This homeowner has live in their home since it was first built in 2006. Then, two years ago, she noticed that her home was starting to sink. She worried about expensive fixes down the road, since a sinking foundation can often bring many issues with cracked walls, sagging floors, and trapped moisture. These issues can lead to floor failure, wood rot, mold, and an endless list of health and safety concern long-term for the homeowner. She decided to call us for a free estimate, and we sent out a System Design Specialist to take a look.
Our proposal for this homeowner wasn't "random," as some of our competitors' can be—it was a comprehensive and permanent solution for her concerns for the future! It included:
Structural Support with the SmartJack© System
First, we installed two SmartJacks© to reinforce the home, which could otherwise cause floor sagging or even floor failure. Our SmartJack© System is installed with engineered fill that addresses problem soils, and has an adjustable design to enable a custom fit for every SmartJack©. Basically? These supports aren't going anywhere for a long, long time.
Drainage with the SmartSump™ and StarPipe© Drainage System
To remove water from her crawl space, she needed a sump pump. There's no smarter choice for a crawl space sump pump than SmartSump™! It provides an airtight floor drain that lets water down, but damp air can't come up into the crawl space. It also provides an alarm for power failures or plumbing leaks. Paired with our innovative Starpipe© drainage system and IceGuard©, this homeowner is well-prepared for Idaho's wet season for decades to come.
Moisture Protection with the CleanSpace© Encapsulation System and SaniDry© Sedona
Our CleanSpace© encapsulation system is one of a kind in the market. Industry standard liner for your crawl space can be as thin as 9 mil, and break when you crawl on top of it. A pretty bad standard for a crawl space, right? That's why we use 20 mil liner, which is manufactured with antimicrobial properties to protect your home against unwanted bacteria. This thick liner, alongside proper installation, is a permanent upgrade to the homeowner's crawl space. It seals off the home from the earth, moisture, critters, and even makes the crawl space a hospitable place for extra storage! To keep the area dry long-term, we also installed SaniDry© Sedona, which is the most powerful dehumidifier in the market for its compact size—perfect for a crawl space.
After approval and installation, the homeowner immediately saw results with cleaner air and less humidity in her home, as well as permanent support for the areas her home was starting to sink. She's especially glad that she won't have to worry about more costly repairs in the future by acting proactively now. If you'd like to have similar peace of mind, you can get a FREE estimate for your home HERE!