Belton, SC Foundation Repair & Basement Waterproofing Contractors

This home in Union, SC was experiencing water issues in their basement. Water would seep down the walls of the basement and begin to puddle around the perimeter of the area. To solve this issue our All-Dry of the Carolinas team installed WaterGuard. The WaterGuard system is added to basements by jackhammering the perimeter. Once the cement is removed the WaterGuard System and a Sump Pump is placed into the space then recovered with cement. The WaterGuard system intercepts the water at the perimeter of the basement and drains it unseen and safely into the SmartSump where it is then flushed from the basement. WaterGuard is different because it is designed to not sit in dirt like most draining systems do. There is a special wall flange that creates space between the floor and wall allowing wall seepage to drain through the WaterGuard while keeping it away from the dirt. Since this type of drainage is separated from dirt, the chances of it clogging are nearly impossible! The WaterGuard leads the water to the SuperSump. The SuperSump can pump up to 2,650 gallons an hour, has a WaterWatch system, Superliner with 96 holes for water flow, and an Airtight Lid. The SuperSump then drains all water outside through the LawnScape Outlet.

SmartJacks were also added to help lift the floor joist.

This home in Belton, SC was experiencing water issues in their crawlspace. Because of the puddling of water in the crawlspace, mold had begun to form in areas. The mold caused weakening of the foundation which caused the floor joist to begin to sag.

To solve this problem our All-Dry team had to follow many steps, first the mold needed to be removed. Our All-Dry of the Carolinas Team used Mold-X, this product not only kills existing mold, but prevents further growth.

Once the mold issue was tackled, our team used a series of our waterproofing technology to save the home from the water effects in the crawlspace. To begin, CleanSpace liner was added to the crawlspace. CleanSpace is a 20 mil tick liner that is laid across the basement floor and wrapped around walls and piers. This liner works as a barrier to keep moister that is produced from the ground of the basement. In this specific case, the CleanSpace was just placed on the walls; this was to hold in moister that came from the water that dripped down the walls when entering the basement. Once the CleanSpace Wall was installed our All-Dry crew installed our SuperSump pump, which is a pump system that can flush up to 2,650 gallons of water per hour from the basement.

Once the waterproofing products were down, our team installed SmartJacks. The SmartJacks were placed under the floor joist of the home and then used to push the floors back into place. To install it, we excavate a two-foot cube at each SmartJack location. The hole is then filled with concrete or engineered to create a stable, loadbearing footing. The SmartJack sits on top of it with a custom-engineered base to prevent the support system from sinking when the moister starts to affect the soil. SmartJacks are then adjusted to the perfect position to support the floor joist of the home. This SmartJack technology, is made of steel which will not rust when exposed to moister and it can also hold over 60,000 pounds! This product was able to save this homes sagging floor problem.

With the combination of All-Dry’s different products, this crawlspace in Belton was thankfully saved.

When homeowners have installation installed in any home, they mean well. The only problem with fiberglass insulation is that when it’s damp, it’s not actually doing its job.  Not to mention, when the crawlspace is vented it’s really doing much of anything. Fiberglass insulation only works in a closed cavity because it’s so loose. Air passes right through it. Meanwhile, once the insulation gets wet it begins to sag and drop down to the crawlspace floor. Moisture, in any crawlspace, tends to do this to insulation. We can’t place all the blame on the insulation.

This Belton, South Carolina homeowner was having just this issue when they decided to give All-Dry of the Carolinas a call. We, of course, sent over one of our Design Specialist to take a look at the crawlspace. He came to the conclusion that CleanSpace, a SmartDrain, a dehumidifier, and an EverLast Door were the solution.

Our CleanSpace liner provided the home with a barrier from the ground. It’s thick and nearly impossible to rip, so any gases that pass from the soil and into the air are halted in their tracks. The SmartDrain is the solution for leaks in your crawlspace. We installed this item to alert the homeowner of any plumbing or other leaks in the basement. It comes with a WaterWatch alert to alert you of the leak until you are able to fix it. It captures the water and directs it down to the soil below the CleanSpace and drain until you can fix it. The dehumidifier, on the other hand, actually takes the moisture from the air and then pushes out dry, crawlspace ready air. Finally, the EverLast Door provides the nail in the coffin. It actually completely seals the crawlspace from outside air (that may change the humidity in the space) and creepy-crawlers. 

The combination of these items was able to keep this crawlspace clean and moisture free. The homeowners are not quite glad they were able to get in touch with us in time.

This homeowner called about an encapsulation mainly because of the smell that was coming from the crawlspace and into the home. This is an extremely common issue, and fortunately one of the many benefits of our systems includes the air in the home smelling better. There is not any special process that we have to go through to make this happen, it just does when the system is installed.

This home had some dampness in the crawlspace, but they weren't getting enough water to warrant getting a sump pump installed. Our Systems Design Specialist suggested the homeowner go with CleanSpace Liner, Drainage matting, and a SmartDrain. This is a very similar system to others that we install, except the SmartDrain was installed instead of a sump pump.

The SmartDrain was the first product installed when the crew got to the home, which was installed in the middle of the main compartment in the crawlspace. This was the lowest part of the crawlspace, where all (if any) water would drain to. It also has a WaterWatch Alarm, which alerts the homeowner if the SmartDrain is filling up. After that, the Drainage matting is laid out, and finally it is completely sealed up with the CleanSpace. This is what really separates the crawlspace from the outside. 

If you are in the Belton, South Carolina area and are having similar issues, or basement waterproofing and foundation issues, please contact us today! You can either fill out a free estimate form on our website or call us at 1-864-984-2308!