Phillip Smith General Contractor

Phillip Smith General Contractor is a General Contractor in Mt Pleasant, SC. The firm specializes in custom home building and remodeling projects throughout the Charleston area and the broader Lowcountry of SC. With over thirty years of experience, the company serves homeowners in Mount Pleasant, Isle of Palms, Sullivan’s Island, Daniel Island, James Island, and Seabrook Island. The business holds a 4.60 rating based on 8 customer reviews, reflecting a solid reputation among the customers it has served.

The company was founded in 1990 by Phillip Smith and his wife, Cathy. Phillip is a licensed General Contractor who has built homes throughout the Southeast. The team includes Bill Payzant, who joined after decades in the industry, including time building in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Bill founded Nautilus Home Management in 2010 to address maintenance needs for vacation homes, a focus that later evolved into building high-performance, low-maintenance homes. In 2018, Bill and Phillip partnered to combine their companies. The team also features Jennifer, who handles project estimating and has been with the company since 1998, and BJ, a Senior Project Manager who joined in 2005 with a background in drafting and carpentry. Alyssa assists with estimating, billing, and contracts, while Russell has worked in construction since age 15 on both commercial and residential projects.

Phillip Smith General Contractor emphasizes a collaborative process where the builder, architect, and interior designer are involved from the beginning to control costs and timelines. The firm partners with architects such as Herlong Architects, Chris Rose Architects, and Marc Camens, and designers like Herlong Interiors and Amy Trowman. Projects range from new constructions, such as the 2022 Sullivan’s Island Ocean View home, to renovations like the 2014 Olde Park Mount Pleasant remodel. The company utilizes its partnership with Nautilus Home Management to monitor long-term building techniques and offers homeowners varying levels of long-term maintenance and inspection services.

The business is known for its commitment to building homes that last, using the best products and techniques for the coastal environment. Its reputation is built on integrity, fairness, and a team-oriented approach that ensures quality from the bid phase through completion.

Phillip Smith General Contractor brings decades of Lowcountry building expertise to Mt Pleasant, delivering custom homes and remodels that stand up to the coastal climate.

The office is located on W. Coleman Blvd. in Mt. Pleasant, just a short distance from West Coleman Boulevard and Shem Creek Park.

Services:

• Architectural Services
• Home Building
• Interior Design