Nautilus Home Management provides trusted home management throughout Charleston and the Lowcountry, built around one simple idea: take care of the details, look after the home, and give our clients more time to enjoy it.
At Nautilus Home Management, caring for a home is personal. Our team believes in doing the right thing, paying attention to the little details, communicating clearly, and going the extra mile for the people who trust us with their homes.
We bring that mindset to every home we manage, building long-term relationships and providing the dependable, proactive care our clients can count on.
“I founded Nautilus Home Management in 2010 with a simple goal: to give homeowners more time to enjoy their homes and less time worrying about maintaining them.
The idea came from my years building custom homes in Charleston. We developed long-standing relationships with our clients, many of whom did not live here full time. Over time, we saw how much of their time in Charleston could be spent coordinating routine maintenance, managing service providers, preparing their home for an arrival, or simply figuring out who to call.
I knew there was a better way.
Homes in the Lowcountry also require a different level of care. Our heat, humidity, salt air, storms, and coastal environment create unique maintenance needs. I wanted our clients to have one trusted resource that understood those needs and could take responsibility for the ongoing care of their home.
That became Nautilus Home Management.
From the beginning, our work has been guided by doing the right thing, building trust, and following through on our promises. Our team takes personal responsibility for the homes entrusted to us and pays attention to the details, whether our clients are here or away.
To me, Making your home a better place to live is ultimately about giving you back your time — time to enjoy your home, your family and friends, and Charleston.
It is a privilege to care for your home, and our goal is simple: to give you confidence that it is in good hands.”
Phillip Smith founded his construction business in Charleston, South Carolina, in 1990 with his wife, Cathy. A licensed General Contractor, he has spent more than 35 years building quality custom homes and completing remodeling projects across the Lowcountry and the Southeast. That work has earned him a highly respected reputation in the Charleston area.
In 2018, Phillip Smith General Contractor partnered with Nautilus Home Management. As a partner, Phillip helps guide the company’s strategic direction. His builder’s perspective is a valuable resource for homeowners who want to understand how their home was built and how best to protect it.
He believes a well-built home deserves to be well cared for, and that belief shapes the standard our team holds for every home it serves.
Nautilus Home Management is dedicated to exceptional & personalized customer service delivered with a sense of pride, passion, and family spirit.
Making your home a better place to live.
It’s more than a tagline. It’s the standard behind how we care for our clients, their homes, and the details that make life at home better.
Nautilus Home Management and Phillip Smith General Contractor bring together two distinct areas of expertise: caring for exceptional homes and building them.
Through our Phillip Smith General Contractor division, Nautilus Home Management clients have access to trusted Charleston construction expertise when their needs extend beyond everyday home management, from renovations and special projects to building a new custom home.
It’s an added level of knowledge and resources available when your home needs more.
Nautilus Home Management is a proud member of the National Home Watch Association, reflecting a commitment to industry standards, accountability, and best practices.
Meet the full team behind the care of every Nautilus Home Management home.
Meet Our TeamPSGC built our home, and even after ten years, we continue to rely on their Nautilus Home Management division to maintain and care for it on a regular basis. Their team is trustworthy, professional, and knowledgeable, and gives us access to quality local trades when our home needs attention. The people are truly what make the difference.— Kevin L.
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