Welcome to the OCB Smart Construction Hub
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This is where smart clients start.
At Old City Builders, we don’t believe in surprises. We believe in strategy.
The Smart Builder Hub is our way of giving you the same tools, knowledge, and planning clarity we use behind the scenes — before your project even breaks ground.
Whether you’re building from scratch, remodeling a legacy property, or just trying to wrap your head around what it really costs to build in Charleston… this is your launchpad.
We’ve built this hub for:
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Designers who want to create with cost in mind
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Clients who want clarity before committing
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Investors who want to control their margin — not gamble with it
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Builders and trade partners who want to level up alongside us
And it’s just getting started.
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🔎Explore the Tools
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Charleston New Construction Budget Guide (PDF)
See how real Charleston builds are priced. Understand fixed vs. flexible costs. (Download included.)
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Plan smarter. Understand where your budget goes — by line item, in real time.
The Eternal Questions (Coming Soon)
The 8 (maybe 10) questions every client should ask themselves before they build.
Architectural Detailing Checklist (Coming Soon)
Details matter. Here’s how we deliver them the way your architect intended.
Cabinet Quality Explainer (Coming Soon)
See what separates OCB cabinetry from the flat-pack crowd. Hint: It’s more than the paint.
Submit Your Plans (Coming Soon)
Want a second set of eyes before bidding? Upload your plans and get our thoughts.
Agent + Investor Tools (Coming Soon)
Resources tailored to agents, wealth advisors, and portfolio clients who want to build smart and build well.
Ready to Build Smart?
This Hub is here to serve as your cheat code — your clarity compass.
If you’re planning a project, this is your first stop.
And if you’re already working with a builder who doesn’t offer this kind of transparency… well, maybe that tells you something.
Clarity before creativity.
Strategy before surprises.
That’s how we build.
Let’s get to work.