Being this low changes the problem. Around Loris the ground holds water rather than shedding it, so a crawl space here is frequently dealing with moisture pushing up through the soil rather than running in off the surface. That is a different fix from a leak, and it starts with working out which one you have.
Because the water often arrives from below rather than through a pipe, the first job on a Loris call is to establish which it is. Pumping out groundwater without drainage is a repeat visit, not a repair.
The order matters more than the equipment. Source, then water, then drying to target, then remediation, then repair, then closing off the way in. Done out of order, the work does not hold.
Signs worth acting on
Homeowners in Loris usually notice one of the following first.
- A musty or earthy smell indoors, stronger when the HVAC runs
- Floors that feel soft, bouncy, cool or damp underfoot
- Hardwood that has cupped, crowned or opened at the seams
- Insulation hanging down or lying on the crawl space floor
- Standing water, mud or a waterline mark on the piers
- Doors and windows that have started to stick
Water near Loris
Named water close to Loris. On the coastal plain, proximity usually means a higher water table and a longer wet season under the floor.
- Loris Oxidation Pond (reservoir)
- Hughes Mill Pond (lake)
- Tyler Ponds (lake)
- Allsbrook Pond (reservoir)
Loris sits at about 98 feet, in the Lowcountry and coastal plain of South Carolina.
Crawl space services in Loris
Each of these is available for Loris homes, and each has its own page covering how it works here.
Crawl Space Water Removal in Loris
Standing water pumped and extracted from under the house, then the saturated material taken out.
Crawl Space Structural Drying in Loris
Joists, girders and subfloor dried back to a measured target with air movers and dehumidification.
Crawl Space Mold Remediation in Loris
Contained removal of mold-affected material, HEPA cleaning, and the moisture source shut off.
Crawl Space Vapor Barrier Installation in Loris
Sealed polyethylene over the soil and up the piers, so ground moisture stops entering the space.
Crawl Space Drainage and Sump Pump Installation in Loris
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 Loris
Rotted joists, girders, rim joists and subfloor sections repaired or replaced once the space is dry.
Our Loris service area
We cover Loris and the surrounding part of Horry County, including the area around Hughes Mill Pond and Tyler Ponds. Nearby we also work in Green Sea, Longs and Conway.
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Loris crawl space questions
Why is my Loris crawl space wet when nothing has leaked?
Near Loris that is the normal pattern rather than the exception. At around 98 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 Loris?
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 Loris Oxidation Pond and the low ground around Loris tend to need drainage as well as a barrier.
My house is near Loris Oxidation Pond. Does that change anything?
It can. Being close to Loris Oxidation Pond usually means a higher water table and a longer wet season under the floor, so drainage and a properly sealed barrier matter more here than they would further from it.
How quickly does water under a Loris house need to come out?
Quickly. Wood starts absorbing moisture immediately and mold can establish on damp material within roughly 24 to 48 hours. In Horry County that window is shorter in summer than in winter, because the space stays warm and humid.
Standing water under your Loris 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.