Write down what you're observing
Note where it's showing up, when you first noticed it, whether it tracks with weather or humidity, and how it has changed over time, plus any previous repair attempts. A few photos and rough measurements go a long way toward making that first call more useful.
Read the local context
Mount Pleasant has older village homes, raised Lowcountry construction, large planned communities, and fast coastal infill. Marsh proximity, tidal flood risk, salt air, wind, high water tables, and humid heat shape material choices and site logistics.
Ask what happens behind the walls
What you can see is only a fraction of the actual problem. A plan built to last covers the water entry point, humidity levels, the condition of the materials involved, how the work area gets contained, and how everything is verified once it's closed back up. The written scope should spell out the prep work and final checks you won't be able to see once the job is finished.
Weigh full scopes, not just prices
Check what each proposal covers for site protection, access logistics, materials, permits, testing, cleanup, restoration, listed exclusions, warranty terms, and how a change order would be handled.
What official local sources add
Mount Pleasant maintains historic-district and floodplain-management resources for a rapidly growing coastal community. Current flood status, neighborhood requirements, wetlands, and coastal exposure should be checked at the property level.
Sources were reviewed June 20, 2026. FEMA flood-zone lines and Old Village historic-district boundaries can differ from one parcel to the next here, so confirm your property's specific zone, historic status, and permit requirements with the Town before work begins.