414, and 29492 ZIP codes. Being close means we're not treating Charleston jobs as out-of-town work; we know the county permit offices in Dorchester, Berkeley, and Charleston, we understand how HOA and architectural-review requirements can vary from Daniel Island to the Historic District, and we plan projects around real local timelines instead of guesswork.
More than anything, we show up. Jason runs each job himself, so you're never handed off to a crew you've never met or left wondering who's actually accountable. You'll get honest answers about what your home needs, a clear scope, and steady communication from start to finish. That's how we've built our reputation — one project, one homeowner at a time, across Charleston and the surrounding Lowcountry.
Ready to talk through your project? Call Jason at (843) 557-7288 and let's walk through what you have in mind.