Seawall Repair Provider Checklist — Charleston, SC
10 questions every Charleston homeowner should ask before hiring a seawall repair contractor.
10 questions every Charleston homeowner should ask before hiring a seawall repair contractor.
Verify their contractor license with the SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation.
Ask for a certificate of insurance — if a worker gets hurt, you could be liable without it.
Call at least two recent clients. Ask about timeliness, cleanup, and whether the final price matched the quote.
The provider should pull all required critical area permits. If they ask you to do it, that's a red flag.
Get a detailed written scope that covers materials, methods, timeline, and exactly what's included.
Get specifics: what's covered, for how long, and what voids it. Workmanship warranties are separate from material warranties.
Charleston's 5-6 foot tides affect work windows. A pro should have a clear plan for working around tide cycles.
Never pay 100% upfront. Standard: 10-30% deposit, progress payments tied to milestones, final payment after walkthrough.
This should be included — not an extra charge. Old seawall materials must be properly disposed of.
You want one person to reach with questions, not a rotating cast of subcontractors.