Appraisal Services
New Construction and Renovation Appraisals
Valuing what doesn't fully exist yet is its own discipline. New-construction assignments are developed from plans, specifications and builder contracts to an "as-completed" value; renovation assignments establish value subject to the proposed work. Both require reading plans carefully and knowing what the finished product will actually be worth in its specific market.
The Charleston area's construction volume makes this routine work for us — from production homes in Cane Bay and Carolina Park to custom builds on scattered lots and major renovations of older housing stock closer to the peninsula.
Who commonly needs this
- Buyers building with production or custom builders
- Lenders originating construction and renovation loans
- Owners planning major renovations who need an as-completed value
- Builders needing support for a spec-home value
When an appraisal helps
- A construction loan requires an as-completed appraisal from plans
- A renovation loan (or your own planning) needs subject-to-completion value
- You're deciding whether a planned improvement is worth its cost
- A newly completed home needs a final inspection and certificate of completion
Charleston-area experience
New construction here ranges from high-volume master-planned communities in Berkeley and Dorchester counties to elevated custom coastal builds with very different cost and value profiles. We appraise both continuously and understand where cost and market value diverge — which is exactly the question these assignments exist to answer.
Frequently asked questions
The builder's price keeps changing. Which number do you use?
The appraisal develops market value from the plans and specifications — independent of the contract price, though the contract is analyzed and reported. Cost and value are related but not identical, especially in custom work.
Do you handle draw inspections?
Completion and progress inspections can be included in the engagement — mention the lender's requirements when you order.
Related services
Estate & Date-of-Death Appraisals
Retrospective and current-value reporting for estate settlement, probate and inheritance planning, prepared to the standards attorneys and the IRS expect.
Pre-Listing Appraisals
An independent opinion of market value before you list, so pricing decisions rest on data rather than guesswork.
Private Sale & Cash-Purchase Appraisals
Independent value for off-market transactions — sales between family members, neighbors or investors, and cash purchases with no lender involved.
Need an Independent Opinion of Value?
Tell us about the property and the intended use of the appraisal. We will review the assignment and contact you with availability, pricing and next steps.