From Kitchens to Bathrooms, this is Sullivan's Island Home Remodeling Done Right
Between raising a family, work, and weekends exploring downtown Sullivan's Island, it can be challenging for Lowcountry residents to find the time to remodel their kitchens and bathrooms. Time is precious, and as such, most homeowners don't want to tackle major renovation projects on their own. That's where Kitchens Baths & Beyond steps in. If you're looking for the highest quality bathroom and kitchen remodeling in Sullivan's Island, SC, your search is over!
KB&B was founded with family and community in mind. We are proud to provide you with a wide selection of remodeling services, from brand new bathroom upgrades to the best kitchen remodeling in Sullivan's Island, SC. With the finest materials and the most knowledgeable renovation experts in Sullivan's Island, there is no project we can't handle. We believe in creating a harmonious work environment for our staff and a comfortable place to shop for our customers. Doing so allows our staff to be creative and our customers comfortable, creating the perfect balance of creativity, craftsmanship, and customer service. Unlike other kitchen and bathroom remodeling contractors, we prioritize our clients' needs and do everything in our power to meet their remodeling vision. At the end of the day, our goal is to exceed your expectations!
Whether you need a simple upgrade for your guest bathroom or need new counters for your kitchen, you can count on Kitchens Baths & Beyond to provide:
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Top-Notch Materials:
From gorgeous granite for your counters to beautiful solid wood flooring for your kitchen, we've got it all. KBB offers a complete scope of home remodeling services, bringing you kitchen and bathroom upgrades that will last a lifetime. No chips, no dents, and no sub-par materials.
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Exceptional Service
With decades of combined kitchen and bathroom remodeling experience in Sullivan's Island, we have the knowledge and talent to turn your dream into reality. Our designers work hand-in-hand with the homeowner to give you the design you want at a price you can afford.
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Free In-Home Consultations
We would be thrilled to travel to your home to better understand your remodeling needs. While we're there, we'll take detailed notes about the space you would like to remodel and begin drafting a comprehensive plan before we begin work.
Bathroom Remodeling in Sullivan's Island, SC
Are your bathrooms meeting the needs of your family? Whether an outdated design is making your bathroom an inconvenience or you're tired of seeing old-fashioned features, Kitchens Baths & Beyond is here to help. As Sullivan's Island's premier bathroom renovation company, we offer our clients an informative, full-service approach to bathroom remodeling.
Unlike bathroom remodeling companies, we focus on providing our clients with high-quality options at affordable prices so that they can update their bathrooms without breaking the bank. Our customers choose KB&B because our experienced team of bathroom remodeling contractors work hard throughout every step of the renovation process. We specialize in timeless designs, luxurious style, and long-lasting durability. With open communication and a deep knowledge of bathroom remodeling, you will know for certain that your bathroom fits your family's needs to a "T."
When you choose Kitchens Baths & Beyond, you can feel confident knowing that you're in capable hands with a team that offers:
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Full-Service Renovations:
KB&B is your one-stop-shop for bathroom remodeling in Sullivan's Island, from new bathtub installations to shower re-designs. Our team has decades of combined experience and is highly trained to offer you a full range of bathroom remodeling options.
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Superb Quality:
Because we only work with top manufacturers, our products are made to be durable. Each of our showers, tubs, surrounds, and accessories are made of quality materials, so you don't have to worry about discoloration, dents, chips, or cracks.
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Competitive Warranties:
At Kitchens Baths & Beyond, we stand by the quality of our craftsmanship. As such, we offer warranties to give you an added layer of confidence and peace of mind.
Searching for a Bathroom Remodeling Contractor in Sullivan's Island, SC?
Even the most gorgeous bathroom upgrades won't look great without an expert contractor to install them. That's why we provide our customers with the most capable, helpful remodeling professionals in South Carolina.
At KB&B, our customers are our top priority. When you work with our Sullivan's Island bathroom contractors, know that our team will work tirelessly to ensure your bathroom is stunningly beautiful and exceptionally useful. Our design team is committed to excellence and has years of experience installing showers, tubs, and other bathroom remodeling solutions. Only the best will do when it comes to serving you!
Here are just a few reasons why homeowners in Sullivan's Island choose our bathroom remodeling contractors:
Stress-Free Remodeling
Tackling a bathroom renovation project on your own can be difficult, time-consuming, and even dangerous. When you hire a bathroom remodeling contractor in Sullivan's Island, you're taking a great deal of stress off your chest. Trusting a professional from Kitchens Baths & Beyond means spending more time with your family and less time worrying about unnecessary stressors. Sit back and relax while we handle the heavy lifting!
Professional Experience
Tackling a bathroom renovation project on your own can be difficult, time-consuming, and even dangerous. When you hire a bathroom remodeling contractor in Sullivan's Island, you're taking a great deal of stress off your chest. Trusting a professional from Kitchens Baths & Beyond means spending more time with your family and less time worrying about unnecessary stressors. Sit back and relax while we handle the heavy lifting!
Full-Service Bathroom Remodeling
When we say we'll handle the heavy lifting, we mean it. Our team is dedicated to working for you, from your initial consultation to the minute we complete your project. We make your remodeling dreams into reality and always clean up after ourselves too.
Most Popular Bathroom Remodeling Upgrades in Sullivan's Island
If a bathroom remodel is on your to-do list this year, consider adding a few of these fantastic upgrades. These popular bathroom upgrades will require an experienced bathroom remodeling contractor in Sullivan's Island to complete. If one of these upgrades catches your eye, let our team know, and we'll schedule a free in-home consultation to ensure the installation is feasible.
Floating Vanities
A floating vanity will make a cramped bathroom feel open and airy. If you're thinking about installing a floating vanity, let our team know first. That way, we can come to your home and take measurements to ensure a floating vanity will work with your layout.
Frameless Glass Shower Doors
Glass shower doors add a level of luxury to any bathroom. They are also great from a functionality perspective, as older men and women won't have to step over a lip or edge to take a shower. If you have a family member with mobility issues, ask about KB&B's frameless glass shower door options.
Bathroom Storage
Nothing looks worse than a bathroom that is overloaded with messy grooming and hygiene products. The good news? You can take your bathroom to a whole new level by adding attractive, practical storage solutions. This small upgrade will let you make sure everything is in its proper place. Popular upgrades in this category include a mix of open and closed storage solutions and even frosted-glass door inserts to add a touch of luxury.
Bathroom Remodeling Services in Sullivan's Island, SC
Contact UsKitchen Remodeling in Sullivan's Island, SC
No matter what kind of house you live in, no home is complete without a kitchen. Here, memories are made, and meals are shared with friends and family. Kitchens are constantly evolving spaces; a dynamic room that complements your own unique style. From kitchens with open concepts and quartz countertops to spaces with small ovens and island prep areas, there are many ways to enjoy this special room. However, with time, kitchens can become an outdated haven of old appliances and design choices past their prime.
If it's time to transform your kitchen into your new favorite room, look no further than Kitchens Baths & Beyond to handle your kitchen remodeling project. Whether you're looking to re-design your kitchen's aesthetics or improve its functionality, it's crucial that you know your options. At KB&B, we specialize in high-quality, affordable kitchen remodeling options that you and your family will love - from complete kitchen overhauls to small upgrades and everything in between.
Here are just a few tasks that our team can help you with:
- Planning
- Design
- Layout
- Countertops
- Backsplashes
- Storage
- Cabinets
- Cabinet Resurfacing
- Lighting
- Flooring
How KB&B Kitchen Remodeling in Sullivan's Island Works
At Kitchen Baths & Beyond, we begin each project with a free in-home estimate. During this estimate, we go over the details of your kitchen remodel. That way, we can understand your needs and goals as we work towards your final design. Next, we provide a free initial design service of the space(s) with the information gained during our free in-home estimate. From there our skilled kitchen designer will work with you closely, to give you the best-looking, most functional kitchen space available within your budget.
Kitchen Remodeling in Sullivan's Island, SC
With over a decade of experience as the top kitchen remodel contractor in Sullivan's Island, SC, we know a thing or two about kitchen upgrades. Considering our industry, it's crucial that we stay up to date on new kitchen materials and trends. If you're having trouble with your kitchen remodel, these upgrades will help get your creative juices flowing.
Kitchen Countertops
We carry a wide range of counter materials, from quartz to marble and can remodel your countertops to fit the new style you're upgrading to. A high-quality countertop can raise the value of your home while making your kitchen an attractive place to spend time. Remember, countertop options are not just for your kitchen and bath but also for custom desks and laundry areas. If you can imagine it, we can design, build, and have it installed.
Kitchen Islands
Often a focal point for gatherings, custom kitchen islands give you more space to prep your food. Islands are also a popular place to highlight an accent color in two-toned kitchens.
Kitchen Pantries
From basic pantry cabinets to large, walk-in pantries with multiple shelves, these spaces are usually revamped to include more storage capacity and more room to move.
Kitchen Backsplashes
Finding the right backsplash for your kitchen is important since it ties all of the visual elements of your kitchen together. KB&B has a wide variety of backsplash options to consider, from modern mosaic-style patterns to classic subway tiles.
Kitchen Flooring
Kitchen flooring is an integral part of your home. Having a kitchen floor that matches the style and aesthetics of your kitchen's features is an important factor to consider. As such, we carry products that range from budget-friendly vinyl to high-end solid wood. With dozens if not hundreds of floor styles to choose from, our team is here to help you make the right choice for your home.
Kitchen Sinks and Faucets
Choosing the right sinks and faucets for your kitchen is another choice that can be hard to make. Try thinking about whether you would prefer something to enhance the visual aspect of your kitchen or its functionality. Weighing the contrast of visual vs. functional will help you narrow down your choices, which can range from sleek and modern to classic and traditional.
Inspire. Design. Install.
If you're ready to ditch your boring kitchen or bathroom design, there has never been a better time to do so than now. With the help of Kitchen Baths & Beyond, you can add beauty, functionality, and value to your home at a price that won't break the bank. Have questions? Our knowledgeable kitchen and bathroom remodeling contractors are ready to help! Swing by our showroom and say hello or have a look around for inspiration.
Ready to schedule your free in-home remodeling consultation?
We're ready to get started! Give us a shout at 843-881-9566 and you'll be well on your way to a new kitchen or bathroom remodel today.
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Sullivan’s Is. water battle continues after Charleston Water System rejects plan
Patrick Phillipshttps://www.live5news.com/2024/04/02/sullivans-is-water-battle-continues-after-charleston-water-system-rejects-plan/
SULLIVAN’S ISLAND, S.C. (WCSC) - The Charleston Water System has rejected a motion from Sullivan’s Island Town Council to pay a fraction of what the utility claims is owed for water service as a deadline looms that could turn off the taps for island residents.During a special meeting Monday night, town council passed a motion proposing the payment of $227,361 it said would “satisfy in full” a disputed debt.However, Charleston Water System CEO Mark Cline issued the following statement Tuesday in response ...
SULLIVAN’S ISLAND, S.C. (WCSC) - The Charleston Water System has rejected a motion from Sullivan’s Island Town Council to pay a fraction of what the utility claims is owed for water service as a deadline looms that could turn off the taps for island residents.
During a special meeting Monday night, town council passed a motion proposing the payment of $227,361 it said would “satisfy in full” a disputed debt.
However, Charleston Water System CEO Mark Cline issued the following statement Tuesday in response to council’s motion:
Charleston Water System does not agree with the Town of Sullivan’s Island’s viewpoint or its recollection of the historical facts. We fully intend to discontinue the town’s water service July 20 unless their past due amount is fully paid and they have entered into a new contract that appropriately covers the costs of providing water service to their community. It’s not fair that our other customers have been subsidizing the Town’s service for years now, and that would continue under their terms.
Charleston Water System has argued that as of Sept. 28, 2021, Sullivan’s Island owes them $197,468 in billed, but unpaid, volumetric charges and $442,478 in billed but unpaid capital charges — a total of just under $640,000.
Charleston Water claims says the town changed how much they paid per 1,000 gallons in 2017, even after paying the same amount since the contract began in 1994, going from paying $1.22 per 1,000 gallons to 88 cents per 1,000 gallons.
Monday’s motion states that despite having a written contract with the Charleston Water System to provide water, the water utility attempted to raise rates.
“Years ago, Charleston Water System decided to raise our rates as if our signed contract did not exist,” the motion states. “The town disputed that rate increase and has continued to pay the undisputed amount owed in accordance with our long-standing, signed agreement and placed the disputed amounts in escrow pending a resolution of the dispute.”
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The motion claims Charleston Water wants the town to “ignore other terms of our signed agreement.”
“Based on the recent receipt in Febraury from Charleston Water System of the information required by the town’s nationally recognized rate consultant to calculate the amount of arrearage actually owed, the town now has the information required to satisfy the arrearage,” the motion states.
Charleston Water wrote in a January 2019 letter that “after more than 20 years, the town of Sullivan’s Island does not believe the contract requires them to pay any portion of Charleston Water’s capital expenses, a belief which has no support whatsoever of our board of commissioners or legal counsel.”
After getting a rate consultant, Charleston Water offered Sullivan’s to pay 89 cents per 1000 gallons. According to numerous letters, the island refused.
An opinion from the state Attorney General in 2019, states Sullivan’s Island does not have the authority to interpret contracts, but believes both of these parties must finish their initial term of 30 years and then they are able to terminate it if everyone is notified.
Sullivan’s Island says they disagree with this opinion and there are four unresolved topics between the two: capital charges, fire hydrants, the municipal wholesale rate as an excess demand charge and the rate formula.
Charleston Water says Sullivan’s Island has two choices: to pay all outstanding balances and they can continue to purchase water at the then-published municipal whole rate or find an alternate water source starting July 20 of this year.
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Sullivan's Is. mayor fires back at Charleston Water System in billing dispute
Patrick Phillipshttps://www.live5news.com/2024/04/03/sullivans-is-mayor-fires-back-charleston-water-system-billing-dispute/
SULLIVAN’S ISLAND, S.C. (WCSC) - The mayor of Sullivan’s Island fired the latest salvo Wednesday afternoon in a battle over how much the town owes the Charleston Water System for service as it faces a July deadline.Mayor Patrick O’Neal released the following statement Wednesday in response to the water utility’s blasting of a proposal that would have the town pay a fraction of what Charleston Water System says is the balance due:Charleston Water System wants the town to ignore the terms of the signed ...
SULLIVAN’S ISLAND, S.C. (WCSC) - The mayor of Sullivan’s Island fired the latest salvo Wednesday afternoon in a battle over how much the town owes the Charleston Water System for service as it faces a July deadline.
Mayor Patrick O’Neal released the following statement Wednesday in response to the water utility’s blasting of a proposal that would have the town pay a fraction of what Charleston Water System says is the balance due:
Charleston Water System wants the town to ignore the terms of the signed agreement we entered into almost 30 years ago, after Hurricane Hugo devastated our independent deep water well system. We entered into that agreement at a significant cost to ensure that our residents would have certainty as to the source of our water for decades to come. It’s hard now to accept the baseless claim that CWS (or anyone else) is “subsidizing” Sullivan’s Island when we paid almost $2 million — in 1994 dollars — to support the infrastructure that allowed them to sell water to us and to our neighbors on the Isle of Palms, and when in 2020 we gifted them an easement through our public park and playground so there would be additional capacity to sell water to our neighbors in Mount Pleasant.
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The Charleston Water System on Tuesday responded to a motion passed during Monday night’s town council meeting that proposed the paying of $227,361 to “satisfy in full” the disputed debt. Charleston Water System CEO Mark Cline said the utility “does not agree” with the town’s viewpoint “or its recollection of historical facts.”
“We fully intend to discontinue the town’s water service July 20 unless their past due amount is fully paid and they have entered into a new contract that appropriately covers the costs of providing water service to their community,” Cline said. “It’s not fair that our other customers have been subsidizing the Town’s service for years now, and that would continue under their terms.”
The utility claims the town owes a total of more than $639,000. That figure includes $197,468 in billed but unpaid volumetric charges and $442,478 in bill but unpaid capital charges.
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Sullivan’s Island at risk of losing water if water expense debt isn’t paid
Anna Harrishttps://www.live5news.com/2024/03/25/sullivans-island-risk-losing-water-if-water-expense-debt-isnt-paid/
SULLIVAN’S ISLAND, S.C. (WCSC) - A yearslong dispute between Sullivan’s Island and the Charleston Water System could leave thousands of residents without water starting in July if over $600,000 in debt is not paid.As of Sept. 28, 2021, Charleston Water System claims Sullivan’s Island owes them $197,468 in billed, but unpaid, volumetric charges and $442,478 in billed but unpaid capital charges.Charleston Water says the town changed how much they paid per 1,000 gallons in 2017, even after paying the same amount ...
SULLIVAN’S ISLAND, S.C. (WCSC) - A yearslong dispute between Sullivan’s Island and the Charleston Water System could leave thousands of residents without water starting in July if over $600,000 in debt is not paid.
As of Sept. 28, 2021, Charleston Water System claims Sullivan’s Island owes them $197,468 in billed, but unpaid, volumetric charges and $442,478 in billed but unpaid capital charges.
Charleston Water says the town changed how much they paid per 1,000 gallons in 2017, even after paying the same amount since the contract began in 1994.
They say that the paid charge went from $1.22 per 1,000 gallons to 88 cents per 1,000 gallons.
Charleston Water wrote in a January 2019 letter that “after more than 20 years, the town of Sullivan’s Island does not believe the contract requires them to pay any portion of Charleston Water’s capital expenses, a belief which has no support whatsoever of our board of commissioners or legal counsel.”
After getting a rate consultant, Charleston Water offered Sullivan’s to pay 89 cents per 1000 gallons. According to numerous letters, the island refused.
An opinion from the state Attorney General in 2019, states Sullivan’s Island does not have the authority to interpret contracts, but believes both of these parties must finish their initial term of 30 years and then they are able to terminate it if everyone is notified.
Sullivan’s Island says they disagree with this opinion and there are four unresolved topics between the two: capital charges, fire hydrants, the municipal wholesale rate as an excess demand charge and the rate formula.
Charleston Water says Sullivan’s Island has two choices: to pay all outstanding balances and they can continue to purchase water at the then-published municipal whole rate or find an alternate water source starting July 20 of this year.
In a 2021 resolution from Charleston Water, they say they discovered through this lack of payment that 18 fire hydrants were not being paid for on the island. If they’re not paid, all will be removed except for those used for water main flushing.
Starting this month, they will send out delinquent notices to DHEC, the State Fire Marshal, Sullivan’s Island residents and other state agencies on a monthly basis that the water will be shut off starting July 20 – when the 30-year contract is up – if this procedures are not followed.
In response to these letters, Andy Benke, the town administrator for Sullivan’s Island, provided this statement:
It’s disappointing that the leadership at Charleston Water System has apparently decided to ignore the confidentiality agreement put in place during the mediation of our long-standing dispute.
Years ago, CWS decided to raise our rates as if our signed contract with them did not exist.
As CWS knows, we’ve simply been continuing to pay the undisputed amount set in our long-standing, signed agreement.
We hope everyone will understand we’re standing firm on the principle that signed contracts are signed contracts. It’s the right thing to do for our citizens.
We will continue our good faith efforts to reach an appropriate agreement through mediation, or if need be, in the court.
Charleston Water claims Sullivan’s Island revised its interpretation of the 1994 agreement in 2016 and part of the dispute is whether the island should have to pay any portion of CWS’s capital expenses.
Charleston Water System says they can’t make any further comment because it’s still in legal mediation.
You can read more about the dispute below, or click here.
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Charleston businesses cleaning up after winds, flooding cause damage
Carlie Bakerhttps://www.live5news.com/2024/03/10/lowcountry-businesses-cleaning-up-after-winds-flooding-cause-damage/
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - From West Ashley to Sullivan’s Island, businesses spent the day recuperating after heavy rains and strong winds caused them to temporarily lock their doors.Many of the exterior windows at Hay Tire Pros, off Savannah Highway, shattered, and a large part of their ceiling collapsed on the inside.Vice President Bill Sekula said that they have always expected severe storms to come through with being in Charleston, but that they have never had this much damage before.“I guess it was like a...
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - From West Ashley to Sullivan’s Island, businesses spent the day recuperating after heavy rains and strong winds caused them to temporarily lock their doors.
Many of the exterior windows at Hay Tire Pros, off Savannah Highway, shattered, and a large part of their ceiling collapsed on the inside.
Vice President Bill Sekula said that they have always expected severe storms to come through with being in Charleston, but that they have never had this much damage before.
“I guess it was like a microburst or something to that effect, but apparently it was raining harder than usual and then the windows started to buckle and snapped over. These windows on the side just kind of came apart and came out of the building,” Sekula said.
Sekula said glass from the windows was even in the back part of their building which is almost 30 yards away. They had to close the business for the day and return all of their customers’ vehicles. He said the incident happened during hours of operation as employees notified him at around 8 a.m.
The next-door business, Etto Leisure Cars, a golf cart dealer, also saw significant damage. Will Harton, chief executive officer, said that part of their awning was ripped off and hit their power box causing them to lose power.
“I said ‘Oh my goodness.’ You know, you live in Charleston long enough, you know a storm is going to happen. Usually, it’s a hurricane. It’s not a microburst like this, but we will be fine and we will move on from here,” Harton said.
He added that he’s glad that all of his employees are safe and that the building and golf carts can be fixed.
First Alert Chief Meteorologist Bill Walsh said the damage could have been from a potential microburst or straight-line wind, but the National Weather Service has not yet confirmed that.
The Co-Op Frosé and Eatery on Sullivan’s Island had around two feet of water inside their restaurant. Their staff members spent the day using buckets to help get rid of the water. They said they have had flooding in the past, but never anything over a foot, so this is the worst they’ve seen.
“This morning, we lifted everything off the floor because we were expecting rain and heavy floods, but we didn’t know it was going to get this bad. So, as we were lifting things off the floor, it started coming in through the back door. Next thing you know there is water all over the place and we started getting buckets and mops and throwing water out. We’ve been throwing water out for the past three and a half hours,” employee Havannah Malan said.
She said that they have had to get their floors redone three times, and she expects the business will have to get them redone a fourth time after Saturday’s flood.
The businesses said they hope to repair the damages quickly, so they can return to normal operation as soon as possible.
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Sullivan’s Island water supply could be cut off amid dispute with Charleston Water System
Erin Morganhttps://www.counton2.com/news/local-news/charleston-county-news/sullivans-island-water-supply-could-be-cut-off-amid-dispute-with-charleston-water-system/
SULLIVAN’S ISLAND, S.C. (WCBD) — The town of Sullivan’s Island could have its water supply cut off this summer, amid a dispute with the Charleston Water System.According to a letter sent to the town from Charleston Water System (CWS) in October 2023, when Sullivan’s Island purchased 750,000 gallons per day of capacity from the Charleston Water System in 1994, it was a 30-year term which expires on July 19, 2024.The water system tells Sullivan’s Island leaders that if there is not a new contract by ...
SULLIVAN’S ISLAND, S.C. (WCBD) — The town of Sullivan’s Island could have its water supply cut off this summer, amid a dispute with the Charleston Water System.
According to a letter sent to the town from Charleston Water System (CWS) in October 2023, when Sullivan’s Island purchased 750,000 gallons per day of capacity from the Charleston Water System in 1994, it was a 30-year term which expires on July 19, 2024.
The water system tells Sullivan’s Island leaders that if there is not a new contract by then, service will be disconnected for the town’s 2,000 residents on July 20.
In addition, in the letter, the water system said the town has been paying $0.88 per thousand gallons of water since 2017, and calls that rate “arbitrary and unsupported by facts.”
Charleston Water System says the rate in 2017 was $0.96, and each year, there is a new projected rate for the town. For example, the rate last year was $1.53 per thousand gallons. At the end of the year, an adjusted rate was given which amounted to $1.11.
CWS also said in the letter to Sullivan’s Island that they are willing to provide water service to the town as long as it pays all outstanding amounts owed to the water system. As of February, that amount totaled $1.08 million.
In previous letters responding to Charleston Water System, Sullivan’s Island Mayor, Patrick O’Neil, said they have been paying the correct rate and that a memorandum of understanding on a rate formula was never approved.
“SI (Sullivan’s Island) has been paying the undisputed portion of the volumetric rate since 2017. SI does not owe capital charges unless SI purchases additional capacity which SI has not done.” a letter dated June 30 to CWS reads.
Sullivan’s Island leaders claim that the contract with the water system is clear that capital charges should not be charged on top of the initial capacity the town purchased in 1994. The town also adds that “because SI has not given written notice to CWS not to renew the contract, the contract will be automatically renewed for 15 years or until July 19, 2039, as set forth in the contract.”
In its October letter responding to the town, CWS CEO, Mark Cline, said CWS cannot agree to a rate formula that does not include capital charges or a perpetual term.
As of now, Sullivan’s Island and Charleston Water System are in legal remediation for the issue.
On Friday, Sullivan’s Island leaders released a statement to News 2:
“It’s disappointing that the leadership at Charleston Water System has apparently decided to ignore the confidentiality agreement put in place during the mediation of our long-standing dispute.
Years ago, CWS decided to raise our rates as if our signed contract with them did not exist.
As CWS knows, we’ve simply been continuing to pay the undisputed amount set in our long-standing, signed agreement.
We hope everyone will understand we’re standing firm on the principle that signed contracts are signed contracts. It’s the right thing to do for our citizens.
We will continue our good faith efforts to reach an appropriate agreement through mediation, or if need be, in the court.”
– Sullivan’s Island town leaders