Homes near the Old Dead River and the low ground around Galivants Ferry share a pattern: the crawl space is cooler than the air above it, the soil beneath it never fully dries, and the floor structure slowly takes on what the space cannot get rid of.
The practical consequence is that venting a crawl space here usually makes it damper. For much of the year the outside air is warmer and wetter than the space, so open vents deposit moisture on the cool joists instead of carrying it away.
We mark the points we take moisture readings from and record them, so there is evidence the structure actually reached target rather than an assurance that it probably did.
Signs worth acting on
Homeowners in Galivants Ferry usually notice one of the following first.
- Air in the house that smells of damp soil, especially in summer
- Springy or sloping floors over part of the house
- Hardwood boards lifting at the edges or pulling apart
- Visible water, mud or standing damp under the floor
- Rusty fixings, or dark staining on the joists
- Windows and doors that stick in humid weather
Water near Galivants Ferry
Named water close to Galivants Ferry. On the coastal plain, proximity usually means a higher water table and a longer wet season under the floor.
- the Old Dead River (lake)
- Cypress Lake (lake)
- Deep Lake (lake)
- Bee Tree Lake (lake)
Galivants Ferry sits at about 43 feet, in the Lowcountry and coastal plain of South Carolina.
Crawl space services in Galivants Ferry
Each of these is available for Galivants Ferry homes, and each has its own page covering how it works here.
Crawl Space Water Removal in Galivants Ferry
Standing water pumped and extracted from under the house, then the saturated material taken out.
Crawl Space Structural Drying in Galivants Ferry
Joists, girders and subfloor dried back to a measured target with air movers and dehumidification.
Crawl Space Mold Remediation in Galivants Ferry
Contained removal of mold-affected material, HEPA cleaning, and the moisture source shut off.
Crawl Space Vapor Barrier Installation in Galivants Ferry
Sealed polyethylene over the soil and up the piers, so ground moisture stops entering the space.
Crawl Space Drainage and Sump Pump Installation in Galivants Ferry
Interior drainage to collect water, a sump and pump to lift it, and a discharge that takes it away.
Crawl Space Wood and Subfloor Repair in Galivants Ferry
Rotted joists, girders, rim joists and subfloor sections repaired or replaced once the space is dry.
Our Galivants Ferry service area
Coverage runs across Galivants Ferry and out through Horry County, taking in the ground around Broad Lake and Timber Lake, plus Aynor, Rains and Centenary.
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Galivants Ferry crawl space questions
Why is my Galivants Ferry crawl space wet when nothing has leaked?
Near Galivants Ferry that is the normal pattern rather than the exception. At around 43 feet on the coastal plain, the water table sits close enough to the surface that soil under the house can be saturated with no pipe broken.
Does storm flooding reach crawl spaces around Galivants Ferry?
Yes, and often with nothing visibly broken. After a tropical system the usual picture in Horry County is a saturated crawl space where the water came up through the ground rather than out of a pipe.
Does being close to the coast make this worse?
It raises the water table and lengthens the wet season, which is why homes near the Old Dead River and the low ground around Galivants Ferry tend to need drainage as well as a barrier.
Is crawl space water damage covered by insurance?
It depends on the cause, not the address. A burst pipe in a Galivants Ferry home is commonly covered; groundwater, long-term seepage and flooding usually are not, and flood damage generally needs separate cover. Photograph everything first.
Will my Galivants Ferry crawl space dry out if I open the vents?
Usually not. For much of the year the air around Galivants Ferry is warmer and wetter than the crawl space, so opening it up deposits moisture on the cool joists instead of carrying it away.
Standing water under your Galivants Ferry home?
Call (888) 724-1354. The first question is always where it came from, and that is the one we start with.
Tell us what you are seeing under the house and we will tell you what it needs.