Land development experts shaping the Lowcountry.

Full-Service Site Development Contractor in Charleston, SC

Based in Charleston, South Carolina, Sea Island Land Development is a licensed, bonded, and insured full-service site development contractor specializing in earthwork, underground utilities, storm drainage, grading, concrete, asphalt paving, and turnkey site development.
Since 2016, Sea Island Land Development has helped shape Charleston and the Lowcountry by building the site infrastructure behind schools, neighborhoods, healthcare facilities, commercial developments, and more. From early sitework through final paving, our experienced construction team is committed to delivering quality projects safely, efficiently, on time, and on budget.

From schematic planning and budgeting through construction and project closeout, SILD provides a complete approach to site development. We bring local knowledge, industry experience, modern construction technology, and a personal commitment to every project.

Our Services

Site Work

SILD provides comprehensive sitework and site preparation services to prepare land for construction. From clearing and grubbing to mass grading, rough grading, fine grading, building pad construction, and roadway grading, our team uses state-of-the-art GPS-enabled equipment and technology to efficiently transform undeveloped land into a construction-ready site.

Utilities

As a licensed water and sewer main contractor in South Carolina, SILD provides underground utility construction for commercial, residential, and municipal projects. Our capabilities include water main installation, sewer main installation, water and sewer services, tie-ins, manhole installation, and public and private utility construction. Our team utilizes advanced lasers, levels, and field technology to ensure utilities are installed accurately and according to project specifications.

Earth Work

SILD provides earthwork, excavation, and grading services for projects of all sizes. Our capabilities include mass grading, cut and fill, structural fill, building pad construction, pond excavation, stormwater pond construction, and unsuitable soil removal. With fully integrated GPS machine control technology, our experienced construction team delivers accurate and efficient earthwork to create a stable foundation for the next phase of construction.

Concrete and Paving

SILD provides concrete, asphalt paving, and curb and gutter as part of our complete site development capabilities. Our services include concrete paving, asphalt paving, curb and gutter, sidewalks, parking lot construction, and roadway paving. Working alongside project teams and geotechnical engineers, we complete concrete and paving work according to project plans and specifications, helping deliver a quality finished site built for long-term performance.

Featured Projects

Riverview Charter School Gym

Riverview Charter School Gym

Sea Island Land Development (SILD) was selected by Thompson Turner Construction to perform site development for the new Riverview Charter School Gym in the Town of Port Royal, South Carolina. Developed for the Beaufort County School District, this approximately 1-acre...

Del Webb

Del Webb

Sea Island Land Development (SILD) was selected by Pulte Home Company LLC to perform the complete site development for Del Webb Phase 14A, a 17-acre residential expansion within one of the Lowcountry's premier active adult communities in Berkeley...

Long Savanna

Long Savanna

Sea Island Land Development (SILD) was selected by Pulte Home Company to perform the complete site development for Long Savannah, a new 14.15-acre residential community located in the City of Charleston, South Carolina. The project will include the development of 69...

Stono Edge Ditch

Stono Edge Ditch

Sea Island Land Development (SILD) was selected by Charleston County to complete drainage improvements for the Stono Edge Ditch project on James Island, South Carolina. The project includes approximately 1,100 linear feet of ditch clearing and regrading designed to...

Roper Sawmill

Roper Sawmill

Sea Island Land Development (SILD) was selected by Trident Construction to complete the site development for the new Roper Sawmill medical office building in Summerville, South Carolina. Developed by BGMP Development LLC, this 2.81-acre commercial project will expand...

MUSC FSER

MUSC FSER

Sea Island Land Development (SILD) was selected by MB Kahn (General Contractor) to perform the complete sitework, water and sewer utilities, and storm drainage installation for the new MUSC 24-Hour Free-Standing Emergency Room (FSER) in West Ashley, adjacent to...

Sol Legare Road

Sol Legare Road

Sea Island Land Development (SILD) was selected by Charleston County to complete roadway improvements on Sol Legare Road on James Island, transforming approximately ¼ mile of existing dirt roadway into a paved surface. This project features a unique pervious paving...

South Rail

South Rail

Sea Island Land Development (SILD) is proud to partner with ARCO on the Southrail commercial development, an 11-acre site located in North Charleston, South Carolina. This project will feature a 145,000-square-foot warehouse facility, supporting continued industrial...

The Grove

The Grove

Sea Island Land Development (SILD) was selected by Lennar Carolinas to perform full sitework for The Grove at Cane Bay, a 26-acre residential development located in Berkeley County, South Carolina. This project will bring 210 new single-family townhomes to one of the...

Woodfield Nexton Townhomes

Woodfield Nexton Townhomes

Sea Island Land Development (SILD) is proud to have completed the site construction for Woodfield Nexton Townhomes, developed by Woodfield Development, LLC, and located in Downtown Nexton in the Town of Summerville, South Carolina. This 8-acre, 114-unit multi-family...

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Ready to get started? Sea Island Land Development is a trusted full-service site development contractor based in Charleston, South Carolina, serving commercial, residential, and municipal projects throughout the Lowcountry.

From sitework and earthwork to underground utilities, grading, storm drainage, concrete, and asphalt paving, our team has the experience and capabilities to take your project from early site preparation through final completion.
Let’s build something great together.

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Our people are the heart of Sea Island Land Development and a proven part of our success. Whether you’re an experienced construction professional or looking to grow your career in the industry, SILD offers opportunities to learn, grow, and be part of a team helping build Charleston and the Lowcountry.

Ready to build your construction career with SILD? Visit our Careers page to explore current opportunities and apply today.