Foundation Repair, Crawl Space Repair, & Basement Waterproofing Experts in Clarksville, TN

This customer in Clarksville, TN called Frontier due to sticking doors and sagging floors. After inspection, we determined the structural issues were caused by failing crawl space supports and moisture issues in the crawl space. To address the structural problems we installed SmartJacks and lifted the structure back up. After that, we addressed the moisture issues by installing Drainage matting on the floors, and CleanSpace on the floors and walls. We also installed a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier and finished the project with a new secure EverLast crawl space door.   

This customer in Clarksville, TN called Frontier for help with a damp and dirty crawl space and failing crawl space supports. After inspection, we identified the area that needed structural support. For that area, we installed two SmartJacks and a supplemental beam. After the structure was lifted and stable we tackled the moisture issues. For this part of the project we installed Drainage matting on the floor and CleanSpace over that and on the walls and wrapped around all the piers. We also added a SaniDri Sedona dehumidifier and finished the project of with a new secure EverLast crawl space door. 

This customer in Clarksville, TN called Frontier for their basement waterproofing needs. After some mold remediation to eliminate the the mold growth on the walls we started to project. To waterproof their basement we installed a WaterGuard sub-floor drainage system. We also installed a TripleSafe sump pump, IceGuard with a LawnScape System. These products will greatly reduce the chance of water intrusions and keep the basement dry and clean.

This customer in Clarksville, TN called Frontier for their basement waterproofing needs. To waterproof their basement we installed a WaterGuard sub-floor drainage system. To do this we pulled up the edge of the flooring and excavated the area to install the WaterGuard then drilled weeping holes in the concrete block. Once the WaterGuard is in place, we installed a TripleSafe sump pump to pump water through the drainage lines and into the yard. To finish this project we added IceGuard and LawnScape system to move the water out to the yard away from the structure. The floor planks removed during installation will easily be placed back by the customer. 

This customer in Clarksville, TN called Frontier due to failing crawl space supports. These support beams hold up your floor and interior structure. Improperly spaced-out support beams can cause foundational issues to your home like cracking, sticking doors and windows, and sagging floors. To fix this issue we installed SmartJacks to stabilize the structure. The SmartJack® Crawl Space Stabilizer is an adjustable supplemental support system for sagging crawl spaces. It not only provides supplemental support to your failing structure, but it can also lift failing floor joists or beams, restoring them to their original position. Now the crawl space is structurally sound, lifted, and stabilized.

This customer in Clarksville, TN called Frontier due to moisture issues in their crawl space. To mitigate the moisture issues, we completed a crawl space encapsulation. We installed an EZ Flo, Drainage matting, completely covered the crawl space in CleanSpace liner, added a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier, and sealed off all air leaks and vents with SilverGlo panels and spray foam insulation and added a Triple Sare sump pump. We finished the project with a new EverLast crawl space door. 

This customer in Clarksville, TN called Frontier due to cracking on the exterior of the home caused by the sinking of the structure due to settlement and moisture issues in their crawl space. To mitigate this issue we started with the structural repairs including installing Helical Piers to support the foundation using low-profile brackets to lift the foundation and prevent any further settling or cracking on the exterior walls. After that, we addressed the moisture issues by cleaning the debris from the crawl space and installing an EZ Flo and Drainage matting to control any water coming up through the ground. Once that was complete we installed CleanSpace liner throughout the entire crawl space, and a TripleSafe Sump Pump to pump water out, we finished the project with a new secure EverLast crawl space door. 

This customer in Clarksville, TN called Frontier due to moisture issues in their crawl space. To mitigate the moisture issues, we completed a crawl space encapsulation. We installed Drainage matting, completely covered the crawl space in CleanSpace liner, added a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier, and sealed off all air leaks and vents with SilverGlo panels and spray foam insulation. We finished the project with a new EverLast crawl space door. 

This customer in Clarksville, TN called Frontier for their basement waterproofing needs after noticing water intrusion. To waterproof their basement we installed a WaterGuard sub-floor drainage system after drilling weeping holes in the concrete block walls, we also installed a TripleSafe sump pump to pump any water out through the drainage lines if it does get in. To finish this project we added IceGuard and LawnScape system to move the water out to the yard away from the structure.

This customer in Clarksville, TN called Frontier when they noticed unlevel floors in their home. This issue was caused by failing crawl space supports. When we did our inspection, we found moisture issues and mold growth in their crawl space as well as failing crawl space supports.  For this project, to fix these structural issues we installed SmartJacks to stabilize the structure. Once we stabilized the structure, we cleaned up the debris in the crawl space and then remediated the mold issue. After that to prevent the problem from reoccurring we installed Drainage matting, a TripleSafe sump pump, and a drainage system. We finished the project off with a new EverLast crawl space door. 

This customer in Clarksville, TN called Frontier due to moisture issues in their crawl space. To mitigate the moisture issues, we completed a crawl space encapsulation. To start the encapsulation we cleaned out all the debris and then buried EZ-Flow tubing into the ground. This tubing allows water to flow around the perimeter and into the lowest section of the crawl space, where the sump pump will be placed. Next, we installed Drainage matting, completely covered the crawl space in CleanSpace liner, added the TripleSafe sump pump, and a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier, and installed IceGuard and LawnScape System to drain all water into the yard away from the home. 

This customer in Clarksville, TN called Frontier to help with moisture issues in their crawl space. For this project, we cleaned up the debris in the crawl space and installed Drainage matting, CleanSpace liner on the floor, walls, and wrapped around the piers. We also sealed off all the vents and covered some of the the exterior facing walls with SilverGlo panels and spray foam insulation and installed a  SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier and a drainage system. We finished the project off with a new EverLast crawl space door. Now the crawl space is clean, dry, and healthy!  

The customer in Clarksville, TN called Frontier when they noticed moisture issues and mold growth in their crawl space. For this project, we cleaned up the debris in the crawl space and then remediated the mold issue. After that to prevent the problem from reoccurring we installed Drainage matting, CleanSpace liner on the floor and walls, a TripleSafe sump pump, a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier, and a drainage system. We finished the project off with a new EverLast crawl space door.  

This customer in Clarksville, TN called Frontier due to moisture issues in their crawl space. To mitigate the moisture issues, we completed a crawl space encapsulation. We installed Drainage matting, completely covered the crawl space in CleanSpace liner, added a TripleSafe sump pump, and sealed off all air leaks and vents with SilverGlo panels and spray foam insulation. We also installed IceGuard and LawnScape System to drain all water into the yard away from the home. We finished the project with a new EverLast crawl space door. 

This customer in Clarksville, TN called Frontier for their basement waterproofing needs. To waterproof their basement we installed a TripleSafe sump pump system with drainage lines. We also installed IceGuard to prevent floods from clogged or frozen discharge lines and a LawnScape system to drain the water out to the yard. These products will greatly reduce the chance of water intrusion issues. 

This customer in Clarksville, TN called Frontier for their basement waterproofing needs. To waterproof their basement, we installed a WaterGuard sub-floor drainage system after drilling weeping holes in the concrete block walls, we also added a TrenchDrain for the entrance. We added a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier to pull moisture out of the air and a TripleSafe sump pump to pump any water out through the drainage lines if it does get in, as well CleanSpace wall liner. We also installed IceGuard to prevent floods from clogged or frozen discharge lines. These products will greatly reduce the chance of water intrusion issues. 

This customer in Clarksville, TN called Frontier due to unlevel floors in their home. This issue was caused by failing crawl space supports and moisture issues in their crawl space. To start the project, we removed all the debris from the crawl space. After that, we added SmartJacks to stabilize the structure. The SmartJack® Crawl Space Stabilizer is an adjustable supplemental support system for sagging crawl spaces. It not only provides supplemental support to your failing structure, but it can also lift failing floor joists or beams, restoring them to their original position. We also added a Triplesafe sump pump and drainage system. 

This customer in Clarksville, TN decided to waterproof his basement because he was experiencing basement problems such as leaky walls, wet floors, and musty smells. To mitigate the water and moisture issues, we installed our TripleSafe® sump pump system, WaterGuard® around the interior walls to direct any and all water, an IceGuard® to prevent any of said water from freezing in the winter, and a LawnScape® system to discreetly guide the water out into the yard. 

This customer in Clarksville, TN had a crawl space encapsulation that included debris removal, a TripleSafe Sump Pump, Drainage matting, CleanSpace on the floors and walls, a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier, and a new crawl space door.  They have now separated their home from the earth below and will not need to worry about moisture, mold, or musty smells anymore! All the moisture and water will be collected and drained out through a line into the yard away from their structure with a LawnScape System.  

Our client in Clarksville, TN was facing mold, moisture, and wood rotting problems in their crawl space. They chose our comprehensive crawl space encapsulation solution to address these issues once and for all. Our skilled team of technicians took charge, first eliminating the mold, and removing damp insulation. Next, we laid down drainage matting and covered the floor and walls with our top-notch CleanSpace matting. To complete the sealing process, we installed our TripleSafe Sump Pump with IceGuard and LawnScape for drainage away from the foundation, and added a Sanidry Sedona Dehumidifier, along with a brand-new crawl space door. This meticulous approach effectively isolates the crawl space and the home from the ground below, ensuring a permanent solution against any future moisture or mold-related concerns.

This customer in Clarksville, TN had an issue with water coming into her basement every time it rains. She ordered a basement waterproofing system installed in her basement. This included the installation of a WaterGuard XL sub-floor drainage system, a XL Vehicle TrenchDrain, a Drop Down Duct Multi Level Drainage System, IceGuard to prevent floods from clogged or frozen discharge line as well as a LawnScape Outlet to drain water from gutters or drains away from the structure. 

We installed the TripleSafe Complete pump system with twin liner, 1/3 HP cast-iron primary AC pump, 1/2 HP cast-iron AC back-up pump, and UltraSump battery back-up pumping system with charging/control box with alarm, and 120 amp sealed maintenance-free battery as well as CleanSpace wall liner on walls up to 8 feet high where indicated and we removed existing insulation in floor joists and hauled off for the customer. 

This customer in Clarksville, TN had a tree fall on their property and cause cracks through the foundation of the home. To fix the situation, we installed Push Piers around the exterior side of the home where the tree had fallen to stabilize the foundation. This will make sure there is no further damage to the foundation or exterior of the home. 

When soils are unable to bear the load of the structure on top of it, that structure must sink downwards into the ground. This is true with homes, concrete floors, chimneys, and many other structures.

Piers can solve settlement problems by transferring a structure's weight to strong, competent supporting soils at greater depth. Piers can effectively stabilize a settling structure and can even provide jacking points to lift the structure upwards to its original, level position. 

This customer in Clarksville, TN needed crawl space repair to his home. The beams holding the home up were starting to rot and become structurally unsound. Because it's built directly underneath your home, your crawl space plays a key role in your home's structural integrity. Crawl spaces bear this weight through the foundation walls and crawl space support columns.

Floors over crawl space foundations sag due to many reasons, including inadequate or shifting supports beneath floor joists and lumber deterioration due to mold and rot.

As a floor sags, this problem is often associated with other issues, including cracking drywall, skewed door and window openings, and a potentially moldy, musty odor in the house. Our SmartJack® system is designed to straighten and strengthen sagging floors over crawl space foundations. We also have other products that can eliminate crawl space moisture problems like rot and corroded metal surfaces.

The SmartJack™ system provides solid support for sagging and undersized beams, restoring stability and straightness to sagging floor joists in a crawl space. Once installed in your crawl space, SmartJack® supports can correct problems such as sloping and overly springy floors, interior wall cracks, and out-of-level level door frames. Because of its design, the SmartJack™ can be adjusted over time to provide additional straightening and leveling action if necessary. The SmartJack™ is also compatible with a crawl space vapor barrier system, allowing you to address crawl space mold and humidity issues while repairing your structural issue.

This Clarksville, TN customer had high levels of Radon in her home. She choose Frontier Foundation and Crawlspace Repair to install a Radon Mitigation System with a Premium Radon Fan and perform Sub-Slab Depressurization. The system includes 40 feet of piping from the TripleSafe Liner to the eave. Frontier also provided a 3rd Party Test kit for post-testing to make sure radon measure levels are at or under > 4.0 pCi/L.  

This customer in Clarksville, TN had foundation settlement issues in his basement. We installed PowerBraces using a 10 ft brace. and a PowerBrace Concrete Angle Bracket (for attaching PowerBraces to overhead concrete decks, porches, etc.) in place of the Telescoping Bridge Bracket. 

At Frontier Foundation & Crawl Space Repair, we have the products and professionally trained foundation contractors in-house that you need to permanently solve your foundation issues. Each of our contractors specializes in foundation repair solutions -- it's what we do every day!

Customer in Clarksville, TN had some cracks above his garage from some foundation settlement. We installed the StableBrick System over the one double garage door. 

Our customer called in high levels of radon in her Clarksville, TN home. Given the EPA's recommendation to take action for radon test results above 4pCi/L, and our customer had readings between 10-20pCi/L, it was imperative to implement measures to lower the radon levels in the residence to ensure the safety of the homeowner. We added a radon mitigation system with a Premium Radon Fan.

Upon completion of the project, Frontier provided a 3rd party test kit for post-testing to verify the efficacy of the radon mitigation system. By taking the necessary steps to safeguard the homeowner from long-term exposure to this harmful gas, Frontier successfully lowered the radon levels in the residence to levels below the recommended threshold, ensuring the well-being of the homeowner.

This Clarksville couple had noticed their concrete porch steps had began sinking. It sunk more and more every year. The homeowners knew this would cause the home's value to go down and it was time to get it fixed before it got any worse. They decided to find a company that could fix it once and for all and for a good price! 
They googled concrete repair specialists in their area and found us. They couldn't resist a free inspection, so they scheduled an appointment asap. 
After our inspector came to look over the sinking steps and discussed our trusted solutions with the homeowners, our very experienced foreman came to repair the issue. 
We used PolyLevel to lift the slab and used NexusPro Joint Sealant to seal the crack so water would not infiltrate the slabs! 
PolyLevel is an expanding polyurethane foam that is injected beneath the concrete to fill the gaps caused by soil erosion and raise and stabilize the concrete surface. NexusPro is a silicone-based sealant for joints and cracks specially engineered to provide long-lasting flexibility and to stand up to harsh weather conditions. Unlike traditional polyurethane sealants, NexusPro resists UV rays, which means it won't crack, bubble or dry. It fits into homeowners' busy lifestyles, too - drying time is a fraction of that needed for other urethane-based caulking products.

The homeowners now has a peace of mind and a great looking porch!

Patricia D. had a lovely driveway that began cracking throughout the slab. She knew her home's value was decreasing and the cracks would only get worse, so she googled concrete specialist experts that could restore her home. 
She found us and loved our photo gallery photos and products. Our inspector came to Patricia's home and talked to her more about our concrete repair solutions. The broken slabs on the driveway were slightly unlevel, so they needed to be lifted with our PolyLevel high density, expanding foam. After all of the lifting is finished with, the cherry on top of this job is the seal. 

Frontier Foundation & Crawl Space Repair's NexusPro sealant is a permanent solution to cracked seams. It is a silicone-based sealant for joints and cracks specially engineered to provide long-lasting flexibility and to stand up to harsh weather conditions.

Patricia is pleased with the turnout and is so glad she decided to get her problems fixed before the cracking caused more damage. 

Colleen H. knew it was only a matter of time before someone got severely hurt from her uneven porch. The cement portion of her porch had sunk almost 2 inches from the surrounding brick causing a very big issue. Colleen had hopes of selling her home soon, so this is a problem that NEEDED to be fixed as soon as possible. 
She researched the best concrete repair company in her area and found us, Frontier Foundation & Crawl Space Repair. She had looked through our photo galleries and was very interested in our PolyLevel product. 

Our knowledgeable foreman told Colleen all about our concrete repair solutions and she was sold! 

PolyLevel utilizes high-density, expanding polyurethane foam to raise slabs back to a desired level. This is done by boring small (penny sized) holes in the slab, and using specially designed equipment to inject a structural grade polymer into the void.
After using PoleLevel, our foreman sealed the cracks with NexusPro Sealant so no rainwater was able to infiltrate and cause the soil to weaken and cause even more issues. 

Colleen is very happy she chose us, because now she is confident she can get her home sold!

If you notice a crack similar to this in your concrete, chances are you need to give us a call. Water can get into these cracks, freeze, and become an even large project.  With a much higher bill attached. We are able to lift and level concrete as well as sealing it! This ensures no problems in the future.

Water softens and erodes the soil, and the soil can no longer support the slab. Our state-of-the-art PolyLevel system can raise that slab and stabilize it for a more permanent solution.

This homeowner realized that water gathering on one side of the concrete porch was a sure sign that it needed to be leveled. Frontier Foundation & Crawl Space Repair uses specialized equipment to inject the polymer foam under the slab to lift and stabilize it. 

Even a crack as small as this one can lead to bigger and more costly problems. This homeowner realized the danger and called Frontier Foundation & Crawl Space Repair. We used NexusPro sealant, a silicone-based sealant that is more resistant to UV rays. 

These homeowners in Clarksville Tennessee went out of their way to get their crawl space encapsulated, a few beams replaced, and the final step is to ensure the moisture stays out.  They had their previous crawl space door replaced with our Ever-Last door to ensure all the moisture and bugs stay out.

These homeowners in Clarksville Tennessee had their crawl space fully encapsulated with CleanSpace.  CleanSpace is a 20mil thick vapor barrier designed to keep water and moisture out of a crawl space.  To ensure that no moisture would get in they had an EverLast door installed to ensure all the bugs and moisture would stay out.  The results?  Homeowners with a dry crawl space!

These homeowners in Clarksville Tennessee were struggling with structural concerns.  Frustrated with their floors constantly squeaking they contacted Frontier Basement Systems for a free inspection and a design specialist was sent to their home to address their concerns.  Together with the homeowners it was decided that a series of smart jacks were the right solution for this home.  Smart jacks are designed to support and stabilize foundation.

These homeowners in Clarksville Tennessee were suffering from foundation concerns in Clarksville Tennessee.  The homeowners reached out to Frontier Basement Systems for a solution and a design specialist was sent to their home.  Together with the homeowners it was decided that a series of PowerBraces were the right solution for their home.  PowerBraces are adjustable I-beams that can stabilize bowed or tilting walls.  A perfect solution for this home.

These homeowners in Clarksville Tennessee had a WaterGuard system installed in their basement.  An excellent system which collects water from weeping walls and along the floor joints.  A TripleSafe sump pump was also installed and this takes all the water collected by WaterGuard out and away from the home, ensuring the water does not return.

These homeowners in Clarksville Tennessee noticed a crack in the side of their home, concerned they contacted Frontier Basement Systems for a free inspection.  A design specialist was sent to their home to address their concerns.  It was decided that push piers were the right solution for this home.

This basement in Clarksville Tennessee was having some problems with water getting into their basement.  Constantly having to wet vacuum and wanting to finish this area to use as extra living space they reached out to Frontier Basement Systems for a solution.  Frontier sent out a design specialist to address the homeowner’s concerns.  Together with the homeowner it was decided that WaterGuard and a TripleSafe sump pump was the right solution for this home.  WaterGuard is designed to absorb the water from the walls and along the floor joints.  After this water is collected it is taken to the TripleSafe sump pump where the water is then taken away from the home.  A nice and dry basement!

This crawl space in Clarksville Tennessee was constantly flooding with water.  The water damage lines can be seen in the photos and at an extreme depth as well.  Black mold was beginning to form, and the homeowners were concerned that would get into the rest of their home.  Frontier sent out a design specialist and together with the homeowners it was decided that a TripleSafe sump pump would be installed as well as a lawn drain line to get that excessive amount of water out of their crawl space and away from the home.

These homeowners in Clarksville Tennessee were experiencing a lot of water in their basement, this is when they reached out to Frontier for a permanent solution.  Frontier sent out a design specialist to meet with the homeowners.  After diagnosing the problems, it was decided with the homeowners that WaterGuard installed along the perimeter of the basement and a TripleSafe sump pump was the right solution for this home.  As you can see from the photos after the WaterGuard is installed everything is smoothed over and cleaned up.

The Clarksville family had a beautifully finished basement. Unfortunately, ground water surrounding the home's basement did not care, the water intruded the home anyway.

At first the family noticed a few smells, then on really heavy rains some damp carpet, and over time rot to the walls and baseboards.

Not sure why this was happening they called Frontier for a free inspection.

The home was built into a hill in 1996, backfill soil surrounded 3 sides of the basement walls.

The ground water was now seeping in through the foundation walls and pooling in the basement. Because the basement was finished some of the damage was hidden behind drywall, carpet, or flooring. The landing of the stairs leading down to the basement was the more surprising discovery.

The water seeping through the walls typically runs down the wall and pools in the floor. However, the water in one corner found the landing of the stairs first and was rotting out the wood below the flooring.

The good news was Frontier was able to provide a solution. WaterGuard interior perimeter drainage system would be installed to collect and direct the water to a sump pump that could then push out and away from the home at a safe distance and grade. No need to dig up the exterior of the foundation. Some of the flooring could be saved and placed back in its original space.

The solution even provided a way to continue the system around the wood burning fireplace so water could flow to the sump pump properly and the fireplace was not disturbed.

The family can rest easy now knowing the basement is properly protected on the 3 walls that was their main concern. If they choose to add full perimeter later, they have that option.

This sump pump system can be cleaned and maintained with no disruption to the family or home.

Lawrence's basement would flood after every heavy rain. He's been having this problem since he moved in a decade ago. Then he grew tired of having to clean the mess up, the lack of storage his home had and was growing incredibly worried about mold growth. The water damages thus far have cost him his sheet-rock paneling, storage, and peace of mind. Lawrence had hopes of stay in his home for the long run but needed a permanent solution to his flooding basement problem. 
Lawrence called us, Frontier Basement Systems, and booked a free consultation with our inspector, John. John looked around his basement, took photos, and a few humidity tests. He then sat down with Lawrence and discussed what he found and what products we could install to make his basement flooding nightmare a thing of the past. 

Our crew ended up installing our trusted WaterGuard System. 
The WaterGuard® basement waterproofing system from Basement Systems is an innovative interior perimeter drainage channel designed to effectively solve basement water problems. WaterGuard, along with other Basement Systems products, will keep your basement clean and dry so you can use the space for storage, recreational purposes, or to finish for additional living space.

The best part about it is its nearly invisible when installed and its rugged plastic construction will never corrode or decay!

Lawrence now has a dry basement and a safe place to store his personal belongings again without having to fear they'd get ruined. 
We love helping homeowners like Lawrence find the best possible solution to their problems!

Mr. and Mrs. Gillon had problems with excessive moisture and high humidity in their crawl space. Their family had a problem with asthma and there was a slight cat urine odor lingering in the space. The source of the odor could potentially be explained by plants decomposing below the house, which gives off an ammonia scent. This scent could be brought into the home by soil that hasn't been encapsulated correctly, or potentially a stray cat could've gotten into the space via a crawl space vent. 
This brings us to two points: 1)  Mr. and Mrs. Gillon had their crawl space encapsulated in 2014, but the company used a thin liner and the couple were not pleased with the results, which is a good reminder to go with a trusted company that will explain every step of each process and product with you in detail. 2) They had, like many other homeowners, an open vent. It is used to "air out" the crawl space, so it doesn't get muggy and grow mold, however this open vent lets outside air and humidity into your space, which is causing the opposite of the intended effect.

There are many triggers for asthma, some are preventable and others are not. A preventable trigger we often see is caused by poor indoor air quality. Did you know that 50% of the air we breathe upstairs comes from the air downstairs? When your crawl space has a high humidity level and moisture issues, there is a good chance of its growing mold and mold spores and becoming a quaint home for dust mites. These are the things you don't want your family breathing in and what we expect might be the reason for the Gillon family asthma issues. 

The Gillon had heard about Frontier Basement Systems from a friend and thought they might as well give it another go and see if we were able to solve the issues the other company could not. 
Our inspector, Rob, came out to their home and took photos of their space. He made sure to tell them about our 20mil thick liner that has 7 layers of polyethylene composition and polyester-cord reinforcement, aka a much more reliable liner to reduce moisture in the space and keep outside humidity out of the space. He also discussed with them the other products that would be useful for their home, such as our TripleSafe Sump Pump, Drainage Matting, SaniDry Sedona, Mold-X2, LawnScape Outlet, an EverLast Door. All of these products would work together to make the Gillon's crawl space not only dry but healthy too! 

After learning more about our encapsulation process, they were ready for our crew to install, so we got to work!
They are very happy with the crew's work and are glad to have an encapsulation done by true professionals. 

Pedro S. had a moisture filled crawl space. He had complaints of his 1979 home's floors sagging and was worried about the possibility of the floors collapsing. He had looked around for other contractors, but no one would give him a free estimate. This was a serious problem for him, because his main concern was the price of the entire project. He found out that Frontier Basement Systems offers not only free inspections, but free estimates too!  Our Inspector, Robert, came out to look at Pedro's home and found the sagging floors culprit. The wood beams holding up the homeowners floors were rotting away. This was the cause of bouncy floors and the walls drooping and cracking. Robert suggested our SmartJack Crawl Space Stabilizer and Pedro agreed that it was a good idea and was happy with the estimate. 

Our crew came in and installed SmartJack stabilizers and steel supporting beams. The SmartJack is an easily adjustable steel pier and is designed to stop settling AND raise your sagging floor. The stabilizer is placed on rocks to help it not settle into the dirt ground. Pedro no longer has to worry about his floors collapsing under his family and himself, because the SmartJack is sturdy and will never mold and crumble away.

For 26 years this family has lived in this Clarksville home. They have had mold in the crawl space before and treated it.

They are now seeing mold in the home above the crawl space, have set aside some money to properly treat the problem, and are ready to protect their home!

They rarely go in to the crawl space because of their health but do not want that environment to affect the rest of their home. Suffering from allergies is not fun, the humidity levels and mold were only making those symptoms worse.

Floors are cold in the winter, chipmunks were living in the crawl space, rotten wood had been replaced; the home owners were ready for a permanent solution.

Findings:

Mold

Wood Rot

Condensation

Duct Leakage

Open Vents

Insects and pests

Accomplish list:

Fix the ground water seepage

control the moisture form the earth

Prevent mold, rot and odors

Save energy and lower heating and air conditioning bills

Fix sagging floor joists

Gain storage space

Keep the crawl space dry ALL the time

Solution:  Encapsulate the crawl space.

Remove all debris to include soiled insulation from the crawl space and regrade earth

Treat mold with Mold-X2

DeltaDrainage matting under vapor barrier to allow for ground water to move and drain under the liner.

20mil CleanSpace liner vapor barrier

Cover foundation/crawl space vents

Sprayfoam rim joist to air seal crawl space

Sister rotten floor joist to support home

2.5x4 Small Everlast Door, non-organic door to seal entry of crawl space

SaniDry Sedona Dehumidifier to control humidity levels

TipleSafe Sump pump liner with lid and Alarm

A Clarksville home built in 2004 had started having trouble with "settling." The family had noticed sticking doors and windows, uneven floors, and cracks in drywall. They had heard this is normal with the soil in the area and the building going on around them but had done enough research to know that movement, sinking, settling, whatever you wanted to call it was not suppose to happen.

Our inspector went out and found the crawl space had a low spot with a history of standing water.

The floor had dropped 1/2" to 3/4" in the center of the home.

The beam in the garage was creating a point load on the foundation wall and making it sink.

The concrete of the front porch had sank.

Mission:

Stabilize Foundation

Stabilize Floors

Lift and stabilize porch slab

Solution:

Push Pier: Steel push pier is installed inside the crawl space directly under where the existing beam lands on the foundation.

PolyLevel: 11.3x11.3x1.75 Area. Required 72 lbs of foam to lift and level.

SmartJacks: SmartJacks are steel support posts dipped in molten zinc to prevent rust and corrosion. The SmartJack has an adjustable thread and nut at the top which can be adjusted at any time in the future. The SmartJack will rest on an engineered footing with a minimum size of 2’ width by 2’ length’ by 2’ deep to spread the load to a manageable weight on the soil.

3 2x12 span of 24'

5' Spacing;  110PSF Floor Load

Allowable Load Provided by Footing Subgrade is 6,000 lbs.

Allowable load on beam was 1510 PLF, Actual Load on Beam for this home 1,320 PLF

CleanSpace: Encapsulation system. The CleanSpace Liner is a very tough 20 mil. vapor barrier with polyester cord reinforcement and a mold inhibitor woven into the liner.  All penetrations through the exterior foundation walls including the foundation vents are sealed using either closed cell spray foam or polyurethane caulking prior to installation of the liner.  All organic debris and sharp objects are removed from the crawlspace floor.  The CleanSpace liner covers the entire floor in the area shown. CleanSpace Wall liner is attached to all walls and up concrete piers in the crawlspace area.  All seams are sealed and the top edge is sealed to the walls.

This Clarksville home was built around 1985, as the home owner enclosed the garage they found there were three walls with hardly any insulation. Of course this made the family concerned about what insulation may or may not be present throughout the home.

Removing old soiled insulation will help a great deal with health and allergy concerns. Some of the older materials were found to be harmful to our lungs and of course as the insulation gets older and dirty from moisture or critters we breath that in the air of our home. Air sealing is also a missing component in the attics of older homes. Although there may be batting down air still leaks through all cracks and holes. Conditioned air escapes, energy is wasted, and the family is still not comfortable in the home.

Mission:

To upgrade and air seal the upper attic.

Plan:

Remove and dispose of existing batting insulation in the attic.

Extend the bath fan vent to gable end of attic.

Seal all air leaks. Closing all accessible penetrations and top plates using expanding polyurethane foam.

Insulate with blow in Cellulose insulation to proper R-value. TruSoft blown in cellulose insulation added to the attic.

A Clarksville home owner called in because she had black mold in the bathroom of her finished basement. Whenever heavy rains come, water would seep in. They have been in the home over 10 years and plan on staying for a long time. Wanting the whole basement dry all the time, the home owners were motivated for a permanent solution.

The solution for this home was a permanent water management system. WaterGuard water collection and drainage system with inspection ports were installed along the walls where the problem was. The system collects any water that seeps through the foundation block and drains in to a sump pump system.  A TripleSafe Single Sump and an Ultra Sump III were installed to pump water out a discharge line leading to a LawnScape Outlet away from the homes foundation.

Wall restoration was done to the area of wall with black mold present, cutting away the hazardous drywall and replacing with a non-organic wall panel.

A SaniDry Sedona Dehumidification system was installed in the basement to monitor and control the moisture content of the air.

This home is now protected and healthy. The family can breath easy knowing the black mold is gone and no longer harmful.

This rental home in Clarksville Tennesee was having some major issues with water in the crawl space. Mold and mildew were a concern. Floor joist was rotting causing floors to sag. The front porch had sunk. Old soiled insulation between the joist was doing more harm than good.

A healthy solution was necessary before this home could be rented again. A water management system was better for the next family and the life of the home.

TripleSafe single sump pump installed in the front, right corner of the property, as well as IceGuard and LawnScape outlets. A discharge line that routes the pump the water away from the home will protect the foundation from sinking as well as standing water in the crawl space.
Electric outlet installed to power the sump pump.
Removed all insulation and debris and disposing of it properly.
Replaced a 30' section of the main beam starting at the left side of the house, lend the beam on top of the 2nd pier from the right side of the house.  Sister floor joist was installed to provide support to the floor.

PolyLevel foam injection was injected below the porch to raise and level the surface.

The homeowner has reinvested in the investment property securing the additional income. The future families who reside there will have a secure place to call home.

This home had a thin plastic liner installed in their crawlspace 10 years ago, unfortunately these liners aren't as durable as a CleanSpace 20 mil thick plastic liner, and water had still continued to enter the space.

Cleanspace is tough - puncture and tear resistant, with an anti-microbial additive to fully ensure that all water vapor is kept away from the foundation structure and mold does not have a place to grow.

This Clarksville home had uneven floors, cracks in the dry wall and other issues associated with a sinking foundation. What made getting repairs done a priority was not being able to close the back door, obviously a safety concern as well as heating and cooling the home.

This rotten Rim Joist was removed, supporting the wall temporarily with Shoring. The installation was removed to ensure that any future moisture won't get trapped in the material and cause any damage to the new joist.

Most of us don't go into our crawl space very often, only when necessary for some. Cold floors in the winter are one of the symptoms that will be noticed in the living space of the home.  The four years this family has lived in their home they have noticed mold in the crawl space and cold floors in the winter. Allergies can also be affected by an unconditioned crawl space. Because members of the house do have allergies, controlling the mold and mildew is important. Excited for a permanent solution to all of their concerns this family was ready for a healthier home.

This homeowner has lived in the home since it was built in 1980. They noticed they might have a foundation problem years ago but having it checked was not a priority. They first noticed problems in the back bedroom. Since then there have been cracks in the flooring.

The inspection revealed some of the supports under the home had failed; sub floor and joist had rotted out. The findings were concerning for the safety of the family.

The solution was to replace the rotten materials and encapsulate the crawl space so this wouldn't happen again. With the crawl space encapsulated and humidity controlled this homeowner can rest at ease.

Plan of action:

Replace 51 linear feet wood beam

Replace 23 floor joists

Replace two sheets of subfloor under the dining room

Replace one sheet of subfloor under the toilet area

Regrade for Drainage

TripleSafe Complete (inc 2 pumps and UltraSump)
Delta Drainage Matting

Cleanspace Liner 20 Mil

Clarksville homeowner called in because of bouncy floors in the living room. It was important to them to lift and level the sagging floors so they could lay hardwood flooring. The floor installers will not lay hardwood floor until they have it repaired.  After talking with the homeowner and an inspection the solution was to add a 10' steel beam through the center of the span in the living room with 2 smart jacks.  Height from dirt to floor joist in the back is 33" and 30" toward the front of the house. The homeowner was beyond pleased with the work. Said she loved everything and the people.

These homeowners were very concerned with the amount of water in the crawl space. Their foundation had started to rot right under their feet. They wanted a permanent solution to help protect their home from mold, moisture, and further deterioration on their home.

We installed our CleanSpace encapsulation system to lock away all moisture, humidity, and mold from causing any more damage to the home. This space is now clean, dry, and can help reduce utility bills!

This homeowner was concerned about his home lot sitting a bit lower than all the other lots in his neighborhood. A good heavy rain would bring streams of water pouring on to his property so he was concerned about water collecting in the crawl space causing foundation piers to sink, rot, and fall apart.

We first started by taking the black liner that was not protecting his home out of the crawl space. We installed a number of products that helps with moisture control such as our SaniDry, CleanSpace Liner 20 Mil, Delta Drainage Matting, Small Everlast Door, IceGuard, LawnScape Outlet, and the TripleSafe Complete with 2 pumps for that extra coverage.

With the crawl space completely encapsulated, moisture and water is no longer a worry for this homeowner. We gave him the best permanent solution using our WOW customer service!

This homeowner's crawl space had a cheap, thin liner that did not protect this home. The homeowner had suffered from allergies and asthma. He knew that it was a result of his damp, moldy crawl space. That's when he had called Frontier to get his free inspection, and sure enough, there was mold starting to eat away at the foundation. Mold releases mold spores into the air that can cause asthma and allergies to develop.

Thanks to our CleanSpace Encapsulation System, not only is this crawl space clean and dry, but it now brings cleaner air into the house.

This Clarksville home owner had a basement that was retaining water, and causing water damage to the organic material in the basement. It was not usable space and this family wanted to keep the water out of their basement! 

We installed our Waterguard and SumpPump system to keep the basement clean and dry! They now have a usable basement and moisture free home! 

A customer of ours that has been living in their home for 26 years and plans to live there for the rest of their lives, recently added on to their home. The addition had welcomed in unwanted water in the crawl space, and the water was sitting underneath their house. 

They smelled mold and mildew, they were worried about controlling the ground water seepage, the Earth's moisture, and wanted to save money on their energy bills and keep their crawl space dry ALL the time. 

We installed our Clean Space system and also used spray foam insulation to conquer all of their goals! We strive to provide a permanent solution to all our customers and I am pleased to annouce that we did this for this family! 

A family in Clarksville, TN moved into their home 5 years ago. They were constantly struggling with cold floors and high energy bills. They knew that there were ways to fix this problem and called us, Frontier Basement Systems, to come out and offer them a solution! 

We installed our open cell spray foam which is a vapor barrier and closes up all those holes and tiny openings that are everywhere in your home. This family will now have a more comfortable home and nice floors all year round! 

Chrissy and her husband Dustin purchased a home and were experiencing a bad smell and a stain on the corner of their basement that was caused by water entering the basement. Once the crew got there they started to install Waterguard to waterproof their basement. Brightwall was added to the walls in the garage to brighten up the space. They plan on finishing the rest of the basement. Chrissy says "I noticed right away when I got home and they were finishing up that the musty smell was gone. It was like having a new home again."

One of the most commonly found issues homeowners call us about are foundation issues. We lead in fixing foundations and restoring homes back to normal.

One of the most commonly found issues homeowners call us about are foundation issues. We lead in fixing foundations and restoring homes back to normal.