Custom Home with White Siding and Metal Roof by Allen Patterson Construction at Sunset.

Allen Patterson Builders

Residential, Renovations, & Mixed Use Commercial

For more than 30 years, Allen Patterson Builders has been a trusted custom home builder in Beaufort, SC, creating homes that reflect the timeless character of the South Carolina Lowcountry. We build exclusively in Beaufort County, where our work is defined by thoughtful design, architectural integrity, and a commitment to craftsmanship and quality. Whether you’re building a new custom home or transforming an existing one, our team guides you through every phase with clarity and care.

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Build Your Custom Home

From your first design meeting to final walkthrough, you can expect a guided, transparent process built around your vision. As a proud member of the Southern Living Custom Builder Network, we deliver work that reflects timeless architectural character and thoughtful craftsmanship.

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Reimagine Your Home

As certified master renovation specialists, we provide a client-focused process to transform existing homes through thoughtful rennovations, additions, and whole home remodels.

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Southern Living Custom Builder Network

Southern Living Showcase Homes by Allen Patterson Builders

Explore the Homes

Allen Patterson Builders is a proud member of the Southern Living Custom Builder Network. Below are the Southern Living Showcase Homes and Idea Houses we’ve built across the South Carolina Lowcountry—each a celebration of coastal architecture, with open living spaces, abundant natural light, and the detailed craftsmanship our region is known for.

FORTIFIED Homes:

Every Home Built for Lowcountry Storm Resilience

Every home Allen Patterson Builders constructs is built to the IBHS FORTIFIED standard—a nationally recognized, science-based building method designed to protect homes against hurricanes, high winds, and severe storms. As a coastal South Carolina builder, we build for the realities of Lowcountry weather, so every homeowner we work with gets a home engineered to stand up to the elements, the potential for insurance savings, and the peace of mind that comes with third-party certification.

Developed by the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS), the FORTIFIED program strengthens the most vulnerable parts of a home—the roof, openings, and structural connections—so it performs better when severe weather hits. Because we build every home to this standard, FORTIFIED construction isn't an upgrade or an add-on with us—it's how we build, period. Each home is verified by an independent, certified evaluator, giving homeowners third-party assurance the work meets a rigorous standard rather than a builder's word alone. For coastal families, that can mean less storm damage, faster recovery, and in many cases, reduced insurance premiums.

Where We Build

Proudly Serving Beaufort and the South Carolina Lowcountry

We build custom homes in the most sought-after communities throughout Beaufort County and the surrounding areas. Each neighborhood offers its own charm, character, and architectural story.

Meet Our Team

Experienced Builders. Local Knowledge. Proven Craftsmanship.

A custom home is only as strong as the team behind it. Allen Patterson Builders is led by dedicated professionals with decades of experience in Lowcountry construction, architectural detailing, and client care. Building a home is a relationship, and we treat every project with the personal attention it deserves.