Start with conditions, not a product
Support work on Charleston's soft ground has to reach past the compressible pluff mud to something that can actually bear load long-term, which usually means going deeper than a comparable job on ordinary clay or sand.
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 pier and support context
Because marsh sediment keeps consolidating under sustained weight, pier depth and spacing decisions near Charleston often carry more margin than they would somewhere with firmer native ground.