Start with conditions, not a product
A crack that opened after a wet season on Charleston's soft ground is telling a different story than one that's been stable for years -- and pluff mud's habit of continuing to compress makes that distinction matter more here than most places.
Build a complete scope
- Existing conditions and likely cause
- Preparation and protection
- Materials, compatibility, and installation details
- Permits, testing, cleanup, and restoration
- Exclusions, warranty terms, and change-order process
Charleston crack-repair context
Repairing a crack without addressing ongoing settlement in soft Charleston-area ground is a good way to watch the same crack reopen within a season or two.