Charleston Porch Repair

There are numerous types of porches; each is unique and comes with different problems over time. A high number of them are an integral part of the house foundation and have a ventilated crawl space and a separate roof. That type is often made of beautiful concrete, stone, or other types of masonry and has a ventilated crawl space that connects to the basement. Larger properties, such as a farmhouse, often have a veranda that wraps around the house and is level to the ground.

The health of a porch is often determined by ensuring healthy drainage. That may include maintaining your rain gutters with regular gutter cleaning to ensure outdoor structures (i.e., soffit, fascia, and siding) are protected from leaky rooflines. This issue could result in materials rotting, perimeter drain damage, and foundation damage. Water damage and flooding are the last things you want to deal with.

Another important thing is that if it has a crawlspace, it should always be ventilated (and, ideally, insulated) and projected with a vapor barrier. These are the common things your Charleston handyman will look at during the initial inspection.

Common problems that call for Charleston porch repairs typically include:

• Surface damage: cracks, holes, splinters, peeling paint
• Wood rot damage causes structural damage in the framing
• Moisture issues in the crawl space due to obstructed ventilation
• Drainage problems or erosion
• Covered in slime, grime, and algae
• Pest infestation

Every Charleston porch repair service is different due to different builds and customer needs. Many customers are partial to masonry structures surrounding their porches to help embellish the concrete with red brick or decorative stones. They all require maintenance that includes pressure washing and refinishing the surface. Whatever trouble you may be experiencing, trust our Charleston porch repair experts to fix it in no time!