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Construction & Remodeling in Charleston, SC
Charleston mixes homes built before 1940 with newer single-family neighborhoods and a large share of apartments and condos. Projects here can involve Board of Architectural Review approval for visible exterior work, flood-zone elevation rules, termite and moisture damage, and planning around hurricane season.
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Services in Charleston
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Kitchen Remodeling in Charleston
A kitchen remodel in Charleston might mean reworking a narrow kitchen in an older house, updating a condo kitchen, or opening up the floor plan in a newer home.
Bathroom Remodeling in Charleston
Bathroom projects in Charleston range from redoing a single bath in an older house to converting a tub to a walk-in shower in a condo.
Repairs & Maintenance in Charleston
Repair work in Charleston can mean rot repair on porches, siding and trim, fixing water damage, and keeping older houses sound between larger projects.
Homes & buildings
What shapes a project in Charleston
Local conditions worth knowing before scope and budget are set.
Old and new housing side by side
Census estimates for 2020-2024 count about 77,400 housing units in Charleston. About 10 percent were built before 1940 and 34 percent before 1980, while 45 percent were built in 2000 or later. About 48 percent are single-family detached homes and 45 percent are in buildings with two or more units.
Historic district review
The Board of Architectural Review reviews new construction, alterations and renovations visible from the public right-of-way in the city's historic districts, plus properties on the Landmark Overlay list. It also reviews demolition of buildings 50 years or older south of Mount Pleasant Street. Minor work such as painting, rot repair and small changes is usually reviewed by city staff instead of the full board.
Flood zones and Formosan termites
In Charleston, AE, Coastal A and VE flood zones are in the Special Flood Hazard Area, and work in these zones requires elevation certificates during and after construction. The Formosan subterranean termite is established in many areas of Charleston County, so wood framing, sills and porches in older houses deserve a close look before work is planned.
Sources (5)
- Clemson Cooperative Extension, Home & Garden Information Center · checked 2026-09-24
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, tables B25034 and B25024 (via Census Reporter) · checked 2026-09-24
- City of Charleston, Permit Center · checked 2026-09-24
- City of Charleston, Board of Architectural Review · checked 2026-09-24
- City of Charleston, Building Inspections · checked 2026-09-24
Permits & service area
Before a project starts in Charleston
Local permit office
City of Charleston Permit Center
Which permits a project needs depends on its scope. We identify them during planning; the official site has current requirements, forms and fees.
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Charleston, Charleston County
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