Find licensed deck builders and contractors across South Carolina. Browse 10 cities with license data and local permit requirements.
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Cities Covered
$17-$42
Cost per Sq Ft
$70-$465
Permit Fees
South Carolina deck builders work under the 2018 International Codes with SC modifications (effective January 1, 2020). 2024 code adoption in progress — Notice of Intent published January 24, 2025.. South Carolina requires building permits through local building departments under statewide building codes adopted by the Building Codes Council. Residential builders must be licensed by the SC Residential Builders Commission when work exceeds $5,000. Commercial contractors are licensed by the SC Contractor Licensing Board. Licensing is handled by the South Carolina Residential Builders Commission (under LLR) and Contractor Licensing Board, and homeowners can cross-check a contractor before hiring. On the exemption side: residential work under $5,000 does not require a residential builder license (permits may still be required). A South Carolina-specific rule most homeowners miss: south Carolina has a statewide building code adopted by the Building Codes Council (under LLR). The Charleston and Columbia permit portals handle the bulk of South Carolina deck permit submissions — if your project is in one of those cities, start there.
Charleston
Pop. 150,227
Columbia
Pop. 136,632
North Charleston
Pop. 115,382
Mount Pleasant
Pop. 89,410
Rock Hill
Pop. 74,372
Greenville
Pop. 72,095
Summerville
Pop. 53,643
Goose Creek
Pop. 47,060
Hilton Head Island
Pop. 44,514
Spartanburg
Pop. 37,647
Average costs for a typical 300 sq ft deck with railing in South Carolina.
| Material | Low | Average | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pressure-Treated Wood | $5,223 | $6,696 | $8,839 |
| Cedar | $7,254 | $9,300 | $12,276 |
| Composite (Trex, TimberTech) | $10,156 | $13,020 | $17,186 |
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