Waterproofing & Crawl Space Repair in Pigeon Forge, TN
Rental cabins and homes off the Parkway
Pigeon Forge runs along the Parkway and the Little Pigeon River, and once you leave the attractions behind there are cabins everywhere, a lot of them nightly rentals. A rental cabin's crawl space has a tough job. The cabin sits on a slope, gets used hard for a few days, sits empty for a few more, and nobody goes underneath unless something smells or sags. We do a lot of Pigeon Forge work for owners and managers who need the crawl space dry and quiet so guests never think about it. That means drainage, support under the floor, sealed vents and doors, and encapsulation with a dehumidifier.
Sevier County. We cover ZIP codes 37863 and 37868.
- Free estimate
- No travel charge
- Licensed & insured
- Workmanship warranty
Ground conditions
Pigeon Forge sits against the Great Smoky Mountains, where thin soils cover steep, fast-shedding ground.
The ground here is Sevier County mountain ground. Soil is thin over rock and the lots are steep, so rain moves fast and piles against the uphill side of a cabin. Driveways and parking pads cut into the hill turn into channels. On the downhill side, piers and posts carry more load as the soil creeps over the years. Our Pigeon Forge calls are usually water along the back wall, guest complaints about a smell, soft spots in the floor on the low side, and investors buying a cabin who want a straight answer about what's under it.
Hillside seepage
Runoff collects against the uphill wall and finds the joint between block and footing.
Slope creep and settling piers
Shallow soil moving downhill loads one side of the crawl space harder than the other.
Grading that works against you
Driveways, terraces and walkouts cut into a slope often channel water back toward the house.
Services
What we do in Pigeon Forge
Waterproofing in Pigeon Forge
Stop water getting in, and move the water that is already there back out.
See waterproofing in pigeon forgeCrawl Space Repair in Pigeon Forge
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 pigeon forgeCrawl 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 Pigeon Forge 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 a Pigeon Forge 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 Pigeon Forge 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.
- 04
Our crew does the work
We clean up behind us, and we stay in constant communication with you until the job is done.
Pigeon Forge questions
What homeowners ask us
Guests at our Pigeon Forge cabin keep mentioning a musty smell in their reviews. Where do we even start?
Start under the cabin. Most of the time the smell is humid crawl space air rising into the living area. We'll measure moisture and check for water off the slope, then price encapsulation with a dehumidifier if that's what it needs.
Our Pigeon Forge rental is booked most weeks. Can you work around the guest calendar?
Yes, tell us your open days and we'll plan around them. The estimate takes about an hour and usually doesn't need anyone inside the cabin. For the work itself, we'll talk through timing so it lands in a gap.
I'm looking at buying a cabin in Pigeon Forge as an investment. Can you check the crawl space before I commit?
We can. You'll get photos and a written price for any waterproofing, support or encapsulation work. That's useful in negotiating, and it tells you what kind of upkeep you're buying.
Water runs down the hill and under our Pigeon Forge cabin every time it storms. What's the usual fix on a slope that steep?
Catch it above the cabin first, with a swale or diverter and downspout lines that carry roof water past the house. Then an exterior drain along the uphill wall, or an interior drain to a sump, handles what gets through.
The cabin I manage in Pigeon Forge has a crawl space dehumidifier that's always full. Is that normal?
A dehumidifier in a vented crawl space is fighting the whole outdoors and never catches up. If the vents are open or the liner is torn, it'll stay full. Sealing the space properly lets it hold humidity around 50 to 55 percent.
Will you drive all the way to Pigeon Forge for an estimate?
We will, with no travel charge. Pigeon Forge is part of our Sevier County area.
There's a soft spot in the floor of our Pigeon Forge cabin on the downhill side. What's going on under there?
Often a pier or post that settled or shifted as the slope moved. We add adjustable steel support jacks on proper footings under the girder and bring it back gradually. Rotted floor framing is outside our work, and we'll tell you if that's the cause.
Can you replace the crawl space door on our Pigeon Forge cabin? Right now it's a sheet of plywood.
Yes. We install insulated, gasketed access doors. If the opening sits below grade and takes water when it rains, we'll look at grading or a well around it too.
We live in another state and own a Pigeon Forge cabin. How does the estimate work if we can't be there?
Your manager or cleaner can let us in. We'll send photos and a written price, then go over it with you by phone. No work starts until you approve it.
Will you price waterproofing, crawl space repair and encapsulation for my Pigeon Forge cabin all at once?
Yes. We look at all three on the same visit, and the written price lists each part so you can see where the money goes. Financing is available, and your first service is 10 percent off.
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 Sevier County and the counties around it most weeks, so these towns are already on the route. All of Sevier 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 Pigeon Forge costs nothing and takes about an hour.