In a rush? Call us: 1-205-896-4528 KNOXVILLE BASEMENT WATERPROOFING & FOUNDATION REPAIR Yearly, the U.S. averages 38 inches of rain, while Knoxville gets 50 inches. This makes it easy for expansive clay soils to destroy your property. CONTACT US FOR YOUR FREE INSPECTION What do you need help with? Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Foundation Repair Crawl Space Repair Basement Waterproofing Concrete Lifting NEXT In a rush? Call us Phone Icon 1-205-896-4528 Need Help With Maintenance? Basement And Crawl Space Waterproofing in Knoxville Tennessee is ranked fifth in the U.S. states with the most annual precipitation. With this much rain, there’s no doubt that Knoxville homeowners are struggling with flooded basements or crawl spaces. Basement or crawl space leaks are troublesome enough on their own, but the consequences of a water-damaged subspace can become much worse with time. Excessive humidity leads to mold growth, which can weaken both the concrete in the basement as well as the wooden joists and supports in a crawl space. It also attracts pests to your home, so not only will you be dealing with a deteriorating structure, but also an infestation. What makes basement and crawl space flooding in your Knoxville home possible is poor interior and exterior drainage and a lack of a proper barrier between outside water and the inside of your home. The addition of our specially designed interior drainage system along with one of our sump pump systems will guarantee that any water that gets into your foundation is collected and pumped out of and away from your home. Other waterproofing methods involve applying vapor barriers and insulation and installing a dehumidifier. These measures ensure you never have to worry about a damp basement or crawl space again. LEARN MORE ABOUT BASEMENT WATERPROOFING LEARN MORE ABOUT CRAWL SPACE ENCAPSULATION Knoxville Foundation Repair Knoxville’s soil is primarily made of clay. Because clay soils are so good at retaining water, the soil surrounding your foundation is almost always saturated with water. Hydrostatic pressure puts a heavy weight on your foundation walls and causes them to bow inward and begin to break apart. Your foundation is the most important part of your home’s entire structure; if it begins to fall apart, your house will begin to settle. When a house is settling, a piece of the house begins to break off the rest of the structure. Depending on the kind of foundation your Knoxville home has—slab, basement, or crawl space—there are multiple foundation repair solutions to choose from. For slab foundations, polyurethane foam can be injected under the slab to lift the foundation back into place. Another option would be to use slab piers, which are driven deep into the ground so that your foundation is supported by load-bearing soil. Helical piers or push piers also can be used to permanently stabilize settling foundations and help lift them back towards their original positions. As for basements and crawl spaces, wall braces and wall anchors make it so you don’t have to replace your damaged foundation. Not only do these solutions get rid of the problem, but they also strengthen your Knoxville home’s foundation, leaving it healthier than ever. LEARN MORE ABOUT FOUNDATION REPAIR Concrete Lifting in Knoxville Expansive soils retain water easily and expand when saturated. However, the more it’s able to expand, the more it shrinks once all the moisture dries up. This constant shrinking and expanding displaces the upper layer of the soil, which is supposed to hold up your concrete. Because there’s now a gap under the concrete, there’s nothing holding up the slab, so it settles. Concrete settling doesn’t just ruin the way your Knoxville property looks, it is also dangerous: Walking on an uneven surface puts you at risk of injury. If the concrete in around your home in Knoxville is settling, it should be repaired before the slab breaks to the point where it needs to be replaced. Instead of pouring a new slab, you can salvage the one you have with polyurethane foam injections. Small holes are drilled in the concrete and polyurethane foam is injected. The foam lifts the settled slab until it’s leveled. The foam serves as a barrier between the slab and the soil, so no matter what condition the soil is in, it won’t affect the slab. It’s impossible to completely stop soil expansion and shrinkage, so it would be wise to go with a long-lasting concrete lifting solution that negates the effects of expansive soils. With the amount of rainfall Knoxville gets on a yearly basis, polyurethane foam is the best concrete lifting solution. LEARN MORE ABOUT CONCRETE REPAIR OUR EXPERTS ARE HERE TO HELP YOU! SCHEDULE A FREE INSPECTION FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS About Waterproofing, Crawl Spaces & Foundation Repair in Knoxville Why Is My Home Smelly During the Summer? Why Is My Floor So Cold? What is Hydrostatic Pressure? Can You Waterproof an Existing Slab Foundation? Can Soil Erosion Be Prevented? Can I Repair Uneven Steps Myself? RESOURCES Crawlspace Repair 101: What are SettleStop Floor Supports How To Identify The Need for Basement Waterproofing Why Does Concrete Sink? Our Customers Trust Us / / / / / Kevin did a professional job installing a new sump pump and discharge line!! I highly recommend AFS!! VIEW MARK WITT'S REVIEW Ship with a Sail Mark Witt / / / / / The whole crew was great! However, it’s not always about the money. Josh and Jeremy were very nice, and personable. VIEW SANDY JOHNSON'S REVIEW Ship with a Sail Sandy Johnson / / / / / Chase Carroll was very professional and informative. 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