If you live near Nashville or Murfreesboro and have moisture issues in your basement, you are one of the many homeowners in need of premiere basement waterproofing services from Ground Up Foundation Repair. Damp basements can lead to a variety of water problems in the basement, as well as structural issues that can affect the stability… [Read More]
Sunken slab foundations can be a major concern for homeowners in the Nashville, Murfreesboro, and the surrounding areas of Middle Tennessee. In many cases, these sinking slabs are the result of voids forming under the concrete. Because the foundation is no longer fully supported from underneath, it starts to settle, sink, and even crack. Voids… [Read More]
What to do about Your House Settling? For most homeowners in the Middle Tennessee region, repairing an unstable foundation isn’t optional. It’s overwhelming when the foundation beneath your home shifts and settles. Finding the right foundation repair company to resolve the issue is crucial. The longer you wait, the worse the problem will become. Long-standing foundation problems… [Read More]
DETERMINING THE Cause OF Cracked Walls Cracked walls diminish the aesthetic quality of your home. But far worse than that is the indication of deeper structural issues. Foundation settlement could be the culprit. Or it could be an early symptom foundation failure. As a property owner, it is wise to have regular home inspections of… [Read More]
Basement waterproofing is needed anytime a structure is built at or below ground level. Waterproofing and drainage are especially needed in cases where the groundwater is likely to build up in the soil and raise the water table. A higher water table causes hydrostatic pressure to build up beneath the basement floor and against basement… [Read More]
With all the strange weather we experienced this winter season, it’s likely that you noticed water in the crawl space or water in the basement. Winter storms and heavy rainfall, combined with hot and cold temperature changes, can cause a lot of problems in your home. If your basement or crawl space has flooded or… [Read More]
Foundation Drainage in Middle Tennessee A foundation drainage system means a strong foundation and a dry basement. If your home isn’t waterproofed on the outside, water can easily enter the foundation through small cracks. Ground Up Foundation Repair installs exterior drainage systems in Nashville, Murfreesboro, and the surrounding areas of Middle Tennessee. With the season changes, the… [Read More]
In addition to typical basement waterproofing and crawl space encapsulation services, Ground Up Foundation Repair also specializes in new construction waterproofing. Our team experts work with construction contractors in order to install comprehensive waterproofing systems for new homes and commercial buildings. Our basement and crawl space waterproofing systems include: Interior drainage Exterior drainage Sump pump systems Battery backup… [Read More]
When researching water control terms, you will encounter several phrases that refer to removing unwanted water from your home: waterproofing, interior wall diverting, and damp proofing are all common remedies to moisture problems. It is important to understand how each of these methods works. Each has strengths and weaknesses. Educating yourself on these methods will… [Read More]
EXPERT CRACK REPAIR IN TENNESSEE Have you noticed cracks in your foundation walls? Some cracks can be harmless. But oftentimes they are an indicator that your home has a foundation problem. Cracks can form when the soil conditions underneath your home are unstable, and cause the foundation to shift and settle into the ground. … [Read More]