Services

Foundation, Masonry and Waterproofing Services in Beaufort, SC

We build foundations, lay brick, block and stone, and install the waterproofing, flashing and sealants that keep walls dry. Each service below explains what the work includes for homes and small commercial projects.

Foundations

A foundation carries everything built above it. We build footings, slabs and crawlspace walls that suit your plans and the soil they sit on, and we check layout and elevations before any concrete is poured.

What the work includes

Slab-on-grade foundations and footings
Block stem walls for raised floors over a crawlspace
Brick and block piers where the plans call for them
Footings for additions, porches, chimneys and columns
Flood openings in crawlspace walls where FEMA flood zones require them
Layout and elevation checks before the pour, with footing inspections

Sandy soil, a high water table and flood zones affect foundation planning in Beaufort County. Footing sizes and floor heights follow your plans and local requirements, not a standard detail used on every lot. We coordinate these details with the builder before concrete or block hides the work.

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Masonry

Brick, block and stone give a building structure and a finished look that lasts. We build walls, piers, steps and retaining walls with reinforcement, drainage and movement joints planned from the start.

What the work includes

Concrete block (CMU) walls with reinforcement and grout where the design requires them
Brick and stone piers, walls, steps and stoops
Retaining walls with drainage behind the wall
Control joints that allow planned movement in the masonry
Mortar and metal components selected for salt exposure
Brick, mortar color, joint shape and texture matched where new work meets an existing building

Matching existing masonry takes more than choosing a similar-looking brick from a photograph. We review the brick and mortar together on site before ordering materials.

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Brick Veneers

Brick veneer is a brick facing over a supporting wall. It is not waterproof, so the work behind the brick decides whether the wall stays dry. We build the drainage path as carefully as the face you see.

What the work includes

Brick veneer over the supporting wall, coordinated with window and door details
A clear air space behind the brick, kept free of mortar
Weather barrier lapped and flashed at the base of the wall and above openings
Weep holes so water that passes through the brick can drain out
Corrosion-resistant ties connecting the veneer to the wall

We can carry the weather barrier, flashing, brick and sealant in one job so the connections between those layers stay with one trade. Before work starts, we review wall sections, brick selections and opening details with the builder.

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Home Additions

An addition is only as sound as its connection to the house. We build the foundation and masonry for additions alongside your builder or general contractor, and we match the new work to the old.

What the work includes

Footings and foundation walls sized for the new loads and the existing house
Review of layout, floor height and tie-in details before work begins
Brick matched by unit size, color and texture, plus mortar color and joint profile
Flashing where new walls meet old walls so water drains outside
Coordination with the surrounding weather barrier and exterior work

Our addition work is limited to foundations and masonry. We do not build the whole addition. Send the addition plans and wall sections so our quote can identify the work included.

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Chimneys, Fireplaces & Stone Columns

A chimney or masonry column is a focal point and a structure at the same time. We build new brick and stone chimneys, fireplaces and columns on proper footings, with the details that shed water.

What the work includes

New brick and stone chimneys and fireplaces for new homes and additions
A dedicated footing to carry the masonry load
Sloped chimney crowns and caps that shed water
Roof flashing coordinated with the roofer
Porch, entry and gate columns on proper footings, with real structural support inside load-bearing columns
Column size, proportions and finish agreed before construction

Our scope is new construction. It does not include chimney sweeping or chimney repair. In Beaufort’s historic district, column style may need city review before work starts.

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Waterproofing

Groundwater sits close to the surface in Beaufort County. We protect foundation, stem and crawlspace walls before backfill so moisture stays out of the structure, and we plan drainage so the protection is not working alone.

What the work includes

Damp-proofing or waterproofing as the plans and site conditions require
Protection applied to foundation, stem and crawlspace walls before backfill
Waterproofing for retaining walls as part of a wall and drainage scope
Review of joints, transitions and planned drainage before the work is covered
Guidance on grading and gutter discharge that keeps surface water away from the foundation

Damp-proofing limits moisture moving through a wall. Waterproofing resists water pressing against it, and code calls for it where a high water table is known. The required system should be identified before work begins, not chosen after the wall has been covered.

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Weather Barriers

The barrier behind your siding or brick is the layer that keeps wind-driven rain out of the wall. We install house wrap and water-resistive barriers in the right order and connect them to every opening.

What the work includes

House wrap and other water-resistive barriers
Sill pans, side flashing and head flashing at windows and doors
Shingle-lap sequencing so each layer directs water down and out
Through-wall flashing in brick walls
Review of wall sections and opening details with the builder

Humid air slows drying once moisture enters a wall, so the connections between materials matter as much as the barrier itself. We make sure the barrier, flashing and exterior finish follow the same drainage plan.

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Sealants & Glazing

Sealant closes the joints where materials meet and move. We prepare and size each joint for the materials and the expected movement instead of running a bead over a gap.

What the work includes

Sealant at window and door perimeters
Expansion and control joints in masonry and where different materials meet
Removal of failed sealant and joint preparation for the new material
Backer rod to set the sealant depth and shape
Coordination with flashing and adjacent finishes

Sealant is not a substitute for a missing drainage detail. Yearly checks can catch separation before a joint is left open to rain. For glazing, tell us what you need glazed and we will confirm it fits our scope.

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Close-up of brick masonry with mortar joints

Getting a quote

What to send us

Homeowners

Start with a description of the work you want and the property location. Plans and photos help when you have them, but they are not required to get started. We will visit the site or review your drawings before we quote.

Call (843) 812-9759 or request a quote.

Builders and general contractors

Send plans, wall sections, specifications, material selections and the proposed start date to antonio@aafoundations.com. We quote the foundation, masonry or waterproofing portions you need and coordinate opening, flashing and tie-in details with your other trades before the work is covered.

Discuss your foundation or masonry project

Call or email with the location, work needed and any plans or photos.

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