Palmetto Gunite Construction is a general contractor in Ravenel, SC, specializing in commercial gunite and shotcrete services, concrete repair, soil improvement, and micropile installations across the Lowcountry and the Carolinas. With over 40 years of local experience, the company serves a diverse range of clients including municipalities, federal and state agencies, oil and paper companies, zoological parks, and military branches. It provides structural shotcrete, wet and dry mix applications, foundation projects, and specialty concrete construction, emphasizing expertise in challenging terrain and geotechnical solutions. The company is recognized for its work in concrete renovation, rockwork design, and restoration, with projects completed in Charleston, Mount Pleasant, and surrounding areas.
The business is a family-run operation founded by William Lee Snow, a civil engineer and veteran of the industry with nearly 50 years of experience. He serves as President and CEO, and is actively involved in professional organizations such as the American Concrete Institute, the American Shotcrete Association, and the American Society of Civil Engineers. His leadership extends to community service, including roles with the Boy Scouts of America and the SC Conservation Bank. His sons, Will and Robert Snow, are also involved in the company, reflecting a long-standing family commitment to integrity, technical excellence, and personal connection in every project.
The company is headquartered at 5330 Savannah Highway in Ravenel, SC, located within Charleston County. It serves clients throughout the Southeastern U.S., with a strong regional focus on the Lowcountry. Its work includes high-profile projects such as micropile installations in downtown Charleston and shotcrete applications on major thoroughfares, demonstrating its capability in complex, large-scale infrastructure.