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Buffington Homes LP Buffington Homes is the premier, custom home builder, and renovations expert on Kiawah Island and the surrounding Charleston, South Carolina areas. For 25 years, our family-owned and operated company has worked with Homeowners who trust us to build custom, luxury homes. Our excellence is recognized Ten times Nationally and by the Wall Street Journal with its Dream Builder award.

It was not just a good experience building with the Buffington's. It was a pleasurable experience. I cannot say enough good not only about the Buffington family but the team, the product, attention to detail and the follow through were perfect.
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We're in the homebuilding business, the shelter where people live, laugh, and enjoy comfort. It's a people business. When your building experience is good, we've done our job. Our attention to detail and quality craftsmanship build trust in our ability to understand and, more importantly, care about your dreams.
We are honored to work with a team of Clients, Architects, Designers and Craftsmen who trust us to build dream homes. Contact us today to experience our quality when you tour a home. We proudly serve clients on Kiawah Island in South Carolina, and surrounding Charleston communities.
Trevor, their son, has the same values as his Dad, he is interested in the same quality control, doing the right thing, and making sure the customer is happy. I don't think he would stand for folks who don't have those values. I think they've done a very good job setting up for transition. We feel very comfortable that when we have issues down the road the same family is there with the same values and he'll stand behind it.
There is a process for building your homebuilding team. The following interview questions were developed by a Homeowner who was kind enough to share them with us. The information you may gain from this list could make the difference between a successful building experience and one that is not. Call or email if you would like to know our answers.
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Helen Berenyi
Jun 09, 2021
Buffington Homes operates in all ways like a FAMILY. Not only is their operation family run, they DO build every house as if it were their own. The advice and quality of their product shows family values and strength of passion for building a home that will stand the test of time and offer many special memories to its owners. You will not be disappointed with a Buffington Home!
JoAnn Adrales Ruh
May 16, 2021
It's hard to choose one reason why I like this business. Buffington Homes built us a quality product and was responsive and clear every step of the way. The scheduling of the project was impressive and helped make sure expectations were met and accountable. Dan and Cathy and the rest of the team went above and beyond, doing things at times that were absolutely appreciated yet not even asked for.

The relationship continues with their impressive maintenance plan. I wholeheartedly recommend Buffington Homes for any project, and we were very happy with our total renovation.
Beth Cortopassi
May 07, 2021
I am an interior designer who has had the pleasure of working with Buffington Homes on several projects ranging from gut renovations to full scale new construction. While the quality of their work is impeccable, it is the ease and quality of communication which really makes this team stand out as one of my favorite collaborators. Buffington Homes has a stellar reputation that is well-deserved, and I always look forward to projects with their team.
Joanne Jackson
Feb 28, 2021
Buffington Homes just completed a second major renovation of our Kiawah Island home. The quality of their workmanship and attention to detail resulted in an amazing final product that feels like a completely new house. Our project was small in comparison to most of their work on the island, but they always made us feel like our home was equally important.

We so enjoyed working with the Buffington team during our first renovation that we never even considered another builder for the second project. We live in the Atlanta area and could not be on site, but the weekly emails and photographs allowed us to follow every aspect of the renovation. Scott Whitson, our project manager, was always available, and Cathy and Dan stepped in whenever we had a question or concern. The sub contractors they chose were outstanding. We are thrilled with our home. I highly recommend Buffington Homes.
Allyson Hurley
Jan 05, 2021
Our house was flooded by a leaky toilet and destroyed the 1st floor and basement. It was a long process. Dan Buffington served as the general contractor. Why should you use him, because he stands by his work! When something isn't right, he makes sure it is taken care of, even if it means it comes out of his pocket. Building on Kiawah is expensive so make sure you use someone you can trust like Dan. He also happens to be a nice person who returns phone calls and texts.
Misael Rodriguez
Nov 12, 2020
The Buffington team represents the epitome of quality and attention to detail. The entire team is a pleasure to deal with and they strive to make you feel like a part of their wonderful family. Their reputation on Kiawah Island is superb. If you plan on building a custom home on Kiawah Island, look no further.
Carla Powe
Sep 29, 2020
Buffington Homes delivered our custom home in early 2017. The build process was very positive for us because the entire Buffington team really delivers on their slogan - "we build it as if was our own". They are extremely responsive, trustworthy, accessible, and honest. Our home is beautiful and still looks new, and we have every expectation that it will be as beautiful 15 years from now as it was upon delivery. We highly recommend them for your custom build (or renovation) project. You will be in great hands.
Jim Barkley
Sep 15, 2020
We have been coming to Kiawah for 25 years and love the island. More than 20 years ago, we met Dan and Cathy Buffington as they were finishing their first Kiawah home on Ocean Course Dr. In 2008, they finished constructing our first Kiawah house on Otter Island. Since then, they completed a remodel of that home and when we bought a new Kiawah house on Eugenia, they completed a substantial remodel of our new house.

They are wonderful to deal with in a building environment that is both difficult and expensive. They have always been realistic and honest with us about our goals and expectations, and in our experience, they have access to the best subcontractors and project managers which are absolutely necessary if you plan to build or remodel on Kiawah, especially if you do so while living off the island.

Nothing but great experiences with Dan, Cathy and their entire crew. We would highly recommend them and would be happy to speak about our experience with others who may be considering building or remodeling a home on Kiawah. Jim& Cindy Barkley
Tim Grady
Jul 31, 2020
Dan, Cathy, Trevor & the entire Buffington Home Team are a class act & their passion is building spectacular custom homes within a client focused processed that is unmatched. I build pretty unique homes in Laguna Beach, CA., yet I aspire to reach the professional & highly esteemed levels of the Buffingtons. Tim Grady
Josh Rosenthal
May 02, 2019
I am sure you have seen all of the awards, accolades and pictures of the magnificent houses that Buffington Homes has built over the years (if not make sure to check them out). However, what really sets Buffington Homes apart from their competition is the passion, dedication and joy for their work that Dan, Cathy and Trevor put into each home and client relationship. They are THE go to builder in Kiawah and the surrounding areas.