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The Bennett Hofford Construction Company

Custom home builder in Charleston, South Carolina

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Operating from the historic Rice Mill building on Lockwood Drive, this Charleston company has built and developed in the Lowcountry and the Caribbean since 1983. It began by building high-end custom residential homes and grew into historic restorations and commercial land development. Homeowners from downtown Charleston to Kiawah Island and St. Kitts are among its clients. A design-build lead directs construction and design in coordination with architects, developers and clients, handling interior and exterior selections for luxury residential properties. Recognition includes a Carolopolis Award for a restoration and a place among the region's top-ranked homebuilders. A downtown project on Meeting Street is listed as coming soon.

What The Bennett Hofford Construction Company does, according to its own website

Each fact below was checked against the company's site in October 2026. "Yes" means the site describes it; "No" means the site rules it out; "Not confirmed" means the site did not say.

YesBuilds true custom homes
YesDesign-build (in-house design)
YesLuxury / estate homes
YesWaterfront & coastal construction
YesWhole-home remodeling & additions
YesIndustry memberships or awards named
YesAlso does commercial work
Not confirmedBuilds on your lot
Not confirmedAlso sells semi-custom plans
Not confirmedEnergy or green certification
Not confirmedOutdoor living & pools
Not confirmedFixed-price or cost-plus explained
Not confirmedBuild timeline stated
Not confirmedConstruction financing help
Not confirmedWarranty stated

See other South Carolina custom home builders for: Design-build (in-house design) · Luxury / estate homes · Waterfront & coastal construction · Whole-home remodeling & additions

Licensing in South Carolina

License not stated.South Carolina licenses home building through the Residential Builders Commission, part of the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation: residential construction above the state threshold needs a Residential Builder license. Confirm any company and check for disciplinary actions on the LLR license lookup.

The Bennett Hofford Construction Company's website did not state a license when we read it. Ask for the license number and a certificate of insurance before you sign.

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Questions about The Bennett Hofford Construction Company

Does The Bennett Hofford Construction Company build custom homes designed for the client?

Yes. The Bennett Hofford Construction Company's own website describes builds true custom homes. We recorded this when we read the site in October 2026; confirm current offerings directly with the company.

Will The Bennett Hofford Construction Company build on land the client already owns?

We could not confirm this. The Bennett Hofford Construction Company's website did not say either way when we read it in October 2026. Ask the company directly.

Does The Bennett Hofford Construction Company offer in-house design or design-build?

Yes. The Bennett Hofford Construction Company's own website describes design-build (in-house design). We recorded this when we read the site in October 2026; confirm current offerings directly with the company.

Does The Bennett Hofford Construction Company also offer semi-custom or plan-book homes?

We could not confirm this. The Bennett Hofford Construction Company's website did not say either way when we read it in October 2026. Ask the company directly.

Does The Bennett Hofford Construction Company build luxury or estate-level homes?

Yes. The Bennett Hofford Construction Company's own website describes luxury / estate homes. We recorded this when we read the site in October 2026; confirm current offerings directly with the company.

Does The Bennett Hofford Construction Company build waterfront, coastal or elevated homes?

Yes. The Bennett Hofford Construction Company's own website describes waterfront & coastal construction. We recorded this when we read the site in October 2026; confirm current offerings directly with the company.

Does The Bennett Hofford Construction Company build to an energy or green certification?

We could not confirm this. The Bennett Hofford Construction Company's website did not say either way when we read it in October 2026. Ask the company directly.

Does The Bennett Hofford Construction Company also do remodeling or additions?

Yes. The Bennett Hofford Construction Company's own website describes whole-home remodeling & additions. We recorded this when we read the site in October 2026; confirm current offerings directly with the company.

Does The Bennett Hofford Construction Company build outdoor living spaces, porches or pools with the home?

We could not confirm this. The Bennett Hofford Construction Company's website did not say either way when we read it in October 2026. Ask the company directly.

Does The Bennett Hofford Construction Company explain its pricing model (fixed price, cost-plus)?

We could not confirm this. The Bennett Hofford Construction Company's website did not say either way when we read it in October 2026. Ask the company directly.

Does The Bennett Hofford Construction Company state a typical build timeline?

We could not confirm this. The Bennett Hofford Construction Company's website did not say either way when we read it in October 2026. Ask the company directly.

Does The Bennett Hofford Construction Company help with construction financing?

We could not confirm this. The Bennett Hofford Construction Company's website did not say either way when we read it in October 2026. Ask the company directly.

Does The Bennett Hofford Construction Company state a written warranty?

We could not confirm this. The Bennett Hofford Construction Company's website did not say either way when we read it in October 2026. Ask the company directly.

Does The Bennett Hofford Construction Company name industry memberships or awards?

Yes. The Bennett Hofford Construction Company's own website describes industry memberships or awards named. We recorded this when we read the site in October 2026; confirm current offerings directly with the company.

Does The Bennett Hofford Construction Company also do commercial construction?

Yes. The Bennett Hofford Construction Company's own website describes also does commercial work. We recorded this when we read the site in October 2026; confirm current offerings directly with the company.

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