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In Maryville, TN, the owner of a large residential building contacted Master Services due to concerns about noticeable sinking on one side of the house. After our home inspector conducted a thorough assessment, our team determined that soil erosion, particularly the sand-rich soil, was the underlying cause of this issue. The cement slab supporting the house was subsiding due to the contraction of the sandy soil. Failing to address this issue could potentially compromise the overall structural integrity of the house.
To prevent further deterioration, we recommended the installation of helical piers. These piers are specifically designed to provide substantial foundation reinforcement, particularly within the local terrain. By implementing these helical piers, Master Services ensured lasting stability and safeguarded the building against further sinking and damage.
The Master Services installation team successfully addressed a large stair-step crack on a basement wall in Rockwood, TN, using our I-Beam Wall Braces. The homeowner sought a lasting solution for this expansive area, with a specific focus on minimizing disruption to the floor as they intended to use this space as living space.
Our installation of I-Beam Wall Braces stabilized the wall by connecting it to the stable soil in its surroundings, effectively creating a "soil sandwich" around the basement structure. The entire procedure was executed efficiently, causing minimal disruption to both the interior and exterior of the property.
The foundation of this home near Crossville, TN was undergoing settlement due to shifting or eroding soils beneath the structure. To resolve the issue, our team installed three helical piers, which function like large screws, anchoring the home to stable surrounding ground. This design works particularly well in the clay-rich terrain of East Tennessee. With this system in place, our crew successfully raised and stabilized the front porch to the desired level.
Our team received a call from a homeowner in Crossville, TN, who needed assistance in reinforcing their basement wall due to the discovery of a long vertical crack. After our home inspector pinpointed the root causes of the issue, we recommended the use of our Carbon Fiber Wall Armor system to address the problem of hydrostatic pressure on the walls. These carbon fiber straps are incredibly strong, comparable to steel, and offer the added benefit of a non-intrusive installation process, eliminating the need for drilling or heavy machinery. This is especially significant for homeowners using the basement as additional living space, as these straps can be painted over to become virtually invisible.
A homeowner in Crossville, TN was concerned about damage to an exterior wall. They noticed cracks in the bricks and irregularities around the area. Master Services inspected the home and determined that the foundation was settling. To address the issue, we recommended our "Push Pier" system, which is designed to permanently stabilize and level the foundation.