Before & After
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This Signal Mountain homeowner was dealing with a crawl space that allowed moisture, debris, and outside air to enter freely beneath the home, creating high humidity levels, deteriorating insulation, and increased risk for mold and structural issues. Exposed soil and a lack of proper drainage made it difficult to control moisture, especially during heavy rainfall. Master Foundation & Crawl Space Repair addressed these concerns by fully encapsulating the crawl space to create a clean, dry, and controlled environment. The project included removing old insulation and debris, sealing the crawl space floors and piers with a durable CleanSpace® vapor barrier, installing interior drainage and SuperSump Plus sump pump systems with exterior discharge lines to manage groundwater, and adding a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier to maintain consistent humidity levels year-round. With the crawl space sealed and protected, the home is now better safeguarded against moisture intrusion, mold risk, and long-term structural deterioration, providing this Signal Mountain homeowner with improved air quality and lasting peace of mind.
Crawl spaces can have a major impact on a home's structural health, air quality, and overall comfort. In this Signal Mountain, TN home, the crawl space had developed several concerns including exposed soil, deteriorating ground liner, fallen insulation, and excess moisture. These conditions can create a humid environment that encourages mold growth, wood rot, and poor air quality throughout the home. Because a large portion of the air inside a home originates from the crawl space, moisture problems below the home can quickly impact the living space above.
To address these issues, our team at Master Foundation & Crawl Space Repair performed a complete crawl space restoration and encapsulation. The process began with debris removal, insulation removal, and professional mold treatment using soda blasting to safely clean and restore the wooden framing. Once the crawl space was properly prepared, our team installed the CleanSpace® Crawl Space Encapsulation System across the floor and foundation walls. This durable vapor barrier seals the crawl space from ground moisture and creates a clean, protected environment beneath the home.
To manage water intrusion and humidity long term, our team installed a StarPipe™ crawl space drainage system connected to two SuperSump® sump pump systems to safely direct groundwater away from the home. A SaniDry™ Sedona crawl space dehumidifier was also installed to control humidity levels and help prevent future mold growth. Because the crawl space also showed signs of structural settling, SmartJack® support posts were installed to reinforce the floor system and restore stability.
After installation, the crawl space was transformed into a bright, sealed, and controlled environment designed to protect the home's structure and improve overall indoor air quality. Systems like CleanSpace encapsulation, SuperSump pump protection, and the SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier work together to keep crawl spaces dry, stable, and healthy for years to come.
The Master Services team recently visited a residence in Monterey, TN to address settlement issues that had affected a large garage floor. Factors like soil erosion and temperature changes can cause concrete to sink and shift, leading to cracks. To tackle this problem, we employed the PolyLyft injection method, which expands and lifts the concrete, providing stability to the entire surface. Thanks to this solution, our client now has a secure platform that meets their stability requirements.
The Master Services installation team successfully addressed a bowed foundation wall problem in Monterey, TN, utilizing Wall Plate Anchors. Cracks had emerged on the wall due to prolonged exposure to excessive moisture from hydrostatic pressure caused by the nearby terrain. The application of Wall Plate Anchors effectively stabilized the wall by securely connecting it to the stable soil in its vicinity, offering essential reinforcement to the entire structure of the house. This procedure was executed with efficiency, resulting in minimal disturbance to both the interior and exterior of the property.
Master Services installed our CleanSpace liner in Lookout Mountain, TN. The liner brightened up the area considerably, but its main function is to protect the area against humidity, flooding, mold, and rot.
