Artis Construction

What Artis Construction does

Artis Construction, LLC is a privately held construction firm headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina (PO Box 30115, Charleston, SC 29417) that specializes in historic preservation, new custom home construction, whole-house renovation, kitchen and bath remodeling, and custom millwork. Founded by co-principals Guyton Ash and Tim Sites, the company serves high-net-worth residential clients in the Charleston Lowcountry, including historic districts, Edisto Island, James Island, and surrounding communities. Artis employs 24 full-time craftsmen and operates a 7,000-square-foot in-house workshop for custom millwork, doors, stairs, cabinetry, and furniture production; it is the largest employer of graduates from the American College of the Building Arts (ACBA) in Charleston, with co-founder Ash an ACBA alumnus (class of 2011, timber framing).

The firm's core technology is a proprietary client-facing project management application that provides real-time project updates, daily photo uploads, job logs, weather conditions, project timelines, and budget tracking, consolidating email and text communication for streamlined change requests and finish selections. The company supplements construction services with in-house design/build capabilities staffed by a full-time CAD-certified draftsman, providing integrated services from conceptual drawings through engineer-stamped construction plans. Standalone revenue streams include building envelope and systems assessments and a recurring property maintenance and concierge service for Lowcountry property owners.

Artis operates a sales-led, project-based business model, generating the majority of revenue through fixed-price construction contracts for defined scope of work, supplemented by professional services revenue from design/build, building assessments, and ongoing maintenance. The company acquires clients through direct homeowner inquiries, a referral network of regional high-end realtors and interior designers, and partnerships with architecture firms including Dufford Young Architects, Glenn Keyes Architects, Simons Young + Associates, and Sandy Byers. Marketing relies on an organic Instagram presence, earned editorial features in Garden & Gun, Worth Magazine, Preservation Magazine, Veranda, Charleston Magazine, and Custom Builder Online, and active affiliations with the Preservation Society of Charleston and Historic Charleston Foundation. The company has earned Carolopolis Awards in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2025; the inaugural Carolopolis Resiliency Award in 2023; and the 2021 Whitelaw Founders Award, positioning it as the leading high-end preservation contractor in the Charleston market. The company is BBB A+ accredited and has no disclosed outside investors, parent company, or subsidiaries.

Name

Artis Construction

Legal name

Artis Construction, LLC

Website

https://artisconstruction.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Artis Construction is a privately held, Charleston, South Carolina-based construction firm specializing in historic preservation, new construction, whole-house renovation, and custom millwork for high-net-worth residential clients across the Lowcountry region, with 24 in-house craftsmen and a 7,000-square-foot workshop.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Construction Services

NAICS

Residential Building Construction (2361)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

Exterior Painting (Siding, Stucco, Masonry) (HSAPAHAB)

Keywords

• Historic preservation services
• Residential construction services
• Custom millwork fabrication
• Whole house renovation
• Design build services

Headquarters

HQ city

Charleston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Construction Services: Project-based revenue from historic preservation, new construction, whole house renovation, and specialized remodeling projects. Revenue earned through fixed-price contracts for defined scope of work.
2. Design/Build Services: In-house design services including architectural design, CAD drafting, and full project design. Consolidated design/build process to streamline construction experience for clients.
3. Building Assessments: Standalone diagnostic service evaluating building envelope integrity (roof, masonry, windows) and systems (gutters, plumbing, electrical, HVAC). Provides recommendations and can be bundled with renovation projects.
4. Property Maintenance: Ongoing concierge property maintenance services including repairs, inspections, and upkeep for existing clients and property owners in the Lowcountry region.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Artis Construction provides historic preservation, new construction, whole-house renovation, kitchens and baths, and custom furniture and millwork services for residential properties in the Charleston, South Carolina Lowcountry region. The firm employs 24 full-time craftsmen supported by a 7,000 sq ft workshop and an in-house design/build team, delivering custom-quoted fixed-price construction projects directly to homeowners.

Product overview

Artis Construction is a Charleston-based construction company offering a portfolio of specialized construction and renovation services. Their core offerings include Historic Preservation, Whole House Renovation, New Construction, Kitchens & Baths, and Furniture & Millwork. The company operates a 7,000-square-foot workshop where they custom-build architectural woodwork and cabinetry. They supplement their construction services with Design/Build, Building Assessment, and Property Maintenance services. Their Client App provides clients with a project management platform for real-time updates, budget tracking, and communication. The company employs 24 full-time craftsmen and is the largest employer of American College of the Building Arts graduates in Charleston.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Historic Preservation Specialized restoration and preservation of historic properties listed on or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places, including period-appropriate materials and techniques. For historic property owners in the Charleston Lowcountry seeking preservation expertise and regulatory navigation.
• Whole House Renovation Comprehensive renovation services for historic and existing homes, including structural repairs, exterior restoration, and interior remodeling. For homeowners undertaking whole-home restoration or room-by-room remodeling projects.
• New Construction Custom new home construction in the Charleston region with design-build capabilities, working with architects and designers. For high-net-worth homeowners seeking custom-built homes with sophisticated design and quality craftsmanship.
• Kitchens & Baths Custom kitchen and bathroom renovations featuring in-house cabinetry design and fabrication through the firm's 7,000-square-foot mill shop. For homeowners seeking bespoke kitchen and bath spaces with custom millwork.
• Furniture & Millwork Custom furniture, millwork, and architectural woodwork including doors, windows, stairs, mantels, and built-in cabinetry crafted in the firm's 7,000 sq ft workshop. For clients seeking high-end custom millwork and architectural woodwork.
• Design/Build Services In-house design capabilities with a full-time draftsman and CAD-certified designer, offering integrated design and construction from conceptual drawings to engineer-approved stamped plans. For homeowners seeking a consolidated design and construction experience.
• Building Assessment Comprehensive evaluation of building integrity including building envelope (roof, masonry, windows) and systems (gutter, plumbing, electrical, HVAC), available as a standalone service or bundled with renovation projects. For property owners seeking diagnostic evaluation before major investments.
• Property Maintenance Ongoing property maintenance services for Lowcountry properties including routine repairs, painting, fire alarm maintenance, and concierge property care. For existing clients and property owners requiring long-term care of historic or luxury properties.

Quantifiable outcome

• Completed $150,000 exterior restoration of Hutchinson House in November 2020

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Edisto Island Open Land Trust (EIOLT)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Non-profit land trust partnered with Artis on Hutchinson House restoration. EIOLT acquired the severely damaged circa 1885 historic structure and Artis provided initial stabilization and subsequent exterior restoration work. The partnership aims to preserve the property and eventually open it to the public.
• Dufford Young ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharleston architecture firm collaborated with Artis on multiple projects including Secessionville Manor rehabilitation and 55 East Bay historic property renovation. Architectural partnership for design and execution of historic preservation projects.
• Byers Collaborative (Sandy Byers)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRenowned architect Sandy Byers collaborated on the 2023 Carolopolis Resiliency Award-winning project involving house raising for flood resilience.
• Vail EngineeringmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEngineering firm partnered on the house raising project for structural engineering expertise.
• Wolfe House MoversmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHouse moving company partnered on the flood resilience project for the Queen Anne-style Charleston single house raising.
• Glenn Keyes ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm collaborated on 129 Broad Street exterior rehabilitation project that won 2025 Carolopolis Award.
• Simons Young + AssociatescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm collaborated on the Hutchinson House restoration plan to preserve as much original exterior as possible.
• American College of the Building ArtscoreOthersArtis is the largest employer of ACBA graduates in Charleston. Many team members studied or taught at the college. Guyton Ash is an alumnus (class of 2011, major in timber framing). The college's training in historic preservation and building arts provides Artis with highly skilled craftsmen.
• Preservation Society of CharlestoncoreOthersLeading preservation organization. Artis maintains strong relationships and has received multiple Carolopolis Awards from the society for exemplary preservation work.
• Historic Charleston FoundationcoreOthersFoundation recognizes Artis work with Whitelaw Award. Partnership involves working with the foundation on historically significant properties.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Daly & Sawyer Construction: Charleston-based general contractor specializing in custom residential construction and historic renovation. Direct peer in product offering and Charleston market, with overlapping preservation expertise.
• Biggs & Associates Construction: Charleston-area custom home builder and renovation contractor serving high-end residential clients. Direct peer in market and product — both deliver luxury residential construction in the Lowcountry with craftsmanship-led positioning.
• Holder Custom Homes: Charleston-area custom home builder focused on quality-driven residential construction. Direct peer in product offering and Charleston geography, though with less historic-preservation specialization than Artis.
• Bennett Preservation Engineers: Charleston-based historic preservation and masonry restoration firm serving residential and commercial historic properties. Direct peer in the same Charleston market focused on the same preservation trades and BAR-approval workflow.
• Trademark Construction: Charleston-area luxury residential contractor serving custom home and renovation clients. Direct peer competing for the same HNW homeowner segment in the Lowcountry.
• Cook Bonner Eubank Construction: Charleston custom home and renovation builder working with local architects and designers. Direct peer competing for the same architect-referred, high-end residential projects in the Charleston market.

Regional players

• Mangan Builders: Charleston-based construction firm offering custom building and renovation services. Regional peer in the same market, with comparable residential product but different positioning.
• Pinnacle Construction Group: Southeast US commercial and residential general contractor. Regional peer with comparable general contracting capabilities, though broader and less preservation-specialized than Artis.

Broad incumbents

• Toll Brothers: National luxury homebuilder with deep experience in custom and high-end residential construction. Broad incumbent peer — comparable luxury residential end-customer, but operates at vastly larger scale, publicly traded, and without Artis's historic-preservation specialization.
• Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates: National engineering and architecture firm with a leading historic preservation practice. Broad incumbent whose preservation services overlap with Artis's specialist work, though operating at far larger scale and across commercial and residential assets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/artisconstruction
• Facebookfacebook.com/artisconstruction
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/artis-construction-charleston

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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