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Best Home Builders in Charleston, SC (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Charleston: America's Home Place - Charleston SC, CR Score 60/100; 4.8★ from 120 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 5 PM.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): CopeGrand Homes LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 171.

  3. 50

    Most-reviewed: KRC Greenwood, 290 Google reviews at 3.7★, the most of 171 ranked; ranked #50.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

171 Charleston home builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 8 are open 24/7, 69 open Saturdays and 44 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 171 rated businesses.

Top 10 home builders in Charleston at a glance

Top 10 home builders in Charleston at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1America's Home Place - Charleston SC604.8★ (120)North Charleston, 13 mi awaySatOverall
2CopeGrand Homes LLC595.0★ (11)Charleston24/7Emergencies
3Jackson Building LLC595.0★ (17)CharlestonSat · Sun—
4Hunter Quinn Homes594.1★ (87)Charleston——
5Paradise Homes, LLC595.0★ (53)Mount Pleasant, 7 mi away24/7—
6Discovery Development Group595.0★ (28)CharlestonSat—
7Carolina Groves by D.R. Horton595.0★ (76)Moncks Corner, 28 mi awaySat · Sun—
8Carnes Crossroads - David Weekley Homes584.4★ (93)Summerville, 22 mi awaySat · Sun—
9Del Webb Charleston at Nexton- 55+ Retirement Community584.3★ (137)Summerville, 24 mi awaySat · Sun—
10HomeSmiles585.0★ (142)Charleston——

The 171 best home builders in Charleston, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  1. Ranked #1 in Charleston

    #1 America's Home Place - Charleston SC

    Based in North Charleston, 13 mi away

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 120 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 120 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    7620 Rivers Ave Suite 110-B, North Charleston, SC 29406
    View profile for America's Home Place - Charleston SC(843) 824-2174

  2. #2 CopeGrand Homes LLC

    Based in Charleston

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for CopeGrand Homes LLC(843) 735-2364

  3. #3 Jackson Building LLC

    Based in Charleston

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
    Address
    6 Gillon St, Charleston, SC 29401
    View profile for Jackson Building LLC(843) 452-2272

  4. #4 Hunter Quinn Homes

    Based in Charleston

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 87 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.1★ from 87 Google reviews
    Address
    852 Lowcountry Blvd #100a, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
    View profile for Hunter Quinn Homes(843) 936-8134

  6. #6 Discovery Development Group

    Based in Charleston

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    767 Coleman Blvd #5, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
    View profile for Discovery Development Group(619) 623-0625

  7. #7 Carolina Groves by D.R. Horton

    Based in Moncks Corner, 28 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 76 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sun 11:30 AM–5:30 PM
    Address
    314 Sweetspire St, Moncks Corner, SC 29461
    View profile for Carolina Groves by D.R. Horton(843) 202-4432

  9. #9 Del Webb Charleston at Nexton- 55+ Retirement Community

    Based in Summerville, 24 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 137 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 137 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed 12 PM–5 PM · Thu–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun 12 PM–5 PM
    Address
    1261 Del Webb Dr, Summerville, SC 29486
    View profile for Del Webb Charleston at Nexton- 55+ Retirement Community(843) 310-6028

  10. #10 HomeSmiles

    Based in Charleston

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 142 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 142 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    11 Ewall St, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
    View profile for HomeSmiles(843) 984-0640

  12. #12 Conner III Homebuilders

    Based in Charleston

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    10 Resolute Ln #206, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
    View profile for Conner III Homebuilders(843) 694-1642

  13. #13 K. Hovnanian Homes Liberty Hill Farm

    Based in North Charleston, 9 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.1★ from 49 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 10 AM–5:30 PM · Wed 12 PM–5:30 PM · Thu–Sat 10 AM–5:30 PM · Sun 12 PM–5:30 PM
    Address
    1485 Cultivation Ln, Mt Pleasant, SC 29466
    View profile for K. Hovnanian Homes Liberty Hill Farm(888) 575-0464

  15. #15 Founders Corner by D.R. Horton

    Based in Summerville, 21 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sun 11:30 AM–5:30 PM
    Address
    303 Dickerson Ln, Summerville, SC 29485
    View profile for Founders Corner by D.R. Horton(843) 994-2366

  16. #16 Sheep Island by D.R. Horton

    Based in Summerville, 24 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 37 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sun 11:30 AM–5:30 PM
    Address
    110 Ter Vw Dr, Summerville, SC 29485
    View profile for Sheep Island by D.R. Horton(843) 242-0836

  17. #17 New Leaf Builders

    Based in Charleston

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 43 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3421 Maybank Hwy, Johns Island, SC 29455
    View profile for New Leaf Builders(843) 400-0280

  18. #18 Watson Hill by Starlight Homes

    Based in Summerville, 17 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 29 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 10 AM–6 PM · Sun 11 AM–6 PM
    Address
    4301 Ocean Farm Dr, Summerville, SC 29485
    View profile for Watson Hill by Starlight Homes(843) 277-3796

  19. #19 Homecoming by True Homes

    Based in Summerville, 21 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 59 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 12 PM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–6 PM · Sun 1 PM–6 PM
    Address
    1204 Homecoming Blvd, Ravenel, SC 29470
    View profile for Homecoming by True Homes(843) 380-4900

  20. #20 Eastwood Homes - Charleston, SC

    Based in Charleston

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 1 PM–5 PM · Tue–Fri 11 AM–5 PM · Sat 10 AM–5 PM · Sun 1 PM–5 PM
    Address
    2265 Clements Ferry Rd, Charleston, SC 29492
    View profile for Eastwood Homes - Charleston, SC(843) 388-8087

  21. #21 K. Hovnanian's Four Seasons at Lakes of Cane Bay

    Based in Summerville, 27 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 98 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 98 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed 12 PM–5 PM · Thu–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun 12 PM–5 PM
    Address
    109 Magnolia House Dr, Summerville, SC 29486
    View profile for K. Hovnanian's Four Seasons at Lakes of Cane Bay(888) 575-0476

  22. #22 SHELTER Custom-Built Living

    Based in Charleston

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–4 PM · Fri 8 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    895 Island Park Dr # 203, Charleston, SC 29492
    View profile for SHELTER Custom-Built Living(843) 471-1833

  23. #23 TK Construction

    Based in James Island, 5 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for TK Construction(301) 339-4179

  24. #24 Diament Building Corp.

    Based in Charleston

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 12 PM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    6 Gillon St Suite 3, Charleston, SC 29401
    View profile for Diament Building Corp.(843) 991-5531

  25. #25 Sea Island Builders

    Based in Charleston

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2113 Middle St #100, Sullivan's Island, SC 29482
    View profile for Sea Island Builders(843) 883-7430

Home builders ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 171 ranked home builders here; the rest are on their profiles.

home builders in Charleston, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Pine Hills Townhomes at Cane Bay by D.R. Horton565.0★ (31)28 mi
27Marsh Point Developers565.0★ (22)In Charleston
28Schumacher Homes of Charleston, SC564.2★ (118)20 mi
29Village Restoration & Custom Homes565.0★ (21)In Charleston
30Bradford Pointe by Centex Homes564.5★ (49)26 mi
31Homes by Dickerson SC565.0★ (31)8 mi
32Nexton by Pulte Homes564.2★ (58)24 mi
33Buffington Homes Kiawah Island, SC565.0★ (18)In Charleston
34Ravenel McAfee Construction565.0★ (7)In Charleston
35Tributary by Hunter Quinn Homes564.0★ (45)12 mi
36Lakeview at Kitfield by D.R. Horton555.0★ (28)30 mi
37Oakhaven Plantation Home Ownero554.9★ (10)6 mi
38BMD Construction, Inc.554.8★ (8)In Charleston
39Lennar at Limehouse Village554.4★ (27)22 mi
40DRB Homes Charleston Division553.3★ (22)7 mi
41Kohr Construction555.0★ (14)In Charleston
42Charleston Division Office by D.R. Horton554.0★ (40)In Charleston
43O'Connor Homes555.0★ (57)In Charleston
44Sweetgrass Station by Dream Finders Homes554.1★ (43)24 mi
45Watson Hill by Ashton Woods554.2★ (16)17 mi
46Hunter Baker Homes and Renovations555.0★ (13)In Charleston
47Rolina Homes553.7★ (18)6 mi
48O'Laughlin Construction555.0★ (6)In Charleston
49Structures | Alair554.9★ (13)In Charleston
50KRC Greenwood553.7★ (290)10 mi

Also serving Charleston

20 more home builders within 40 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked home builders serving Charleston
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Aries Home Builders5.0★ (2)In Charleston
Arnett Construction, LLC4.5★ (16)In Charleston
Axon Homes5.0★ (2)In Charleston
Brothers Builders & Restoration4.7★ (22)In Charleston
Canter Construction4.9★ (181)In Charleston
CBC of Charleston, Inc.5.0★ (2)In Charleston
Center Park Group4.4★ (14)In Charleston
Charleston Home + Design Show3.1★ (10)In Charleston
Chastain Construction Inc5.0★ (3)In Charleston
Commonwealth Contracting, LLC5.0★ (94)In Charleston
Distinct Builders LLC5.0★ (8)In Charleston
Engelke Homes, LLC5.0★ (2)In Charleston
Grantham Homes3.0★ (2)In Charleston
Handyman Solu solution LLC5.0★ (2)In Charleston
Irwin Built LLC5.0★ (15)In Charleston
King & Society Construction4.9★ (7)In Charleston
Manor House Builders of Sc3.0★ (2)In Charleston
Old City Builders5.0★ (2)In Charleston
Rockwell Construction, LLC5.0★ (17)In Charleston
The Hartman Group, LLC5.0★ (2)In Charleston

How we ranked Charleston home builders

We scored 171 Charleston home builders on ten factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed October 22, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Charleston data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Home builders in Charleston: frequently asked questions

Who is the best home builder in Charleston?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked home builder in Charleston, SC is America's Home Place - Charleston SC with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.8★ from 120 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 5 PM. CopeGrand Homes LLC (#2) and Jackson Building LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 171 home builders on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many home builders are there in Charleston?

ContractorsRanked ranks 171 home builders serving Charleston, SC. 23 of them are based in Charleston; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which home builders in Charleston are open 24/7?

8 ranked home builders in Charleston post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are CopeGrand Homes LLC (#2), Paradise Homes, LLC (#5) and TK Construction (#23). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which home builders in Charleston work on weekends?

69 of 171 ranked home builders post Saturday hours and 44 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are America's Home Place - Charleston SC (#1), CopeGrand Homes LLC (#2) and Jackson Building LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Charleston home builders have?

The median Google rating among 171 rated home builders in Charleston is 4.8★, with a median of 11 reviews. KRC Greenwood has the most, 290 reviews, and ranks #50. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does ContractorsRanked rank home builders?

Each home builder gets a 0–100 CR Score from ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do home builders outside Charleston count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Charleston city center, our service radius for home builders. Each listing shows where the business is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the CR Score, so a nearby business gets a small edge.

Can home builders pay to rank higher on ContractorsRanked?

No. The CR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured businesses may appear above the list, labelled Featured and showing their honest rank.

Update log for Charleston

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 171 home builders serving Charleston.
  2. October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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