High Quality Foundation Repair & Basement Waterproofing Services in Anderson, SC

When water comes into your crawlspace there are several different ways to remove the water. In this crawlspace in Anderson, SC, water was flooding in during heavy rains.  In the “before” picture you see a bare crawlspace with a trench dug around the perimeter. This trench was made to fit in our 3 inch drain tile. This draining system is three inches in diameter and is placed under the soil. Whenever water tries to enter the crawlspace again, the water will enter the draining system and be guided to the SmartSump pump to be flushed from the crawlspace. The “after” picture shows the draining system anchored down by rocks and leading to the SmartSump.

Owners of this Anderson, South Carolina crawlspace contacted us wanting a quote on an encapsulation. During heavy rains, water consistently got into their crawlspace. Now, they had a barrier, but it was old and worn. It wasn’t acting as a barrier should. Besides the rain water pouring through the walls, water would also rise up from the dirt earth. The crawlspace was a haven for humidity and moisture. A solution was needed.

Originally, we gave the owners a quote back in 2013. Our Design Specialist reviewed the entire home and gave them the free estimate. Unfortunately, waterproofing their crawlspace was not in the cards for them that year. Flash forward to 2019, we’re contacted again for a free estimate. We happily oblige, explaining that because so many years had passed we needed to deliver a newer, more accurate estimate. After meeting with Specialist Alex Rogers, the owners were now ready to move forward.

Crew Foreman Francisco led the installation. His crew installed our patented liner: CleanSpace. It’s a white, 20 mils thick material we use as a vapor barrier. The crew also, before wrapping the support piers and installing the liner, cleared the entire area of debris. They sealed all interior vents as prescribed and installed drain tile.  Lastly, they installed our Aprilaire 1850 dehumidifier.

The process was completed successfully. The owners were very satisfied with the work and we were more than happy to help.

Here at All-Dry of the Carolinas, we don’t often get that client that knows exactly what he wants. However, this Anderson, South Carolina resident surprised us. One of the first things he mentioned was his desire for a full encapsulation. The owner had had a “vapor barrier” installed, but its usefulness wasn’t long lasting. In addition to being terribly thin, the liner didn’t cover the entire crawlspace. The majority of the dirt floor was left exposed. This, of course, meant that water vapor was allowed to continuously affect the crawlspace air. Besides the brick walls chronically letting in water, the moisture was added on two fronts. Both fronts needed a solution.

And so, naturally, we obliged. We sent out our Design Specialist, Alex Rogers, to perform the free estimate. He collected snapshots of the crawlspace here and outlined a list of products that would complete the encapsulation. Our crew began by digging trenches for drain tile or extra pipelines. The crew led by Foreman Ray Petry also sealed the interior vents. This ensured that any outside air would not be making an appearance any time soon. They then started the real work. They installed our patented CleanSpace liner. Now, this liner is unlike many others because it is a reinforced, thick material, but it is also versatile. CleanSpace can easily be adapted to any space with minimal haggling. It was pulled up along the walls, sealed, and wrapped around the supporting piers in the crawlspace. This practice is essential to the total encapsulation. Last but not least, we install the Aprilaire 1850 dehumidifier. This dehumidifier is the cake topping—the show stopper. It works tirelessly to remove every ounce of moisture from the air. Then, if its job wasn’t already huge, it pours out dry air into the crawlspace. The combination of all of these products provides the transformation the homeowner craved.

We were glad to be able to provide that transformation along with a happier, moisture free home.

Most people like to put off problems that they don’t want to deal with right away. It’s natural. It’s common. It’s something we all do from time to time. However, waiting to deal with problems concerning your foundation is not something you should do. The foundation is the most important component in your home. It is what is holding the rest of the home up. Without a stable foundation, you could be in big trouble.

That is what this Anderson, South Carolina homeowner knew when he began to have problems. His floors would sag. The molding would separate from his ceiling, and the issues were growing worse with each passing year. However, the owner was afraid of what it would cost to fix the issues entirely. So, instead of tackling the issue head-on, he waited on the problem until he could wait no longer.

Months after waiting, he found All-Dry of the Carolinas online and decided to reach out. We set him up with a free estimate with our Design Specialist, Alex Rogers. Mr. Rogers surveyed the crawlspace, bearing in mind where the floor/ceiling dipped, and concluded the foundation needed SmartJacks to push it back into place and stabilize it.

Our crew installed the SmartJacks soon afterwards. The job required they first install support beams horizontally. Then, they dug two-foot deep holes right where the SmartJacks were to be installed. These holes were then filled with cement and gravel. The SmartJacks were stationed on top.

Now, the customer doesn’t have to worry about those sagging floors anymore.

Water intrusion is a serious issue that affects many homes, often without homeowners even realizing that there is an issue. There are many different reasons for this, but the situation is the end is the same; an wet, moldy, and unhealthy crawlspace. Another thing people may not realize is that the air in the crawlspace eventually will make its way into the home, through the different floors, and out through the attic. This is called the "Stack effect". 

Unfortunately, this homeowner was in a very similar situation. It had taken them quite awhile to have their crawlspace looked at, and it wasn't until they saw that the crawlspace floor was saturated that they decided to call All-Dry of the Carolinas. We had one of our Systems Design Specialists head out to the home and figure out exactly what was going to be the best option in order to keep water out and the moisture level down in the crawlspace. Our Systems Design Specialist had seen very similar issues in many home before, so he knew exactly what this home was going to need. A CleanSpace encapsulation system with a few other products to top everything off!

A few weeks after the Systems Design Specialist visited the home, one of our crews went out to the home and started to work on installing this system for the homeowner. The first thing that the crew had to work on was to dig out an area for the SuperSump system and around the perimeter of the crawlspace for the drain tile to be installed. Once the area was dug out, the SuperSump and drain tile were installed! After that, came the CleanSpace liner which helps to really seal off the crawlspace from the outside. The last step of the installation was to install the SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier. The dehumidifier helps to ensure that the humidity level in the crawlspace is low enough to prevent mold form growing. 

This homeowner called us after a few rains that had hit the home recently. With the increased rain, the homeowner noticed that water was beginning to get into their basement. Since this was an area that they used quite often for storage and were considering partially-finishing, they wanted to make sure this issue was taken care of before any work was done. They came to the right place! 

A System Design Specialist was able to come out just a few days after the initial call for a free estimate! During his inspection he identified the areas where the water was coming through and the severity of water intrusion in these places. Our Specialist was able to provide a written estimate for the homeowner at the end of the appointment. The homeowner wished to have the work done, so we set them up with an installation date!

The next step was for the crew to head out to the home and install the system. When the crew got there, they immediately began to work by excavating the floor around the perimeter of the basement and the hole for the sump pump. After this, the crew installed the SuperSump system into its hole and began securing the CleanSpace to the wall of the basement. The next step is to install the WaterGuard and make sure it drains to the sump pump. After this is done, concrete is mixed and the WaterGuard is covered back up! The crew then cleans up any mess that they have left, will answer any questions you may have, and it is as easy as that!

If you're in the Anderson, South Carolina area please contact us today! You can either fill out a customer contact form on our website or give us a call at 1-864-984-2308!

This home in Anderson had a crawlspace with several problems. Upon initial inspection, our Service Design Specialist noticed a lot of moisture and water accumulating under the home. This water was getting soaked up in the insulation as well as the floor joists under the home. This is bad news because of several reasons; 1) the water in the insulation can bring make it sag or even fall down 2) the water can rot the wooden floor joists, and 3) this increased moisture is a gold mine for mold. The first two pictures are great examples of just how much water was under this home and the damage it can cause.

In order to help this homeowner and their crawlspace, we recommended a full encapsulation using our CleanSpace liner. This is a relatively simple process, but once completed it gives the crawlspace a lot of protection from moisture and mold. Since this home had more issues than normal with drainage, our crew installed a 3-inch drain pipe around the perimeter of the crawlspace. After this is done, the crew moved on to the biggest part of the job, which was actually laying down the CleanSpace liner. This membrane keeps water (and other things like rodents or insects) from actually getting into the crawlspace. Also installed in this crawlspace is a dehumidifier and a sump pump. These two products work together to keep water from getting and staying into the crawlspace area. This finished product is shown off in the last photo.