Start with conditions, not a product
Cracks and sticking doors are clues, not diagnoses. Soil moisture, grading, drainage, framing, and foundation type need to be considered together.
Build a complete scope
- Existing conditions and likely cause
- Preparation and protection
- Materials, compatibility, and installation details
- Permits, testing, cleanup, and restoration
- Exclusions, warranty terms, and change-order process
Jacksonville context
Jacksonville combines military-driven postwar housing, rentals, newer subdivisions, and lower-density coastal-plain properties. Flat terrain, sandy soils, humid air, tropical rainfall, wind exposure, and high water tables make drainage and drying potential central.