Lowcountry Foundation and Crawl Space Repair Before & After Photos

A nasty, wet crawl space can cause major concerns for the rest of the structure. As water vapor evaporates into the home, this can cause mold growth, pooling water, structural damage, and more. Luckily the experts at Lowcountry Foundation Repair have an efficient solution with the vapor barrier which has been proven to protect against water seepage, air leaks, water intrusion, and more. By sealing off a dirt crawl space from the rest of the home, we can better protect the entire structure while also creating a clean and secure storage area! By adding crawlspace installation, we can further protect home health, energy-efficiency, and value. We start by insulating and air sealing rim joists, as the perimeter zone can be a major source of air infiltration and heat loss. Then we add SilverGlo® foam board wall insulation, which resists water absorption, mold growth, and water infiltration!

Many homeowners think that because their home was built on a dirt crawl space that it will not negatively impact the rest of the structure. Environmental moisture will eventually saturate in the crawlspace causing wood rot and mold growth. By adding the vapor barrier, we can isolate the crawl space from the rest of the home while also protecting it from water leaks, moisture seepage, unsafe contaminants, and more. As an added benefit, the vapor barrier also seals the below-grade space, transforming it into a clean and secure storage space!

This home had an issue with the floor separating from the walls, leaving a gap. A home inspector mentioned to the homeowner that the house was settling, but the issue didn't appear too bad at the time. 2 years later, the crack had grown from just a small gap into a larger gap above an inch wide. Our team came out to the home and installed SmartJacks in order to stabilize the floor, preventing further settlement, then used those same SmartJacks to lift the floor closer to its original position.

This home in Savannah, GA had uneven floors that were buckling in the middle. With our help at Lowcountry Foundation Repair, we installed SmartJacks to lift and support the floor that had settled.

Water was seeping into this crawlspace in Savannah, GA and the moisture had caused the floor to start to sag in one area from weakness in the floor. In order to help control the water seeping into the crawl space, our team installed a perimeter waterproofing system and a layer of drainage matting. To support the sagging floor, SmartJack Support was installed.