Saint Simons Island, GA Local Waterproofing & Foundation Repair

This home out on St Simons Island, GA had water flooding into the crawl space. The homeowner noticed the issue when they started to have musty smells in the home, concerning them with potential mold growth. They did some research online on what heavy-duty crawl space waterproofing solutions there are out there, and came across us at Lowcountry Foundation Repair. They gave us a call, and we sent out one of our System Design Specialists to inspect the crawl space and write up some customized solutions that would solve the issue for good.

The homeowner chose the best solution, to have the crawl space fully encapsulated with our CleanSpace Encapsulation System, complete with a multi-layered barrier, powerful sump pumps, and the most powerful dehumidifier on the market, the SaniDry Sedona. Our production team came out to the home, drained away the pooling water, and installed the system. The crawl space is now dry, clean, and the air humidity is controlled down to a safe 55% humidity level, stopping mold growth and wood rot from developing.

Homeowner, Beth from Saint Simons Island, noticed she had cracking tiles and crown molding along with broken piers in her crawlspace. Beth knew she had to get a solution to her crawlspace problem as soon as possible. After doing some research, Beth found Lowcountry Foundation Repair. She immediately gave us a call and we set Beth up for a free inspection and a customized quote. 

Our inspector came and looked at Beth's crawlspace and said the best solution would be to use SmartJacks. SmartJacks would relevel the floors and support the house. Beth decided to go through with the recommendation and our production team came in and installed SmartJacks. Beth's crawlspace now looks better than ever, and Beth was extremely satisfied with the results. This is another example of how we are working to redefine our industry. 

Homeowner, Monica, noticed there were high levels of humidity in her crawlspace. She also noticed that there were some problems with her flooring because of the humidity. To stop this from becoming a further problem, Monica did some research on who to call. She found Lowcountry Foundation Repair and realized we would be her best fit. Monica gave us a call and we set her up with an appointment.

The day came where the inspector went through Monica’s crawlspace to do a free inspection and give Monica a customized quote for the solution. The inspector also noticed there were moisture issues in Monica’s crawlspace. The inspector recommended that there should be an encapsulation installed. The encapsulation would create a moisture-controlled space and seal off all groundwater.

After some consideration, Monica decided to go through with the recommendation. Our production team came and installed the encapsulation. Monica was extremely satisfied with the results, and this is another example of how we are working to redefine our industry.

Homeowner, Edward, from Saint Simons Island, GA noticed that he had an unlevel foundation. Edward did not want this to become a bigger problem in the future so he did some research and found out about Lowcountry Foundation Repair. He decided to call us and was set up with an appointment with an inspector.

The day came where the inspector came through and looked at Edward’s house. The inspector did a free inspection and gave Edward a quote for the solution. The recommendation was to use SmartJacks. SmartJacks would relevel the floors and support Edward’s home. After some thought and consideration, Edward decided to go through with the inspectors’ recommendation.

Our production team came and installed the SmartJacks system. Just as the inspector predicted, SmartJacks was able to support the home and relevel the floors. Edward was extremely satisfied with the results, and this is another example of how we are working to redefine our industry.

Cynthia was having problems with moisture in her crawl space and shifting in her floors. Concerned that the long term moisture problem would damage the structure of her home, she reached out to Lowcountry Foundation Repair for help. 

The inspector arrived and explained that the shifting floor was a result of the moisture saturating the wood from her crawl space underneath her home. He explained that she needed to seal out all the moisture and airflow with an encapsulation system and stabilize her floors with SmartJack piering system. 

After he presented her with a detailed explanation of the science behind the system, she agreed to move forward with the CleanSpace encapsulation system and the SmartJack stabilization system. 

Since the install, Cynthis can rest easy knowing that her foundation is now stable and protected from further damage. 

Sally S. of Saint Simons Island, GA saw an ad for Lowcountry Basement Systems concrete lifting and level service in the Brunswick News. After seeing the ad, Sally immediately thought of her pool deck. The concrete had cracked and sunk just like the pictures in the newspaper ad.

Sally called Lowcountry Basement Systems and scheduled a free inspection of the problem. After meeting with the inspector, Sally decided to have the concrete issues fixed, rather than replacing all the concrete around the pool. Lowcountry Basement Systems sent a technician and in just one day the pool deck was fixed.

Sally was thrilled to have her pool deck fixed before pool season. She also saved a lot of money in the process!

Bruce H. of Saint Simons Island, GA had issues with several condominiums units in two of the buildings he owned. Over four years, Bruce watched cracks in the ceilings and walls form and slowly get worse. The condo owners could feel the difference in the floors as the buildings settled. After Bruce noticed the sidewalk cracked, he decided it was time to fix the problem.

Bruce researched the problem online and called the experts at Lowcountry Basement Systems to come and look at his condominiums. A custom solution of helical piers and PolyLevel was recommended by the inspector to stabilize the foundation and stop further damage.

Fifteen galvanized steel helical piles were installed along the perimeter of both buildings. After being hydraulically driven into the ground, they were used to lift the foundation back to level. PolyLevel was then used to lift areas of the sidewalk. Injected under the surface of the sunken concrete through dime-sized holes, this expanding foam lifted the sidewalk. The cracks were sealed with NexusPro Joint Sealant. The building owner was thrilled that the condos were stabilized and the sidewalk was fixed.

Matt L. of Saint Simons Island, GA became concerned with his home's foundation when he noticed that his floors were starting to sink. Every time he walked across his kitchen floor he felt uneasy like he was about to fall right through his floor into his crawl space. He also noticed other signs of settlement around his home. Cracks in the drywall, doors that did not open or shut properly were becoming a daily nuisance. After doing some research online, Matt called Lowcountry Basement Systems for a free inspection of his foundation. With the appointment set, Matt eagerly waited for the certified inspector to arrive.

Lowcountry Basement Systems' sent an inspector to Matt's home to carefully look at his crawlspace and document the problem areas. After the inspector was done, he explained to Matt that his floor joists were weak and weren't supporting the home properly causing the weak floor feeling. The inspector suggested installing SmartJacks under the home to add structural support to the foundation.

A SmartJack is a galvanized steel column support that lifts sagging floor joists.

In one day the SmartJacks were installed, and the floor was properly supported. Matt no longer had to worry about falling through his kitchen floor!