Why Charleston Buyers Need to Pay Attention to Drainage

BJ Rodgers

Published on: 12/10/2026

Drainage matters in Charleston because the land is flat, the water table is high, and heavy rain has few places to go. A house can sit outside a FEMA flood zone and still collect water around the foundation, in the yard, or in a crawl space.

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What Is a CL-100 and Why Does South Carolina Use It?

BJ Rodgers

Published on: 06/10/2026

A CL-100 is South Carolina's official Wood Infestation Report, a form a licensed pest inspector completes to document termites, wood-boring beetles, decay fungi, and related damage in a home.

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Why So Many Charleston Homes Have Crawl Spaces

Leah Beaulieu

Published on: 06/10/2026

Charleston homes have crawl spaces because the Lowcountry is flat, wet and low, and raising a house off the ground keeps it dry, ventilated and easier to repair.

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Slab vs Crawl Space Homes in Charleston

BJ Rodgers

Published on: 06/10/2026

In Charleston, a crawl space is usually the better foundation for flood protection and repairs, while a slab is cheaper to build and fine on higher ground when it is well built.

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