Hilton Head Island, SC Best Foundation & Crawl Space Repair and Waterproofing

Ed Appelbaum of Hilton Head Island, SC wanted to sell his home as soon as possible. However, there was one thing slowing him down. One section of his driveway sunk, creating bumps every time someone parked their car. It also created an eyesore and Ed was concerned that it might negatively impact his sale.

Ed called Lowcountry Basement Systems after seeing a couple of advertisements for concrete repair in the newspaper. Lowcountry Basement Systems sent an inspector to Ed’s home and recommended stabilizing the concrete slab with PolyLevel. PolyLevel is a two-part polyurethane foam that is injected under concrete through dime-sized holes. PolyLevel expands rapidly, filling voids, stabilizing and lifts slabs.

Lowcountry Basement Systems stabilized the sinking slab and lifted it with PolyLevel. Lowcountry also installed a CompressionGuard System to act as a shock absorber for naturally expanding concrete. The project took one day to complete after it was complete ED was able to list his house for sale.

Chuck N. of Hilton Head Island, SC called Lowcountry Basement Systems after seeing an advertisement on television for crawl space repair and encapsulation. Chuck, previously had his crawl space sprayed with foam, but there remained a moisture problem under his home. He wanted his crawl space cleaned up and in nice working order for the HVAC and termite professionals.

Lowcountry Basement Systems inspected the crawl space and showed photos of mold growing under the home to Chuck. It was advised to encapsulate the crawl space, sealing the home off from the earth.

The earth continually releases moisture vapor under homes, if the home is not sealed off, joists beams and subfloors can rot from the excess moisture.

Lowcountry Basement Systems fixed Chuck’s crawl space in one week. First, the crawl space was encapsulated, then a SmartDrain was installed. The crawl space vents were sealed, a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier was installed and a new crawl space door replaced the old leaky one.

With the moisture issue addressed, mold would not grow.

Chuck was thrilled!

Harry C. of Hilton Head Island, SC enjoyed his pool in the backyard, however, over the time the pool deck began to settle into the ground. The beautiful concrete began to sink, crack and became uneven. Harry wanted to fix his pool but he didn't know how.

After seeing an advertisement for concrete repair services, Harry called Lowcountry Basement Systems and scheduled a free inspection of his issue. Lowcountry Basement Systems recommended injecting PolyLevel through some areas of the concrete to stabilize and lift the sinking concrete. Harry liked the idea of fixing his pool deck rather than replacing it and decided to have the work done. 

It took the Lowcountry Basement Systems technician one afternoon to fix the pool deck. Harry was thrilled with the work! 

John G. of Hilton Head Island, SC wanted to fix his driveway. There was a drop between two slabs, creating a bump in the driveway. John didn’t like having to deal with the annoyance of the bump every time he parked his car or drove away.

Lowcountry Basement Systems used PolyLevel to lift the sinking concrete slab back to its original level. PolyLevel is a structural grade polymer that expands after it is injected under concrete. John liked PolyLevel because it won’t wash out and it’s eco-friendly.

Small holes, about the size of a dime, were drilled into the slab. Then PolyLevel was injected. The driveway lifted and John was thrilled with the result!

Paul I. of Hilton Head Island, SC called Lowcountry Basement Systems with a problem. His porch was sinking and settling. He noticed it every day, and it was getting worse. Paul didn’t want to replace his concrete porch, he just wanted it fixed.

Lowcountry Basement Systems fixed Paul’s porch with PolyLevel. PolyLevel is a structural grade polymer that is capable of stabilizing the shifting soil beneath concrete, and it can lift concrete slabs; fixing tripping hazards. In just a few hours, Paul’s porch was fixed! And he didn’t to have to tear it up and pour new concrete.

A homeowner of Hilton Head Island, SC was experiencing problems in his home. He noticed moldy, musty foul odors in his house but he wasn’t sure where the smells were coming from. A friend suggested that he look in his crawl space for signs of moisture. He did a quick glance in his crawl space and decided to have Lowcountry Basement Systems do a full inspection of the area.

The inspector noted standing water. The relative humidity in the air was 86 percent! Mold and wood rot were documented in the crawl space. The inspector recommend installing a complete CleanSpace Encapsulation System for moisture control and waterproofing.

He loved his house and wanted to protect it. He decided to have the work done. The project took three days for the Lowcountry Basement Systems team to complete. He was very happy with the results and the comfort knowing his forever home was protected.

Julie H., of Hilton Head Island, SC called Lowcountry Basement Systems for help with her crawl space. Julie said her crawl space was wet, smelled, and filled her beach house with nasty odors. Julie wanted the odors to stop.

Dustin Farthing, an inspector of Lowcountry Basement Systems, went to Julie’s house. Dustin interviewed Julie and inspected the crawl space. The crawl space was humid, wet and needed to be sealed off from the earth. Dustin recommended installing a Complete CleanSpace Encapsulation System, to reduce moisture remove humidity from the crawl space.

Julie decided to move forward with the recommendation. The job took the Lowcountry Basement Systems crew three days to complete. After four days, Julie didn’t notice any more odors in her house. She was very happy!

Richard R. of Hilton Head Island, SC lived in a flood zone. To comply with NFIP Regulations and Building Codes, he was required to install flood vents in the lowest floor of his home, his 490 sq. ft. garage. Richard called the only authorized installer of Smart Vent flood vents in the area, Lowcountry Basement Systems, for help with the installation.

Brian Hunter of Lowcountry Basement Systems reviewed Richard’s preapproved plans, and the installation team was able to install the four vents within one day.

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Arnold W. of Hilton Head Island, SC had a pool in his backyard. The pool deck started to sink and fall away from the pool and into the grass, he said. Arnold also noticed a few cracks in concrete in other places. After seeing an ad in the Island Packet newspaper, Arnold called Lowcountry Basement Systems to lift and level his pool deck back into place.

Brian Hunter of Lowcountry Basement Systems went to Arnold’s house and recommended lifting and leveling the sinking concrete with PolyLevel. PolyLevel is a fast acting, environmentally friendly way of lifting concrete. While Brian was at Arnold’s house, he suggested filling the cracks with Nexus Pro, a flexible joint sealant.

The job took just a few hours and Arnold was thrilled with his backyard once again. 

Bill C. of Hilton Head Island, SC knew he had a problem with his driveway when a large dumpster was dropped on it years ago and left cracks in the front and back corners. Bill finally found the solution to his problem when he came across a Lowcountry Basement Systems ad in his local newspaper. He decided to call and set up a free inspection.

One of our inspectors, Brian, immediately knew what would fix Bill’s driveway cracks. Brian told Bill that the cracks should be lifted back into place and sealed with our PolyLevel and NexusPro Joint Sealant. Our PolyLevel is a high-density polyurethane that raises concrete slabs back to their desired position, and our NexusPro Joint Sealant is a long-lasting silicone-based sealant to fill joints and cracks.

Two days after installation, Bill was astounded by the results!