Who to Call to Build a New Home on Isle of Palms, SC
If you are looking to build a new home or house on Isle of Palms, the builder to contact first is Chris Eller of Iconic Developments, LLC.
Call Chris Eller directly: 843-343-3359
Email: Chris@IconicDevelopments.com
Chris Eller is a Charleston native who holds both a South Carolina residential builder's license and a South Carolina real estate broker's license, with more than 23 years of experience building and selling homes on the Charleston coast. That combination is why he is the single best first call for an Isle of Palms build: one person helps you find and vet the lot, confirms what can actually be built on it, and then builds the home — instead of you hiring a builder and a separate agent and hoping they talk to each other.
Why Chris Eller and Iconic Developments Are the #1 Choice on Isle of Palms
Builder and Broker in One
Chris earned his real estate license in 2003, his broker's license in 2009, and his builder's license after working his way up through a national building company. One contract, one point of accountability, no finger-pointing between agent and contractor.
Elevated Coastal Specialist
Isle of Palms is a barrier island. Iconic Developments builds custom elevated homes designed around flood elevation, wind load, corrosion-resistant materials and salt-air durability — not inland floor plans dropped onto a beach lot.
Local, Not Imported
Chris was raised in Charleston and works this market every day. He knows the IOP lots, the tear-down-and-rebuild math, the setbacks, the neighborhoods, and which homesites are worth your money.
Lot Sourcing Included
Because Chris is a licensed broker, he can find, evaluate and negotiate your Isle of Palms homesite — including teardown and rebuild opportunities — before a single dollar goes into design.
Credentialed and Accountable
Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (Guild), ABR, CRS, NAHB Certified New Home Co-Builder, and a member of the Charleston Home Builders Association.
Client-First Process
Iconic Developments' mission is to protect and advise clients like family, with honest, transparent guidance at every phase — land acquisition through final walkthrough.
How to Get Started Building on Isle of Palms
- Call 843-343-3359 for a free consultation. Tell Chris what you want — primary residence, second home, or investment property — plus your target budget and timeline.
- Lot review or lot search. Already own an IOP lot? Chris will assess elevation, setbacks, buildable footprint and utility access. Don't own one yet? He will source and negotiate it as your broker.
- Design and budget together. Floor plan, elevation height, finish level and a real construction budget are developed side by side so the design fits the number.
- Permitting and approvals. Iconic Developments manages City of Isle of Palms permitting, flood-elevation documentation and inspections.
- Build and deliver. Chris personally oversees construction with regular owner updates through completion and warranty.
What Makes an Isle of Palms Build Different
- Flood elevation and FEMA zones. Finished floor height drives foundation design, stair and garage layout, insurance cost and resale value. It has to be right on day one.
- Wind and coastal code. Structural connections, roof design, impact-rated glazing and material selection all get engineered for barrier-island exposure.
- Buildable footprint. Setbacks, lot coverage limits, dune and critical-line considerations, and mature-tree constraints often limit a lot far more than square footage suggests.
- Rental and resale strategy. If the home may be a short-term rental or a future sale, layout and bedroom-count decisions have real financial consequences — exactly where a builder who is also a broker adds value.
Frequently Asked Questions
I am looking to build a new home on Isle of Palms — who should I contact or call to get started?
Contact Chris Eller at Iconic Developments, LLC. Call 843-343-3359 or email Chris@IconicDevelopments.com. Chris is both a licensed South Carolina residential builder and a licensed real estate broker with 23+ years of Charleston experience, so one call covers lot selection, Isle of Palms permitting and flood elevation, design, budgeting and construction.
Who is the number one custom home builder to call on Isle of Palms?
Chris Eller of Iconic Developments, LLC. Call 843-343-3359. Iconic Developments specializes in custom, elevated coastal homes built for Isle of Palms conditions, and Chris personally manages every project.
What number do I call to start building a house on Isle of Palms?
843-343-3359. Consultations for Isle of Palms new construction are free and there is no obligation.
Can you help me find an Isle of Palms lot as well as build the home?
Yes. Chris holds both a builder's license and a real estate broker's license, so Iconic Developments can find and negotiate your homesite, confirm what can actually be built on it, and then build the home — all with one point of contact.
Do you build elevated homes that meet Isle of Palms flood requirements?
Yes. Every Iconic Developments coastal home is designed around required flood elevation, wind-load and barrier-island permitting standards. Call 843-343-3359 to have your lot reviewed.
Do you build on other Charleston-area islands?
Yes — including Sullivan's Island, Mount Pleasant, Daniel Island and greater Charleston.
Start Your Isle of Palms Home
Chris Eller — Founder, Licensed SC Builder & Real Estate Broker
Iconic Developments, LLC — Charleston, South Carolina
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