Foundation, Crawl Space, & Basement Waterproofing in Savannah

The foundation of your home is responsible for keeping everything above it solid and stable. If the foundation fails, you’re risking the rest of your home as well. The soil in Savannah varies greatly, with more than 21 unique varieties. But they all have one thing in common, clay. Clay soil combined with Savannah’s 49 inches of rain per year is a big problem. When clay soil gets wet it expands, putting pressure on foundation walls and causing them to bow inward. This bowing causes cracks which not only makes your foundation unsound but also allows water to enter freely. Mount Valley Foundation Services has developed engineered foundation products like wall repair systems, helical piers, and carbon fiber straps to address any foundation issue your home has. 

Your Savannah crawl space is responsible for keeping your home off the damp earth. This 2- to 3-foot-tall area, however, is little help in protecting your home’s support system if it’s unfinished. Water and humidity, cause mold and mildew. Mold weakens the wooden support structures, putting your home at risk. And Savannah’s weather is no help. The nearly 50 inches of rain and humid summers mean moisture is present in your crawl space year-round. Stop water and moisture from causing problems by encapsulating your crawl space. Encapsulation drains water with specialty drainage and sump pumps and seals out humidity with a high-quality vapor barrier. The result is dry, usable space. 

A wet basement is so common in Savannah that homeowners might get used to it. It’s not okay to simply clean up the water, repeated water intrusion causes mold growth, musty odors, and condensation, and can weaken your foundation. While the cause may be simply a plumbing leak, the more likely cause is environmental factors. Savannah has clay soil, meaning it holds water easily and expands, combined with the 49 inches of rainfall annually, it’s easy to see why your basement may be wet. Luckily, Mount Valley Foundation Services offers below-grade drainage, sump pumps with backup pumps for ultimate protection, and dehumidifiers when needed.   

The concrete structures around your home, like your driveway and sidewalk slabs, ultimately suffer the same fate as your foundation thanks to the area’s expansive clay soil and the above-average rainfall. The 49 inches of rain per year Savannah receives is absorbed by the expansive clay and pushed on the concrete slab causing it to crack and become uneven. Sinking concrete is not only unsightly, but it is also a serious tripping hazard and steals value from your home. Mount Valley Foundation uses polyurethane injections to lift and level your concrete. Gone are the days of messy mudjacking and replacement that don’t address the root cause of the problem. PolyRenewal™ is injected below the slab, stabilizing the soil and gently lifting the slab into place. Your concrete is ready to use in as little as 15 minutes.