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Custom board-and-batten home with a three-car garage and stone columns built by Hale Development, set among Lowcountry pines
Family-Owned · 30+ Years · SC Lowcountry

We Build Beautiful.

Dream Big. Build Strong.

Licensed, bonded & insured general contractors with 30+ years building across the South Carolina Lowcountry — commercial, custom residential, and light industrial.

  • Family-Owned
    & Operated
  • 30+ Years
    Experience
  • Licensed · Bonded · Insured
    SC General Contractor
  • 5.0 ★
    Google Rating

SC Contractor License: REPLACE WITH LICENSE NUMBER

Who we are

A family-owned builder the Lowcountry trusts

Hale Development is owned by Robert and Marissa Hale. Robert brings more than 30 years of commercial and industrial experience; Marissa leads design. Together they run a firm where the owners are on your project, not just on the contract.

Being family-owned isn't a line on our website — it's how we build: personally, accountably, and for the long haul. We're licensed, bonded, and insured, with 30+ years of commercial and industrial experience and a 5.0-star rating on Google.

Every project starts with a free pre-construction evaluation and estimate. Blueprints or a napkin sketch — we'll tell you what it really takes.

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Restored blue historic cottage that serves as the Hale Development office at 212 E 1st N St in Summerville, SC
Recent work

Real projects, real craftsmanship

Custom board-and-batten home with a three-car garage and stone columns built by Hale Development, set among Lowcountry pines
Luxury walk-in shower with marble slab walls, patterned accent tile, and antique copper fixtures, remodeled by Hale Development
Covered oceanfront porch with turquoise furniture on a coastal home built by Hale Development, overlooking the beach
Historic two-story Lowcountry home with a wraparound porch and gingerbread trim under a large cedar — the kind of home Hale Development restores
What clients say

Trusted across the Lowcountry

5.0 · 4 Google reviews
Our home was built in 1885 and needed real care — ceiling work, leveling the floors, and reframing a doorway that had shifted over the decades. Hale Development handled all of it with a respect for the house that you don't find everywhere. The work was meticulous and the crew was a pleasure to have around.
Sue G.
1885 historic home restoration · Summerville, SC
As a former HOA President, I've worked with plenty of contractors. Hale Development stood out for their communication and follow-through on our community project. They kept the board informed, respected the residents, and delivered exactly what they promised.
Melanie R.
Community / HOA project · SC Lowcountry
They remodeled our primary bathroom and the result is beautiful. The craftsmanship is excellent and they stayed on schedule. We couldn't be happier and would use them again without hesitation.
Robin V.
Primary bathroom remodel · SC Lowcountry
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Both, depending on the scope of the project — whichever approach is most cost effective for you.

Yes. Hale Development is a fully licensed, insured, and bonded general contractor.

Every project is unique, so there is no one-size-fits-all number. Our Pre-Construction Evaluation and Estimate are free — that's where we give you a real figure.

Timelines depend on scope, permitting, and site conditions. Your free estimate always comes with a projected timeline.

Yes. Hale Development is proudly family-owned and operated by Robert and Marissa Hale, with 30+ years of commercial and industrial experience behind every project.

We serve the South Carolina Lowcountry: Summerville, Charleston, North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Goose Creek, and Moncks Corner.

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The pre-construction consultation is free. Blueprints or a napkin sketch — we'll tell you what it really takes.