Start with conditions, not guesswork
Savannah sits on Coastal Plain marsh and sandy fill with a water table that can sit just a few feet down near the river -- a completely different starting condition than the clay-and-bedrock cities upstate, and one that shapes drainage and moisture planning before any repair method gets picked.
Build a complete scope
- What was measured, and whether groundwater at this elevation explains it
- Whether this is antebellum masonry, a raised cottage on piers, or a slab
- Whether the address falls inside a district that reviews visible work
- The repair proposed and the alternatives considered against it
- Access on a tight lot, restoration of finishes, and warranty scope
Savannah context
Savannah pairs historic masonry and wood-frame buildings with mid-century neighborhoods, barrier-island homes, and fast-growing inland suburbs. Coastal humidity, wind-driven rain, flood exposure, salt air, and high water tables make moisture management central.