Start with conditions, not a product
An evaluation on Charleston's soft ground has to look past the visible crack to what the pluff mud beneath the pier or slab has been doing for years, which is exactly the part a driveway-level glance misses.
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 evaluation context
Because so much of the low-lying city sits on fill or reclaimed marsh, an evaluation here often needs to trace back what the original ground looked like before anything was built on it.