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

Serving Olanta, 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."
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Master Bedroom (Before Solatube Install)

+22

Response time1 day
88 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Ben Franklin Plumbing of Florence
4.6(
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Basement Drainage Channels - Install

Serving Olanta, 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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Response time11 hrs
Recommended by21%of homeowners
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Elite Services LLC
3.9(
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Basement Drainage Channels - InstallBasement Drainage Channels - RepairFoundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation

Serving Olanta, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Called him on a Monday and the job was done by Thursday. Courteous and honest. Used his $425 roof inspection plan. Inspected my whole roof along with the repair work I needed. Buttoned up some siding issues that we also needed. Got the job done for way less than I thought it would be."
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Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Basement Waterproofing questions, answered by experts

Underfloor insulation alone will not cause moisture and mold, but improper installation can. Although the purpose is to seal any drafts, your subfloor still needs ventilation. If you seal the area too tightly and prevent all airflow, this can cause moisture to get trapped. This moisture eventually leads to mold and—if your floors are wood—rotting.

Installing storm windows can protect your home’s interior from heavy storms. Most storm windows are made with enamel-coated aluminum with screens and sliding glass panels. They also make your house more energy-efficient. The average storm window cost is $12,000, ranging between $4,250 and $19,850, depending on mounting, window types, glass types, and frame materials.

Damp proofing and waterproofing are both methods to help keep your basement dry. Damp proofing keeps soil moisture from entering your basement, which is helpful since your basement is underground. Waterproofing, however, keeps both soil moisture and liquid water out of the basement, which is essential, especially if you live in a wet environment. Because it’s more protective, waterproofing typically costs more than damp proofing.

You should plan on waiting at least a year and ideally two to three years after construction before finishing your basement. This will give the foundation time to settle in response to the weight of your home and the expansion of the surrounding soil. You can then repair your foundation and seal any cracks as needed before finishing it to reduce your risk of future leaks or other issues.

Brick is designed to absorb moisture, but it is also designed to let it evaporate as well. So in general, the goal shouldn’t necessarily be keeping moisture out but making sure it has the room to breathe. If you have excess moisture getting through your brick wall, it’s more likely that you have a crack or other issue at play that a typical sealant won’t fix. So, instead of investing in sealant, try repairing your brick wall instead.

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