Welcome to
Lowcountry Living
Priester’s Custom Contracting is a Charleston, South Carolina award winning custom home builder. From start to finish, we specialize in personal hands-on new home construction, pledging our commitment to quality and service. Our main priority is much more than simply building a house, we will create your custom dream home!
Our Services
New Home Construction
Custom Homes in the Charleston Area
Large-scale Remodeling
High-end Additions + Whole House Renovations
Excellent Customer Service
100% Customer Satisfaction
Daily Site Management
Hands-on Construction Management
Call us today to get started.
Our Why
In everything we do, we believe in giving 100%. We believe in creating lasting relationships. The way we do this is by providing you, our client, with a quality constructed and structurally sound home that fits your specific needs and budget.
We manage each project from your site daily which ensures every aspect of your home is held to the highest standard. Because of our hands-on approach to project management, we are able to provide exceptional customer service.
We are dedicated to guiding you through the entire building process by sharing our expertise and finishing the project on-time and within budget.
Call us at (843) 200-8495 to discuss your new home construction project.
Years of service
%
Customer Satisfaction
Latest Projects
Family Owned
+ Operated
As a family owned business, you can count on our dedication, continuous communication, and expert advice.
Expect to be treated like one of the family as we build your home as if it were our own.
Let’s Work Together
Here is a list of some of our most frequently asked questions. Our longevity in the new home construction industry is a direct result of understanding your needs and combining them with the experience of our seasoned custom home team.
Can you help me choose an architect/designer?
We have worked with many prominent architects and designers in the Charleston area. If you do not have an architect or designer in mind, we will meet with you and learn about your design criteria and then recommend an architect or designer that we feel will be a good fit for your project.
Can you supply a list of references we can contact?
Yes. We are proud of the long-term relationships we build with our clients and are happy to provide references from past homeowners who have worked with us throughout the custom building process. Upon request, we can share contact information so you may hear directly about their experience, communication, and overall satisfaction with their home.
What sets you apart from other custom home builders?
What sets us apart is our hands-on approach, strong family values, and commitment to long-term relationships. We are on the job site every day, closely overseeing each phase of construction and treating every home as if it were our own. We believe how a home is built matters just as much as the final product. That’s why we work with trusted, high-quality subcontractors who share our standards and values. Our goal is not just to build a house, but to build lasting relationships with our clients through honesty, communication, and craftsmanship they can trust for years to come.
How involved will we be in the building process?
Our clients can be as involved as they would like, with support and guidance every step of the way. We connect you with our trusted vendors so you can make selections that reflect your personal style and preferences. We are also able to provide an initial consultation with an interior designer to help you begin the selection process, with the option to continue working with them throughout the build. Throughout construction, we stay in close contact and guide you through decisions as they arise, ensuring you feel informed, supported, and confident from start to finish.
Can you help us find a lot?
Yes. We have worked with many respected architects and designers in the Charleston area. If you do not already have an architect or designer in mind, we will meet with you to learn about your design goals and vision, then recommend a professional we feel is the right fit for your project.
Meet the Team
Tommy Priester
Tommy Priester was born and raised in the Town of Summerville, South Carolina. He has more than 35 years of experience in the construction industry. He is known for his honesty, dependability, and excellent time management skills that keep your job moving smoothly during construction. He and his sons, Taylor and Trey, provide daily on-site supervision of your project which results in a higher quality home with fewer delays. Tommy believes in not cutting corners which is shown in the superior quality of each custom home that he builds. He is always willing to answer your questions and present the options that are available to you. Whether you are local to the Charleston area or living out of town, you can depend on Tommy to send regular communication and updates on your project so that you always know what stage you’re at and what needs to be done next. Tommy’s favorite pastime is boating with his family and two Boykin spaniels, Drake and Nova.
Shelley Priester
Originally from Indianapolis, Indiana, Shelley Priester moved to South Carolina with her family in 1984. She and Tommy were married in June of 1990 and they have three kids, Taylor, Brittany and Trey. Shelley has over 21 years of experience in the construction and real estate industries. As a licensed Realtor with Ashley Cooper Real Estate, she is able to help you find the perfect lot to build your dream home or she can serve as the agent to assist in selling your current home in the Charleston area. This combination of real estate and construction knowledge and her extensive career in bookkeeping and office management allows her to be the liaison between the paperwork side and the construction side of the building process. She is detail-oriented, thorough, and reliable. In her spare time, Shelley likes crocheting, taking art classes with her daughter, Brittany, and spending time with her family.
Taylor Priester
As a native of the Lowcountry, Taylor Priester grew up watching his dad, Tommy, bring customers’ home dreams to life. He joined the Priester’s Custom Contracting team at a young age starting off cleaning and eventually managing job-sites. Through his experiences he gained extensive knowledge that led him on his career path of structural engineering. Taylor served as a Firefighter for the Town of Mt Pleasant for two years and then he went on to become the Facilities Division Chief specializing in managing infrastructure repairs. Taylor rejoined Priester’s Custom Contracting in July of 2023. You can count on him to coordinate subcontractors, handle permitting and jobsite inventory, visit your jobsite daily during the construction process, and more. He is trustworthy, diligent, and professional. Taylor and his wife, Gracen were married in 2017. They have two boys, Tucker and McCoy and four fur babies, Scout, Buster, Ruby, and Winnie. They enjoy spending time as a family tending to their animals, boating, and riding four wheelers.
Trey Priester
Trey Priester joined Priester’s Custom Contracting in the Summer of 2024 and plays an important role in managing daily on-site construction activities and workflows. With a hands-on approach, he supports projects through the final stages of construction to ensure every detail meets our quality standards. Growing up in the Lowcountry, he developed a passion for construction and remodeling, along with a love for watersports and fishing. He works closely with subcontractors and the rest of the Priester’s Custom Contracting team to maintain quality standards and support a smooth, well-executed home building experience for every client.
Brittany Priester
Brittany Priester is a Charleston-based brand strategist and graphic designer who leads the marketing efforts for Priester’s Custom Contracting. As a Lowcountry native, she brings a deep understanding of the local market and a passion for helping family-owned businesses tell their story with clarity and intention. Brittany holds a double major in Business Entrepreneurship and Graphic Design from Charleston Southern University, where she graduated with honors. She uses her background in both strategy and design to manage the company’s social media presence, website, and overall brand identity, ensuring that every touchpoint reflects the quality, integrity, and craftsmanship behind each home. In her free time, Brittany enjoys painting, baking, spending time outdoors with her family, and playing with her two Boykin Spaniels.
Client Testimonials
We HIGHLY recommend Priester’s Custom Contracting! They gave us an amazing experience building our dream home. They made us feel comfortable and confident during the whole process. Everyone warned us that building a house was a big undertaking. It was not. We loved every bit of it, because of Tommy! He was personally available to talk and answer questions anytime. We cannot say enough good things. Our home is breathtaking. The quality is unbelievable. He has become a family friend.
Phenomenal from start to finish. We entrusted Tommy with the complete renovation of our home and the entire project went smoothly, timely, and the finished product was beyond our wildest dreams. Tommy is what all contractors should strive to be! Above all Priester’s Custom Contracting was honest, displayed impeccable communication throughout the entire project, and they were a pleasure to work with. We can’t say enough about our experience!
Priester’s Custom Contracting kept in constant contact, even when we were living out of town over 3 hours away. We easily navigated the distance through phone, photos, and facetime. Tommy was onsite everyday. He kept subcontractors scheduled to move the project along and meet the deadline. He was always there for us. Whenever we faced a major decision, he guided us through to the correct resolution. We always felt that he was doing the right thing as our representative. He treated our property as if it were his own.
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