Basement Waterproofing & Crawl Space Repair Experts in Johnson City, TN

Emma T., a homeowner residing in Johnson City, TN, noticed visible cracks developing all around her walls, particularly enlarging after heavy rainfall. Over time, a couple of walls inside her basement began bowing in, posing a threat to the entire structure's stability. Concerned about the potential consequences, she reached out to Master Services. Upon setting an appointment, our home inspector explained the severity of the situation. Without further ado, we proposed the installation of our new Everbrace system—a comprehensive solution that reinforces all basement walls, offering a cost-effective alternative that doesn't require expensive and time-consuming replacement of foundation walls or extensive disruption to the daily activities of the house. With this system in place, Emma can rest assured that her home is saved for decades to come.

A homeowner in Johnson City, TN moved into her home several months ago. Built in 1956, it definitely was an older home and needed some attention. Several walls were exhibiting signs of settlement, including cracks and other irregularities. 

We recommended our Wall Anchor System, which bolsters and supports failing walls. The system works by anchoring the walls to strong outside soils. The system can be tightened, meaning that it forces the walls into their rightful upright position. 

This homeowner should see no more settlement around these walls!

A homeowner in Johnson City, TN had a pool deck that was sinking and cracking. Concrete settles usually due to extreme changes in soil or erosion. Concrete is heavy and compresses the soil beneath, leading to cracks, gaps, and tripping hazards.

Our team takes a strategic approach to lifting concrete. Holes are drilled at specific intervals along the slab, then ports are added to these holes to allow for PolyLyft installation. This high-density polyurethane is injected in each hole to fill the voids beneath the concrete. As it expands, it raises the concrete to an even position.

There should be no more tripping hazards around this pool!

This Johnson City, TN foundation was experiencing settlement issues, causing cracks, uneven floors, and other issues.

Master Services installed helical piers to correct the problem. Our piers transfer the load of a home to stronger, more stable soils at great depths below the property. Placed evenly around the structure, the piers can be adjusted to ensure that the foundation is realigned and adequately supported. Helical piers also feature plates that are welded to the pier shaft, which means that the pier will be secured to the soils beneath the property.

While this was a muddy job due to all of the recent rain and flooding, Master Services persevered and the homeowner was pleased with our work.

The crawl space beneath Paul H.’s Johnson City, TN home was cramped, dark and difficult to access. But looking into the door one day revealed a pool of water on the black plastic that had previously been installed in the crawl space. Because Paul already knew that water presence was an issue in the space, its reappearance convinced him to contact a specialist to fix the problem once and for all. Paul had heard of Master Dry Foundation and Waterproofing Specialists before and decided to give them a try this time around. He called to schedule an appointment and Master Dry sent out waterproofing expert Steve Price to conduct an inspection of the crawl space and provide Paul with a free estimate for repair.

Steve was able to get under the house to assess the damage. A SmartSump sump pump and SaniDry CX dehumidifier would remove the water and dehumidify the air, eliminating the excess moisture. A CleanSpace liner would help protect the interior. Finally, an EverLast crawl space door and vent covers completed the encapsulation by stopping the outside weather from getting in.

The dampness in Paul’s crawl space could easily have caused mold and rot, debilitating his home’s stability. Fortunately, his decision to contact Master Dry was the best he could have made. 

John M. worked hard to finish the basement of his Johnson City, TN home. But his family was uncomfortable in the space. Humidity in the air meant that no one even wanted to be in the basement. But John was also concerned that the moisture could cause mold and structural damage if not taken care of. He searched the Internet for basement repair experts in his area and came across the Master Dry Foundation and Waterproofing Specialists website. After reading through some of the pages and familiarizing himself with their products and services, John filled out a form for a free estimate. Expert Steve Price arrived for the inspection.

Basement waterproofing expert Steve Price came out to inspect John’s basement and determined right away that the basement was in need of a dehumidifier. Since John’s basement was finished, he did not want anything obtrusive or unsightly in the space. Fortunately Steve knew just the solution. Steve recommended installing a SaniDry XP commercial-grade dehumidifier in the unfinished area of the basement. SaniDry upper and lower ducts would connect the system to the finished room, filtering air through the vents in the floor and ceiling. Foreman Curtis Ward and his team installed the system exactly to the specifications.

Thanks to Steve, Curtis and the whole team at Master Dry, John and his family can get complete enjoyment out of their game room in their dry, comfortable finished basement. 

Jess W. of Johnson, TN knew her crawl space was in trouble. Upon entering she could clearly see that nothing was where it should be. The ceiling was detached from the walls and drooping, and there were large cracks in seemingly sporadic places. A friend of Jess’s had mentioned Master Dry Foundation and Waterproofing Specialists recently, so she decided to give them a call and see what could be done for her crawl space. She set up an appointment with crawl space expert Steve Price, who inspected the space and devised a plan. Jess agreed and let Steve know her availability to have the work done.

Foreman Josh Sulfridge was chosen to lead a team on Jess’s repairs. They installed SmartJack crawl space supports to fix the sagging ceiling beam. But the space needed additional help because of the weakened state of the structure. Therefore, the team added more support beams and sister joists to hold up the ceiling and the floor above. The three of these products together did the trick!

Jess is relieved that the ceiling of the crawl space was in the right place again. She can trust that area to be as strong as the rest of the structure. Thanks to Master Dry, Jess’s home is safe once more!