Home Remodeling Contractors in Charleston, SC
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There is a distinct charm to the established neighborhoods of the Charleston Lowcountry. Whether it is the historic character of a home downtown, the mature tree canopies of the sea islands, or an ideal coastal location in South Mount Pleasant, your current address may be exactly where you want to stay. However, older interior layouts don’t always align with modern living. Whole-home remodeling allows you to keep your address and neighborhood ties you love while completely updating the layout, flow, and functionality of your interior spaces.
At Stono Construction, we are a small, local builder specializing in high-end, multi-trade home remodeling. We bring over 25 years of hands-on experience to complex structural updates, executing your architectural plans with an intimate, face-to-face approach.
We proudly serve homeowners in Downtown Charleston, South Mount Pleasant, West Ashley, James Island, Johns Island, and Wadmalaw.
The Stono Approach: A Boutique Remodeling Partnership
Remodeling an existing structure requires a high level of management to ensure a successful result. It involves entering an established property, opening up old walls, and carefully protecting the parts of the home that are to remain untouched.
On-Site Principal Supervision
A principal of Stono Construction oversees your project while work is active. We don’t manage your project from a remote office. Frequent oversight ensures our trusted trade partners have what they need to effectively do their work, respect your property, adhere to safety standards, keep things clean and orderly, and efficiently handle any potential challenges that may arise.
Architectural Plan Execution
Our team builds strictly from your architectural plans. We specialize in larger, complex remodels that require extensive trade coordination. We work closely with your chosen architect or design professional during the pre-construction phase to ensure their plans translate smoothly to real-world constructability.
Certified Lead-Safe Remodeling
If your home was built before 1978—as many do in our core historic and coastal markets—interior demolition can disturb older lead-based paint. As an EPA-certified Lead-Safe Firm, Stono Construction follows strict containment and safety protocols to protect your home’s environment and your family’s health.
Navigating Local Regulations & Flood Codes
Major home remodeling in coastal South Carolina requires navigating an intricate maze of municipal and environmental regulations. Because we live and build right here, we understand how to manage these local hurdles:
- The 50% Rule for Major Remodels: If your home is located in a local flood zone (such as AE or VE), it is subject to the FEMA “Substantial Improvement” rule. If the total cost of your remodel exceeds 50% of the structure’s market value, local building authorities may require the entire home to be brought up to current flood compliance. We review your architectural plans against these local valuation thresholds to help ensure that your project remains cost-effective if possible.
- Historic Districts & Neighborhood HOAs: From the strict mandates of the Board of Architectural Review (BAR) downtown to the neighborhood-specific covenants south of I-526 in Mount Pleasant, we ensure that every phase of your interior or exterior remodel respects local guidelines and passes municipal inspections seamlessly.
Our Elite Home Remodeling Services
We focus strictly on extensive, multi-trade remodeling projects that transform the core functionality of your home:
- Whole-Home Transformations: Executing structural wall modifications to eliminate outdated, segmented floor plans and create bright, open-concept living spaces that naturally transition into the kitchen and dining areas.
- Luxury Kitchen & Bath Remodels: Complete down-to-the-studs updates, integrating high-end custom cabinetry, and accommodating premium finish selections specified in your architectural plans.
- FROG & Attic Conversions: Structurally reinforcing and framing existing unfinished spaces—such as a Finished Room Over Garage (FROG) or a deep attic roof cavity—to add fully climate-controlled living space within your home’s existing roof envelope.
Honest Financials & Uncovering the Unknown
Every remodeling project involving an older home comes with hidden variables behind the drywall—whether it is outdated wiring from a previous era, settled framing that requires structural reinforcement, or hidden moisture damage. We protect your investment through a transparent business process:
- Detailed Scope Estimating: We provide an itemized breakdown of costs based on your architectural plans, structural engineers and homeowner specifications building in realistic allowances for your design finishes.
- Formal Change Documentation: If an unexpected condition arises or you choose to adjust the scope, we document the change using a formal written change order detailing the exact pricing and timeline impact. No work begins on a modification until you review and approve it.
“John and Dan are absolute professionals! While doing major remodeling to our downstairs, Susan and I threw numerous “change” ideas at them, and they guided us through all of them to our complete satisfaction. John’s dedicated job oversight was most comforting, and Dan’s handling of the business details was flawless. We highly recommend Stono Construction!”
“Stono Construction built our beautiful home in record time. We had no supply chain issues; the materials used were best quality, and all individuals associated with the project were professional and courteous. I highly recommend this firm and would use them again.”
“Its not easy to find a contractor who actually does what they say and do it on time with minimum fuss. Good job John. We love our new kitchen. We will use you again.”
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