--- title: "SHELTER Custom-Built Living — Home Builders | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/shelter-custom-built-living-pfvwus-pf~1863192916 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1863192916.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "SHELTER Custom-Built Living" category: ["Home Builders"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/2b1324dd03dd183d_3519-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "895 Island Park Drive, Suite 203, Daniel Island, South Carolina 29492, United States" latitude: 32.9668 longitude: -79.8528 phone: "(843) 471-1833" website: http://www.sheltercustombuiltliving.com rating: 5 review_count: 34 best_of_houzz_awards: 18 followers: 278 last_updated: 2026-09-07 --- # SHELTER Custom-Built Living Original Houzz profile: [SHELTER Custom-Built Living](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/shelter-custom-built-living-pfvwus-pf~1863192916) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Home Builders - **Location:** Daniel Island, SC - **Serves:** Charleston, Daniel Island, Mount Pleasant, Johns Island, Isle of Palms, Sullivans Island, Kiawah Island, Awendaw, Kiawah River - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (34 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 18 awards (2015–2026), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - 5 Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 25,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Published locally - High-end As an award-winning, certified luxury builder, SHELTER Custom-Built Living has a vested interest in the quality and innovation of your home and its unique place in the Charleston. Our mission is to place our clients needs and wants as our top priority while providing an honest, straightforward, seamless approach to custom home building. This approach has earned our company the highest possible rating from Guild Quality. The five star, 100% approval from our clients speaks to what we value and execute as builders. https://www.guildquality.com/sheltercustombuiltliving A Multi-Prism Award-Winning Company, SHELTER Custom Built-Living is the first builder in South Carolina to be featured on the “Today's Builder” television show: http://www.todaysbuildertvshow.com/episodes. Each project we take on utilizes our in-house build/design team. This collaboration of experienced and talented builders, artisans and designers clearly defines the goals and vision for our clients' homes while ensuring that the entire design-build process is transparent. Each member of what “Today's Builder” called our “Dream Team” contributes their own creative vision and ensures that the building process is memorable for all the right reasons. Every home we build is carefully curated and truly unique, unlike any other home. SHELTER believes the process of building a home should be an enjoyable experience. As a custom home builder, we work hand-in-hand with our clients to create and execute the perfect vision of your home. With clarity of process and schedule, we provide expert guidance through each step of the custom home building experience– from lot procurement to design and material selection. We have a history of establishing lasting relationships with our customers by exceeding expectations, exceptional performance and ongoing communication., SHELTER builds homes of unparalleled craftsmanship that will be cherished today and for generations to come. https://sheltercustombuiltliving.com/testimonials/ ### Services Provided - New Home Construction - Custom Homes - Home Remodeling - Home Additions - Energy-Efficient Homes - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Green Building - Project Management - 50 Best Modern Builders in the US - Certified Luxury Builder - Custom Home - Degree in Construction Management - Design-Build - Full Home Renovation - General Contractor - Luxury Home Build-Design - Top 10 Custom Home Builder in South Carolina ### Areas Served - Charleston - Daniel Island - Mount Pleasant - Johns Island - Isle of Palms - Sullivans Island - Kiawah Island - Awendaw - Kiawah River ### Typical Job Cost $1,500,000 - $5,000,000 Our homes are one of a kind, and unique to our client's wants, needs, and budget. Our 100% Guild Quality rating, seasoned build-design team and client testimonials ensure an enjoyable and transparent building experience, to remember for all the right reasons. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | SHELTER Custom-Built Living | | Address | 895 Island Park Drive, Suite 203, Daniel Island, South Carolina 29492, United States | | Phone | (843) 471-1833 | | Website | http://www.sheltercustombuiltliving.com | | License Number | 22805 | | Followers on Houzz | 278 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/SHELTERCustomBuiltLiving/ - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/SHELTERCBL - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/shelter-custom-built-living/ - Blog — www.sheltercustombuiltliving.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [SHELTER Custom-Built Living](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/shelter-custom-built-living-pfvwus-pf~1863192916) - **Website:** http://www.sheltercustombuiltliving.com - **Phone:** (843) 471-1833 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - BS in Construction Management - SC Licensed Builder - Architectural Digest Builder of Excellence in South Carolina - Named Top 15 Custom Home Builder in South Carolina + Charleston + IOP - Named Top 50 Modern Home Builder in the US - Named Top 10 Construction Companies in SC - **Best of Houzz:** 18 awards (2015–2026), for Design, Service. **Affiliations** - [National Association of Home Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-association-of-home-builders-pfvwus-pf~562065019) - [Charleston Home Builders Association](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/charleston-home-builders-association-pfvwus-pf~152641455) - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/better-business-bureau-pfvwus-pf~1830530549) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 34 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 49.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — JM DB, Feb. 2024** > I love my home and working with the build team, design team, and suppliers involved. The craftsmanship is exceptional, the attention to detail amazing, the process transparent and my home is stunning. Thank you to everyone at SHELTER. **★★★★★ — Moe Draz, Sept. 2023** > Shelter Custom Built is hands down one of the best builders I have ever had the pleasure to work with. They provided superb quality and customer service. They were always organized, and receptive to our designs no matter how challenging. Their project managers and sub contractors were always professional, polite and timely. We look forward to designing many more projects with their team. **Comment from SHELTER Custom-Built Living:** > Thank you very much. We look forward to working on another project with you and your talented firm. **★★★★★ — andrew pojani, April 2023** > Thank you to Shelter for all the time, thoughtfulness and care that went into building our home. > > Ryan, Kecia, Shane and the entire team were incredibly attentive and always available as we navigated a complicated build thru some of the COVID impacted areas. Their attention to detail and focus on making sure we're achieving our vision was tremendous. > > Thank you! **Comment from SHELTER Custom-Built Living:** > It was a pleasure building your home and helping achieve your vision! We appreciate your review. **★★★★★ — HU-519423397, Jan. 2022** > We’ve known Jenny + Ryan for over 15 years now so when it came time to update and remodel our home, they graciously lead the way! Their time commitment, dedication and trades they introduced us to were extremely helpful. Even with our little remodel, they both made time to stop by to check on the structure, engineering and design… (And Jenny knows design!!!). Their honesty and eagerness to make our house a home was evident in every detail, every step of the way. They truly helped bring our vision to life! Thank you Jenny + Ryan! **Comment from SHELTER Custom-Built Living:** > We enjoyed helping you remodel your home. Thank you for reviewing your experience with SHELTER! **★★★★★ — Captains island drive, Sept. 2021** > Excellent communication and workmanship. We love their attention to detail. In house designer was especially helpful in making important selections. **Comment from SHELTER Custom-Built Living:** > Thank you for entrusting our team to build and design your custom home, It is incredible! **★★★★★ — G. Scott Barhight, Feb. 2021** > How many folks can say they miss their builder after a project is complete? We do. You will. Ryan and Jenny will include you in a team process that will realize the best decisions for your home in a fun and efficient manner. Your dreams will come true. Enjoy! **Comment from SHELTER Custom-Built Living:** > Thank you very much. It was our pleasure to build your amazing home. **★★★★★ — Mosmi Naik-Patel and Shailesh Patel, Jan. 2021** > We couldn’t have been more pleased with the way Shelter managed the addition of our outdoor living space. We built our custom home five years before and poured our imagination and creative energy into every inch of it, leaving little for the patio and front yard, which never truly felt like they belonged to the rest of the home. With Shelter’s inventive approach and willingness to innovate, we were able to transform the outdoor spaces into an elevated California Modern oasis, complete with a “floating” lanai, koi pond, hand-poured concrete pavers and an entirely fresh, contemporary, southwestern-inspired landscape. The outdoor living space instantly became our favorite place to gather and was our daily sanctuary of serenity during the pandemic of 2020. The Shelter team was so impeccably organized, knowledgeable, reliable and forward thinking, that we looked no further when the time came to build our next nest, which is currently underway and has been nothing but a pleasure with Shelter at the helm. **Comment from SHELTER Custom-Built Living:** > Thank you very much. We enjoyed our first project with you and our looking forward to our 2nd. You eye for style and design is impeccable. **★★★★★ — Lindsay Wood, Jan. 2021** > We used Shelter Custom-Built Living to add an addition to our home. Ryan listened to our ideas/vision and made it a reality. Ryan and his crew were very professional, organized and attentive to all details. We highly recommend Shelter Custom- Built Living. **Comment from SHELTER Custom-Built Living:** > It was our pleasure to build your addition. Your vision and ideas were so much fun to bring to life. We hope you and your family enjoy many years of happiness and success in your new space! **★★★★★ — Collin Coggeshall, Oct. 2020** > SHELTER was a pleasure to work with and I highly recommend them to anyone who desires to build a truly CUSTOM home. While building a new home can be overwhelming at times, SHELTER is there for you every step of the way, to ensure that the home they are building meets all your expectations. The great thing about the team at SHELTER is their creativity and their ability to find a way to make things happen. Over the course of our time working with SHELTER, we requested many modifications and additions, both large and small....some simple and some outrageously complex. Through all those changes, never once were we told, "I'm not sure we can do that..." or "I don't think that's going to work...". They seem to find a way to solve even the most challenging requests. The team approach that SHELTER utilizes makes the whole home building experience flow extremely smoothly for the owner and the procedures and tools that SHELTER has in place make the process very efficient. While everything about SHELTER is top-notch, their biggest asset is their people. Ryan, Jenny, Hollis, and the entire team are great people and they take the time to really get to know your family and to understand your needs. They all take great pride in what they do and it shows. I couldn't be more proud of the home that SHELTER helped us build or more happy with the decision to use SHELTER as our builder. **Comment from SHELTER Custom-Built Living:** > Thank you very much. It was our pleasure to build and design your stunning home. **★★★★★ — charlyr, Aug. 2020** > Working with Ryan and Jenny and the Shelter team was a wonderful experience from start to finish! We chose to work with them for a remodel and we are so happy with the finished product. They listened to our needs and also offered great ideas and solutions. The subs they hire are professional, experts at their trade, very reliable and prompt. We highly recommend Shelter and would definitely work with them again on a future project. **Comment from SHELTER Custom-Built Living:** > Thank you very much for the kind words. We enjoyed assisting you with rennovating your new home. **★★★★★ — kaciehighsmith, Aug. 2020** > Shelters team is organized, diligent and provides communication on every step. The knowledge and craftsmanship makes building/renovating fun and exciting! **Comment from SHELTER Custom-Built Living:** > It was our pleasure to renovate your first home, and we are enjoying renovating and designing another home for you. **★★★★★ — dmw102, Aug. 2020** > Ryan, Jenny and their entire TEAM at SHELTER went above and beyond in building our dream home on Captains Island. We interviewed several builders in the area and knew immediately we wanted to work with Ryan Butler. His knowledge, craftsmanship experience, integrity and reputation were clearly visible. From the beginning (budget, site work and design planning) Ryan was available, making us feel completely at ease with decisions that needed to be made without us being present. Communication lines were constantly a priority with Ryan and his listening skills are remarkable, regarding our budget, goals, wish lists, fine details and especially validating my own design choices, always! Shelter's entire team kept us on task, while working together at a diligent pace. > Our CI home is exactly what we envisioned, unique, warm, inviting and casually elegant. "Nobody Does it Better" than Shelter. > Thank you Ryan, Jenny, Kecia, Chris and Steve. **Comment from SHELTER Custom-Built Living:** > Thank you very much for the kind words. It was our pleasure builiding and assisting you in designing your stunning home. ## Selected projects - [Awards](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/awards-pj-vj~6792448) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 20 - Description: Multi-Prism Award Winning Company Guild Quality Guild Master Recognized by the BBB Home Builder Digest Recognition in 6 categories Member of the Charleston HBA Member of the NAHB - [55th Avenue 1](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/55th-avenue-1-pj-vj~6656288) - Location: Isle of Palms, SC - Photos: 16 - [Bayley Road 1](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bayley-road-1-pj-vj~6671201) - Location: Charleston, SC - Photos: 27 - Description: Designed by ARCHIDEMIC and built by award winning SHELTER Custom-Built Living this 5,500-square-foot, six-bedroom home, which expresses a Lowcountry coastal vernacular executed with a modern hand— and it stands out beautifully in the sea of traditional homes. Contemporary exterior elements, such as large black windows and a nontraditional roof structure, flawlessly intermingle with a brick-slurry finish and flickering gas lanterns, which purposely connect the home to Charleston’s historical arch… - [Bayley Road 2](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bayley-road-2-pj-vj~7655794) - Location: Charleston, SC - Photos: 57 - [Bellona Street 1](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bellona-street-1-pj-vj~2846380) - Location: Charleston, SC - Photos: 22 - [Bermuda Isle 1](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bermuda-isle-1-pj-vj~2602550) - Location: Charleston, SC - Photos: 28 - [Boatwright Road 1](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/boatwright-road-1-pj-vj~7300923) - Location: Johns Island, SC - Photos: 17 - Description: Nestled within the Sea Islands of Charleston, this elevated waterfront community invites you to a life intricately woven with nature’s embrace. See the homes inspired from historical styles indigenous to the Southern region and designed for outdoor living, the abundant outdoor village gathering places and resort style amenities, and the farm and Goatery that bring our agrihood true farm to table living. - Kiawah River Charleston - [Boatwright Road 2](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/boatwright-road-2-pj-vj~7356438) - Location: Johns Island, SC - Photos: 43 - Description: Nestled within the Sea Islands of Charleston, this elevated waterfront community invites you to a life intricately woven with nature’s embrace. See the homes inspired from historical styles indigenous to the Southern region and designed for outdoor living, the abundant outdoor village gathering places and resort style amenities, and the farm and Goatery that bring our agrihood true farm to table living. We can’t wait to welcome you to Kiawah River, and to all of the beautiful days ahead. -Kiawah… - [Boatwright Road 3](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/boatwright-road-3-pj-vj~7463534) - Location: Johns Island, SC - Photos: 23 - [Boatwright Street 4](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/boatwright-street-4-pj-vj~7553269) - Location: Johns Island, SC - Photos: 51 - Description: This two-story home epitomizes modern luxury while seamlessly blending with the surrounding nature through its natural elements and expansive outdoor living spaces. The four-car drive-under garage on the ground level offers abundant storage and is equipped with an elevator that accesses all three levels of the home. This added convenience enhances the enjoyment of the home’s many curated spaces for both everyday living and entertaining guests. Marble and quartz countertops exude elegance through… - [Captain Goddard 1](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/captain-goddard-1-pj-vj~7202906) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 39 - [Captain's Island 1](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/captain-s-island-1-pj-vj~6155551) - Location: Charleston, SC - Photos: 42 - Description: Coastal Custom Home located on an island with a private dock, outdoor living, pool and 4200sf. Outdoor living transitions indoor with retractable doors and windows. - [Captain's Island 2](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/captain-s-island-2-pj-vj~6441129) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 37 - [Dalton Street 1](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dalton-street-1-pj-vj~659987) - Location: Charleston, SC - Photos: 14 - Description: Daniel Island Park Custom Home - [Dalton Street 2](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dalton-street-2-pj-vj~629872) - Location: Charleston, SC - Photos: 30 - Description: Daniel Island Park Custom Pool House - [Dalton Street 3](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dalton-street-3-pj-vj~1999711) - Location: Charleston, SC - Photos: 11 - [Dark Timber Street 1](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dark-timber-street-1-pj-vj~5807805) - Location: Charleston, SC - Photos: 37 - [Dunham Street 1](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dunham-street-1-pj-vj~7326530) - Location: Charleston, SC - Photos: 88 - Description: A one-of-a-kind Modern Vernacular private coastal home nestled along the Lowcountry waterways and salt marshes. Interior Designer, Jenny Keenan Design, take on modern interior design has created a unique, one-of-a-kind design that surpassed the homeowner's expectations. In conjunction with Shelter's build, design, and carpentry team this stunning home is a true custom work of art and a memorable experience for the homeowners. - [Eventide Drive 1](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/eventide-drive-1-pj-vj~7576464) - Location: Johns Island, SC - Photos: 30 - Description: Farmhouse - [Fish Tale 1](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fish-tale-1-pj-vj~5519681) - Location: Charleston, SC - Photos: 47 - Description: Built by Award Winning, Certified Luxury Custom Home Builder SHELTER Custom-Built Living. Interior Details and Design- SHELTER Custom-Built Living Build-Design team. . Architect- DLB Custom Home Design INC.. Interior Decorator- Hollis Erickson Design. Photographer- Keen Eye Marketing. [See all 66 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/shelter-custom-built-living-pfvwus-pf~1863192916) ## Community Q&A **Q: this is pretty amazing too.** *(in Photo Questions)* Lets discuss. A: Agreed! **Q: my favorite...like the colors and the orange and yellow** *(in Photo Questions)* this is my favorite...but then I think we need to change powderroom \#2 lots of birds A: I agree, I like them all as well. **Q: LOOOOVE** *(in Photo Questions)* No words! I think these would be amazing island lights A: They are beautiful. I fully agree! **Q: wanna know dimensions** *(in Photo Questions)* could be cool A: 60" wide **Q: like** *(in Photo Questions)* would consider A: emailed to you **Q: love** *(in Photo Questions)* love especially if big A: Me too! 39.3" in diameter --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-07.*