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Isle of Palms, SC

Crawlspace Repair and Moisture Control on Isle of Palms, SC

On Isle of Palms the ocean is never far from the crawlspace. Humid, salty air moves under the house through every vent, and sandy lots let the ground stay damp beneath it. We inspect, take moisture readings, and correct the conditions at the source.
  • Licensed & Insured
  • Photo-Documented Work
  • Honest Recommendations Only
  • Serving the Lowcountry

What we do in Isle of Palms

Crawlspace Cleanouts

Wind-blown sand, old plastic, and fallen insulation come out first so we can measure the space honestly.

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Vapor Barrier Installation

A sealed, overlapped ground cover stops moisture rising from the sand beneath raised island homes.

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Crawlspace Encapsulation

Where ocean air keeps readings high all summer, sealing the space and controlling the air holds it steady.

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Insulation Removal

Salt-damp batts sag and hold moisture against the subfloor. We remove them and photograph the framing underneath.

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Crawl Space Dehumidifiers

A unit sized to the square footage with drainage that carries water away keeps humidity down after sealing.

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CL-100 Repairs

Island closings see moisture findings often. We correct them and document the work for re-inspection.

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Local conditions

Why island air reaches the floor framing

Isle of Palms sits between the Atlantic and the Intracoastal Waterway, so the air under the house carries moisture most of the year. Vented crawlspaces pull that air in, and it condenses on cooler framing and ductwork.

Sandy soil drains fast on top but stays damp a short way down, and many lots sit low. Without a sealed ground cover, that moisture keeps rising into the space even when the yard looks dry.

We take readings on the joists, sills, and subfloor, photograph what we find, and recommend only the work those readings support.

Dark moisture staining on the subfloor sheathing between two floor joists

Neighborhoods we work in

  • Wild Dunes
  • Forest Trail
  • Waterway Island
  • Palm Boulevard
  • Breach Inlet
  • Ocean Boulevard

Do not see your street? Call (843) 408-3877 and ask. If your address falls outside our area, we will tell you straight.

Frequently Asked Questions

Live on Isle of Palms and smell something musty under the floor?

Book a free inspection. We take readings, photograph what we find, and quote only the work those readings support.

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