OL Thompson – Construction Company in Charleston

OL Thompson - Construction Company in Charleston is a General Contractor in North Charleston, SC. The company provides a wide range of sitework and general contracting services, including clearing, erosion control, grading, groundwork, earthwork, demolition, storm drainage, sanitary sewer, potable water, concrete, curbing, stone base, and asphalt paving. Serving the tri-county area, they perform turnkey operations for private, public, government, and commercial development projects.

The company has been in operation for over 70 years, having been founded in 1948 by O.L. Thompson Jr. as a small grading and hauling company in Hanahan. Since then, the firm has grown into one of the largest and most stable contracting firms in SC. Their capabilities include serving as a SC Unlimited, Highway, and General Contractor. Notable projects include work for the Boeing Manufacturing Greenfield Project, residential developments such as The Flats at Mixson and Carolina Park, and infrastructure improvements like the Hungryneck Boulevard Phase II. The organization maintains a comprehensive succession plan to ensure long-term continuity and includes various related enterprises such as Thompson Trucking Co., Inc.

OL Thompson - Construction Company in Charleston is recognized for its stability and extensive history of service within the Lowcountry. The firm stands among the most established contractors in the region, bringing decades of expertise to complex site development and infrastructure projects.