Before & After
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This Knoxville homeowner had a larger crawl space that was going to waste; sitting empty, damp and underutilized. Wanting to make better use of the space and protect their home, they called on Master Services for a full encapsulation and dehumidifier installation. Before, the crawl space was unsealed and humid, with only a thin plastic liner offering minimal protection. It wasn't a usable space, and the conditions made it prone to moisture issues, poor air quality, and energy inefficiency. We installed a durable CleanSpace vapor barrier along with a high-performance dehumidifier to seal and condition the area. Now the crawl space is clean, dry, and functional, offering valuable extra storage and improved protection for the home above.
A complete waterproofing system with sump pump and WaterGuard installation to protect this home from future moisture damage.
In this historic log cabin, years of settling had caused significant sagging in the crawl space. The log joists were bowing under the weight, and the original rock and concrete foundation walls were bearing too much pressure. An attempt to stabilize the area with a jack from another company had failed--it wasnt lifting correctly, leaving the floor uneven and the foundation under strain.
With our SmartJacks system expertly installed, the sagging floor has been lifted and properly stabilized. The new system effectively supports the log joists, taking the pressure off the foundation walls and restoring structural integrity. Now, this cabin stands on a much stronger foundation, ensuring long-term stability and peace of mind for the homeowner.
This homeowner was dealing with sagging floors that caused cracks to appear where their interior walls met the ceiling. Our team stepped in with a full crawl space encapsulation, also installing SmartJacks to lift and stabilize the floor system, and encapsulating the space to control moisture and improve air quality. Now, the crawl space is clean, dry, and structurally sound, helping protect the entire home from the ground up.
This Big Stone Gap home was showing signs of a weakened crawl space support system. The existing floor framing needed additional reinforcement, and old fiberglass insulation had begun falling away from the floor joists. Not only can deteriorating insulation become ineffective over time, but it can also contribute to a messy crawl space environment and make it more difficult to inspect the home's structural components.
Our team strengthened the crawl space by installing supplemental steel beams and SmartJack® support posts to provide reliable, long-term support beneath the home's floor system. We also removed the old, failing insulation, leaving the crawl space cleaner and allowing the homeowner to move forward with a stronger, more accessible foundation. With the floor system properly reinforced, the home now has a dependable structural support solution designed to perform for years to come.
