Expert Crawl Space & Foundation Solution Contractor in North Charleston, SC

When this North Charleston homeowner noticed their floors sagging, we found rotting floor joists and support piers underneath. As you can see in the before photo, the crawl space was in desperate need of repair. Enter our solution: SmartJack. This innovative system not only corrected the sag but also fortified the home's foundation, ensuring a reliable and long-lasting solution.

When a North Charleston homeowner started noticing unsettling cracks on the exterior of their home and a noticeable drop at the back extending to the middle—causing a sag in their floors—they knew it was time to call in the experts. That's when we at Lowcountry came into the picture. Understanding the gravity of foundation issues, our team was on high alert to rectify these challenges efficiently and effectively. Upon the homeowner reaching out, we immediately sent a System Design Specialist to inspect the property thoroughly. The analysis was clear; the house was experiencing significant foundational shifts, needing a robust solution to halt and correct the damage. Our recommendation? The installation of a Helical Pier system—a proven solution for foundational stabilization. Our production team, comprising a foreman and expert installers, embarked on the project with precision. Helical Piers were chosen for their strength and reliability, capable of reaching deep into stable soil and providing the necessary lift and stabilization to the affected area of the house. The install process involves minimal disturbance to the property and is a lasting solution to foundational issues. The transformation was remarkable. Not only were we able to elevate the back of the house to its original position, but the unsightly cracks began to close, a sure sign of the house settling back into proper form. Post-project, the homeowner's confidence in their home's safety was fully restored. Floors were leveled, exterior cracks sealed, and a once dropping backside was now firmly supported, marking yet another successful home rescue by our Lowcountry team. Echoing through this project was our commitment to delivering a remarkable customer experience paired with reliable, lasting solutions.

Kate B. of North Charleston, SC purchased a home a few months ago. It was an older home, in pretty rough shape. Kate wanted to repurpose the building for storage, however, the foundation walls were leaning and cracked. It wasn’t a great place to store sentimental or valuable family items.

Kate did some research online about her leaning wall problem and discovered Lowcountry Basement Systems. Billy Brandenburg, one of our inspectors, went to the property and recommended securing the walls with Carbon Armor.

Carbon Armor uses fiber-reinforced polymers which are ten times stronger than steel, yet flexible enough to conform to walls. Kate was happy was the recommendation. It was the perfect solution for her new storage area.

Thomas B. of North Charleston, SC was concerned when he noticed a musty odor coming from his crawl space. He has lived in his home for about 35 years, and decided it was time to have his crawl space inspected.

To his own curiosity, he looked in the crawl space and noticed drooping insulation, as well as damp walls and joists. That is when Thomas decided to call Lowcountry Basement Systems to schedule a free inspection.

Our inspector carefully recorded what he saw in the crawl space, and suggested that Thomas encapsulate it with our CleanSpace product to seal the crawl space from outside moisture. We installed a SmartSump to evacuate water from the CleanSpace encapsulation system, and a SaniDry Sedona to maintain the relative humidity in the crawlspace. After two days of installation, Thomas’ crawl space was free of odor, moisture, and unhealthy living conditions. Thomas was thrilled with the result and the professionalism of the team!

Meredith G. of North Charleston, SC was experiencing sagging floors about 10 feet long in one of the hallways of her home. The support joists and insulation beneath her floors were beginning to droop, causing her floors to sink along with them.

Meredith was tired of having to always struggle to get around her home, so she called Lowcountry Basement Systems to set up an appointment for a free inspection of her crawl space. Immediately our inspector noticed severe sagging of the wood joists holding up the foundation and floors of her home.

Our inspector informed Meredith of the situation, and showed her the photos and notes that he took while inspecting the crawl space. Meredith’s foundation needed additional support, so we installed our galvanized steel column support SmartJacks, which lift sagging floor joists. After the installation and completion of the project, Meredith noticed a huge difference in her floors, and was thrilled with the outcome. Meredith can now rest easy in her forever home!