M.K. Smith Builders is a custom builder in Charleston, SC, dedicated to producing our clients' vision of home while employing the best methods to ensure long term value. We integrate your desires with quality materials, sound construction techniques, and energy conservation practices.

When I start working with a client, one thing I want them to understand is that I’m not just there to build a home; I want to build a relationship. I want to be the person that client relies on for all building needs. When M.K. Smith Builders finishes a job, the clients will have complete confidence that every aspect of the project was done in the best way.  My commitment to excellence is supported by the four factors of Ethics, Education, Experience and Exposure.

Ethics. I grew up in a small town where people looked out for each other.  I’ve used that foundation to build a company which is client -focused rather than project-focused.  It is important to me that my clients know I am doing everything in their best interest. I realize that clients’ time is valuable, so I am always organized, concise, direct, and honest, whether it’s good or bad news. I think clients deserve to have the most complete and up-to date information so they can make the best decisions.

Education. My whole life, I have taken things apart to understand how they work and put them back together. So choosing to study engineering at Clemson was a natural choice.  I earned my Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering in 1995, with an emphasis on Structural Design and Construction Management.  The intensive study of structural engineering has provided me with a scientific understanding of building materials, stresses and forces and serves as a background for problem analysis, information gathering, and problem resolution.  While at Clemson, I also pursued an English minor which has afforded me an appreciation of language, as well as superior written and spoken communication skills.