
Builders & General Contractors
One Exterior. One Accountable Partner.
Exterior scopes delivered with schedule discipline, documented quality, and complete accountability through the punch list.
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We handle the whole exterior so you are not herding four subcontractors across the same wall assembly. One scope. One number. One phone call when something needs to move.
What we do
Scopes we self-perform.
Siding is our specialty — and six exterior trades sit behind it, every scope handled in-house for Charleston and the Lowcountry.
Siding
Our specialty. James Hardie fiber cement and coastal-rated cladding, detailed so the wall drains and dries.
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Architectural shingle and metal roof systems built to take Lowcountry wind and wind-driven rain.
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Impact-rated, energy-efficient replacements flashed and sealed to stop leaks and cut heat gain.
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Entry, patio, and sliding doors set with sill pans and thresholds that keep the weather out.
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Full prep, repair, and coating systems chosen for salt air, humidity, and relentless UV.
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Decks and porches framed for moisture with corrosion-resistant fasteners and clean details.
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Schedule discipline
We staff to the look-ahead, confirm material lead times before they hit the critical path, and flag conflicts while they are still cheap to solve. When our dates move, you hear it from us first.

Documented quality
Photo documentation at every concealed stage — flashing, housewrap, penetrations, transitions. Inspections pass because the work was right before it was covered.

Solutions, not excuses
Field conditions never match the drawings perfectly. We bring a proposed detail and a cost impact to the conversation instead of stopping work and waiting.

Scopes we carry.
- Roofing & underlayment
- Siding & cladding systems
- Trim & fascia
- Windows & doors
- Flashing & waterproofing
- Soffit & drainage
- Decks & porch systems
- Punch list & warranty response
Builders & GC FAQ
Straight answers on inspections, scheduling, and warranty coverage.
Can you review plans before we break ground?
Yes. Early review of elevations, flashing details, and material transitions lets us flag conflicts while they're still paper changes. That review is free and typically saves schedule and change-order cost later.
How do you handle pre-drywall and rough inspections?
We document every concealed stage — flashing, housewrap, penetrations, transitions — with photos tied to the unit or lot. Inspections pass because the work was right before it was covered, not because we talked our way through it.
How do you protect our production schedule?
Committed crew counts, held dates, and early notice when a material lead time threatens a slot. Missing a dry-in date has downstream cost, so we flag risk in advance rather than explain it after the fact.
What happens when a material lead time moves?
We tell you the same day we know, propose alternatives with cost and schedule impact, and adjust the look-ahead so downstream trades aren't caught off guard.
How is warranty and punch handled on builder projects?
One warranty contact for every exterior scope we performed. Punch items come back to us directly instead of bouncing between trades while the closing date moves.
Do you carry certificates of insurance for our job sites?
Yes. We provide current general liability and workers' compensation certificates on request before work starts. Never let anyone on your site without seeing both.
Protect your schedule and your standard.
Send us the plans and the dates. We'll tell you what the exterior really takes.
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We walk the whole exterior — roof, walls, openings, drainage — and tell you what's failing, what's fine, and what it costs to fix. No pressure, no guesswork.
- Licensed and insured in South Carolina
- Response within one business day
- (843) 920-6377
- contact@newtrendexterior.com
