Here's How Much We Built It For...
Project: 34 Percy Street
Year Built: 1885 / 2025
Specs: 4 Bed / 4 Full Bath
Size: 2,437 (Main House 1861 sf/ Pool House 576 sf)
Final Cost: $1,325,710
Per Square Foot: $544/SF
34 Percy Street Consists of an historic main "Charleston Single House" and a new Pool House outfitted for fully independent habitation from the main structure. This property was an historic rehabilitation project in every sense of the concept, modernized and outfitted for today's luxury lifestyle.
Stabilization, Foundation, Framing - $$$$$
This house was leaning off its axis when we came in. The first six months were spent simply keeping it upright, then lifting it for full foundation work.
Pool & Pool House – $$$
Adding a backyard pool and structure on a 0.09-acre historic lot required surgical logistics, zoning finesse, and multiple layers of planning board approvals.
Custom Interior Package - $$$
High End Luxury Finishes throughout, with Modern Lifestyle Upgrades
Preservation-Grade Exterior Work - $$$
Original siding was salvaged where possible. Windows and doors were repaired or upgraded within historic guidelines.
Category. Total. % of Budget. Includes
Wood & Carpentry $309,770.43. 23.4%. Framing, cabinetry, exterior & interior trim
Stabilization $132,706.74. 10.0%. Supervision, permits, development expenses
Pool & Pool House $146,990.69. 11.1%. Pool shell, finishes, pool house construction
Finishes $147,397.58. 11.1%. Paint, tile, flooring, countertops, hardware
Doors & Windows $81,708.56. 6.2%. Historic-grade assemblies + finish hardware
Systems $149,525.09. 11.3%. Plumbing, HVAC, electrical
Sitework & Demo $69,117.91. 5.2%. Demolition, grading, drainage
Foundation + Concrete $34,658.47. 2.6%. Structural foundation + slab work
Roofing & Waterproofing $22,223.28. 1.7%. Roofing systems, caulking, sealants
Interior Specialties $15,909.09. 1.2%. Shower glass, bath accessories, misc. trim
Furnishings & Appliances $46,204.97. 3.5%. Installed appliance package, built-ins
Masonry & Metals $36,956.16. 2.8%. Brickwork, structural metal, minor steel
Landscape & Hardscape $82,541.12. 6.2%. Rentals, utilities, equipment, printing, services
Soft Costs. $50,000.00. 3.8%. Architect, survey, legal, admin overhead
Project: 265 A Coming Street
Year Built: 2023
Specs: 4 Bed / 3 Full Bath
Size: 1,800 SF
Final Cost: $774,880
Per Square Foot: $430/SF
265 Coming Unit A is a downtown Charleston infill build with thoughtful design, mid-to-high-end finishes, and real craftsmanship throughout. This home was part of downtown infill project consisting of 2 free standing homes.
Extensive wall paneling, painted trim, and designer wallpaper: $$$$
Custom-built wood cabinetry: $$$
Site-finished pine floors $$
Delta plumbing fixtures throughout; Concretti vessel sinks: $$
Curated, mid-range lighting package $$$
Tile + Trim Work - Upgraded layout patterns with detailed edge transitions $$$$
Wood & Carpentry. $259,207. 33.5%. Framing, exterior and interior trim, custom cabinetry, millwork
General Requirements. $114,570. 14.8%. Supervision, permitting, site logistics, project coordination
Finishes. $84,244. 10.9%. Tile, paint, flooring, wall coverings, hardware
Mechanical. $75,261. 9.7%. Plumbing, HVAC system, fire sprinkler
Doors & Windows. $68,753. 8.9%. Window assemblies, interior doors, glazing, and hardware
Electrical. $63,734. 8.2%. Full home wiring, fixture installation, lighting controls
Sitework & Demolition. $34,411. 4.4%. Demo of prior structure, grading, landscaping, utilities
Concrete & Foundation. $26,701. 3.4%. Pilings, spread footings, structural slab, driveway
Roofing & Waterproofing. $22,779. 2.9%. Roof system, underlayment, caulking/sealants
Interior Specialties. $8,589. 1.1%. Shower glass, mirrors, bath accessories
Furnishings & Appliances. $7,266. 0.9%. Installed kitchen appliances and select built-ins
Masonry & Metals. $6,177. 0.8%. Brickwork, minor structural steel and supports
Equipment. $324. <0.1%. Temporary equipment, tools, or rentals