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Avatar for Carolina Energy Conservation, LLC
Carolina Energy Conservation, LLC
4.2(
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation

Serving Lamar, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"He actually pointed out to me that I needed more insulation over the whole home as over a period of time it packs down. So I let him do the whole home as well as garage that I had originally wanted a quote on."
Kitchen Solatube Before
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Master Bedroom (Before Solatube Install)

+22

Response time1 day
89 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Hill Plumbing & Electric Company Inc.
4.5(
41
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Basement Drainage Channels - Install

Serving Lamar, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1925

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Richard came out to our house less than 30 minutes after I called for help. He was professional, quick, knowledgeable and friendly. He even installed our new garbage disposal in the kitchen while he was here. I can not thank him enough for rescuing us."
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+14

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ben Franklin Plumbing of Florence
4.6(
14
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Basement Drainage Channels - Install

Serving Lamar, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Florence Plumbing Maintenance, Repairs, and Installation Services\nWhether you’re dealing with the likes of a slow-moving drain, leaking water heater, or full-blown plumbing disaster, you must have a team of professionals you can rely on when your plumbing system fails. When you need a go-to plumber in Florence, turn to Benjamin Franklin Plumbing®.\n\nOur team provides authentic and trusted plumbing services to the homeowners in Florence and the surrounding areas. Our team takes the time to understand your plumbing issues and concerns, to better serve you and provide you with a solution that is made to last. We proudly serve Hartsville, Darlington, Effingham, Marion, Timmonsville, and surrounding areas!

excavating, removing & replacing old lines
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replacing lines
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+2

Response time11 hrs
Recommended by21%of homeowners
Tim Campbell
4.9(
32
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Basement Drainage Channels - InstallBasement Drainage Channels - RepairFoundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation

Serving Lamar, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Needed our main line to the septic tank unclogged on a Sunday afternoon. Tim was there at his estimated time and got the job done. Could not ask for better service. Would definitely use his services again."
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Southeast Plumbing & Gas, LLC
4.5(
55
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Basement Drainage Channels - Install

Serving Lamar, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"AMAZING! If we could give Bryan a 100 star review, we would! What a professional, courteous and highly skilled young man! He repaired things we knew needed attention as well as found a mess under our house from our original contractor that could have cost us a fortune if it had not been discovered. He was highly knowledgeable in our Brizzo products by Delta. His price and solution were a fraction of the cost and did not require the removal of our bathroom marble as we had been told by other plumbers. He is a super young man and takes great pride in his work! We’ve NEVER had better quality service! Thank you, Bryan!"
Multiple LP Gas Line Installation
Underground natural gas line
Underground natural gas line installation
Septic Systems Service and Usage
Water Filtration & Softeners Project

+85

Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Rooks Lawn Service
4.5(
30
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Basement Drainage Channels - Install

Serving Lamar, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Credit card accepted

"Chris Rooks is a very professional individual whom I look to for ALL my landscaping needs. He keeps me informed from beginning to end, with cost time and other concerns I may have. He's GREAT!

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New pathway and landscaping
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Trim shrubs and new pine straw.
Grass maint properly, weekly service

+1

Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Basement Waterproofing questions, answered by experts

The least expensive basement waterproofing methods include grading soil away from your home, installing downspout extenders on your gutter system, and applying a waterproof paint on the interior of the foundation walls. Installing a French drain is a relatively inexpensive method if you do the work yourself, although it’s labor-intensive and can be challenging to install properly.

Although the two terms are closely related and often used interchangeably, pier and beam foundations and crawl spaces are different things. A pier and beam foundation is made up of concrete piers and wooden beams and creates a space under the home known as a crawl space. There are several types of foundations that create crawl spaces, often collectively known as “crawl space foundations,” but the crawl space itself is separate from the foundation. 

The best basement waterproofing method depends on the specific issue causing the water intrusion. For minor problems, simple solutions like installing a properly functioning gutter system to direct runoff away and grading the soil to slope away from your foundation can be effective.

If you have more significant water problems, the solution will need to be more robust:

  • For standing water on the basement floor, a floor drain or a sump pump system may be the best solution.

  • For water pooling around the foundation, installing an exterior French drain can intercept water before it reaches the basement walls.

Other effective waterproofing methods, which can be used depending on your home's specific needs, climate, and soil type, include sealing the interior walls, landscape alteration, installing interior drainage systems, and using a dehumidification system to control moisture levels.

The primary reason homes have crawl spaces is so the foundation can reach down below the frost line to avoid dangerous soil movement and structural damage when the ground freezes. They’re more popular in colder climates where the ground freezes down to a few feet, and slabs are most popular in warmer areas where there is no frost line. Crawl spaces also provide a space for utility lines to run where they’re at less of a risk of freezing.

The first step to preventing foundation cracks is to repair any current ones. When one crack forms, it becomes more likely that a second crack will follow. A few other tips include performing regular foundation checks, cleaning spouts and gutters, and installing exterior drains if needed. For those living in a hot and arid area, you should water your foundation every other day.

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