As a company who has served this area for more than 20 years, we have watched this region grow and thrive. We have also observed several common property management-related issues, and worked with homeowners to resolve them again and again. Here are a few things to consider when maintaining, building or remodeling your home on Seabrook or Kiawah Islands.

1.) Mold – Think about how you sweat when you are here. Well, guess what? Your home sweats too. The air in the Lowcountry is naturally wet, and humidity can skyrocket during the sweltering summer months. It’s not a matter of whether your home will grow mold or not. It’s a matter of controlling the mold by pressure washing with a spore-killing solution. Pressure washing with water alone simply won’t cut it.

2.) Rot – As you probably know, homes move. When they shift in their foundations, cracking occurs in the wood and caulking. Water then seeps into these cracks and begins to rot the wood from the inside out. So how do you address the problem? We recommend completing an exterior inspection of your home every five years. We will keep you up-to-date with current building codes and replace any inferior products that could be the root of the problem.

3.) Animal and Insect Infestation – The natural splendor of Seabrook and Kiawah Islands has attracted people from all over the country, but the beautiful beaches, marshes and live oaks are home to other creatures too. The infestation by roaches, rats, mice, squirrels, raccoons, opossums and other rodents is a serious nuisance that needs to be addressed by all homeowners. The solution? A monthly inspection of your attic and crawl space is a good place to start.

4.) Hurricane Preparation – There is no way to anticipate the devastating impact of a natural disaster, but you can and should prepare for hurricanes to the best of your ability. Do you have a plan for this hurricane season? If another Hugo starts moving toward the Charleston coast tomorrow, who will prepare for you? Will you trust just anyone to secure your home and belongings or a company with years of experience? All of these are important questions that need to be answered today, not tomorrow.