Waterproofing & Crawl Space Repair in Walland, TN
Walland homes in the Little River foothills
Walland is an unincorporated community strung along the Little River where Blount County climbs into the foothills. Homes here range from old farmhouses near the river to newer places tucked up on wooded slopes, and the crawl spaces under them lead very different lives. Down low, the soil stays wet and groundwater sits close. Up on the hillside, runoff comes sideways at the uphill wall. When we come out to Walland, we figure out which kind of house you have and build a plan around it, covering drainage, support under the floor, vents and doors, and the air in the crawl space.
Blount County. We cover ZIP code 37886.
- Free estimate
- No travel charge
- Licensed & insured
- Workmanship warranty
Ground conditions
Walland sits in the Valley and Ridge, on limestone bedrock full of sinkholes, springs and solution channels.
Walland's ground is foothill ground: thin soil over rock, steep enough that water picks up speed. Woods above a house drop leaves into gutters and send creek-like runoff down the yard after storms. Older houses near the river often have a dirt floor, block piers and vents that were never screened, so animals, damp and cold all get in. The calls we take from Walland are mostly about water against the back of the house, cold floors in winter, sagging spots near the middle of older homes, and smells that come and go with the weather.
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 Walland
Waterproofing in Walland
Stop water getting in, and move the water that is already there back out.
See waterproofing in wallandCrawl Space Repair in Walland
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 wallandCrawl 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 Walland 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 Walland 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 Walland 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.
Walland questions
What homeowners ask us
Our Walland farmhouse is on low ground near the Little River and the crawl space dirt never dries. Is a vapor barrier enough?
Sometimes, if the dampness comes from the soil and no water is pooling. If groundwater rises into the space after rain, you'll want a drain and sump underneath the barrier. We'll look at the high-water marks and tell you which it is.
I'm on a wooded slope in Walland and leaves keep clogging the gutters, then water hits the foundation. What can you do about that part?
We can route downspouts into underground lines or long extensions, and shape a swale to carry yard runoff around the house. Keeping the gutters clean is still on you, but a good diverter means a clogged gutter does less damage.
Animals keep getting under our Walland house through the vents. Do you fix vents?
Yes. We repair and screen vents on crawl spaces that stay vented, or close and seal them if you're encapsulating. We'll also check the access door, which is the other common way in.
Walland is out past Maryville. Is it still part of your service area?
It is. Walland is in Blount County and we come out on weekdays with no travel charge.
Our Walland house sits half on a slope, with a tall crawl space on one end and barely any room on the other. Does that change the work?
It changes how we get around under there and where the water goes. The low, tight end is often where water collects. We price what we can reach and tell you if any part needs a different approach.
We're selling our parents' old house in Walland. Can you tell us what the crawl space needs before we list it?
Yes. We'll go under, take photos and write up what we found with a price for the work we do. That gives you facts to share with buyers or a list of fixes to make first.
My Walland floors are freezing in January. Is the crawl space part of the problem?
Probably. Open vents and insulation hanging off the joists let cold air chill the floor. Removing failed insulation and sealing the crawl space as part of encapsulation usually warms the floors noticeably.
Could the musty smell in our Walland house be mold under the floor?
It might be, and the smell almost always starts with moisture. We don't do mold remediation, but we fix the moisture: water, vents, barrier and dehumidification. If there's visible growth on wood, we'll point it out so you can get it handled.
How do I book an estimate for a Walland house, and what happens on the day?
Call 865-503-5483 and we'll set a weekday time. On the day we spend about an hour under the house and with you, and you get a written price before anything starts.
I've never used you before. Is there a discount on my first Walland job?
Yes, first-time customers get 10 percent off their first service, and financing is available for larger jobs.
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 Blount County and the counties around it most weeks, so these towns are already on the route. All of Blount 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 Walland costs nothing and takes about an hour.