Home remodeling in Charleston, SC
- County
- Charleston County
- Permit
- Inside city limits, the City of Charleston Permit Center. Addresses outside city limits are handled by the county or the town they sit in.
- Region
- Charleston area, South Carolina
- Reviewed
- November 9, 2026
Permit rules change. Confirm with the building office before you plan.
Charleston has some of the oldest houses in the state, from the narrow single houses downtown to newer neighborhoods in West Ashley and on James and Johns Islands. Salt air, humidity and termites are hard on wood here, so framing, trim and anything near a crawl space need the right material and room to dry. In the city's historic districts, exterior work that can be seen from the street goes to the Board of Architectural Review first, and many lots sit in a flood zone where a large remodel can bring flood rules into play. Ask the city's Permit Center before you plan.
Before you remodel in Charleston
- In the historic districts, exterior work that can be seen from the street goes to the Board of Architectural Review before it starts.
- Many lots sit in a flood zone. A large remodel or an addition can bring flood rules into play, so ask before plans are drawn.
- Salt air, humidity and termites are hard on wood. Framing and trim near the ground or a crawl space need the right material and room to dry.
- Older houses often hide rot at sills, porch framing and window trim. We probe for it at the visit so it is in the quote from the start.
What we do in Charleston
- Exterior remodelsSiding, trim, porches, carports and doors that keep the weather out.
- Carpentry and framingWalls, roofs, stairs, decks and trim. The trade Nexus started with.
- Additions and sunroomsNew square footage tied into the house you already have, from footing to final.
- General repairsThe list you have been putting off, handled in one visit when possible.
- Kitchen remodelingLayouts opened up, cabinets set level, tile and trim finished clean.
- Bathroom remodelingShowers waterproofed right, tile that lines up, fixtures that work on day one.
- New home constructionLayout, framing, roof, dry-in and finish carpentry by one crew.
- Interior remodelsWalls moved, rooms reworked, whole floors refreshed.
- FlooringLVP, hardwood and tile over a subfloor that is flat and sound.
- Painting and drywallHang, finish, patch and paint with lines you do not have to look past.
How to get a quote in Charleston
- 1
Send a few details
Use the planner or call or text (854) 210-8150. Tell us the room, what you want changed and the address.
- 2
Iago comes out
He walks the job with you, measures it himself and looks at what the finishes hide.
- 3
You get a written quote
The labor, stage by stage, with what is included and what is not. It is free, with no obligation.
Tell us if the house is in a historic district or a flood zone. Both change what we plan for and what you confirm with the city first.
Nearby in the Charleston area
Nexus Build Works is based in Ladson and works around Charleston and Columbia. See all services or the common questions.