1. Observe and protect
Note down what's showing up, hold off further damage anywhere it's safe to step in, and gather whatever history exists on the property.
2. Evaluate the house and site
A real Mount Pleasant-area evaluation weighs water category, elapsed time, cavities that can't be seen, electrical safety, and material porosity before any plan gets made -- and nothing here promises an emergency-speed response.
3. Define a written scope
Pin down preparation, protection, materials, access, permitting, testing, cleanup, finish restoration, exclusions, and how change orders get handled -- all in writing.
4. Compare providers
Before settling on one of several Mount Pleasant providers, check credentials first, then weigh the reasoning and the boundaries each proposal sets against the others.
5. Inspect closeout
Verify the testing, cleanup standard, paperwork, warranty terms, and whatever maintenance duty remains with the homeowner.