Renovating an existing home requires more than construction—it requires experience working within existing conditions, understanding structural limitations, and managing complexity from the start.
Arbor Building Group focuses on substantial residential renovations for homeowners planning meaningful improvements to how their home functions, feels, and lives.
Our renovation work typically includes:
Whole-home renovations
Kitchen and interior transformations
Structural layout changes
Opening floor plans
Reconfiguring older homes
Integrating modern systems into existing structures
Coordinating design and construction
We are best suited for:
Homes requiring significant updates or redesign
Projects involving structural changes
Homeowners planning long-term improvements
Renovations typically in the $300K–$1.5M+ range
Experience working within existing structures
Understanding of Charleston’s older housing stock
Ability to manage structural and unforeseen conditions
Clear communication throughout construction
Unlike new construction, renovation projects involve uncovering and solving existing conditions that are not visible at the start. Proper planning, communication, and experience are critical to keeping projects on track.
Our Renovation Process
1. Initial Consultation
Understanding your home, goals, and scope
2. Planning & Preconstruction
Budget alignment, scope development, coordination
3. Construction
Organized execution with ongoing communication
4. Completion
Final walkthrough and project closeout
Complete gut & remodel of existing structure, muliple additions, large dormers, wrap around covered porches, custom millwork Johns Island SC (in-process image)
The lifting and 98% reconstruction of a historic freedman’s cottage, Nunan St. Charleston SC (In-process image)
Testimonials: Ryan Weatherly, Isle Of Palms, SC, Arbor building Group was phenomenal to work with! Steve and his team were on time, reliable, and delivered an incredible product. I absolutely recommend Arbor to anyone and we have been thrilled with our new home!
M.G, James Island SC, Arbor Building group has completed two major projects for us in the last 3 years. The 1st project was a kitchen & master bathroom gut out and redo. We were so happy with our experience with them we had them come back and do a design-build of a major 2 story addition, 2 porches and deck project for us. This Company actually does what they say they will do. Very professional, knowledgeable and deliver High quality workmanship. We have referred this company to our family and friends. Thank you ABG!
HobCaw, Mt. Pleasant SC , exterior renovation; new porches, windows, siding, gas lantern lighting, mahogony front door assembly and more