Beaufort, SC Expert Crawl Space, Foundation Repair and Waterproofing

The installation process begins with excavating small areas around the foundation where the piers will be placed. Next, steel brackets are attached to the foundation’s footing, and hydraulic cylinders are used to drive the piers deep into the ground until they reach stable soil or bedrock. Finally, the weight of the structure is carefully transferred onto the piers, and the excavated areas are backfilled, completing the stabilization process.

This home had a musty odor emanating from the crawlspace. The homeowner was concerned there may be mold growing in the crawlspace, so they called Lowcountry Foundation Repair for a solution. Our inspector evaluated the home to find the moisture levels in the crawl space were high, causing mold to grow and the wood beams to rot. Our team installed the encapsulation, taking care of the humidity in the air and removing groundwater away from the space. The CleanSpace Vapor Barrier System is the ultimate solution for protecting the home from moisture.

Homeowner, George, in Beaufort, SC noticed he had water in his crawlspace. There were cracks that let in rainwater during storms.  He knew that this could lead to a larger home problem, so he did some research on the web for who to call. After some looking, George found Lowcountry Foundation Repair and scheduled a free inspection and a customized quote.

A Lowcountry Foundation Repair inspector evaluated George’s home to look at his crawlspace. He saw there were some cracks in his crawlspace which were causing water to enter the space. The inspector decided that installing an encapsulation would be the best option to seal off any groundwater and keep the crawlspace dry. The production team installed the encapsulation and now George will have a dry crawlspace for many years.

Homeowner, John, from Beaufort, SC noticed that the moisture levels in his crawlspace were abnormal. John knew he had to get this fixed to prevent any further damage to his home. After doing some research, John found Lowcountry Foundation Repair. He decided to give us a call to schedule an appointment.

During the call, we set up John for a free inspection and a quote for the solution. Our inspector came to look at John’s crawlspace and confirmed the moisture levels were not up to par.  The inspector recommended using encapsulation. The encapsulation would be installed all around the crawlspace and prevent any groundwater from coming in. 

John gave the go-ahead and our production team came and installed the encapsulation into the crawlspace. Just as the inspector said, the crawlspace is more moisture-controlled than ever before. John was happy with the results and his crawlspace will be good for years to come!

Rudy H. of Beaufort, SC owned a home that was 15-years-old. One day after a heavy rain one day, he noticed there were a few puddles of water in the crawl space. Rudy decided to call Lowcountry Basement Systems to look at the issue.

Lowcountry Basement Systems recommended installing a Complete CleanSpace Encapsulation System. The system would prevent rainwater from entering the crawl space. It would also remove the water in the crawl space and reduce the humidity under the home. Rudy liked the idea and had the Complete CleanSpace Encapsulation System installed with a sump pump and SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier.

The project took the Lowcountry Basement Systems team about a week to install. Rudy was very happy to have his crawl space protected from mold and wood rot. The system also lowered his electric bill because the HVAC didn't have to run as much to reach and maintain the desired temperature. 

Julie W. from Beaufort, SC had weak and sagging floors. Julie didn’t like to walk over some spots of her floor because she was afraid that her foot might go through the floor. Julie did some research online before calling Lowcountry Basement Systems.

Lowcountry Basement Systems inspected Julie’s foundation, both inside the home and under the home. A SmartJack System was installed under Julie’s subfloor to provide the needed support to her foundation. SmarJacks are capable of supporting 60,000 pounds of pressure each.

In just one day, Lowcountry Basement Systems was able to fix Julie’s floor. She noticed the difference right away and thrilled with the results! 

Richard J. of Beaufort, SC contacted Lowcountry Basement Systems after Hurricane Irma flooded their crawl space in August of 2017. Before the hurricane, Richard was noticing moisture in the crawl space causing his floors to sag and potentially create mold growth. When the stormwater created an even worse environment for the crawl space, he knew he needed the help of an expert. 

Lowcountry Basement Systems sent Brian Townsel to Richard's home to thoroughly inspect the crawl space. Brian suggested that he encapsulate the crawl space with CleanSpace, a seven-layer reinforced polyethylene that isolates the home from the earth and reduces humidity levels. Since Richard's floors were sagging, Brian also suggested he have SmartJacks installed, a galvanized steel column support that lifts sagging floor joists.

After a few days of hard work from the Lowcountry production team, Richard's crawl space had a complete makeover! The crawl space was now dry from the moisture, and the sagging floor joists were lifted with SmartJacks. Richard was thrilled with the outcome! 

Paul G. of Beaufort, SC had a beautiful back patio that felt incomplete because of the ugly cracks that were in the concrete. He decided to finally get these cracks fixed when he stumbled across a Lowcountry Basement Systems ad in his local paper. He immediately called and scheduled a free inspection.

Our inspector Billy suggested to the homeowner that the cracks can be fixed with our PolyLevel and NexusPro Joint Sealant. Our PolyLevel is a high-density polyurethane that filled the voids in the cracks, and our NexusPro is a long-lasting silicone-based sealant to fill joints and cracks.

After one day of installation, Paul’s patio was flawless, and he was very happy with the results! 

George M. of Beaufort, SC was concerned about the condition of his home after Hurricane Matthew. He noticed extremely high levels of humidity that never seemed to go away.

Due to FEMA regulations, George was prohibited from sealing his crawl space vents, thereby preventing him from completely sealing off his crawl space. However, he was very interested in putting down a vapor barrier. He called Lowcountry Basement Systems because he knew it was going to be a difficult job, “that should be undertaken by professionals.”

Billy Brandenburg, one of Lowcountry Basement Systems’ inspectors, recommended sealing the earth off from the crawl space with Clean Space Linear. Billy also recommended an EverLast Crawl Space Door to seal the crawl space entrance. A SaniDry CX dehumidifier was installed to remove the moisture from the air. Billy recommended installing 10 SmartVents around the crawl space to allow water pressure to equalize around the foundation in the event of another hurricane.

George was thrilled with the design and execution from the Lowcountry Basement Systems team!