Land development experts shaping the Lowcountry.

Trusted professionals that really dig their profession.

Sea Island Land Development is a licensed, bonded and insured site contractor based out of Charleston, South Carolina. We are a SCDOT Certified Small Business and Charleston County Certified Small Business that performs projects for local municipalities, private developers, and commercial contractors.

We specialize in delivering projects on time and on budget. Starting a project from schematic planning to establish a budget, to closing out a project, SILD is your one stop site contractor. We take a personal approach to every project, and are dedicated to every project to ensure our clients get a return on investment. We pride ourselves in our local knowledge and expertise in the industry. 

Our Services

Site Work

Creating  a specified base for construction work such as a foundation, landscape improvements, or surface drainage, our team utilizes state of the art GPS-enabled equipment and technology to transform the land from a wooded lot to a landscaped site.

Utilities

SILD is a licensed water and sewer main contractor in South Carolina, to complete projects such as installing water and sewer mains for a subdivision to installing individual services. SILD utilizes state of the art lasers and levels to ensure utilities are installed at the exact depth and slope.

Earth Work

SILD has a large range of excavation capabilities, from retention ponds and storm drain management, to removing excess or unsuitable soils to provide a structural working platform. With a fully integrated GPS control system, SILD ensures accurate and timely excavations.

Concrete and Paving

Asphalt paving, concrete paving, and curb and gutter are a crucial task on every project. Working with geotechnical engineers, SILD is able to guarantee these items are installed per specification.

Featured Projects

May River Elementary School

May River Elementary School

Sea Island Land Development (SILD) has been selected by Thompson Turner Construction to perform all site development work for the new May River Elementary School in Bluffton, South Carolina. Situated on a 28-acre site adjacent to May River High School in the Palmetto...

Nexton Greenhouse

Nexton Greenhouse

Sea Island Land Development (SILD) has been selected by Middleburg Construction to provide full site development services for the Nexton Greenhouse project in Summerville, South Carolina. This 16-acre site will be transformed into Nexton Pine Hollow, a 324-unit...

Droze Townhomes

Droze Townhomes

Dream Finders Homes has chosen Sea Island Land Development (SILD) as the trusted site contractor for an exciting new residential development in the heart of Summerville, South Carolina. This upcoming townhome community will feature 70 modern townhome units, along with...

Ocean Pines

Ocean Pines

Sea Island Land Development was selected by Landmark Builders of South Carolina to perform comprehensive sitework services for an exclusive new development located on Kiawah Island, SC. Situated just a short walk from the beach, this 7-acre site will be home to seven...

Hanover Park

Hanover Park

Summit Contracting Group, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, has selected Sea Island Land Development (SILD) as the site contractor for the Preserve at Hanover Park—a new garden-style apartment community in Beaufort, South Carolina. Located just off Robert Smalls...

Blossman Gas

Blossman Gas

Sea Island Land Development is proud to partner with M.B. Kahn on a new 4-acre commercial site in Summerville, South Carolina, for Blossman Gas. This facility will serve as a key propane distribution center for the region. Although sitework has not yet begun, our...

Nexton Hammocks Amenity

Nexton Hammocks Amenity

Sea Island Land Development (SILD) is honored to have been selected by Brookfield Properties to lead the site construction of the new Amenity Center within the Hammocks Walk community, located in the heart of the Charleston, South Carolina region. As a trusted site...

Tidewater

Tidewater

Sea Island Land Development (SILD) is proud to announce its continued partnership with Dream Finders Homes as the selected site contractor for the third phase of development within the thriving master-planned community of Cane Bay Plantation in Berkeley County, South...

Crosscreek Townhomes

Crosscreek Townhomes

Sea Island Land Development (SILD) was selected by David Weekley Homes to perform full site construction for a new townhome community located off Folly Road on James Island, South Carolina. The project spans approximately 4.5 acres and will feature 51 townhomes upon...

Emblem Phase #2

Emblem Phase #2

Sea Island Land Development (SILD) was selected by Lennar Carolinas to lead site development for the second phase of the Emblem at Cane Bay apartment community in Berkeley County, South Carolina. This phase covers over 18 acres and includes 12 building pads, all of...

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