Michael Coutu with Alair Homes is a true professional and was a pleasure to work with! He made…read morehimself available to us during our extensive renovation of our bathrooms and closet space. Even though he had multiple projects ongoing, he made us feel like we were his only clients; we really appreciated his timely communication with us and truly felt like he was vested in our project as much as we were. Alair's proprietary software keeps you well informed and up to date with budget and scheduling and is a nice way to see how things are progressing. If you are looking for a reliable and professional company to work with, I highly recommend Michael Coutu with Alair Homes!!

We purchased our Charleston home in July of 2021. Before doing so, I asked Salt Marsh Contracting…read moreto look the property over and give me a rough estimate of what it would cost to complete the scope of renovations I had in mind. I also asked if they could get me into the house by the beginning of February 2022 (it was a significant renovation project - completely new kitchen from the studs out, 4 new bathrooms (including relocating 1 of the baths), new flooring, new electrical, new plumbing etc.). After purchasing the house, Salt Marsh prepared a detailed project budget that was remarkably near the amount that they provided as a rough estimate. Work began in early September. We moved in during the first week of February with a minimal punch list of items to be completed (mostly caused by supply chain issues). Most importantly, they have been diligent in working to clear the list. Working with our team from Salt Marsh could not have gone better. They are good at what they do, professional and well managed! This is our fourth major project (others were in New England) and I can honestly say that I have never enjoyed working with a contracting team as much as I have Salt Marsh Contracting. The process was as smooth and professional as you can ask for. It came in on budget (actually slightly under) and most importantly we couldn't be happier with the results! I am very confident that you will experience the same if you hire them to do your project. Paul Chapdelaine Charleston SC

We loved working with Salt Marsh Renovations. They are experts in their fields, professional, nice…read moreand completed all work on time. We hired them when we purchased our house this August and learned that we needed a lot of structural work, help with wood rot, electrical and a bunch of other things both inside & outside of the house. Its not easy working with a 100 + year old house but they were so knowledgeable I knew we were in good hands. They took time to sit down with us to review the scope of the work and give us an honest picture of the price and timeline we were looking at. They helped us figure out what projects were urgent and what could wait. I never felt that they were trying to take advantage of us but rather that they were great partners who truly had our best interest in mind. They are also very well respected in the community and I can tell their employees enjoy working for them. Their work was great and I would 100% call them for any future project.

I utilized Andy Free to design, build and install an elevator in my residence in Charleston County…read more Mr. Free made regular contact with me and my builder during the design phase and provided important information and guidance that ultimately made for a superior design and end product. I believe his price was fair and his professionalism was beyond reproach. Every detail of the install was thoroughly worked out and the elevator has added value financially as well as peace of mind to our home. I wholeheartedly endorse using Andy Free Construction for your residential elevator needs.

After getting four quotes from various contractors, we hired Les to re-do the backsplash in our…read morekitchen. He did a fantastic job! He was also punctual, responsive, friendly, and had the best price in town. Highly recommend him for any tile work you need done.

I hired Canter Construction in September of 2023 to build a 1st floor bedroom and screened-in porch…read moreaddition to my home. The project manager estimated that it would take 4-5 months to complete, yet the project was finally completed and signed-off by the City in August, 2024. Here are some of the many issues that I experienced: QUALITY OF WORK: The City of Charleston failed the project seven times on various inspections: -Slab Inspection (2X) -Mechanical Rough-in -Electrical Rough-in -Electrical Final -Mechanical Final (2X) With the exception of the plumbing and tile work, subcontractors were frequently called back to correct issues with their work. This was especially true of the HVAC, electrical and carpenter trades. HVAC: While the contract called for the addition to have its own HVAC system, neither Canter, nor their recommended engineer, Michael Hance, PE, LLC (who drew-up the plans), made provisions for placement of the HVAC system in the addition. Planning for HVAC only started once the slab was poured and a considerable portion of the framing was completed. The result: I had to give up significant storage space in my garage and agree to lower the ceiling in my new bath addition 12 inches to accommodate the HVAC system and associated ductwork (a total of 209 cubic feet). In the end, the lack of proper planning of the HVAC system meant that the "addition" to my home became an unplanned "subtraction" as well (see photo). Had I known up front that I'd be giving up space for the HVAC system, I would have made alternative plans. When I realized the issue, I asked Canter for an adjustment in price as I gave up space for the HVAC equipment. Canter ignored my request. When the project was nearing completion, I again asked for an adjustment. Canter refused stating "Construction always has areas where things do not go 100% according to the plans and we must pivot." However, this particular "pivot" was caused by their failure to plan for the installation of HVAC system; a critical item required for any living space. ELECTRICAL: -The electrician did not follow the electrical plan; Outdoor lighting and the screened-in porch switches are located several rooms away in the new bedroom addition. -Exposed hot wires were recently found in the bedroom electrical box (see photo). FOUNDATION: The foundation was not built to plan. The contract specifically called for a CMU Stem Wall foundation for $7,200. Canter substituted a "monolithic pour" in place of the CMU Stem Wall without notifying me or seeking my approval of the change in scope. REMOVAL OF PERSONAL PROPERTY FROM MY HOME: A subcontractor was seen on video searching through my garage where he had no reason to be nor permission. He later emptied the contents of my recycle bin into my trash bin and took the recycle bin with him when he left. After sharing video footage of the act and making several requests, the recycling bin was returned days later.

We hired Jonah to do renovations on our rental property. He appeared to be very confident,…read moreinterested in doing what would be a relatively small job (a result of minor smoke damage) even while he boasted of having been approached about doing a television show and building another construction business. We needed to have the renovations done before the rental season began (late March) and agreed that, after approving the project, we would fly over to approve the work before we wrapped up. Knowing we were coming in town to further prepare the space for the season, he indicated in late March that most of the work had been done and gave the okay for our travel. In fact, I arrived three days before I was to have renters in, prepared for only a deep cleaning, and ***90%*** of the work had not been done. The place was a COMPLETE mess and, in haste, Canter Construction rushed and did a sub-optimal job and not what we agreed. My mom and I, along with my one-year-old daughter, had plans to move furniture (from storage) back in and re-arrange the space in a period of 36 hours. This on the advice of Jonah himself, who had indicated the project was near completion. We ended up paying the super-nice guys who worked for the moving company to come back one day later to help us rearrange furniture and hang pictures because Jonah pushed it to the last minute and was still not done. We were absolutely not satisfied with the work---he hung a television on the wrong wall (after clear instructions to do otherwise) and in haste re-purposed an old bathroom door to not-fit a new pocket door, leaving a 2-inch gap at the bottom that he tried to justify. The single only reason he gets two stars is because Pete, his business partner came to resolve these issues when Jonah himself was too "put out" by being held accountable for wrongdoing. Jonah was angry and flustered and too busy---communication with him became confrontational. But Pete took good care of the problems and remedied the issues. I held onto all texts and emails, given our circumstance, and would not work with him again.

Patrick Kelly with Kelly Builders is simply untouchable in every area. This man will fight for…read moreyou. He gives generously of his time and never makes you feel rushed or like a bother. Patrick is a creative genius, who provides unsurpassed quality. He is a master contractor.

We have used Frank Lewis with Dynamic Design for two bathroom remodels. The best thing about Frank…read moreis that you can trust him. He does quality work and will make sure you like everything. If there is a problem he will be there asap to fix what needs to be done. Our master bathroom remodel took a lot longer than I would have liked but I LOVE IT! They took extra time to make sure everything was perfect and to add little touches that really make a difference. They really focus on details and do a high quality job. They also make their own cabinetry, which is top notch! He isn't afraid to give opinions on what he thinks will look good and is really helpful in the design process.

I was the Realtor representing the buyers in their purchase of a new home built by St. Paul's…read moreConstruction. We had looked at over 20 homes until we found 5829 Yellow Dog in Ravenel. The quality craftsmanship & details were unmatched. There were several minor things that my clients asked for and Lee Ravenel was incredibly responsive & fair. He did not give any pushback & also offered to be of service at any time. I can not thank St. Paul's Construction & Lee for making the process for my clients both seamless & memorable. Thank You!