Matt has been a builder since he was a child. He has always had a desire to shape the environment around him, whether it was a variable height tree house built with pulleys and block & tackle or a laboriously crafted ode to Frank Lloyd Wright in the wilds of Wadmalaw Island.
This desire to build was refined through formal education at Clemson University where Matt studied Civil Engineering, specializing in structural engineering and construction management. Seeking balance to the technical disciplines, Matt also pursued a minor in English literature to enhance his communication and writing skills as well refining his appreciation for the creative arts.
His decades of construction experience managing some of the most spectacular projects in South Carolina, including the South Carolina Governors Mansion and State House as well as many stunning private residences, provide the experience and mastery of design and building craft to ensure a quality building experience. We look forward to working with you on your next home or commercial project.
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Rakesh Patel
Persimmon was the general contractor for a remodeling project on the exterior/interior of my house in the Winter/Spring of 2024. The scope of the remodeling involved an addition to expand the square footage of my house and to provide custom cabinetry within the home. Specifcially the owner, Matt Smith, was simply outstanding. The quality of work, the consistency of his work crews, the attention to detail and managing inevitable concerns that arise out of construction work that is in the 6 figures was great. I cannot recommend Persimmon and Matt Smith enough for anyone considering the build of a custom home or a major renovation project!.Read More
Houzz User
Matt is thorough and thoughtful, often eliminating problems before they arise through anticipation, vision and experience. Scheduling and quality were paramount and Matt did excellent on both. You can’t say “they don’t build them like they used to” because he still does with the added bonus of new technologies.Read More
