Bluffton Foundation Repair, Crawl Space Repair & Waterproofing Company

When homeowners in Bluffton, SC, noticed their patio steps separating and cracks forming, they knew it was time to call us. The damage was not only unsightly but also a safety concern. Our solution? Installing Helical Piers, a trusted method for foundation repair. 

Jim B. of Bluffton South Carolina noticed he was having moisture issues with his crawlspace. He wanted to make sure this would not lead to a more serious problem. After searching the web he found Lowcountry Foundation Repair and thought that they would make a good fit. 

After calling Lowcountry Foundation Repair, an appointment was set up for one of our inspectors to come to evaluate the problem by doing a free inspection and giving Jim a customized quote to fix the issue. The inspector decided that the best possible solution would be to install an encapsulation device. An encapsulation would create a moisture-controlled space and seal off any groundwater from coming into the crawlspace. 

Jim went through with the recommendation and our production team came and installed the encapsulation. The encapsulation was a success, and now there are no more problems with Jim’s crawlspace. Jim was very satisfied with his service.

Homeowner, Linda, noticed she was having sagging floors in the middle of her home. She also noticed that her chimney kept sinking. Linda wanted to call someone who would be the best fit to fix her solution. Luckily, she found Lowcountry Foundation Repair. We set Linda up for an appointment for a free inspection and a customized quote. 

The inspector came and looked at Linda’s foundation. It was recommended that we install SmartJacks. SmartJacks would support the home and relevel Linda’s floors which would fix her foundation problems. After some consideration, Linda decided to move forward with the recommendation.

Our production team came and installed SmartJacks in Linda’s home. As predicted, SmartJacks was able to support the foundation and relevel the floors. Linda was satisfied with the results and this is another example of how we are working to redefine our industry.

Ray A. of Bluffton, SC called Lowcountry Basement Systems with a problem. Ray noticed cracks in his drywall, stretching from the corner of his door to the crown molding above. After seeing an ad for foundation repair services, Ray called to schedule a free inspection.

Lowcountry Basement Systems sent an inspector to Ray’s home to examine the crawl space and the floor above. The inspector noted the humid crawl space and the sagging floor. He recommended that Ray have his crawl space encapsulated to prevent further foundation related issues. The inspector also recommended that a SmartJack System be installed in the crawl space to lift the subfloor.

Ray had the work done. It took one week, but after the SmartJack System was installed the gap in the cracked drywall closed. Ray was happy that his foundation problem was fixed!

This homeowner had a bumpy driveway at his Bluffton, SC home. Some parts of the driveway had sunk, other parts of the driveway had been lifted by tree roots. The entire driveway was an eyesore and a dangerous tripping hazard. Burton saw an ad in the ValPak and called Lowcountry Basement Systems about their concrete repair services.

Lowcountry Basement Systems sent an inspector to Burton’s home. The inspector recommended fixing the driveway rather than replacing it. PolyLevel, a modified geotechnical polyurethane foam could be injected under the driveway through small holes to lift and level the concrete, explained the inspector. Fixing the concrete would save the homeowner a lot of money.

Burton decided to have the work done by Lowcountry Basement Systems. In less than one day the driveway was level and the tripping hazard removed. He was thrilled!

Elaine B. of Bluffton, SC had an addition built on her home a few years ago. Over time, the addition started to settle, unlike her house. This caused her addition not to be level with the rest of her home. Elaine called the foundation experts at Lowcountry Foundation Repair for help.

Lowcountry Foundation Repair recommended installing six galvanized steel helical piles around the perimeter of the addition to stabilize the slab. The helical piles would also give the installation team a chance to lift the addition. Elaine listened to the recommendation and agreed. She decided to move forward and fix her addition.

The job took two days to complete. The lift was achieved and the addition was made level with the rest of the house. Elaine was thrilled!

Nelda R. of Bluffton, SC became concerned about her porch when she noticed her home had started to sink into the ground. The porch became uneven and the white column pillars pulled away. It was Nelda's favorite part of her home and the settlement didn't sit well with her. She spoke to other companies about fixing the issue, and all of them wanted to completely remove the entryway and rebuild it. A process that would be long and expensive. Her mind was put at ease when she saw an ad for concrete lifting and leveling in her local paper from Lowcountry Basement Systems. She immediately called and scheduled a free appointment with an inspector. 

Lowcountry Basement Systems sent Brian Hunter to Nelda's home to inspect her entryway and provide an estimate to fix her problems. Brian suggested she level the sinking porch and columns with PolyLevel, a high-density polyurethane that is injected through a dime-sized hole in the concrete. It expands beneath the concrete slab to lift it back to its desired height. 

Lowcountry Basement Systems' PolyLevel installers used PolyLevel to lift the patio to its level position. The patio looked great and Nelda was very excited about the outcome! 

Pine Crest HOA of Bluffton, SC was experiencing flooding in their fitness and pool center during heavy rains. They stored expensive pool and fitness equipment that couldn't afford to be damaged. They desperately needed to have the area waterproofed and sealed from flooding water so they called Lowcountry Basement Systems to schedule an appointment to receive a free estimate. 

Our inspector, Dan Friesen, carefully took notes and pictures of the damaged area and reported back to the company manager. He suggested that they replace the damaged drywall from the water and replace it with our EverLast Wall Restoration System, a 6 mil vinyl PVC sheet laminated to a ½” fiber reinforced rigid water resistant panel. EverLast wall panels will never rot or warp.

After two days of installation, the EverLast Wall was completely installed and the Pine Crest HOA was very happy with the outcome! 

Glenn G. of Bluffton, SC had a problem with humidity in his 5,600 sq. ft. home. He noticed musty, mold odors in parts of his home and his air conditioner was working overtime, trying to keep up with the demand for cool dry air. He researched the problem and found Lowcountry Foundation Repair.

After meeting with an inspector from Lowcountry Foundation Repair, Glenn decided to have his crawl space encapsulated to prevent moisture from entering his home and causing the mildew. It would also reduce the wear and tear on his air conditioning unit.

The inspector recommended the installation of a Complete CleanSpace Encapsulation System to prevent moisture from entering his home. CleanSpace Liner was installed to seal out moisture, a SaniDry CX dehumidifier collected moisture from the air and pumped it to a SmartDrain. The foundation walls were insulated with thermal foam board insulation. The vents were sealed with CleanSpace Vent Covers and the crawl space door was replaced with an EverLast CrawlSpace Door.

The project took seven days, and the effects were very noticeable right away. Glenn was thrilled!