James Island

Just across the harbor from downtown Charleston, James Island offers the perfect blend of laid-back coastal living and urban convenience. As a custom home builder on James Island, we’ve helped clients craft luxury homes and properties from a private estate on the creek to a timeless coastal retreat with Charleston Harbor views.

Whether you’re starting fresh with a custom build, pursuing a home remodel, or planning to tear down an existing home and rebuild, we bring the local expertise and expert project management support to make the process smooth, from navigating flood zones and permitting to capturing the island’s unique character in the design.
James Island’s mix of classic neighborhoods and emerging enclaves gives homeowners the chance to create something personal, all while being close to Folly Beach and downtown Charleston.

Building with character on James Island

James Island offers a relaxed, coastal vibe paired with unbeatable access to both downtown Charleston and Folly Beach. For families, professionals, and retirees alike, it’s a place where community, nature, and convenience intersect. As a leading custom home builder on James Island, we help homeowners turn this uniquely Charleston location into something deeply personal: a home that reflects your lifestyle, values, and vision.
From charming older neighborhoods like Riverland Terrace to new developments and creekfront properties, James Island is filled with opportunity and potential complexity. Flood zones, FEMA regulations, narrow lots, and elevation requirements are all part of the landscape. Our team has the experience to guide you through it all, offering creative solutions and technical precision every step of the way.

Our process, focused on you

What sets us apart as a luxury builder on James Island is much more than craftsmanship. It’s the way we work. Our process is transparent, collaborative, and built entirely around your needs. We begin by listening: to your goals, your lifestyle, your budget, and your ideas. From there, we create a roadmap that aligns design, construction, and budget clarity, so you’re never left guessing.
Our project managers are hands-on and communicative, providing real-time updates through Alair’s proprietary Client Control™ system. Whether you’re building from the ground up or pursuing a remodel, you’ll always know where your project stands, in both progress and dollars.
While we’re building homes we build relationships, built on trust, integrity, and a shared desire to create something meaningful.

Remodeling with intention

If your current home no longer fits your goals, we offer full-service home remodels on James Island. From reimagining kitchens and outdoor spaces to full teardowns and rebuilds, our renovation work blends technical know-how with design-forward thinking, while always honoring the essence of the neighborhood and your vision for the future.

Interiors that reflect island living

Our in-house designers offer tailored interior design for James Island homes, curating finishes and furnishings that reflect both the surrounding coastal aesthetic and your individual taste. We also collaborate seamlessly with outside designers when preferred.

Let’s build something personal

Structures | Alair is the custom home builder on James Island trusted for quality and a people-first process. If you’d like to learn more about James Island, reach out and our team would gladly walk you through neighborhoods to consider.

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Kiawah & Seabrook Island

They are good people, not just good builders. I like them as friends, not just as workers, but as friends.”

- Herb and Dolores Kemp, Homeowner – Daniel Island Park

If we were to build another house, they would be the only people I would go to.”

- Lee Helmer, Homeowner – Daniel Island

Every person with whom we have dealt is a really good person. Mary and I trust them completely to always do the right thing. We love the home.”

- John Gilsenan, Homeowner – Daniel Island

We have been in our house now for over a year and we wanted to take the time to let you know how pleased we are with the house. It was our first attempt building a home and the process, as you know, is always a great learning experience. Your staff is very dedicated and professional, you should be proud of the team you have put together. . . We truly appreciate the efforts of your entire staff. We have recommended and will continue to recommend your company. We wish you many years of successful building.”

- Larry and Laurie Tyree – Homeowners, Daniel Island Park

I just want to reiterate that Amy and I have been absolutely thrilled with you and your team throughout the entire process. We heard so many nightmares about building a home, that we braced for the worst. However, the whole project has moved without any glitches and you’ve all been wonderful to work with. The house is superb and we’ll enjoy living there for a long time. . . and then you can build our next house when Amy’s ready to upsize.”

- Michael Hyatt – Homeowner, Daniel Island Park

They were the greatest team I’ve ever worked with! They are a bunch of unbelievably professional and excellent group of people who care. We have done a lot of construction, and it is hard to find a company that cares the way that they do. They have done an incredible job!”

- Gregg and Ann Behrens

We are extremely pleased with the professionalism of the Structures’ team. Our design had many complicated details that were solved without the associated stress that normally accompanies an architecturally challenging project. They respected our tight budget demands and worked with their subs to get every detail right. Structures’ dedicated staff built a wonderful home for us. We would highly recommend them.”

- Steve and Carol Degnen, I’On

Structures came highly recommended, so we expected a high level of service and quality. That taken into consideration, Structures has exceeded our expectations on all levels. It’s a pleasure working with each member of the team assigned to our project. You can sense their personal interest and commitment to us and to making our home a success.”

- Steve and Carol Degnen, I’On

Structures Building Company exceeded our expectations and my being an Architectural Designer with 25 years of experience made that considerably more difficult.”

- Christopher Caponigro – Homeowner, Daniel Island Park

This has been an outstanding venture. The staff and subs have all exceeded our expectations. Being in real estate, we somewhat expected some ups and downs in the construction process. We were pleasantly surprised. The entire staff has proven that customer service and quality care go a long way. We have both commented on many occasions that after only living in our home a few weeks we would absolutely buy another home from Structures. Steve K. and the entire Structures family have continued to go above and beyond to make sure we are satisfied. It is a pleasure to do business with such a professional group. We are more than happy with our choice of builders and we feel that as our needs grow, we will continue to be a part of the Structures family. Thank you.”

- Tim & Terry Haas – Real Estate Expert from HGTV’s show, Designed to Sell