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Best Home Builders in Hilton Head, SC (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Hilton Head: The Retreat at East Argent by D.R. Horton, CR Score 62/100; 4.9★ from 52 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Kendrick Construction, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 153.

  3. 7

    Most-reviewed: America's Home Place - Savannah, GA, 104 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 153 ranked; ranked #7.

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

153 Hilton Head home builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 51 open Saturdays and 33 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 153 rated businesses.

Most of this list also appears on the Home builders in Hilton Head Island ranking. See Home builders in Hilton Head Island

Top 10 home builders in Hilton Head at a glance

Top 10 home builders in Hilton Head at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1The Retreat at East Argent by D.R. Horton624.9★ (52)Hardeeville, 15 mi awaySat · SunOverall
2Kendrick Construction624.7★ (19)Bluffton, 7 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Esposito Construction Inc625.0★ (76)Hilton Head Island, 3 mi away——
4May River Custom Homes614.6★ (17)Bluffton, 7 mi away24/7—
5Waterside at Rice Hope by D.R. Horton615.0★ (59)Port Wentworth, 25 mi awaySat · Sun—
6Bevanda Construction and Restoration, LLC615.0★ (31)Bethel, 8 mi awaySat · Evenings—
7America's Home Place - Savannah, GA604.9★ (104)Pooler, 29 mi awaySatMost reviews
8Summerall Custom Construction605.0★ (76)Beaufort, 15 mi away——
9Seagrass Station by Centex Homes594.3★ (30)Bluffton, 12 mi awaySat · Sun—
10Salem Bay by Pulte Homes594.7★ (30)Beaufort, 15 mi awaySat · Sun—

The 153 best home builders in Hilton Head, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Hilton Head

    #1 The Retreat at East Argent by D.R. Horton

    Based in Hardeeville, 15 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 52 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 10 AM–5:30 PM · Sun 12 PM–5:30 PM
    Address
    86 Sanctuary Dr, Ridgeland, SC 29936
    View profile for The Retreat at East Argent by D.R. Horton(843) 874-8307

  2. #2 Kendrick Construction

    Based in Bluffton, 7 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 19 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    5752 Guilford Pl Suite 201, Bluffton, SC 29910
    View profile for Kendrick Construction(843) 757-9351

  3. #3 Esposito Construction Inc

    Based in Hilton Head Island, 3 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 76 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1 Mathews Dr Suite #115, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
    View profile for Esposito Construction Inc(843) 896-2316

  4. #4 May River Custom Homes

    Based in Bluffton, 7 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 17 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    6 Shults Rd UNIT D, Bluffton, SC 29910
    View profile for May River Custom Homes(843) 815-9010

  8. #8 Summerall Custom Construction

    Based in Beaufort, 15 mi away

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 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–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    11 Professional Village Cir, Beaufort, SC 29907
    View profile for Summerall Custom Construction(843) 986-4986

  9. #9 Seagrass Station by Centex Homes

    Based in Bluffton, 12 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 10 AM–6 PM · Wed 12 PM–6 PM · Thu–Sat 10 AM–6 PM · Sun 12 PM–6 PM
    Address
    10 Augustine Rd, Bluffton, SC 29910
    View profile for Seagrass Station by Centex Homes(877) 215-3321

  10. #10 Salem Bay by Pulte Homes

    Based in Beaufort, 15 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue closed · Wed 1 PM–6 PM · Thu–Sat 10 AM–6 PM · Sun 12 PM–6 PM
    Address
    1115 Salem Bay Dr, Beaufort, SC 29902
    View profile for Salem Bay by Pulte Homes(843) 894-2560

  11. #11 Full Circle Development

    Based in Bluffton, 6 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    7 Johnston Way #2b, Bluffton, SC 29910
    View profile for Full Circle Development(843) 757-8808

  12. #12 Schumacher Homes of Hilton Head - Savannah, SC

    Based in Hardeeville, 19 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–6 PM · Tue 10 AM–8 PM · Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu 10 AM–8 PM · Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1334 Frontage Rd, Hardeeville, SC 29927
    View profile for Schumacher Homes of Hilton Head - Savannah, SC(843) 806-1304

  14. #14 Riverton Pointe

    Based in Hardeeville, 15 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 10 AM–5 PM · Wed 3 PM–5 PM · Thu–Sat 10 AM–5 PM · Sun 12 PM–5 PM
    Address
    135 Cypress Ct, Hardeeville, SC 29927
    View profile for Riverton Pointe(843) 487-0885

  15. #15 Silver Moss

    Based in Hilton Head Island, 2 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 11 AM–5 PM · Sun 1 PM–4 PM
    Address
    668 Spanish Wells Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
    View profile for Silver Moss(866) 600-7007

  16. #16 Hilton Head Builders

    Based in Hilton Head Island, 3 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–8 PM
    Address
    3 Burkes Beach Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
    View profile for Hilton Head Builders(843) 290-8895

  18. #18 K. Hovnanian's Four Seasons at Carolina Oaks

    Based in Bluffton, 14 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

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

    • 3.8★ from 19 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
    14 Carolina Oaks Ave, Bluffton, SC 29909
    View profile for K. Hovnanian's Four Seasons at Carolina Oaks(888) 575-0444

  20. #20 The Farm at Morgan Lakes

    Based in Pooler, 30 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 44 Google reviews
    Address
    570 Farm Lk Dr, Pooler, GA 31322
    View profile for The Farm at Morgan Lakes

  21. #21 Bailey's Cove Single-Family Homes by Dream Finders Homes

    Based in Hilton Head Island, 1 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

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

    • 3.5★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 10 AM–6 PM · Sun 12 PM–6 PM
    Address
    6 Burl Wood Ct, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
    View profile for Bailey's Cove Single-Family Homes by Dream Finders Homes(912) 913-9036

  25. #25 Old World Custom Homes

    Based in Bluffton, 7 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Masonry contractor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    Bluffton, SC 29910
    View profile for Old World Custom Homes(843) 304-3632

How we ranked Hilton Head home builders

We scored 153 Hilton Head 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 Hilton Head 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 Hilton Head: frequently asked questions

Who is the best home builder in Hilton Head?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked home builder in Hilton Head, SC is The Retreat at East Argent by D.R. Horton with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 4.9★ from 52 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Kendrick Construction (#2) and Esposito Construction Inc (#3) follow. We ranked 153 home builders on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many home builders are there in Hilton Head?

ContractorsRanked ranks 153 home builders serving Hilton Head, SC. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which home builders in Hilton Head are open 24/7?

7 ranked home builders in Hilton Head post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Kendrick Construction (#2), May River Custom Homes (#4) and Tideland Realty 👍Beaufort (#19). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which home builders in Hilton Head work on weekends?

51 of 153 ranked home builders post Saturday hours and 33 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are The Retreat at East Argent by D.R. Horton (#1), Kendrick Construction (#2) and May River Custom Homes (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Hilton Head home builders have?

The median Google rating among 153 rated home builders in Hilton Head is 4.5★, with a median of 9 reviews. America's Home Place - Savannah, GA has the most, 104 reviews, and ranks #7. 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 Hilton Head count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Hilton Head 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 Hilton Head

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 153 home builders serving Hilton Head.
  2. October 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.

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