Crawl Space Encapsulation and Foundation Repair in Augusta, GA
Augusta has mostly clay soils which can be a serious issue for your foundation. Clay soil expands after heavy precipitation and pushes your foundation out of line. Mount Valley has solutions designed to stop this process from causing damage.
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Mount Valley Foundation Services
1850 Ashley River Rd
Charleston, SC 29407
(854) 400-9998
Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday: 7 am – 9 pm
Saturday: 8 am – 6 pm
Sunday: 10 am – 7 pm
Serving Charleston, North Charleston, Myrtle Beach, Summerville, and Savannah
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Mount Valley Foundation Services, a Groundworks Company, specializes in helping homeowners with their foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation, and concrete needs. Our top priority is providing high-quality home repair solutions and personalized service across South Carolina, and parts of North Carolina and Georgia. With fully trained technicians, industry-leading products, and nationally backed warranties, Mount Valley is here to restore your foundation or crawl space.
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WHY HOMEOWNERS CHOOSE MOUNT VALLEY FOUNDATION SERVICES
For more than 35 years, homeowners in South Carolina and over the border in North Carolina and Georgia have trusted Mount Valley Foundation Services – A Groundworks Company – to keep their homes dry and stable. With products engineered and manufactured in America, our solutions get the job done right the first time.
We pride ourselves on finding the right stress-free solution to stabilize and waterproof your home. Our talented inspectors and installers live and work in the area, so they understand the unique soil and weather conditions that contribute to the leaking basement or sinking foundation. Let us show you how we’ve become the most trusted name in foundation repair.
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Crawl Space Repair & Encapsulation in Augusta
Your crawl space deserves maintenance and protection like other, more visible areas of your home. This is especially true because your crawl space is the foundation of your home, supporting other structures like floors and ceilings. Augusta’s environment can easily cause damage to your foundation due to above-average precipitation (around 46 inches every year) and high humidity for most of the year. When moisture gets into your crawl space, it leads to problems like high humidity, mold growth, and sagging floors. These issues damage both your home and your health, but they can be prevented with solutions from Mount Valley Foundation Services. Vapor barriers, vent covers, and crawl space drains are just a few of the tools we use to encapsulate your crawl space. With the proper protection, your crawl space stays healthy and dry.
Foundation Repair in Augusta
Your foundation relies on sturdy soil for support. Augusta has a mix of sandy soils and clay soils, both of which are affected by the area’s high annual precipitation. When rain is absorbed by clay soil, the ground swells and pushes your foundation out of line (also known as foundation heave). Later, as the water drains, clay soil becomes brittle and dried out. Your heavy foundation crushes through the weak soil which leads to sinking and settlement. Both instances cause structural problems throughout your home such as uneven floors, stuck doors and windows, or even a tilting chimney. Mount Valley has foundation solutions proven to stop soil issues from damaging your foundation. These tools include pier systems, crawl space supports, and wall anchors, all of which are manufactured right here in the USA.
Basement Waterproofing in Augusta
Since basements are located underground, they are naturally at higher risk for water damage. That’s because precipitation drains below the soil and collects next to basement walls. Over time, the draining water may build up enough to push against basement walls. In Augusta, this is exacerbated by the area’s clay soils that expand when exposed to water; they also push against basement walls. Eventually, all this pressure leads to leaking walls, water buildup, and mold below your home. However, Mount Valley has waterproofing solutions that stop basement moisture in its tracks including dehumidifiers, drainage systems, and vapor barriers.
Concrete Lifting & Leveling in Augusta
Concrete’s greatest threat is weak soil. Augusta’s muggy and rainy environment damages soil beneath concrete structures by causing a cycle of soil expansion and shrinkage. This process leads to uneven concrete structures on your property like driveways or sidewalks. However, Mount Valley Foundation Services has a solution that lifts concrete back into place. PolyRenewal™, a polyurethane injection system, is waterproof and quickly fills voids in soil. This innovative solution is injected below damaged concrete, where it hardens in just 15 minutes and can support the weight of your car. We use PolyRenewal™ to fix pool decks, sidewalks, driveways, and more around your property.
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About Waterproofing, Crawl Spaces & Foundation Repair in Charleston, SC
Soil issues are the main culprit behind foundation damage. When soil becomes too wet, too dry, or is not packed together tightly enough, foundation problems occur. Wall anchors work to remove soil from the equation all together so that your foundation doesn’t have to depend on it to stay afloat. Instead, the strength of the wall anchors becomes the primary force that keeps your home secure!
First, turn off your main water supply if the leak is significant or a pipe has burst. This is considered a plumbing emergency, and most professional services will respond immediately. Turning off your water will avoid leakage if the leaks are small or you can’t discover them, but it may not be the most effective way to deal with the matter. Instead, contact a professional basement specialist and request a thorough, free evaluation of your property. They’ll be able to pinpoint the source of the leaks and any secondary damage, as well as design a personalized solution to the problems your home is experiencing as a result.
Most homeowners, understandably, prefer to do their own house maintenance. However, we recommend that basement moisture problems be left to the professionals. DIY options might cause more damage if things go wrong during the process. Your local home improvement store is likely to provide a variety of basement waterproofing options.
Although they may appear to be effective solutions at first sight, they are typically not long-lasting and fail to solve your problem permanently. Instead, you’ll find yourself repeating the same project over and over, never fixing the issue at the source. As a result, moisture will continue to enter your basement.
Yes, uneven concrete can usually be repaired and brought back to its former brilliance. Other methods of restoration are required if the concrete has experienced too much damage in the form of severe fractures, dramatic settling, or missing pieces. Lifting and stabilizing concrete that isn’t excessively fractured or uneven is possible, but slabs that are beyond repair may need to be totally removed and repoured. Because this may be costly and time-consuming, it is better to address possible issues as soon as they arise.
