Building Legacies
in the Carolinas
Building Legacies in the Carolinas
From immersive luxury outdoor living to engineered commercial hardscaping. We are driven by a commitment to uncompromised craftsmanship, structural integrity, and the absolute transformation of your outdoor spaces.
A Foundation Built on Personal Experience
SunSouth Carolinas, Inc. was founded in 2016 by Carlos and Christina Calzadilla.
The concept was born after a personal experience hiring a crew to build a masonry patio at their own residence. Observing the profound psychological and functional impact of the new architectural space, they recognized a vast market opportunity to professionalize a trade that often lacked commercial refinement and customer service.
Leveraging his bilingualism and corporate sales background, Carlos proposed a formal partnership to reconstruct the company from the ground up.
Although an early labor team abruptly quit before their first commercial project, this initial friction served as a catalyst to rebuild the labor supply chain and establish much more rigorous internal quality controls. Today, that commitment to resilience defines every project we undertake.
The SunSouth Way
Where Hospitality Meets Engineering
Coming from the demanding high-volume restaurant and hospitality industry, the founders imported the fundamental ethos of hospitality into residential and commercial construction.
This corporate doctrine is internally called “The SunSouth Way”. It prioritizes long-term interpersonal relationships, hyper-personalized treatment, and proactive technical problem-solving before they become disputes.
Whether we are pouring heavy commercial concrete or building a backyard resort, our philosophy remains the same: deliver flawless engineering with white-glove customer service.
The Minds and Muscle Behind SunSouth
A company is only as strong as the people who run it. From your first 3D design consultation to the final stone laid, this is the dedicated team ensuring your project is executed flawlessly.
Carlos Calzadilla
Founder & CEOLeveraging his deep background in high-end hospitality and corporate sales, Carlos ensures that every project meets our obsessive standard of quality and customer experience.
Christina Calzadilla
Co-FounderThe creative visionary behind the brand, ensuring that our immersive 3D conceptualizations perfectly match the emotional and functional needs of our clients.
Carlos
Operations ManagerThe general on the ground. He coordinates site logistics, manages heavy machinery operations, and ensures rigorous safety compliance across all active builds.
Ginny
Logistics & CoordinationThe central nervous system of our operations. She expertly navigates the bureaucratic swamp of HOA approvals and orchestrates massive material shipments to keep projects on schedule.
Olennys
AdministrationEnsures the financial and administrative gears of SunSouth turn smoothly, handling vendor relations and client accounts with precision.
Mathew
Technical SpecialistOur resident problem solver. Whether dealing with complex grading issues or intricate lighting wiring, he finds the most efficient structural solution.
Andrew
Site SupervisorKeeps the crews executing at the highest standard, ensuring the "SunSouth Way" is applied to every single mortar joint and concrete pour.
Award-Winning Craftsmanship Across the Carolinas
Our commitment to excellence has been recognized both locally and internationally.
2024 Home & Garden Awards
Winner (Lux Life Magazine)
Fort Mill Hall of Fame
Best Of Masonry Contractor
(3 Consecutive Years: 2022, 2023, 2024)
Best Outdoor Living Design
Recognized in 2023 & 2024
Techo Bloc Pro Elite
Certified Commercial & Residential Installer
Contractor Of The Year
Residential (2022) & HCAC Member (2023)
Safety Champion
Awarded Safety Champion Of The Year (2023)
Don’t Just Take Our Word For It
With a perfect 5.0-star rating across hundreds of verified audits on Trustindex and Google, our true measure of success is the absolute peace of mind we provide.
Engineered with Industry-Leading Partners
Delivering uncompromised structural integrity means building with the best materials on earth. We have forged iron-clad relationships with the most respected manufacturers in the global hardscaping industry.
Looking for a Budget-Friendly, Pre-Designed Solution?
We understand that not every backyard requires a massive, custom-engineered structural transformation. That is why we created Patios4U, our specialized sister brand. Patios4U offers premium, pre-designed paver patio kits backed by the exact same material quality you expect from SunSouth, but standardized to reduce costs.
- Pre-designed, budget-friendly masonry layouts.
- Complete DIY kits for the weekend warrior.
- Professional installation available within a 20-mile radius of Charlotte and Raleigh.
Two Hubs
One Standard of Excellence
To support massive masonry operations, heavy machinery logistics, and guarantee efficient coverage of an expansive territory, we operate out of two strategic headquarters. Located in Fort Mill, SC, and Apex, NC, these hubs allow us to optimize response times and deploy specialized heavy equipment directly to the most demanding commercial and residential developments in the region.
Charlotte / Fort Mill Area
Raleigh / Apex Area
Ready to Build Your Next Project?
Whether you are designing your dream backyard oasis or engineering a commercial development, our master masons and project managers are ready to bring your vision to reality.
