Berkeley County, SC Foundation & Waterproofing Company

Peggy P. of Moncks Corner, SC had a problem with her crawl space. Her sump pump was running 24-hours-a-day to keep the water away from her foundation. Peggy said her crawl space was not built high enough. The builders dug a trench around the home and filled it with tar to keep the water away, she said.

However, it didn’t solve the problem. Peggy called Lowcountry Basement Systems to fix her crawl space waterproofing problem. Jason Ussery, one of our inspectors went to Peggy’s house and recommended a Complete Clean Space Encapsulation System. The system would collect water from the crawl space, channel it to Triple Safe sump pump and would be removed from the foundation.

The system was an instant success. Peggy noticed the difference immediately and was thrilled with the results! Click here to learn more about the Complete Clean Space Encapsulation System.

Earl P. had noticed his floor had become unstable; he was concerned. He saw Lowcountry Basement Systems in a magazine ad and called the phone number. Jason Ussery, one of our inspectors, went to Earl’s home and examined the crawl space.

Jason found that the home had excessive amounts of water in the crawlspace and notified Earl. Jason recommended a SmartSump system to remove the standing water and SmartJacks to fix the sagging foundation.

With the installation of both systems, the home's crawlspace was transformed into a dry, stable environment. Earl was very happy with the results and Lowcountry Basement Systems was pleased to solve his crawlspace and foundation issues.

Buck M. of Moncks Corner, SC was worried about the foundation of his home. He built his home on a crawl space, years later he noticed standing water around his foundation walls after heavy rains. Buck was concerned and thought water was leaking out from his crawl space so he called Lowcountry Basement Systems for a free inspection.

The inspector spent nearly two hours under Buck’s home documenting what saw, moisture readings from the wooden subfloor, taking pictures and measurements. He recommended Buck seal off his home from the earth. The moisture under the home was creating multiple problems.

The inspector noticed black spots on joists, failing insulation and was concerned that if not fixed, the situation would only get worse. Buck decided to have a Complete CleanSpace Encapsulation System installed to prevent moisture from slowly destroying his home. The project took three days and now Buck knows his home is protected.

Emily and James of Goose Creek, SC had a problem with microbial growth in their crawl space. The odors were strong and very noticeable in the house. The moisture in the crawl space made the air conditioner work overtime to try and keep up with the demand for cool, dry air inside the house.

James researched home humidity related causes. His search lead him to Lowcountry Basement Systems, who specializes in crawl space solutions that reduce humidity in crawl spaces. After meeting with an inspector from Lowcountry Basement Systems, James decided to have his crawl space sealed off to prevent moisture from getting into his crawl space. This would eliminate the mildew smell and reduce the amount of time his air conditioner needed to run. The inspector recommended installing a Complete CleanSpace Encapsulation System, a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier, and an EverLast Crawl Space Door to reduce moisture and remove humidity from the crawl space.

The project took two days, and the effects were very noticeable right away. Emily and James were thrilled! 

This Moncks Corner, SC homeowner noticed a hole starting to appear in her kitchen floor. The area around the hole was sinking. Ann was concerned about her kitchen floors and the possibility of other flooring issues in her home. She called Lowcountry Basement Systems for a free inspection.

The inspector informed her that there were sections of her subfloor and some joists that would need to be replaced. Approximately 250-square-feet of subfloor would need to be replaced. The high humidity in the crawl space allowed sections of the subfloor to rot.

The homeowner decided to have the work done. The project took three days to complete. After it was done, she noticed a big difference in her floor. She was very grateful for the work Lowcountry Basement Systems did.

Amelia F. of Hanahan, SC called Lowcountry Basement Systems with a problem. Over time, water eroded the area under the concrete in her walkway, and parts of it had sunk into the ground. Her walkway was unappealing, and detracted from the beautiful landscaping she’d worked so hard to maintain.

Amelia looked for a company that could mudjack her sidewalk and make it look nice again. During her research she found a better solution than mudjacking. An online search brought her to Lowcountry Basement Systems’ website where she learned about PolyLevel. PolyLevel is an expanding two-part geotechnical foam that fills voids and lifts concrete without the mess and inconsistency of mudjacking.

Amelia decided to have the work done by Lowcountry Basement Systems. PolyLevel was injected through small dime-sized holes in the concrete to fill the voids and lift and level the slab. In less than one day Amelia’s sidewalk was supported and beautiful again!

Eric P. of Moncks Corner, SC called Lowcountry Basement Systems for help. Eric was worried that he had a foundation issue. Some of the cracks in his home looked like the pictures he saw on a postcard he received in the mail.

Eric had cracks in his drywall running from the floor to his ceiling. Eric had also noticed soft spots in his floors. Lowcountry Basement Systems fixed Eric’s foundation with a SmartJack System. SmartJacks are crawl space support columns, capable of supporting 60,000 pounds each. In addition to the two SmartJacks, Lowcountry Basement Systems replaced two joists beneath the subfloor.

The job took two days to complete. Eric was thrilled with the results. The flooring issues were gone and he could finally patch the drywall crack, knowing that it would not come back!

Ron in Ladson, SC was concerned about the foundation of his home. He had noticed that the support beam in the center of his crawlspace was cracked, and the joists were also in poor condition. Ron knew that he needed help to resolve his concerns, so he contacted Lowcountry Foundation Repair and received a free inspection with a custom quote.

In addition to the cracked support beam, the inspector found that the floor joists had wood rot. This is a common issue in areas that are exposed to a lot of moisture and is something that our installers are experienced in resolving. The homeowner decided to move forward with the suggestion of having a sump pump installed to keep water from pooling in the crawlspace. He also had our SmartJack support system installed to stabilize his floors. Ron can rest easy now that his home is on a stable foundation.

Jeff noticed falling insulation, moisture, and a moldy smell in his crawlspace. He contacted Lowcountry Foundation Repair for a free inspection and a written estimate. The inspector recommended a full encapsulation with a sump pump to keep water from pooling in the crawlspace and prevent wood rot and mold growth. Jeff decided to move forward with the suggested work, and we installed our CleanSpace Encapsulation System. Now, instead of a damp, musty space, Jeff has a dry, clean, useable crawlspace.

Nancy had concerns about moisture in the crawlspace of her home in Goose Creek, SC. She called Lowcountry Foundation Repair for a free inspection and custom quote. Our inspector found that there was a high level of humidity in the crawlspace and recommended a dehumidifier to lower the humidity along with our CleanSpace Encapsulation System to protect the crawlspace from moisture. Nancy decided to move forward with the project and now has a clean, dry crawlspace. Nancy was happy she chose Lowcountry to resolve her foundation concerns.

Lisa's home in Goose Creek, SC had moisture issues in the crawlspace. Lisa contacted Lowcountry Foundation Repair for a free inspection and custom quote. Our inspector designed a custom solution for Lisa with our CleanSpace Encapsulation System. Our encapsulation solution for Lisa's home included the CleanSpace liner to protect the foundation from ground moisture, a sump pump to move water out of the crawlspace and away from the home, vent covers and a new crawlspace door to prevent excess moisture from entering the crawlspace, and a dehumidifier to lower the humidity. Lisa decided to move forward with the project and was very happy with the results. Lowcountry transformed the damp and dirty crawlspace into a clean, dry, usable space.

Doug in Daniels Island, SC had moisture issues in the crawlspace of his home. Doug was concerned that the moisture could be causing damage to his foundation, so he called Lowcountry Foundation Repair for a free inspection and custom quote. Our inspector recommended installing a sump pump with drainage matting to direct water out of the crawlspace and away from the house, along with a dehumidifier to lower the humidity. Doug decided to move forward with the project and was pleased with the results. Doug was very happy that he called Lowcountry to resolve his foundation concerns.

Homeowner, Marie, in Ladson, South Caroline, noticed her home’s foundation was not leveled correctly. Marie did not want this to become a bigger issue so she called Lowcountry Foundation Repair. We set Marie up with an appointment for an inspector to come and do a free inspection and give Marie a customized quote.

The inspector came and looked at Marie’s foundation. The inspector thought that SmartJacks would be able to support and relevel the home, so they recommended that to Marie. Marie decided this would also be a good fit. Our production team came and installed SmartJacks, and just like predicted, the home is now supported and releveled. Marie is satisfied with the results, and this is another example of how we are working to redefine our industry.

Stevanie is a homeowner in Goose Creek, South Carolina. Stevanie started to notice that they had uneven flooring and sagging floor joists. Stevanie wanted to protect their home so they did research on the web about who to call for their home's problem. Stevanie saw that Lowcountry Foundation Repair offered services that could fix their problem. Stevanie gave us a call and we set them up for a free inspection and a customized quote. 

Our inspector came to look at Stevanie's foundation and saw that the problem with the uneven floors and the floor joists were stemming from their crawlspace having excess moisture. Our inspector knew that to fix this issue once and for all, they would need to install an encapsulation in Stevanie's crawlspace. Encapsulations seal off all groundwater and create a moisture-controlled environment. Stevanie agreed to go through with the process. Our production team came and installed the encapsulation, and immediately there were no more flooring issues. Most importantly, Stevanie was satisfied with our customer care, and the results! 

A homeowner in Huger, SC noticed the floor was sagging towards the middle of the home. They saw an ad for Lowcountry Foundation Repair for sagging floor services, so they called to schedule a free inspection with one of our system design specialists. During an inspection of the foundation, our design specialist found that most of the support posts or piers in the middle of the home had settled due to soil conditions, humidity and the weight of the home, leading to the sagging floor. Our inspector designed a solution to fit the support needs of the home, recommending that 9 SmartJacks be installed in the area of settlement to lift & stabilize the floor. One might assume that if the piers settled, wouldn't the jacks settle as well? No actually. Our SmartJack Support System is designed with soil conditions in mind to provide support that truly lasts.

A homeowner in Huger, SC noticed that the floor in an area of the home felt like it was sinking. They found out about Lowcountry Foundation Repair when they received a flyer in the mail and were interested in having their floor evaluated, so they called in and made an appointment for a free inspection. Upon inspection, our system design specialist found multiple concrete block supports in the crawl space that had settled. Some piers had settled so much that the floor was no longer supported, suspended floating above the piers. Areas like these are especially bouncy on the floor. Our inspector recommended having SmartJacks installed to provide reliable support to the areas where piers had settled.

A homeowner in Huger, GA had some AC work done and was notified by the tech of high humidity present in the crawl space, causing condensation to form and drip from the ducts. They decided to call Lowcountry Foundation Repair for a free inspection to see what could be done about the humidity problem to protect the foundation from moisture exposure. The homeowner believed that it was only a humidity issue based on the humid air condensing on the ducts, but an inspection would uncover the full extent of the issue. Upon inspection, our design specialist measured the humidity level at a severe 85% relative humidity, so the humidity issue is confirmed, but that wasn't all. There was also falling insulation, mold growth present on the joists & subfloor, pooling water from condensation, and one additional sign that revealed another issue. The perimeter of the crawl space had signs of groundwater seeping in through the walls, saturating the soil at the base of the crawl space walls. This is a sign that during rainy seasons, the crawl space floods with groundwater, further contributing to the humidity level in the crawl space.

Our inspector recommended having our CleanSpace Encapsulation System installed to fight on both fronts of the issue, sealing out groundwater and humidity from entering the crawl space. The full system includes drainage that leads to a powerful sump pump to remove groundwater that enters the space. A SaniDry Sedona Dehumidifier is also installed to monitor and control the humidity level in the crawl space.

A homeowner in Cross, SC was concerned when they noticed a dip in the floor when walking across it. There were also some cracks appearing on the walls that had appeared. To find out the full extent of the issue, they contacted us at Lowcountry Foundation Repair and scheduled an appointment for a free inspection to check on the integrity of the foundation. Our inspector did a thorough inspection, finding what areas of the floor were unlevel. Under the home is the crawl space, where the main part of the inspection takes place. The areas of the floor that were sagging were identified from underneath in the crawl space. Those areas either were missing support or the existing supports had settled due to soil conditions. Our inspectors specialize in designing custom solutions for issues like these, and in this case, recommended the SmartJack Support System to fix the issue. With the use of our SmartJack Support System, galvanized steel support posts are supplementally placed to support the floor. SmartJacks are installed that are designed with soil conditions in mind, where even in the uncommon situation of a tree limb decomposing under the SmartJack, the engineered fill will still maintain a stable base even with settlement. If the floor needs further adjustment, the SmartJack is designed to not rust so it can be adjusted in the future. Our team installed the SmartJack Support System on this home for full support to the floor.