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Catastrophe Planning

Watch Out for Roofing Scams

A big part of the problem: Roofing and repair scams that have become increasingly common across the Southeast, especially after stormy weather. Most contractors are honest and reputable, but there are shady storm chasers out there, too. Some may...

Getting Your Roof Right

From hurricanes to hailstorms and tornadoes, our state sees it all, and your roof is your home’s first line of defense against harsh weather. When the roof fails or is compromised, it’s likely to cause catastrophic damage, displacing your family and...

How to Build a Rain Garden

Why build a rain garden? Rainwater runoff is full of harmful pollutants that can find their way into South Carolina’s rivers and streams, harming the environment. Runoff from roof tops and driveways picks up all sorts of nasty things like bacteria...

How to Reopen Your Building After It’s Been Closed

COVID-19 has temporarily shuttered the doors of many businesses across our state and the nation. While employee safety remains the top priority, it’s important to consider your vacant property and how to effectively reopen. These seven actions will...

Keeping Promises

So far, 2020 seems to be about constant change. More and more it feels like our community is asked to pivot, learn and adapt. Today, things are very different than yesterday. And yesterday was very different than last week. And so on and so on...