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Dec
01

Meet the Architect: A Conversation with Charleston Architect Anita King

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Anita King knew she was going to become an architect at the ripe old age of 12 years old. "My dad is a surveyor, so I was introduced to architecture plans and drafting at an early age," she recalls. She never wavered from her goal and went on to earn her Architecture Design degree from Clemson University. Fresh out of college, she worked at DP3 Arc...

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Nov
12

Guest Post: How to Design a Tasteful Modern Home from the Editors at Redfin

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Modern architecture has become increasingly popular and we are finding that more and more clients are looking for a home with modern design elements. Click the link below to read more about designing a tasteful modern home from experts in the field of modern design, including some helpful tips from us at Sea Island Builders. How to Design...

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Sep
16

Preventing Cost Overruns in Residential Construction Projects: How Proper Planning Can Help Keep Your Project on Budget

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A cost overrun is a term commonly used throughout the construction industry. But what does it mean for the average homeowner looking to begin a residential construction project? Simply put, a cost or budget overrun is an unexpected cost, mostly due to an underestimation or excluded item during the budgeting process. Keeping a project on budget is o...

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Jan
29

Best Windows for Coastal Homes

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 It's all about the view! Many people choose to live on the southeastern coast for its temperate climate and variety of amazing settings.  Whether marsh, ocean-front, deep-water, or small tidal-creek, each unique location provides different but equally beautiful views. Among the many considerations must be ma...

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Jan
09

Sea Island Builders Provides Clients with a 5-Star Design-Build Experience

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Happy New Year! 2020 is off to a great start. We are looking forward to all of the exciting things 2020 has in store for our company. At Sea Island Builders, our clients are at the heart of everything we do. After all, we aren't simply building a house, we are creating a home for our clients to enjoy for generations to come. That's w...

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Oct
10

A Comprehensive Guide to New Construction and Renovations in the Old Village Historic District of Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina

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Are you planning to build or renovate a home in the Old Village Historic District of Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina? Are you overwhelmed by the volume of information and forms to complete and find yourself unsure of where to begin? If so, you have come to the right place. Sea Island Builders has the knowledge and experience in getting projects succes...

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Aug
06

Successfully Navigating the Sullivan's Island Design Review Board

Do you have dreams of building or renovating a home on Sullivan's Island, SC? Many people do, and for those lucky enough to bring this dream to fruition, they will eventually find themselves face-to-face with the Sullivan's Island Design Review Board. For the uninitiated, those words may strike fear into the heart of current and potential home...

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Jun
13

Charleston Flood Maps

Sea Island Builders uses state-of-the-art technology to assess and provide studies of current and future Charleston flood maps and offers flood risk management studies​   The 2019 Atlantic hurricane season is officially upon us. Beginning June 1 and running until November 30, potential storms are almost always a running topic of conversat...

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