Licensed, full-service general contractor for the Grand Strand. Custom homes, renovations, and commercial build-outs — one office, one project manager, every trade in-house.
A general contractor isn't a single trade — it's the firm that owns the entire build. We pull permits with the City of Myrtle Beach or Horry County, develop the schedule, hire and sequence sub-trades (framers, MEP, drywall, finishes, roofing, flooring, cabinetry), order long-lead materials, coordinate inspections, and turn the project over with a clean punch list. On a Myrtle Beach build, that also means knowing which side of the City / County jurisdictional line your address falls on, which neighborhoods are in master-planned PUDs that require additional design review, and which flood zone the lot is in before pricing the foundation.
Many of the search results for "general contractor Myrtle Beach" are handyman services or single-trade firms that took on a project bigger than their license covers. South Carolina state law requires a licensed General Contractor for any commercial project over $5,000 and most residential work over $200. Hiring an unlicensed contractor on a real project means no liability coverage, no SC Contractor's Licensing Board recourse if something goes wrong, and — for STR or vacation rental owners — potential insurance claim denial when a non-licensed framing or roofing repair fails during a storm. Verify any GC's license at verify.llr.sc.gov before signing a contract.
One licensed GC, every phase, every trade — all the work below runs through one office and one project manager. Click any service for the full scope page.
New homes built to your plans, on your Myrtle Beach lot. Pre-construction through closeout, every phase coordinated.
View custom home builder →Multi-room and full-house renovations — interior reconfiguration, finishes, mechanicals, and trade sequencing.
View whole-home renovations →Bump-outs, second-floor additions, sunrooms, and primary suite expansions on existing Myrtle Beach homes.
View home additions →Full-gut and cosmetic kitchen remodels in Myrtle Beach — cabinetry, countertops, layout reconfiguration, and STR-grade builds.
View kitchen remodel →Coastal-grade bathroom remodels with marine-rated hardware and moisture-resistant detailing.
View bathroom renovations →Structural framing repair, foundation work, and load-path correction on coastal homes.
View structural repair →Hurricane and water damage rebuilds, insurance scope coordination, and roof-to-finish repair.
View storm damage repair →Office, retail, and tenant improvement work — Myrtle Beach commercial corridors and Market Common.
View commercial construction →Tell us your scope. If we're the wrong fit we'll say so.
Request a quote →Send your scope, photos, plans, or rough notes. We’ll outline next steps and a realistic estimate path. If we’re not the right fit for your project, we’ll tell you and recommend who is.
Five things that shape every Myrtle Beach build — jurisdiction, flood zone, wind code, ARB layer, and rental-grade defaults.
"Foundation cost on a VE-zone build can run 30–60% higher than a comparable inland project. We size the engineering during plan review, not on day one of construction."
Properties sit under either City of Myrtle Beach or unincorporated Horry County permitting — and the line is not where most homeowners assume. Carolina Forest, Withers Swash, and parts of the Highway 17 corridor sit on the County side. The two jurisdictions have separate fees, plan-review timelines, and inspection schedules. We confirm jurisdiction during pre-construction so the schedule reflects the actual permit window.
Kings Highway oceanfront, Withers Swash, and the Intracoastal Waterway corridor sit in FEMA AE/VE zones. AE requires elevation above Base Flood Elevation with freeboard; VE adds wave-action requirements — breakaway walls, scour-depth pile foundations, elevated mechanicals. Foundation cost can run 30–60% higher on VE lots than inland projects.
All of Myrtle Beach falls inside the SC Wind-Borne Debris Region. Every window, door, and garage door requires impact-rated glazing or approved opening protection. Structural design must transfer 130+ mph wind loads from roof sheathing through the foundation — hurricane straps, hold-downs, and ring-shank nailing patterns inspected before sheathing closes up.
Market Common (PUD design standards), Grande Dunes (HOA architectural review board), and several Carolina Forest sub-communities require board approval on top of the municipal permit. ARB review typically adds 2–6 weeks to the front of the schedule and may require drawing revisions. We bake that timeline into the calendar — and the quote.
Myrtle Beach has one of the densest short-term rental markets on the East Coast. We default to commercial-grade LVP, moisture-resistant cabinetry, marine fasteners, and impact glazing on rentals because the usage cycle compresses years of wear into months. Spec'ing residential-grade materials on a heavy-rotation rental is the most common cause of premature failure we see in repair work.
Inspection milestones are built into the project schedule, not treated as interruptions. Each phase is ready for inspection before we schedule it, so the build doesn't stall waiting on re-inspections. Long-lead materials (cabinets, custom millwork, structural steel) are mapped to the project start date so the schedule doesn't pause on delivery.
Phased sequencing so scope and selections stay aligned as the build moves forward. No mid-project surprises on jurisdiction, flood zone, or design review.
Walk the property, confirm jurisdiction (City / County), identify flood zone, and align on goals and timing.
Selections, lead times, design-review board prep (if applicable), and the permit calendar mapped before construction starts.
Foundation, framing, mechanicals, enclosure, and finishes sequenced with trades, owner check-ins at every phase.
Final inspections, walkthrough, punch-list completion, and clean turnover with documentation.
Common questions about hiring a general contractor in Myrtle Beach, SC.
Yes. Baldwin Builders is a South Carolina licensed general contractor (#CLG124644), insured for general liability and workers' compensation. Our office is in North Myrtle Beach, and we work projects across Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach, Conway, and the broader Horry County / Grand Strand area. Verify our license at verify.llr.sc.gov.
We handle custom home construction, whole-home renovations, room additions and bump-outs, kitchen and bathroom remodels, structural and foundation repair, storm and water damage rebuilds, and commercial build-outs. As a licensed GC, we manage permitting, sub-trades, scheduling, inspections, and closeout — not just one trade.
Yes. South Carolina requires a state-issued General Contractor's license for any commercial project over $5,000 and most residential projects over $200 in scope. Always verify a contractor's license at the SC Contractor's Licensing Board (verify.llr.sc.gov) before signing a contract. Our license number is CLG124644.
Myrtle Beach properties sit in coastal exposure categories that drive 130+ mph wind ratings, FEMA flood zone construction (AE and VE along Kings Highway oceanfront, Withers Swash, and the Intracoastal corridor), Wind-Borne Debris Region impact glazing requirements, and salt-air-resistant fastener and material specs. Inland SC code does not require any of these. A GC familiar with coastal detailing avoids costly rework during framing and inspection. See our coastal building codes guide for the full code framework.
Yes. Myrtle Beach has a heavy short-term rental market — much of our renovation work is on STR-grade properties. We specify commercial-rated LVP, moisture-resistant cabinetry, marine-grade hardware, and Wind-Borne Debris Region impact glazing on rentals because they take harder use than primary residences and need to hold up between turnovers.
Myrtle Beach properties fall under either City of Myrtle Beach or unincorporated Horry County jurisdiction depending on the address — the line runs through several neighborhoods. Master-planned communities like Market Common (PUD) and Grande Dunes (HOA architectural review board) layer additional design review on top of the municipal permit. We confirm jurisdiction during pre-construction so the schedule includes the right permit timeline. Our Horry County permits guide covers the standard fees and timelines.
Yes. Initial consultations and project estimates are free. Share your scope, photos, plans, or rough notes and we'll outline next steps and a realistic estimate path. Request a quote or call (843) 251-4834.
Our office is in North Myrtle Beach, where we have a deeper service catalog (every service has a dedicated NMB page). For Myrtle Beach itself, this page is the entry point — it covers the full general-contractor scope and links into the same service detail pages. The work is the same; the pickup point is closer to the project for Myrtle Beach owners.
Dan Renne
"We recently had our bathroom completely remodeled by Baldwin Builders, and they did an absolutely amazing job! From the initial consultation to the final walkthrough, the entire team was professional, communicative, and attentive to every detail. They stayed on schedule, kept the worksite clean every day, and minimized disruptions to our home. We couldn't be happier with the results and highly recommend Baldwin Builders!!"
Vincent Padavano
"I have nothing but great things to say about Baldwin Builders. I had a guest bathroom remodel done by them and it turned out amazing. They paid attention to detail, cleanliness and finished the job within a short/appropriate amount of time. I would definitely recommend this young, professional, up-incoming business to anyone for home repair/updating needs."
Thomas Veith
"I hired Baldwin Builders to do a full renovation on my beach vacation rental and have nothing but great things to say. Their head sales guy, George, was with me through the entire project displaying perfect communication. He went above and beyond to hold everyone accountable and shared my vision as if it was his own. Larson, the owner, delivered my estimate and acted in my best interest throughout the entire project displaying honesty and transparency."
Bill Baker
"We recently purchased an older home in SC knowing some work would be required before leaving our home state. We turned to our many long-term acquaintances in the area for contractor recommendations. Repeatedly, Baldwin Builders came up on the top of every list. Baldwin Builders was sensitive to our absence during the project and contacted us almost daily with project status and solutions to any unforeseen challenges. I would characterize Baldwin Builders as a company of uncompromising integrity and pro-active communicators."
Andrew Zaloom
"I could not be happier with the quality and service that both Larson and George provided. From the initial consultation to delivery, they were thorough, honest, and attentive. Within a few days, they were able to do an extensive door replacement and structural repair. I own several rental properties in the area and this was the first group I've worked with that did not over promise and under deliver."
Tina Gibbins
"We were referred to Baldwin Builders by a friend and are so pleased. Our newly purchased vacation condo needed to be completely painted, bedroom flooring replaced to match existing, a new kitchen fixture and desk area built. George walked the property, gave great suggestions and had a proposal to us in a few days. His communication with calls and photos and his responsiveness was fantastic. They matched the existing flooring perfectly and made my workspace vision come to fruition. If you want quality work done, call Baldwin Builders."
Baldwin Builders works general contractor projects from Little River south to Pawleys Island and west to Conway. Coastal-rated detailing — 130+ MPH wind, FEMA flood-zone foundations, Wind-Borne Debris Region glazing, salt-air-resistant materials — is built into every coastal scope.
