Waterproofing & Crawl Space Repair in Andersonville, TN
Lake country homes and the water underneath them
Andersonville is a quiet unincorporated community on Norris Lake, and a lot of houses there were built for the view: on slopes that drop toward the water, with tall crawl spaces on the low side and short ones on the high side. Some are full-time homes, others are weekend places that sit closed up for weeks. A closed-up house with a damp crawl space can build up humidity fast. Waterproofit TN comes up from Powell to look at these homes, and we're used to working with owners who aren't there every day.
Anderson County. We cover ZIP code 37705.
- Free estimate
- No travel charge
- Licensed & insured
- Workmanship warranty
Ground conditions
Andersonville sits in the Valley and Ridge, on limestone bedrock full of sinkholes, springs and solution channels.
Under Andersonville, the ground is limestone with seams and channels that carry water in hard-to-predict directions. Add hillside runoff and a lake nearby, and crawl spaces here take on moisture from more than one direction. Common calls include standing water after storms, sagging insulation, rusty jacks or makeshift supports, and the smell that hits when the door opens after a few weeks away. We handle drainage, sump pumps, steel support jacks, access doors and full encapsulation, and the estimate is free.
Sudden water intrusion
Solution channels in limestone can deliver storm water to a foundation with almost no warning.
Sinkholes and localized settling
Voids in soluble bedrock let soil migrate downward, dropping piers and footings unevenly.
Shallow bedrock
Thin soil over rock limits how deep a drain line can go and changes where the water can be sent.
Services
What we do in Andersonville
Waterproofing in Andersonville
Stop water getting in, and move the water that is already there back out.
See waterproofing in andersonvilleCrawl Space Repair in Andersonville
Steel supports on proper footings, sealed foundation vents and an access door that closes: the parts of a crawl space that fail first.
See crawl space repair in andersonvilleCrawl Space Encapsulation
Seal the ground off, then keep the air under there dry for good.
See crawl space encapsulation
What we get called for
Twelve signs we see in Andersonville crawl spaces
Pick whichever sounds like your house. Each one links to the repair that usually solves it.
- Standing water in the crawl space after rain
- A sump pump running constantly, or not at all
- Damp block walls or white mineral staining
- Water running in from one wall or corner
- A musty smell that never quite leaves
- Open or broken foundation vents on a damp crawl space
- Condensation on ductwork or pipes
- Torn or missing vapor barrier on the ground
- Insulation sagging or falling off the joists
- Water running in at the crawl space access after rain
- Soil that never dries out under the house
- Humidity upstairs you can't get rid of
How it works
How an Andersonville job runs
- 01
You call, we schedule
A real person at our Powell office answers, Monday to Friday, 9 to 5. You get a callback the same day you ring.
- 02
Free on-site estimate
An estimator walks the Andersonville property, inside and out: crawl space, grading, gutters, the lot itself. Expect an hour, and expect to be shown what he is looking at.
- 03
A written price, explained
Scope, method and cost in writing before anyone starts. No pressure to sign on the spot, and no quotes over the phone.
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Our crew does the work
We clean up behind us, and we stay in constant communication with you until the job is done.
Andersonville questions
What homeowners ask us
Our Andersonville place is a weekend house and it smells damp every time we open it up. What's causing that?
A closed-up house with a damp crawl space lets humidity build with nothing moving the air. Sealing the crawl space with a liner, closed vents and a dehumidifier usually makes a big difference. We'll check for water and failed insulation first.
We're not at our Andersonville house during the week. Can you inspect without us there?
Often, yes, if the crawl space access is outside. We'll do the inspection and call you to go over photos and findings. You'll get the written estimate the same way.
Our Andersonville home sits on a slope down to Norris Lake. Why does the crawl space get wet on the uphill side?
Water running down the slope collects against the uphill wall and pushes through. Grading, a swale or an exterior drain on that side usually helps most. We'll look at the lot and recommend what fits.
I'm buying a lake house in Andersonville and the crawl space has some old jacks and stacked blocks. Should I be concerned?
Stacked blocks and shims are common makeshift supports, and they can shift over time. We replace them with adjustable steel jacks on proper footings. We'll inspect and give you a written estimate before closing.
Does the lake level affect the crawl space at our Andersonville house?
On most lots the bigger factor is runoff and how the ground drains. Homes very close to the water can see more moisture when the ground stays saturated. We'll look at where water actually shows up and plan from there.
Is encapsulation a good idea for a vacation home in Andersonville?
For a house that sits closed up, it often is. A sealed liner, closed vents and a dehumidifier around 50 to 55 percent hold humidity down while you're away. If water comes in during storms, a drain goes in first.
My sump pump at our Andersonville house failed while we were gone. Can you check it out?
Yes. We start with the float switch, then check the valve, discharge line and basin. If the pump is undersized or worn out, we'll recommend a replacement.
What does a free estimate cover at a house in Andersonville?
We look at the yard, slope and gutters, go under the house, take photos and give you a written price. It takes about an hour. No phone quotes and no travel charge.
When can you schedule a visit in Andersonville?
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. We don't do emergency calls, but if water is coming in now, tell us and we'll come as early as possible.
We'd like one company to handle drainage and the crawl space repairs at our Andersonville place. Is that you?
Yes. We do waterproofing, crawl space repair and encapsulation, so it can all go on one estimate and be done in order.
Typical prices for every service are in the crawl space cost guide, and more answers are on the FAQ page.
Nearby
We also cover these towns
Our trucks are in Anderson County and the counties around it most weeks, so these towns are already on the route. All of Anderson County.
Get it looked at while it's small
Damp ground under the house today is damaged framing and bad air upstairs in five years. The estimate in Andersonville costs nothing and takes about an hour.