Being this low changes the problem. Around Sardinia 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.
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.
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
Most Sardinia calls start with one of these.
- 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 Sardinia
Named water close to Sardinia. On the coastal plain, proximity usually means a higher water table and a longer wet season under the floor.
- Rainbow Lake (reservoir)
- the Black River Swamp (swamp)
- Cypress Lake (reservoir)
- Lakewood (reservoir)
Sardinia sits at about 102 feet, in the Lowcountry and coastal plain of South Carolina.
Crawl space services in Sardinia
Each of these is available for Sardinia homes, and each has its own page covering how it works here.
Crawl Space Water Removal in Sardinia
Standing water pumped and extracted from under the house, then the saturated material taken out.
Crawl Space Structural Drying in Sardinia
Joists, girders and subfloor dried back to a measured target with air movers and dehumidification.
Crawl Space Mold Remediation in Sardinia
Contained removal of mold-affected material, HEPA cleaning, and the moisture source shut off.
Crawl Space Vapor Barrier Installation in Sardinia
Sealed polyethylene over the soil and up the piers, so ground moisture stops entering the space.
Crawl Space Drainage and Sump Pump Installation in Sardinia
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 Sardinia
Rotted joists, girders, rim joists and subfloor sections repaired or replaced once the space is dry.
Our Sardinia service area
Our Sardinia work covers the 29143 area and the rest of Clarendon County — from Woods Bay State Park across to Home Lake — along with New Zion, Gable and Turbeville.
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The rest of Clarendon County
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Sardinia crawl space questions
Why is my Sardinia crawl space wet when nothing has leaked?
Near Sardinia that is the normal pattern rather than the exception. At around 102 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 Sardinia?
Yes, and often with nothing visibly broken. After a tropical system the usual picture in Clarendon 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 Rainbow Lake and the low ground around Sardinia tend to need drainage as well as a barrier.
Do you cover all of Sardinia?
Yes — Sardinia and the surrounding part of Clarendon County, including the 29143 area. We also work in nearby New Zion, Gable and Turbeville.
What should I have ready when I call about my Sardinia home?
Your street in Sardinia, when you first noticed it, and what you can see or smell — standing water, a waterline on the piers, insulation hanging down, or a floor that has gone soft. Photographs help.
Get your Sardinia crawl space looked at
Call (888) 724-1354 with your street and what you can see or smell. Photographs help if you have them.
Tell us what you are seeing under the house and we will tell you what it needs.