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Amessage fromtheCTHBA President,
JEFFMEYER,J. MEYERHOMES
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n behalf of the Charleston Trident Home Builders Association (CTHBA), I want to welcome you to the 2011 Home and Outdoor Living Show. For more than 30 years, the CTHBA has produced the largest, most diverse
home show in the Lowcountry promoting new homebuilders, remodelers and the best suppliers and trades in the area. From the foundation to the roof, this show has it all! Besides producing this show, the CTHBA, which was founded in 1959, works tirelessly to protect and promote affordable home ownership to all residents of the Charleston region. Most of this is accomplished by working with local, state and national elected officials to eliminate and/or reduce unnecessary fees and
Jeff Meyer, CTHBA President
regulations that keep so many from being able to fulfill their dream of homeownership. We are not anti-regulation, but believe that when more than 35 percent of the cost of a new home is due to government involvement, there is a problem. Our goal is to provide the consumer access to safe affordable homes while adhering to necessary regulations and fees. The idea of affordable homes has never been more obtainable than it is today. With interest rates and home prices being at or near historic lows, this is the time to buy a new home or remodel your current home. Home ownership is still one of the best investments available, plus the great memories you will have from raising your family. As a father of two, I believe living and raising a family in a home far outweigh any economic rewards you will receive. Watching my kids play in the yard, having a family barbecue with my neighbors or just watching them ride their bikes in the neighborhood are memories that will live with me forever. Let the more than 150 vendors at this show help you have the home you always wanted and the lifetime of memories that go with it. From left to right: Home and Outdoor Show Committee Phillip Ford, Jim Ray Cobb, Andy Barber, Rachel Jeffeaux, Sherry Crawford, front row, Jennifer Crider, Jan Clouse.
I again thank you for supporting this show and the CTHBA. Best Regards,
Jeff Meyer
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Sponsor: Charleston Home + Design Let More Light Shine In Sponsor: Carolina Lanterns/Lowcountry Lighting Center How to Finance Home Improvements Sponsor: Heritage Trust Federal Credit Union Renovation Tips: Choose new counter tops for economical kitchen face lift Sponsor: Melcer Tile, Co.
STREET OF DREAMS BUILDER PROFILES 18 Sabal Homes, LLC. 19 Artistic Design and Construction, Inc. 20 Classic Remodeling & Construction, Inc. J. Meyer Homes
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Coastal Design Builders, LLC.
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Design Builders, Inc.
Recognizing and Removing Mold Sponsor: US Home Protect Lead Paint Hazards and Older Windows Sponsor: Pulliam Home Remodeling Kitchens and Beyond: Smart Remodels Exhibitor’s List Exhibitor’s Map
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Priester’s Custom Contracting, LLC. David Weekley Homes Dan Ryan Builders JD Smith Custom Homes, LLC. Ryland Homes Eastwood Homes Suiter Construction Company, Inc. Renaissance South Construction Co. M.K. Smith Builders
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CHARLESTON HOME + DESIGN MAGAZINE If you’re looking for inspiration to improve your home, then the 2011 Home & Outdoor Living Show is definitely the place to be the weekend of April 15–17. As proud sponsors of the show, we’d like to invite everyone to drop by the Charleston Home + Design Magazine display located on aisle 1400 (booths 1403 and 1405). When you do, pick up our brand new Spring 2011 issue of Charleston Home + Design Magazine free of charge (a $6 value!). Like the Home & Outdoor Living Show, you’ll find plenty of inspiration and ideas inside Charleston Home + Design Magazine. What’s more, Charleston Home + Design Magazine is a local publication and we specialize in working with almost 200 of the best local companies that can help you with any project imaginable for your home. The stories inside Charleston Home + Design Magazine focus on projects right here in the Charleston area and the local companies performing the work. Want more? Associated with most stories in Charleston Home + Design Magazine are behind-the-scene videos that you can access right on the spot with your smart phone by scanning a special code printed next to each story. What’s great about this is you may be sitting in a doctor’s office reading a story in Charleston Home + Design Magazine. At the conclusion of the story, you may want more details. Simply scan the barcode with your smart phone, and you’ll instantly be connected with a video associated with that story. All the stories, along with the corresponding videos, may also be seen on CharlestonHomeAndDesign.com. Again, thanks for attending the Home & Outdoor Living Show – and good luck with your project!
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Let More Light Shine In
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any times the arrival of warmer weather
maintenance. Seniors might also want lights that
makes homeowners reconsider the
make changing the bulbs easier. Ceiling lights
decor of their home. After a long winter
with bulb covers may look pretty, but they are
spent indoors, homeowners often yearn for some
often hard to change and clean. And, if one of
changes around the house.
the bulbs burns out or if the fixture is dirty, it
One cost-effective way homeowners can
won’t emit the right amount of light.
give their homes a new look for feel with-
• GET OUTDOORS. Lighting outside the
out breaking the bank is to address light-
home is as important as lighting inside. In addi-
ing throughout the house. With some easy
tion to making it easier to get around, external
changes to a home’s lighting scheme, hom-
lighting can also keep prospective thieves at
eowners can notice a stark difference in their
bay. External stairways should be completely
home’s appearance.
illuminated and on motion sensors if not already
• ASSESS LIGHTING NEEDS. First and foremost, evaluate your lighting situation by
on a nighttime timer. • ADD EXTRA LIGHTING TO WORK
looking at how much light is currently around
AREAS. Add extra light fixtures in work areas or
the house, including the home’s exterior. Is there
areas of heavy traffic, such as the kitchen or liv-
adequate light available for activities such as
ing room. Those with a home office should keep
reading? Is there sufficient light outside the home
the areas well lit, as you likely spend extended
to safely see the stairs or walkway? How much
periods of time in the home office.
sunlight enters your home, and are you unknow-
• ADD LIGHTING TO READING AREAS.
ingly blocking that light from getting in? Let
Reading in poorly lit areas is a recipe for eye
the sun shine in by opening curtains, pulling up
trouble. To lessen the likelihood of developing
shades and keeping windows clean. This can add
eye trouble, place reading chairs near windows
life to a room while simultaneously benefiting the
or add lamps or other lights to areas commonly
environment and lowering your energy bill.
used for reading.
• CONSIDER NEW FIXTURES. For older
• INSTALL NIGHT LIGHTS THROUGHOUT
homeowners with an empty nest, consider lamps
THE HOME. There’s no reason midnight walks
with rocker switches. These are large enough to
to the refrigerator or restroom should be done
be turned on even if hands are full or if you’re
in the dark. That only increases the likelihood
suffering from arthritis that can make it hard to
for falls and injury. Install night lights in hallways
maneuver hands and fingers. Busy homeowners might benefit from fixture styles that clean easily and don’t require much
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CAROLINA LANTERNS/ LOWCOUNTRY LIGHTING CENTER Carolina Lanterns/Lowcountry Lighting Center started out as a custom copper gas and electric lantern company and in 2007 grew to a full lighting showroom. They carry everything for your lighting plans – from dimmers to fans, cans and decorative fixtures. The staff is American Lighting Association certified. They offer free consultation for your lighting layout. They also do in-house consultation and offer in-house training for different products twice a month. Beth Clark has been the showroom manager for six years. Jennifer Crider is the office manager. “I have always enjoyed remodeling homes. When building a new home I went into a local lighting showroom and was snubbed by a salesperson. They did not think I was a candidate for their store,” says Jan Clouse, owner. She says because her business is locally and family owned and operated, they are involved in everything, are civic-minded and participate with many charities. They’ve won many awards including Associate of the Year Charleston Trident Home Builders and President’s Award Charleston Trident Home Builders. Jan currently serves as the They are responsible for the gas lanterns on Broad Street and did Barbra Streisand’s personal home in Malibu, Calif. The company has also supplied lighting for Sandals Resorts. What is the key to their success? Clouse says the educated staff makes a big difference, and that she stays involved and treats customers the way they would want to be treated.
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DESIGN SALES INSTALLATION RENOVATION NEW CONSTRUCTION ARCHITECTURE CABINETS BY
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How to Finance Home Improvements
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n this economic climate many homeown-
Sit down with a loan officer at your local
ers are opting to stay put rather than trying
bank to go over options with reasonable terms
to sell their homes in a buyer’s market. In
before committing to the renovations.
turn, they’re looking for ways to improve upon their home investment. Renovations to properties are continuing despite slow growth in the housing market.
CREDIT CARDS Paying for a renovation on a credit card can be a viable option for quick funds, provided
Renovations may bring about a return on
that you are of the mind of paying off the bal-
money spent if done right, but they do require
ance when the bill comes, and not carrying it
a preliminary investment of funds. The key
over from month to month. Otherwise, high
is finding the best way to finance home
finance charges on certain cards could end up
renovations.
costing you a great deal. Check the terms of your credit card. You may find incentive deals
CASH
for using your card at home-improvement retailers. Some cards also offer discounts on
closing on a home, again. You will need to factor
improvements, provided you have enough discre-
purchases if you make your purchase through
these costs into your loan.
tionary money in accounts to cover costs. You do
their site with one of their partners. This could
not incur any financing charges or interest, and
save you a percentage on the purchase and be
TITLE I PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT
will not be penalized for past-due credit payments.
well worth using plastic to pay.
LOAN PROGRAM
Cash is the most economical way to finance
According to the U.S. Department of Housing
It is a good idea to keep all of the receipts for purchases made toward home improvements. Though home improvements are typically not
HOME EQUITY LOANS/REFINANCING If you have been considering refinancing your
and Urban Development (HUD), if the equity in your home is limited, the answer may be an FHA
tax-deductible, certain improvements, such as pur-
home to take advantage of lower interest rates,
Title I loan. Banks and other qualified lenders
chasing energy conserving appliances and other
you may want to use a portion of your equity to
make these loans from their own funds, and FHA
environmentally friendly renovations, may be eli-
fund home improvement projects. For homeown-
insures the lender against a possible loss. This
gible for a tax credit. Your accountant or another
ers who are planning to stay in their homes for
loan insurance program is authorized by Title I
tax professional may be able to provide further
several years and do not mind starting from the
of the National Housing Act. FHA-insured Title
information regarding tax credits.
beginning again on a loan, home equity loans can
I loans may be used for any improvements that
be a way to free up cash now, and also benefit
will make your home basically more livable and
from lower interest rates.
useful. You can even use them for dishwashers,
PERSONAL LOANS If you do not have cash on hand, you may
Not all lenders have the same rates and terms
refrigerators, freezers and ovens that are built
want to take out a loan to finance the costs of
regarding home equity loans and the refinanc-
into the house and not freestanding. You cannot
improvements. Just weigh the advantages and
ing process. Request quotes from several lenders
use them for certain luxury-type items such as
disadvantages of the loan. Will the investment
to find a deal that works for your situation. Also,
swimming pools or outdoor fireplaces, or to pay
be worth the interest you will have to pay on
keep in mind that closing costs may be required if
for work already completed.
the agreement over the life of the loan?
you are refinancing, because essentially you are
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HERITAGE TRUST FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Heritage Trust Federal Credit Union is a financially sound organization that has successfully served the greater Charleston community since 1955. New
HERITAGE TRUST HOME & REAL ESTATE LENDING PROGRAMS DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS – Buyers
members join an organization that not only serves
can purchase a home with little or no money down - SC
and supports local business professionals, nurses,
State Housing Authority assistance available
teachers, military personnel, construction workers and many others, but also contributes to the fabric of the local community. The organization currently serves around 50,000 members, have 11 branch locations and more than 300 Select Employer Groups throughout Charleston, Dorchester, Colleton and Berkeley counties. Heritage Trust offers a variety of savings, checking
USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT LOANS – 100 percent financing for home purchases in eligible rural areas
LOT / LAND LOANS - Loans up to 90 percent of the lesser of appraised value or purchase price - Loans up to $250,000 - Lot sizes up to 15 acres; no minimum time-to-build JUMBO PROGRAMS
and real estate lending options.
- Loans up to $2,000,000
buyers to rural housing loans, to lot/land programs and
- Loans up to 80 percent of the lesser of appraised REVERSE MORTGAGE
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90 percent combined loan-to-value* - No mortgage insurance required - Purchase and refinance loans available Products and programs subject to change without notice. Information presented is intended for use by real estate professionals only. Combined loan-to-value* is the sum of the first and any subordinate mortgage balances divided by the lower of the new appraised value or purchase price and expressed as a percentage. For example, if your new first mortgage balance is $80,000 and your new second mortgage balance is $10,000, and the lower of your purchase price or appraised value is $100,000, then your Combined loan-to-value is 90 percent.
value or purchase price
jumbo loans,” says Bruce Wolfe, VP real estate lending. gram most appropriate for their individual need.”
- First and second mortgage combination loans up to
GOVERNMENT LOANS – FHA, VA and USDA Rural Housing loans – Minimal down payment required
and loan products including an assortment of home “We have a lot of programs – from first time home-
COMBO LOANS
and older
If you would like more information on any of the programs we offer, call 843-832-2614 or e-mail lending@htfcu.org.
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Renovation Tips
Choose new countertops for economical kitchen facelift
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utdated cabinets, faded countertops, tired appliances, stained flooring and tiles. Does this remind you of your kitchen? If you have
not remodeled your kitchen in years, then the an-
swer is probably a disheartened yes. But is it time for a complete kitchen makeover, or just a facelift? The answer depends on your budget. The bad news is that a total renovation project can be very costly. The good news is that you can replace your countertops and feel as though you have a brand new kitchen. That’s because your countertop is your most visible source of color in the kitchen. If your cabinets are white or wood, then what immediately catches your eye is the surface you use the most,
utor of HanStone Fine Quartz Surfaces. “Through
your countertop.
superior strength and incredible beauty quartz
Countertops are no longer merely a work surface, but a key element in the design and luxury of your home. Much like the clothes we wear, the
countertops are rapidly becoming the choice for discerning homeowners.” Quartz countertops, such as the industry’s top
fashion statement of the environment we live in
rated HanStone surfaces, offer a sophisticated
can either reaffirm the latest colors and styles or
elegance and timeless beauty. They are stron-
showcase the looks of the past. If your current
ger than granite and because they’re nonporous
countertops are dusty rose or lime green, you are
they require no resealing, are highly resistant to
long overdue for something new.
scratches, stains and bacteria growth and come in
If you look at what’s available you will be
a huge variety of colors. Also of great importance,
amazed at the selection not only of colors but tex-
HanStone is accredited with Greenguard environ-
tures and finishes as well. The primary goal now is
mental certification.
to find a durable, stain-resistant and easy to clean
In fact, HanStone quartz surfaces, a favorite
surface that will also bring style, elegance and
of designers and developers, boasts 32 dramatic
beauty to your kitchen.
colors and patterns and can be used in virtually
For the past few years, the fastest growing cat-
any indoor surfacing application in kitchens, bath-
egory of premium countertops, and the one with
rooms including floors, countertops, island tops
the most allure, has been quartz because it provides
and backsplashes.
the best balance of beauty, durability and style. “Quartz countertops have the deep beautiful
With beautiful, elegant premium countertops garnering the envious looks of your guests, your
colors of granite without the problems and high-
kitchen will have a fresh new look for the fraction
maintenance of porous stone,” explained Mark
of the cost of a complete renovation.
Hanna, President of Leeza Distribution Inc., distrib-
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MELCER TILE, CO. Melcer Tile Co., Inc. is a family owned and operated full-service tile and stone distributor. Melcer Tile was founded in 1968 by Mel and Phyllis Rauton. Its North Charleston location is located at 4965 Dorchester Road. They also have a location at 1776-A Main Road in John’s Island. Both locations feature state-of-the art showrooms, as well as warehouse facilities. Melcer Tile sells a vast assortment of all types of tile products such as ceramic, porcelain, glass and metal. Their natural stone offering includes marble, granite, travertine, limestone, onyx and slate. They stock more than 200 different tile and stone products. They also carry a full line of setting materials to help you complete your installation. Their full line of maintenance products can keep your project looking brand new. In their showrooms you will find the finest American-made products, as well as products from all over the world. Their green product offering continues to expand both in tile and installation products. You also will find a knowledgeable and attentive staff of tile designers who can assist you in completing your project on time and on budget. Visit one of their locations and let them show you the latest in tile and stone products.
Melcer Tile
www.melcertile.com 4965 Dorchester Road,
1776-A Main Road, Johns Island
North Charleston
Johns Island
843-744-5345
843-266-8453
Hours are weekdays 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Hours are weekdays 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
RESIDENTIAL DESIGN IS OUR PRIDE, OUR PASSION
Our profession!
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We are the American Institute of Building design Setting design standards since 1950 AIBD is a professional organization whose focus is residential design. Our energies and efforts are directed toward providing our clients with the highest standards of design excellence. Make sure the design professional you choose is an AIBD member. For a Designer in your area or for more information please contact The South Carolina Society of AIBD at:
www.aibdscs.org or Steve Humbert CPBD AIBD, President, AIBD South Carolina 843-556-4828 www.shdesigns@charleston.net
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Recognizing and Removing Mold W
hen it comes to problems around the house, few
Wear a mask when working on mold
are less aesthetically appealing than mold. Unfor-
removal, and protect your eyes as well. In
tunately, mold is not only unsightly, but unhealthy
addition, when finished, launder clothes
as well. When exposed to mold, adults and children alike
immediately. There are also mold-removal
can experience a host of negative symptoms, including
companies to hire if a homeowner has
nasal and sinus congestion, skin irritation, sore throat,
qualms about doing mold cleanup himself
and respiratory problems. For those already suffering from
or herself.
asthma, exposure to mold could even trigger an attack. So what to do about this all-too-common problem? Homeowners who think they might have a mold problem should ask themselves if their home smells musty.
Once precautionary steps have been taken, mold removal involves the following steps. • DAMPEN MOLDY MATERIALS
If it does, the culprit is most likely mold. If that’s the
AND SURFACES. Do so before removal
case, the mold could be in a variety of places about
has begun to minimize the number of airborne mold spores.
the household. • Where there’s moisture, there might be mold. Mold
• SCRUB HARD SURFACES. Hard surfaces with mold growths can be scrubbed with soap or detergent. But be
can grow on moist materials, so anywhere you might have
careful not to scrub with ammonia-based soap and bleach,
a water leak could have a mold growth. Areas in the bath-
as the fumes from such a combination are toxic.
room that might have mold include hard to reach spots,
• DISCARD POROUS MATERIALS WITH MOLD
such as behind the toilet or sink, where an overflowed
GROWTH. Porous materials such as carpet padding and
or leaky toilet might have left moisture. Such areas, if
drywall that have been infested by mold growth can never
not cleaned and dried properly, are often home to mold
be completely mold-free, so discard these items.
growth. • OUTSIDE WALLS. Any wall exposed to the outside
• CONSIDER SANDING WOOD SURFACES. Structural wood surfaces might need more than a good
could be harbor mold. Such walls that are concealed by
scrubbing to completely remove mold growth. In such
furniture that is not typically moved are common growth
instances, mold can be sanded away.
areas for mold. • MOLD HAS GOOD HIDING PLACES. Other com-
• DISINFECT CLEANED AREAS. Areas from where mold has been removed also need to be dis-
mon areas where mold can grow are more hidden, such
infected with bleach. The amount of bleach to use
as beneath cabinets, inside walls, behind baseboards, or in
depends on the surface area that needs to be cleaned,
materials kept stored in crawl spaces or storage closets.
but the general rule of thumb is 1/4 to 1/2 cup bleach
• THE BASEMENT. Mold growths are perhaps most
per gallon of water. Be sure to open nearby windows
common in basements, particularly basements that are not
when cleaning with bleach and wear protective gear as
used often.
well as rubber gloves.
Once homeowners have identified where the mold is,
• RINSE. Once the area has been disinfected, clean the
the task of removing it is the next step. First and fore-
entire area with water and then dry as quickly as possible.
most, homeowners undertaking a mold removal need
Ventilate the area properly once it’s been dried.
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US HOME PROTECT Local contractor US Home Protect, is proud to announce a new program to maximize Lowcountry homeowner’s energy efficiency rebates from SCE&G and the federal government. US Home Protect Team Member, Dean Paulk, indicated “once SCE&G launched their program March 1, we immediately saw an
maximize not only their energy efficiency but also their financial returns through all available rebates.” Paulk laid out a simple process for homeowner seeking to determine what rebates for which they qualify. Usually homeowners receive between $1,050 and $1,550. “It’s easy, just reach out to us at US Home Protect or at the Home Energy
increased demand for rebate calculations as part of our customer’s pur-
Group, and we will schedule a no-cost consultation to evaluate your home
chasing decision.
and guide you toward what insulating improvements and rebates you will
“With Home Energy Group’s participation and partnership, we can
receive. Then once you have made your decision, US Home Protect will
now assure our clients that once their home has been properly insulated,
complete the work and Home Energy Group will submit all necessary docu-
using our foam products, they will have assistance in qualifying for every
mentation for you to get your local and federal rebates.”
local and federal incentive available.” Claude St. Hilaire of Home Energy Group sees this opportunity for homeowners as truly unique. “This symbiotic partnership is a rarity in today’s tough economy where subcontractors seem less focused on the customer and more on profit. US Home Protect has demonstrated
US Home Protect 843-388-6260
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Lead Paint Hazards
Protect your family by replacing older windows
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f your home was built before 1978 and you still have the original windows, it’s time to seriously consider replacing your windows – especially if
connected with the operation of the window. According to Nevin, one of the most important long-term investments a homeowner can make for
you have young children or a pregnant person living
the overall safety of a family is to replace older win-
in the home.
dows, using the EPA-approved lead safe renovation
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the routine opening and closing of windows
guidelines. “If you live in a home built before 1978, and you
in homes built prior to 1978 can disturb lead-based
have single-pane windows, replace them now,”
paint around the windows, causing paint dust and
Nevin says. “This is one of the only ways to reduce
chips to be released into the air. These lead particles
lead risks for your family. Make sure to use only a
are so dangerous that the EPA now requires contrac-
contractor that is certified in lead-safe work practices
tors to be trained and certified before they can per-
and strongly consider the use of ENERGY STAR(R)
form any renovation, repair or painting projects that
qualified windows, like the vinyl replacement win-
may have previously applied lead-based paint.
dows offered by Simonton Windows. These windows
“Research indicates that the everyday activity
are a healthy choice for replacing older single-pane
of opening and closing windows creates friction
units. They’re energy-efficient and a good value for
that then allows lead dust to enter the air,” says
the investment.“
Rick Nevin, a consultant to the National Center for
After older, lead-painted windows were replaced, this family now enjoys a healthier living environment with their energy-efficient vinyl windows.
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Healthy Housing. “This dust is invisible to the naked eye, yet it can contaminate the home and expose residents to this harmful substance. “Young children, whose developmental skills and brain functions are subjected to the lead dust, can be especially negatively impacted. Children can absorb the lead dust from crawling on the floor where the dust settles. Toddlers put their hands in their mouths … and after playing on the floor near a window, they can easily transfer the lead dust into their mouths. The ingested lead travels through the bloodstream to a child’s developing brain, causing many types of neurobehavioral damage.” Nevin relates that the most common problem with lead in paint is not that a child is eating paint chips – it’s that the child may be exposed every day to unseen contaminated lead dust particles that have settled in household dust. The lead-contaminated dust is often 14 | Home Builders Association
SIGNS OFLEAD POISIONING Initially, lead poisoning can be hard to detect — even people who seem healthy can have high blood levels of lead. Signs and symptoms usually don’t appear until dangerous amounts have accumulated. SYMPTOMS IN CHILDREN The signs and symptoms of lead poisoning in children may include: * Irritability * Loss of appetite * Weight loss * Sluggishness and fatigue * Abdominal pain * Vomiting * Constipation * Learning difficulties
SYMPTOMS IN NEWBORNS Babies who are exposed to lead before birth may experience: * Learning difficulties * Slowed growth SYMPTOMS IN ADULTS Although children are primarily at risk, lead poisoning is also dangerous for adults. Signs and symptoms in adults may include: * High blood pressure * Declines in mental functioning * Pain, numbness or tingling of the extremities * Muscular weakness * Headache * Abdominal pain * Memory loss * Mood disorders * Reduced sperm count, abnormal sperm * Miscarriage or premature birth in pregnant women
-The Mayo Clinic
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kitchen? A dual-function kitchen? Maybe a new focal point such as a painted kitchen island? Don’t stop there: spread that theme throughout your home with matching flooring in adjacent hallways and coordinated wall treatments on nearby walls. Shared color palettes, matching finishes and distinctive details such as moldings or accessory collections all extend your true style throughout your home, giving it a welcoming, well-designed personality.
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Street of Dreams Builder Profiles
STREET OF DREAMS BUILDER PROFILES 18 Sabal Homes, LLC. 19 Artistic Design and Construction, Inc. 20 Classic Remodeling & Construction, Inc. J. Meyer Homes 21 Coastal Design Builders,
24 Priester’s Custom Contracting, LLC. 25 David Weekley Homes 26 Dan Ryan Builders 27 JD Smith Custom Homes, LLC. 28 Ryland Homes
LLC.
29 Eastwood Homes
John Wieland Homes
30 Suiter Construction
23 Design Builders, Inc.
Company, Inc.
D.R. Horton, Inc.
Renaissance South
PulteGroup, Inc.
Construction Co. 31 M.K. Smith Builders
SABAL HOMES, LLC. Matt Jones, Jason Simpson and Todd Ussery, owners of Sabal Homes, LLC.,
of customization. This gives Sabal Homes’ customers the ability to personal-
have been concerned about building a business based on enduring values
ize their home exactly as they want it, and does not force them to “settle”
than growing for the sake of growth.
with items they don’t.
Their focus has been – and will continue to be – on the customers that
“We are a locally owned and operated homebuilder and we’re proud to be
choose them to build their new home. That focus in on the entire continuum of
a local company. Our customers tell us that it gives them tremendous peace
their experience with Sabal – whether they’ve lived in their home for five years
of mind to be able to contact a decision maker quickly, if necessary, and they
or they just met them for the first time last week. A significant amount of our
know where to find us,” Jones says.
business comes from referrals from existing customers. “We’re also in a position
Sabal Homes has won numerous awards including 2010 #17 fastest growing
to be building homes for some customers for the second time, which is a great
company by the Charleston Regional Business Journal (Roaring 20’s award) and
feeling to be chosen again in such a competitive environment,” Jones says.
#19 on South Carolina’s Fastest Growing Companies (2010 Top 25 Winner).
“We can’t be the low cost producer in our market – not because we
“When we started the company, there were several core values that were
don’t know how to build inexpensive homes; we’re just unwilling to make
established by the founders that would serve as the basis upon which we
the quality sacrifices necessary to get there.
would build the business,” he says. “Hiring a team that shared these core
“We’re not the right builder for everyone and we’re okay with not build-
values, and likewise conducted business based on these principles, has been a
ing every home in Charleston. Since we don’t have to contend with all the
key to our success. We treat each customer as though their home is the only
attendant nonsense of trying to be the biggest, it gives us much more time
home we are building.”
to just focus on being the best for the customers that do choose Sabal. As a result of that focus, we’ve actually generated more business every year since our founding.” Their customers are not merely a number to them. They attempt to make them Sabal Homes’ customers for life. They also have uniquely positioned themselves to be able to provide customers with a high degree 18 | Home Builders Association
Sabal Homes
401 Seacoast Pkwy, Suite H, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 www.SabalHomesSC.com 843-388-8483
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ARTISTIC DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION, INC. Artistic Design and Construction, Inc.
Artistic Design and Construction, Inc. provides custom home new construction, remodel, addition and plan design.
1038 Jenkins Rd #101, Charleston www.artisticdesignandconstruction.com 843-573-2444
Each customer deals with the owner during construction from start to finish. They have ties to the Charleston community and knowledge of code requirements for this area. Owner Alicia Kinard is a certified master builder and a certified green professional.
huge. I know that it has saved our homeowners thousands of dollars (it is
“My father was a builder and helped me to start the company,” she says.
much easier to move walls, etc., on the computer) and much stress.”
“He has since retired.”
The company has achieved awards such as: Prism Award from the Home
The company branched into plan design in order to fit the needs of customers who could not find a home plan that fit their needs. They also will
Builders Association 2009 - Best Product $1,000,000 to $1,500,000, and
work with your existing plan or architect.
Kinard was designated as One of Charleston’s Most Influential Home + Design Professionals 2010 From Charleston Home + Design Magazine.
It is their goal to make “every home a work of art!”
She believes her key to success is to “Do what you love… create some-
“We assist in the process from start to finish - ARB reviews, site planning,” Kinard says. “We offer input on interior selections as requested. The
thing new and beautiful, and make people happy! Homebuilding is never
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CLASSIC REMODELING & CONSTRUCTION, INC.
J. MEYER HOMES J. Meyer Homes builds quality, affordable, energy star-rated homes in great locations in the Charleston area. Hank Durrer, vice president of operations, served as a Chief
Classic Remodeling & Construction, Inc. provides custom home remodeling services to existing structures. From full-scale remodels and additions to kitchen and bath face lifts, Classic is uniquely qualified as a renovation specialist to deliver dream spaces to their clients. Bob Fleming, President. Bob is involved in every aspect of each project and is extremely involved in the design stage. Classic offers complete design build services, and Bob handles the conceptualization, drawings, and presentations of clients’ new spaces. They have a passion for design and building and a respect for working with existing structures. Remodeling is not the same as new construction. There is an art to designing new spaces that meld seamlessly with a client’s home. Classic is in the wonderful place of having grown primarily from the recommendations of their clients. A full 90 percent of their business is repeat or referral business. “We think that says a lot about the quality of our work and our dedication to client satisfaction,” Bob says. The business is both locally and family owned, and he says both have greatly impacted their success. “Our reputation is everything to us. Putting the Classic name on a job and doing work for our friends and neighbors in the area means that you can never give less than 100 percent. Charleston is growing, but it is still a community where news travels quickly. After 21 years in business, Classic would not have its reputation for quality if we didn’t deliver with every job,” he says. What is the key to their success? Treating clients well and providing them with creative, customized solutions for their spaces.
Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force before entering the homebuilding business. His last duty was First Sergeant of Charleston Air Force Base. He brings this extraordinary talent to the operation of building great homes. “I have more than 20 years of experience building homes with national homebuilders and have always aspired to have my own company,” he says. They started with one neighborhood in Hollywood/West Ashley, called Deer Field Hall and opened their second neighborhood in Ladson called Charleston Chase. “We expect to grow our company by building great homes, one at a time, and making sure our customers are happy,” he says. “We have a team of veteran all-stars that know how to make our customers happy.” The company has won awards such as the Charleston Trident Homebuilders Association Builder of the Year in 2010 and currently serves as the 2011 President of the Charleston Trident Homebuilders Association. “The harder we work, the more success we have,” he says. “We listen to our customers. We have a great network of stakeholders in our company ranging from our trade partners, to Carolina One New Homes, and our closing attorneys at Weeks Irvine Law Firm.”
J. Meyer Homes
P.O. Box 802, Mt. Pleasant www.jmeyerhomes.com 843-475-8655
“We design and build spaces that deliver exactly what our clients want, and we do it on time and within their budget.”
Quality, affordable, energy star rated homes in great locations in the Charleston Area.
Classic Remodeling & Construction, Inc.
1832 River Road, Johns Island www.classicremodeling.com 843-763-3297
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“We expect to grow our company by building great homes, one at a time, and making sure our customers are happy.” More than 20 years of experience building homes Charleston Trident Homebuilders Association Builder of the Year -2010
J. Meyer Homes
843-475-8655
jmeyerhomes.com
C00-505266
President of the Charleston Trident Homebuilers Association - 2011
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COASTAL DESIGN BUILDERS, LLC.
JOHN WIELAND HOMES John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods provides custom home building on your homesite in Daniel Island and in the Mount Pleasant area.
Coastal Design Builders, LLC has been a residential “design/build”
Founded by John Wieland in 1970, John Wieland Homes and
contractor for 25 years. They do remodeling and custom home
Neighborhoods is currently building in 60 neighborhoods with operations in
building. Their services include kitchens, baths, sunrooms, additions,
Atlanta, Ga.; Charlotte and Raleigh, N.C.; Charleston and Nashville, Tenn.
garages, decks, porches, custom homes and everything necessary
In its 40-year history, the company has won more than 600 awards for excel-
from the footer in the ground to all components of any structure.
lence in home design, quality and neighborhood planning, including the
They build to beach/coastal hurricane and earthquake specifica-
industry’s top award, America’s Best Builder in 2005. Also named National
tions and provide design services for all projects so you can see the
Builder of the Year and a National Housing Quality Award winner, Wieland is
final product before building. Just call owner Alan Wheeler and ask
the Southeast’s leading builder of move-up homes.
him anything without charge or obligation. “Most builders do not want to do two things – do any architec-
John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods currently offers a portfolio of homes and townhomes priced from the high $100s to more than $1 million.
tural design work and not get involved in interior design work with allowance items. Offering those two elements have allowed CDBs to provide a superior finished product since all the home building aspects are coordinated by one main entity.” Many times the homeowner doesn’t know where to begin or what the possibilities are. Alan meets with the homeowner, listens,
John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods 3015 Dunes West Blvd., Mt. Pleasant
www.jwhomes.com. 800-DRM-HOME (376-4663)
provides feasibility information, and helps develop ideas into design/ drawings with a budget in mind. Since the design/builder may end up doing the work, he must come with cost-effective designs. The implementation of the work will go better since he understands the homeowner’s needs from the beginning. In the eight years Alan participated in the “Parade of Homes” in Greensboro, N.C., he won either a Silver or Gold award for excellence in design and quality. He also was a judge for several other cities’ Parade of Homes such as Charlotte, Winston Salem, High Point and Asheville.
Coastal Design Builders, LLC P.O. Box 71102, North Charleston www.coastaldesignbuilders.com 843-300-9383
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DESIGN BUILDERS, INC. Design Builders, Inc. was founded in 1991 and provides new home con-
PULTEGROUP, INC. PulteGroup is a homebuilder that offers a robust product mix that
struction, additions, porches, decks, kitchen remodeling, garages and crawl
includes single-family detached, townhome, condominium and active
space encapsulations.
adult homes. As the nation’s sole multi-brand homebuilder, PulteGroup
The company started off as a mom and pop remodeling business spe-
builds homes under three distinct brands for three distinct market seg-
cializing in kitchen remodeling and deck building. It’s developed into a fam-
ments: Centex for first-time homebuyers; Pulte Homes for move-up
ily business building custom homes.
homebuyers; and Del Webb for active adults age 55 and better.
Bill Douglas, owner, started Design Builders, Inc. out of a love of architec-
The entrepreneurial spirit of an 18-year-old Bill Pulte started the com-
ture and construction. “We are a family business,” he says. “Two sons inher-
pany by building a single home in Detroit and selling it for $10,000.
ited a love of building from their father and that love has built strong family
What started as a singular home has grown into one of the nation’s larg-
relationships and great pride in our accomplishments.”
est homebuilders with a presence in 67 markets across 29 states.
Their motto is “Where small details make a big difference,” and their quality of workmanship goes deeper than just what you see on the surface. The key to their success is honesty, experience and hard work. He says they plan on remaining one of Charleston’s best residential contractors.
As the nation’s only multi-brand homebuilder, PulteGroup understands its customers better than its competition. The company spends countless hours researching its customers’ wants and needs and is able to offer
Design Builders, Inc.
694 Wildwood Road, Charleston www.designbuilders.com 843-795-1779
homes that improve its customers’ quality of life. Additionally, PulteGroup is very focused on quality and customer satisfaction, which has enabled PulteGroup brands to be consistently ranked among the nation’s top homebuilders as surveyed by third-party, independent national customer satisfaction studies. A strong commitment to customer delight, building excellence and staying on the forefront of homebuilding technologies and innovations
D.R. HORTON, INC. D.R. Horton provides new homes construction and sales in 27 states
are among the keys to PulteGroup’s success.
PulteGroup, Inc.
4000 Faber Place Drive, Suite 100,
and are emerging into new markets. They are the nation’s largest home-
North Charleston
builder and have been for eight consecutive years.
www.pultegroupinc.com
The company takes pride in the quality of construction that it incor-
843-740-7270
porates into every home, which sets us apart from competitive builders. From sales, to construction, to warranty, their nationally top ranking customer service ratings are a constant reminder that they pay attention to the details and ensure their homeowner’s are not only satisfied, but They also have developed new and exciting single family and townhome products specific to the Charleston market as they’ve continued to expand into Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Goose Creek, Moncks Corner, Summerville, and West Ashley, consistently meeting the expectations of today’s sophisticated buyer.
D.R. Horton, Inc.
503 Wando Park Blvd, Suite 200, Mt. Pleasant www.drhorton.com 843-284-5000
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delighted in their decision to become a D.R. Horton homeowner.
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PRIESTER’S CUSTOM CONTRACTING, LLC Priester’s Custom Contracting, LLC is an award-winning custom homebuilder and remodeler that specializes in personal hands-on project management and superior customer service. They provide the following services: new home con-
be available to their clients and address their needs and questions as they arise. Tommy provides continual support by being on the jobsite daily. They received the 2010 Prism Award for Excellence in Customer Service
struction, whole house renovations, kitchen redesigns, bathroom makeovers,
for Custom Home Builders, 2010 Prism Award for Best Product Single Family
custom additions, curb appeal transformations, major repairs/maintenance issues,
Homes $1 to $1.5 million, and 2009 Prism Award for Best Product Single Family
permitting/ARB/HOA compliance, technology updates, landscape restorations,
Homes $3 to $4 million. Priester’s Custom Contracting, LLC is also a Certified
deck and porch revitalizations, specialty rooms (such as fitness areas, in-home
Green Professional through the Charleston Trident Home Builders Association. “We are honest with our clients and provide a service that is unmatched in
movie theaters) etc. Tommy Priester started his construction career in 1988 as a plumber. As a
today’s society,” Priester says. “We give our knowledge and experience to our
licensed Master Plumber, he owned his own successful plumbing company for
homeowners to guide them successfully through a stressful process and with
13 years that served all of the Charleston tri-county area. Tommy enjoyed the
their input produce a home that they will be thrilled the come home to each
building process and quickly learned how important the scheduling of profes-
day without the worry of problems.”
sional tradesmen was to the outcome of the entire project. He says he was frustrated at how many times he was asked to start a job that wasn’t even ready for the plumbing to begin. In 2003, Tommy and his wife Shelley opened Priester’s Custom Contracting, LLC. By being locally and family-owned, Priester’s Custom Contracting, LLC provides a level of customer service that is second to none. Their main goal is to
Priester’s Custom Contracting, LLC
1752 Indigo Island Drive, Hanahan www.PriesterCustomHomes.com 843-200-8495
Building Homes is our Passion...
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DAVID WEEKLEY HOMES David Weekley Homes builds quality, single-family new homes in Charleston. Steeped in history and Old World charm, Charleston offers homebuyers natural beauty and laid-back living. They build homes in com-
David Weekley Homes has grown to 14 cities and more than 65,000 satisfied customers. They’ve received awards including Homebuilding’s Triple Crown,
munities where you can live close to nature and enjoy easy access to the
America’s Best Builder, National Builder of the Year and the National
city when you crave an urban atmosphere.
Housing Quality Award.
“Our home sites are located in neighborhoods where you can enjoy the most sought after amenities,” says David Weekley, owner. They specialize in building new homes with timeless appeal – and their floor plans fit the way you live, and feature classic, elegant designs.
Weekley believe a few things make his company stand out from the rest: Design, choice and service. “It may not be the first thing you think of when you are purchasing your new home, but it will be one of the most important,” he says.
They are one of the few semi-custom homebuilders that offer a broad range of choices when it comes to design and interior selections for new homes in Charleston. David Weekley Homes began in 1976 with a construction trailer in middle of a field with David as the salesperson, builder and purchasing manager. A lot has changed in the 35 years since he started this business,
David Weekley Homes
498 Wando Park Blvd., Suite 650, Mt. Pleasant
but David’s purpose to enhance people’s lives has never varied. This mission
www.DavidWeekleyHomes.com
extends beyond the lives of their customers to everyone from team mem-
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DAN RYAN BUILDERS Dan Ryan’s family has been in the building business since he was born. His father and uncle both started home-building companies that later went public and are now national brand names. Dan, like his entire family, has a deep passion for home building and helping families achieve home ownership. They entered the Charleston market five years ago, bringing a commitment to quality and value that resonates with a steadily growing number of homeowners. Reflecting the depth of that commitment is the fact that the company, new to the area, sold 31 homes in 2007, followed by 48 in 2008, 83 in 2009, and 109 in 2010. This year, Albert van Overeem, Charleston division president at Dan Ryan Builders, anticipates sales in excess of 140 new homes in and around Charleston. Each time Dan Ryan builds another new home, he continues a legacy of service and high-quality construction that began three generations ago when his grandfather started building in Castle Shannon, Penn. In 1990, Dan Ryan began building homes, following in his family’s 70-year tradition of offering contemporary, well-constructed, affordable homes. Since then, he has helped people realize their dreams of home ownership in communities ranging from rural settings to metropolitan developments in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia and South Carolina. Their approach to customer service is simple – to build every home as if they were going to live in it. They build it right. “Homeowner satisfaction is our top priority and, immediately following settlement, we supply owners with a phone number they can call for prompt, professional service,” Ryan says. “We make every effort to respond within 24 hours and handle emergency calls immediately.” He is proud of its 98 percent “would refer” rating in the Charleston market. “Our strong commitment to our buyers satisfaction. If our buyers are not happy, then we are not happy,” he says. “We will do whatever it takes to impress upon our buyers how much we care about their home building experience, the quality of the home and the value we provide.”
Dan Ryan Builders
7301 Rivers Ave. Suite 250, North Charleston www.danryanbuilders.com 843-820-2512
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JD SMITH CUSTOM HOMES, LLC JD Smith Custom Homes, LLC is one of the Charleston region’s most respected
experienced staff as well as the industry’s finest trade partners. The company has earned numerous awards for excellence in the Charleston
and talented custom homebuilders. Founded in 1988 by James “Donnie” Smith, they’ve quickly gained a powerful reputation for quality construction and com-
Trident Home Builders Associations’ annual Prism Awards Program and in the
plete homeowner satisfaction. Donnie Smith has built more than 400 homes,
Parade of Homes competition. The local Homebuilders Association named Donnie
with 100 plus homes being on Daniel Island.
Smith “Builder of the Year” in 1999.
The company provides new construction, renovation and repairs of kitchens
Incorporating the needs of today’s families in stunning homes with functional
and baths, room additions, decks, patios and sunrooms, complete mainte-
floor plans is a recognized JD Smith Custom Homes, LLC hallmark. As important,
nance for Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC and consulting services. They are also
Donnie Smith believes that detailed, personal communication with the homeown-
certified green builders.
er is paramount to their success. He and the entire staff listen carefully and respond to homeowners’ needs dur-
After working in the corporate world in management and overseeing thousands of homes, then transferring to the area Donnie saw a need for good qual-
ing each phase of the building process. This commitment extends beyond plan-
ity construction. Being every persons dream to do “his/her” own thing Donnie
ning, design, construction, and closing. “Our goal is to ensure complete satisfaction long after move-in,” he says.
thought the Charleston area presented more possibilities and challenges to start his own business. People believe Charleston to be a great place to visit and once
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seeing the area they decide to move to here. That being said there has always been a need for upscale construction.
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RYLAND HOMES Ryland Homes is one of the largest homebuilders in America and offers a wide selection of new homes in Charleston. From traditional to contemporary,
Ryland Homes
As a leading national homebuilder, they maintain relation-
225 Seven Farms Drive, Suite 200, Charleston, SC 29492 www.Ryland.com 843-375-55555
their range of new home communities and countless floorplan choices offer
ships with the best suppliers and
unparalleled quality and value. At Ryland Homes, they’ve been building qual-
subcontractors, which allows
ity new homes for more three decades, so they know just what’s important to
them to provide you with quality
home buyers like you.
materials from the brands you trust at a cost savings you deserve.
The team members in the Charleston division have numerous years of expe-
When you build a home with Ryland, you have access to a wide range of
rience in the homebuilding industry – and with Ryland Homes. They work
services, intended to make your home purchase even more convenient. Ryland
together to provide high-quality homes at a value, resulting in the best home
offers one-stop shopping, including in-house mortgage financing, title, escrow
purchase experience.
and insurance services.
As a new home shopper, you will be faced with hundreds of decisions. One
Through Ryland’s My Style ™ Design Centers, you can make your home
of the toughest is determining which builder is right for you. Ryland aims to
a reflection of your personal style. With thousands of options from which to
make that decision an easy one. Here’s why:
choose and the help of a professional design consultant, they can help you
They’ve been building homes since 1967. Their commitment to quality, design and customer satisfaction has prompted more than 275,000 families to become Ryland homeowners. They create cutting-edge home designs that take into account your needs
make your home an expression of you. For more than four decades homebuyers have trusted Ryland Homes as a new homebuilder for truly livable designs, great neighborhoods, outstanding quality and a commitment to complete satisfaction in your new home. With
and how you live today. Their floor plan designs are based on the direct feed-
their national strength and local focus their dedicated team gives you more
back of their customers, employees and professional architects.
value in your new home now more than ever.
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EASTWOOD HOMES Eastwood Homes provides single family homes in Charlotte N.C., Greensboro N.C., Charleston, Greenville S.C., and Raleigh N.C. Owners Joe and Clark Stewart wanted to open a company that could provide high quality, affordable homes in Charlotte, N.C. Being both local and family-owned, customers have a much better feeling of security that they’re not just some multibillion dollar company traded on the New York Stock Exchange whose sole function and focus is profit and revenue. “We care about our customers and treat them as if we would expect them to build their next house with us,” Joe Stewart says. “Ironically we have had many customers build their second and even third home with Eastwood Homes.” Their dedication to customer service is what makes them stand out. “We have a philosophy that here at Eastwood Homes we only want happy customers,” Clark Stewart says. “Mistakes are going to be made every now and again but it’s how you respond to those mistakes that people remember. As long as I’ve been with the company I’ve always seen us step up and do the right thing, even when it is not necessarily the right thing for the bottom line.” Eastwood Homes has won awards including 2010 Builder of the Year, Top 50 Builder in the Nation and the 2004-2010 Homebuilder of Integrity. By staying true to the values that were established when Eastwood Homes built its first home in North Carolina, they have grown to be one of the largest private home building companies in the Carolinas. Driven by integrity and our core values, we build homes of exceptional value and outstanding craftsmanship while delivering unparalleled customer service. Their purpose is to ensure their customers, employees and trade partners will recommend them with confidence, inspiring every homeowner to say, “Eastwood Homes, That’s my Builder.”
Eastwood Homes
1042 LeGrand Blvd. #4, Charleston www.eastwoodhomes.com 843-388-8087
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SUITER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. Suiter Construction Company, Inc. provides custom homes, additions and renovations. For more two decades, they have been building quality custom homes in South Carolina including Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Kiawah and Seabrook Island. Through these years they have gained a knowledge of the market that only long-term experience can bring. Because they are a small, local builder, they’ve also had the opportunity to form tremendous personal relationships with their clients and have gained the trust of and access to the best local craftsmen and material suppliers. These long-last-
RENAISSANCE SOUTH CONSTRUCTION CO. Renaissance South Construction Co. provides remodeling, additions, major repair, and renovation and restoration. Owner Rob Crawford has been remodeling in the Lowcountry for nine years. “Our client relationships are so personal and intimate that it would be impossible to effectively run the business from out of town,” he says. Staff enjoys helping people improve their lifestyles in the place where life is lived - their home. “The homes in the Charleston region is what originally attracted me to this
ing relationships have helped them maintain their reputation and stand-
area – I’m doing what I love,” he says. “In the past six months the word has
ing as a quality custom builder within our local community.
gotten out about the type of company we are and our business is flourish-
Owner Jeff Suiter was inspired build unique, quality, custom homes while protecting his clients’ interests, making sure that their houses are
ing.” Renaissance South Construction Co. stands out because of their attentive-
built properly, to their specifications, and that they receive the best value
ness to client objectives and sensitivity to the fact that most. They strive to
for their dollar – regardless of budget.
produce projects that are nothing less than perfect, while making the experi-
“When this business began, we built spec homes, but now most of our custom construction is from word of mouth and referrals from for-
ence as pleasant and easy as possible. They’ve won awards such as 2010 Remodeler of the Year, 2006 Remodeler
mer clients,” he says. “We hope to continue to grow our business and
of the Year (Rob), Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist, Certified Green
our reputation for quality construction in both the residential and com-
Professional, Certified Lead Renovator, Certified Lead Firm, Remodelers
mercial venues.”
Council Chairman and the 2010 Rotary Service Above Self Award.
They build each home as if it were their own, using only the highest quality materials and superior craftsmanship. “We incorporate the latest materials and techniques that will provide our clients with a custom home that truly suits their needs,” he says. Suiter Construction Company makes a commitment to clients that
The key to their success is, in short – elated clients. “We have a company policy that every client must be beyond pleased with their project from the planning phase until forever, no matter what the means. We accomplish this through diligent expectation management and uncompromised quality of people, materials and construction.”
they will be there when you need us throughout the homebuilding process – from consultation to construction and beyond. They manage the budget, the timeline, the resources and the manpower to ensure the maximum value for your investment.
Renaissance South Construction Co. 411 Hibben St., Mt. Pleasant www.renaissancesouth.com
Suiter Construction Company, Inc.
843-388-5550
501 Belle Hall Parkway, Suite 201, Mt. Pleasant
www.suiterconstruction.com 843-884-8447
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M.K. SMITH BUILDERS M.K Smith Builders is a custom homebuilder and commercial contractor in Charleston, SC. Restaurant, retail and residential projects all benefit from their commitment to best practices and sustainable building techniques. They are an authority on ICF construction and specialize in waterfront residences and other projects presenting unique challenges. Matt Smith, owner and chief problem solver, was inspired to open this business because he says “I like to do things my way. ‘My way’ is high-end quality with a focus on materials and energy conservation. The whole project revolves around the client. We give our clients lots of attention and tailor everything to their needs and desires.” They’ve developed successful builder-client relationships as a homebuilder. Then, in what started as a way to serve the business interests of our residential clients, M.K. Smith Builders expanded into commercial construction. “We have an unlimited license as a general contractor, and find we are very well-suited to restaurant construction. Building a restaurant is very similar to building a custom home, in that successful restaurants
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have a character that is reflected in the physical building – not just the outward appearance, but the interior systems as well. “ Their companion business, Original Energies offers the design and installation of solar and wind power systems so their clients can achieve energy independence. Rainwater and gray water capture systems and Geothermal HVAC are also available.
M.K. Smith Builders, Ltd. Co. P.O. Box 30220, Charleston, SC 29417 www.mksmithbuilders.com 843-556-2827
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