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<strong>Master</strong> <strong>Service</strong> Companies’<br />

HOME REPAIR<br />

GUIDE<br />

OUR SERVICES<br />

Foundation <strong>Repair</strong> - Page 21<br />

<strong>Master</strong><strong>Service</strong>Companies.com<br />

866.644.9865<br />

Waterproofing - Page 33<br />

Crawl Space <strong>Repair</strong> - Page 51<br />

Concrete <strong>Service</strong>s - Page 69


HOME REPAIR<br />

<strong>Master</strong> <strong>Service</strong> Companies’<br />

GUIDE<br />

Published by: <strong>Master</strong> <strong>Service</strong> Companies LLC<br />

6226 Clinton Highway<br />

Knoxville, TN 37912<br />

Phone: 865-622-3165<br />

www.<strong>Master</strong><strong>Service</strong>Companies.com<br />

1st Edition<br />

©2017, All Rights Reserved<br />

Reproduction of text or images in whole or in part without the express written<br />

consent of <strong>Master</strong> <strong>Service</strong> Companies LLC is not permitted and is unlawful<br />

according to the 1976 United States Copyright Act.<br />

Written by:<br />

John Gargiulo<br />

Molly McCormick<br />

Illustrations by:<br />

John Gargiulo<br />

Photography by:<br />

Jacob Horenburg<br />

Brooke Rhodes<br />

John Gargiulo<br />

Edited by:<br />

Trevor Jones<br />

Lena Sadiwskyj


TEAM<br />

TEAM<br />

COMMUNITY<br />

COMMUNITY<br />

TABLE OF CONTENTS<br />

EXPERIENCE<br />

EXPERIENCE<br />

Who We Are.......................................................... 1<br />

PURPOSE<br />

PURPOSE<br />

Memberships & Affiliations.............................<br />

3<br />

PASSION<br />

our<br />

PASSION<br />

Awards..........................................................<br />

Community Involvement................................<br />

4<br />

5<br />

TEAM<br />

mission<br />

TEAM<br />

COMMUNITY<br />

EXPERIENCE<br />

EXPERIENCE<br />

COMMUNITY<br />

PURPOSE<br />

PURPOSE<br />

What Our Customers Say.............................. 10<br />

Price Match Guarantee.................................. 11<br />

The Industry Standard................................... 13<br />

Our Guarantees............................................ 17<br />

TEAM<br />

PASSION<br />

TEAM<br />

COMMUNITY<br />

PASSION<br />

dotherightthing<br />

COMMUNITY<br />

Our <strong>Service</strong>s........................................................ 19<br />

Foundation <strong>Repair</strong>......................................... 21<br />

Basement Waterproofing.............................. 33<br />

Crawl Space <strong>Repair</strong>........................................ 51<br />

Concrete <strong>Repair</strong>............................................ 69<br />

EXPERIENCE<br />

EXPERIENCE<br />

PURPOSE<br />

PURPOSE


TEAM<br />

TEAM<br />

COMMUNITY<br />

WHO WE ARE<br />

EXPERIENCE<br />

EXPERIENCE<br />

<strong>Master</strong> <strong>Service</strong> Companies<br />

PURPOSEis an industry leader in basement<br />

waterproofing, foundation repair, crawl space encapsulation,<br />

and concrete lifting. Our focus is to radically serve our community,<br />

PASSION<br />

PASSION<br />

and all starts with our owner, Josh Smith.<br />

COMMUNITY<br />

PURPOSE<br />

TEAM<br />

Built on Integrity & Trust<br />

<strong>Master</strong> <strong>Service</strong> Companies was built on the core TEAMvalues of integrity and<br />

trust. Embodied in our owner and CEO, Josh Smith, these values shape<br />

us as a company and influence<br />

COMMUNITY<br />

our commitment to our customers. We<br />

believe that a successful business is built upon these values, and we take<br />

pride in how they shine through our work.<br />

EXPERIENCE<br />

EXPERIENCE<br />

COMMUNITY<br />

Our Mission: “Do<br />

PURPOSE<br />

the Right Thing”<br />

Although short and simple, <strong>Master</strong> <strong>Service</strong> Companies’ mission<br />

PASSION<br />

PASSION<br />

statement, “Do The Right Thing”, sums up how we strive to do<br />

business. Along with our strong values, our mission statement<br />

confirms our commitment to our work, customers, and community.<br />

PURPOSE<br />

Josh Smith, Owner & Family<br />

Josh Smith is an active member of his church and community. He gives<br />

much of his time to local and overseas mission projects. Unlike many business<br />

owners, Josh is always available to answer questions from customers.<br />

TEAM<br />

Our Purpose<br />

COMMUNITY<br />

TEAM<br />

To be a unique service company that radically serves our community.<br />

COMMUNITY<br />

As a result of Josh’s commitment to serving our customers and our mission,<br />

<strong>Master</strong> <strong>Service</strong> Companies has become the #1 home improvement company<br />

in our service area.<br />

EXPERIENCE<br />

EXPERIENCE<br />

To meet the rest of our team, go to <strong>Master</strong><strong>Service</strong>Companies.com and click<br />

on “Meet the Team” in the “About Us” section<br />

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PURPOSE<br />

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TEAM<br />

TEAM<br />

COMMUNITY<br />

MEMBERSHIP<br />

EXPERIENCE<br />

AND AFFILIATIONS<br />

PURPOSE<br />

Integrity matters to us...Does it to you?<br />

PASSION<br />

PASSION<br />

EXPERIENCE<br />

COMMUNITY<br />

PURPOSE<br />

AWARDS<br />

See the accolades and awards that set us apart.<br />

A+ Rating: Better Business Bureau<br />

2010 - 2016<br />

<strong>Home</strong>Advisor Awards<br />

TEAM<br />

TEAM<br />

Super <strong>Service</strong> Award: Angie’s List<br />

2011 - 2016<br />

Member of<br />

National Association of<br />

<strong>Home</strong> Builders<br />

COMMUNITY Member of <strong>Home</strong><br />

Builders Association of<br />

Greater Knoxville<br />

Member of Better<br />

Business Bureau of<br />

East Tennessee<br />

COMMUNITY<br />

BBB<br />

COMPLAINT<br />

FREE YEAR<br />

Complaint Free Year: Better Business Bureau<br />

2011 - 2015<br />

EXPERIENCE<br />

EXPERIENCE<br />

PURPOSE<br />

PURPOSE<br />

Top Work Places: News Sentinel<br />

TEAM<br />

PASSION<br />

BBB A+ Accredited<br />

Business<br />

Licensed General Contractor<br />

Knoxville Chamber<br />

Member<br />

PASSION<br />

Certified Installer of<br />

CleanSpace; Crawl Space<br />

Encapsulation System<br />

Bonded and Insured<br />

TEAM<br />

2017<br />

The Pinnacle Small<br />

Business Excellence Award<br />

2014<br />

The Pinnacle Mid-Size<br />

Business Excellence Award<br />

2016<br />

Farragut, West COMMUNITY<br />

Knox Chamber<br />

of Commerce Member<br />

EXPERIENCE<br />

Locally Endorsed by<br />

Dave Ramsey<br />

EXPERIENCE<br />

COMMUNITY<br />

VALUE #1<br />

ONE<br />

EXPERIENCE<br />

Providing WOW service to<br />

every customer, every time.<br />

3<br />

PURPOSE<br />

PURPOSE<br />

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TEAM<br />

TEAM<br />

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT<br />

<strong>Master</strong> <strong>Service</strong> Companies gives back! One of our goals in business<br />

is to make an impact in our community by serving and giving of our<br />

time, talents, and resources.<br />

The Color Me Rad 5K<br />

Fundraising Event<br />

Members of the <strong>Master</strong> <strong>Service</strong> Companies<br />

team participate annually in the Color Me<br />

Rad 5K.<br />

This fun run supports feedONE –<br />

a philanthropic non-profit that provides<br />

meals for needy children worldwide.<br />

COMMUNITY<br />

MASTER SERVICE<br />

EXPERIENCE<br />

EXPERIENCE<br />

COMPANIES GIVES BACK!<br />

PURPOSE<br />

PASSION<br />

PASSION<br />

TEAM<br />

TEAM<br />

COMMUNITY<br />

Golf Tournament Sponsorships to Support<br />

Local Nonprofits<br />

EXPERIENCE<br />

EXPERIENCE<br />

COMMUNITY<br />

PURPOSE<br />

COMMUNITY<br />

Coed Softball League Games<br />

Koinonia Foundation / Knoxville Parks & Rec<br />

PASSION<br />

PURPOSE<br />

Mobile Meal Deliveries, Love PURPOSE<br />

Kitchen, and Fish Pantry<br />

PASSION<br />

Our team is involved in a softball league<br />

designed for athletes with disabilities.<br />

We team up to help them improve<br />

physical fitness and ‘have fun!<br />

TEAM<br />

TEAM<br />

The Koinonia Foundation is dedicated<br />

to building a strong community for<br />

individuals with intellectual and<br />

developmental disabilities.<br />

Knoxville Leadership Foundation COMMUNITY Outings at<br />

our Thompson Boling Arena Suite<br />

Shoot for a Cure, Supporting<br />

Susan G. Komen<br />

COMMUNITY<br />

EXPERIENCE<br />

EXPERIENCE<br />

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PURPOSE 6


TEAM<br />

TEAM<br />

TEAM<br />

COMMUNITY<br />

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT<br />

EXPERIENCE<br />

Volunteer PURPOSE Ministry Center<br />

Meal Preparation and Serving<br />

PASSION<br />

COMMUNITY<br />

EXPERIENCE<br />

PURPOSE<br />

We provide, PASSION cook, and serve food<br />

for The Volunteer Ministry Center.<br />

This wonderful organization<br />

provides services and supportive<br />

housing to the homeless in the<br />

TEAM<br />

Knoxville, TN area.<br />

COMMUNITY<br />

COMMUNITY<br />

Extreme Impact - Panama 2017<br />

Company Mission Trip<br />

Our team serving in Panama<br />

Members of our team went on a<br />

mission trip to Panama to work with<br />

incarcerated men, collect and distribute<br />

food to the hungry, and spend time<br />

with children living in poverty.<br />

Our owner Josh Smith met with<br />

business owners and government<br />

officials in Panama which left a positive<br />

impact on the people and the country<br />

for years to come.<br />

TEAM<br />

EXPERIENCE<br />

Big Brothers Big Sisters<br />

PURPOSE<br />

Moving Assistance<br />

PASSION<br />

EXPERIENCE<br />

Big Brothers Big Sisters aims to<br />

help children understand their<br />

TEAM<br />

potential and the importance of<br />

building their futures.<br />

PURPOSE<br />

Our team helped Big Brothers Big<br />

Sisters PASSION of East Tennessee relocate<br />

to their new building.<br />

extremeimpact<br />

PANAMA 2017<br />

COMMUNITY<br />

COMMUNITY<br />

EXPERIENCE<br />

EXPERIENCE<br />

VALUE #2<br />

ONE<br />

COMMUNITY<br />

An advocate for our community,<br />

returning the blessings we’ve been given.<br />

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PURPOSE<br />

PURPOSE<br />

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TEAM<br />

TEAM<br />

CAUTION: BEWARE WHEN YOU<br />

HEAR CONTRACTORS SAY...<br />

“OUR PRODUCTS ARE BETTER THAN WHAT MASTER SERVICE COMPANIES HAS”<br />

We have found that most of our competitors spend more time talking about our products<br />

and our company than their own. That’s because we are the only company with more than<br />

27 patented products, exclusive to us. After researching our competitors, we are confident<br />

that you will see we are superior to the rest!<br />

“WE CAN DO YOUR JOB RIGHT AWAY”<br />

We are the largest waterproofing and foundation repair company in this area and employ<br />

almost four times as many people as our closest competitor. The volume of work that we<br />

do allows us to have the most professionally trained and experienced workers in the<br />

industry. Your problem likely developed over time, so it is definitely worth waiting a few<br />

extra days to have the most qualified and trained professionals complete your project.<br />

“WE CAN DO IT CHEAPER BECAUSE WE’RE SMALLER”<br />

Just because a company is smaller, doesn’t mean it’s cheaper. We have found that due to<br />

the large amount of work our company does, we are able to buy materials in bulk, allowing<br />

us to pass those savings on to our customers. We are also better able to train and equip<br />

our staff to complete jobs much more efficiently than our smaller competitors.<br />

“OUR QUALITY IS HIGHER BECAUSE WE HAVE LESS JOBS TO DO”<br />

We fix more basements, more crawl spaces, and more foundations than anyone in our<br />

area, and our competitors know it. To account for the added number of jobs that we<br />

complete, we have built the most highly trained, and knowledgeable team in the industry.<br />

We take pride in every job we do and are on a mission to do every job the right way, the<br />

first time. We are intentional about taking extra time to ensure your home gets the<br />

quality attention it deserves.<br />

MASTER DRY<br />

EXPERIENCE<br />

“I was impressed with <strong>Master</strong> Dry, in<br />

PURPOSE<br />

that they seemed to offer hope for all<br />

solutions to my basement flooding,<br />

after PASSION many others had said nothing could be<br />

done. They effectively provided what I feel is<br />

the best solution to my problem!” Alan S.<br />

TEAM MASTER DRY<br />

“The inspector was here to help, not just sell<br />

their items. He was very nice and COMMUNITY<br />

he knew his<br />

job well. He was even able to help us with the<br />

bank information. When he was talking to us,<br />

he was like a family member telling us what<br />

was wrong.” EXPERIENCE<br />

Ken M.<br />

MASTER DRY<br />

“The PASSION <strong>Master</strong> Dry Team was absolutely the<br />

best crew I’ve ever had work on my home!<br />

The team worked hard, were very<br />

professional and very considerate. They<br />

even removed their dirty shoes when going<br />

TEAM<br />

into the upstairs areas. I have more work<br />

planned in the future and I will definitely be<br />

calling <strong>Master</strong> Dry! I can tell the difference<br />

COMMUNITY<br />

already! The house feels and smells cleaner<br />

and drier already!” Joyce W.<br />

EXPERIENCE<br />

COMMUNITY<br />

WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY<br />

PURPOSE<br />

MASTER CONCRETE SERVICES<br />

EXPERIENCE<br />

“When they arrived both crew members were<br />

PURPOSE<br />

very nice and polite. They went over what<br />

they were going to do and asked if I had any<br />

questions. They PASSION told me to pull up a chair and<br />

watch if I wanted too. It was very impressive<br />

watching the process. Their supervisor came<br />

bye and jumped in and helped them do some<br />

of the work which was impressive. It’s not<br />

everyday you see a supervisor jump in and get<br />

his hands TEAM dirty and help his crew with manual<br />

labor. That says a lot for your employees and<br />

leadership in the company. If the rest of your<br />

COMMUNITY<br />

company is anything like your poly team you<br />

have an awesome company.” John M.<br />

EXPERIENCE<br />

MASTER DRY<br />

PURPOSE<br />

“The ownership of <strong>Master</strong> Dry should take<br />

great pride in their business model. Your<br />

outstanding hiring PASSION and training practices are<br />

obvious in every employee I met. The pride<br />

that they showed working for <strong>Master</strong> Dry and<br />

their genuine desire for complete customer<br />

satisfaction is truly remarkable in today’s<br />

environment. And I still expect the same<br />

TEAM<br />

level of quality of the days gone by and<br />

you guys are accomplishing this. Your<br />

COMMUNITY<br />

current policies are working... Please don’t<br />

change a thing.” Gerald P.<br />

EXPERIENCE<br />

COMMUNITY<br />

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PURPOSE10


TEAM<br />

TEAM<br />

PASSION<br />

PASSION<br />

EXPERIENCE<br />

Dear Valued Customer,<br />

EXPERIENCE<br />

COMMUNITY<br />

PURPOSE<br />

COMMUNITY<br />

PURPOSE<br />

PRICE MATCH<br />

GUARANTEE<br />

We are so sure of our price and products that we give you 30 days (or until your job starts,<br />

whichever is shorter) to obtain additional estimates for your project and compare our price,<br />

products and company to others. We work very hard to show you the quality and integrity of<br />

our company by sending you a packet even before we come out, providing you with our<br />

Better Business Bureau info and the names and numbers of several customers that you can<br />

contact along with copies of our licenses and insurance. We and our many customers, who<br />

have done the research, believe <strong>Master</strong> <strong>Service</strong> Companies is the best company to take care<br />

of your waterproofing and structural needs.<br />

To receive a refund of the difference, all that is required is a copy of the competitor's proposal<br />

outlining the work they are estimating along with proof of their Tennessee contractor’s<br />

license (if the job is in Tennessee) and proof of general liability & worker’s compensation<br />

insurance (all which are easy to provide). These things must be presented to a <strong>Master</strong> <strong>Service</strong><br />

Companies representative before the job is started. If terms are met as stated above, the<br />

difference of the matched amount will be subtracted from final payment upon completion of<br />

your project.<br />

Thank you very much for your business. As the owner, I assure you that you will be very<br />

happy with your choice!<br />

Joshua J. Smith<br />

<strong>Master</strong> <strong>Service</strong> Companies - Price Match Guarantee Program<br />

Date of Appointment:<br />

Signature of Customer:<br />

<strong>Master</strong> Dry Representative:<br />

TEAM<br />

TEAM<br />

EXPERIENCE<br />

PURPOSE<br />

The Price Match Guarantee<br />

ensures that the total<br />

PASSION price of your project is the<br />

lowest price available for<br />

the work specified in your<br />

agreement.<br />

If a state licensed<br />

contractor registered with<br />

the BBB offers the same<br />

COMMUNITY<br />

standard of materials,<br />

quality, and work of equal<br />

specifications (within<br />

30 days EXPERIENCE of receiving our<br />

proposal) for less than<br />

our proposed price, PURPOSE we<br />

will match their price.<br />

PASSION “You can have the quality<br />

and experience that <strong>Master</strong><br />

<strong>Service</strong> Companies brings,<br />

and the best price too!”<br />

COMMUNITY<br />

WHY SHOULD YOU<br />

FIX YOUR HOME NOW?<br />

If you don’t fix it now, you will definitely pay for it later – literally.<br />

Regardless of whether you fix your problems now, you will still pay for them. If you are<br />

planning to sell your home, you will have to disclose problems such as: basement water<br />

problems, crawl space issues, mold and foundation complications, etc. If, at this point, the<br />

buyer is still interested, these problems will have to be fixed prior to closing. With that said,<br />

if you are going to have to fix it anyway, we would happily take care of your problems now,<br />

before they get worse!<br />

You will pay for your home’s problems...<br />

...WHETHER YOU FIX THEM OR NOT.<br />

TEAM<br />

TEAM<br />

Josh Smith | Owner<br />

COMMUNITY<br />

COMMUNITY<br />

EXPERIENCE<br />

EXPERIENCE<br />

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PURPOSE<br />

PURPOSE<br />

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TEAM<br />

TEAM<br />

The Industry Standard<br />

As a top dealer in our expansive dealer network, we realize our<br />

success would never be possible without those we serve.<br />

We are committed to serving our customers and our community in a<br />

profound way. Every single day we are looking for ways to streamline our<br />

processes, train our employees better, and in turn, improve the lives of<br />

our customers.<br />

<strong>Master</strong> <strong>Service</strong> Companies has become the industry standard that all<br />

other service companies try to follow.<br />

TEAM<br />

COMMUNITY<br />

Realtors, Engineers, & Inspectors<br />

PASSION<br />

EXPERIENCE<br />

PURPOSE<br />

REALTORS<br />

PASSION<br />

“The level of excellence shown by the <strong>Master</strong> Dry staff is<br />

unmatched. If my home had foundation or water issues, the only<br />

company I would trust to take care of these issues is <strong>Master</strong> Dry. I<br />

recommend <strong>Master</strong> Dry to all of my customers, and I always will.”<br />

Frank Goswitz | RE/MAX<br />

TEAM<br />

EXPERIENCE<br />

Who should YOU trust? Trust the professionals who have trusted us<br />

with their own customers, and put their reputations in our hands.<br />

COMMUNITY<br />

PURPOSE<br />

COMMUNITY<br />

COMMUNITY<br />

ENGINEERS<br />

“The level of excellence shown by the <strong>Master</strong> Dry staff is<br />

EXPERIENCEunmatched. If my home had foundation or water EXPERIENCE<br />

issues, the only<br />

company I would trust to take care of these issues is <strong>Master</strong> Dry. I<br />

recommend PURPOSE <strong>Master</strong> Dry to all of my customers, and I always will.” PURPOSE<br />

Ronald R Corum | Corum Engineering<br />

PASSION<br />

PASSION<br />

HOME INSPECTORS<br />

Dealer Locations<br />

Our Locations<br />

TEAM<br />

“The level of excellence shown by the <strong>Master</strong> Dry staff is<br />

unmatched. If my home had foundation or water issues, the only<br />

company I would trust to take care TEAM of these issues is <strong>Master</strong> Dry. I<br />

recommend <strong>Master</strong> Dry to all of my customers, and I always will.”<br />

COMMUNITY<br />

Jack Feldmann | Clayton Inspection <strong>Service</strong>, Inc<br />

EXPERIENCE<br />

EXPERIENCE<br />

COMMUNITY<br />

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PURPOSE<br />

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TEAM<br />

COMMUNITY<br />

PRODUCTION<br />

EXPERIENCE<br />

EXPERIENCE<br />

<strong>Master</strong> <strong>Service</strong> Companies’ professionalism goes well beyond our<br />

PURPOSE<br />

customer service, inspectors, and management. It carries through to our<br />

production team which is responsible for making sure that we deliver on<br />

PASSION<br />

PASSION<br />

the promises we make to our customers.<br />

OUR ENTIRE PRODUCTION TEAM:<br />

• Attends weekly training sessions<br />

• Participates in regular drug screens TEAM<br />

• Wears a uniform with company logo for your security<br />

• Arrives on time in COMMUNITY<br />

a branded company truck<br />

• Respects you and your property by being smoke free on the job<br />

COMMUNITY<br />

PURPOSE<br />

COMMUNITY<br />

WE TAKE TRAINING<br />

SERIOUSLY.<br />

Josh Smith and the <strong>Master</strong> <strong>Service</strong><br />

Companies team spend an incredible<br />

amount of time making sure our<br />

employees are trained, prepared,<br />

and ready to serve our customers.<br />

Our extensive and comprehensive training<br />

guarantees our employees are the most<br />

knowledgeable in our industry.<br />

“I<br />

EXPERIENCE<br />

wish your installers were my<br />

family and they lived next door.”<br />

PURPOSE<br />

Rebecca B.<br />

PASSION<br />

“The crew worked<br />

EXPERIENCE<br />

like a<br />

well-oiled machine.”<br />

Ray B.<br />

PASSION<br />

PURPOSE<br />

TEAM<br />

VALUE #3<br />

ONE<br />

TEAM<br />

Valued individuals<br />

TEAM<br />

unified as a family<br />

and empowered to be extraordinary.<br />

COMMUNITY<br />

COMMUNITY<br />

EXPERIENCE<br />

EXPERIENCE<br />

VALUE #4<br />

ONE<br />

PASSION<br />

Relentless in our pursuit of<br />

constant improvement.<br />

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PURPOSE<br />

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TEAM<br />

TEAM<br />

COMMUNITY<br />

COMMUNITY<br />

PASSION<br />

EXPERIENCE<br />

PURPOSE<br />

GUARANTEES<br />

PASSION<br />

EXPERIENCE<br />

PURPOSE<br />

SYSTEM WARRANTY<br />

When <strong>Master</strong> <strong>Service</strong> Companies installs a system in your home,<br />

TEAM<br />

you will receive a copy of the system warranty before the<br />

TEAM<br />

work<br />

begins.<br />

100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE<br />

COMMUNITY<br />

We guarantee that we will perform all of our work to the standard<br />

stated in your proposal. If for any reason you are displeased with<br />

any of our services, we have full-time Quality Assurance Managers<br />

on staff. They EXPERIENCE can be reached at (865) 622-3165.<br />

EXPERIENCE<br />

COMMUNITY<br />

CUSTOMER RESPECT GUARANTEE<br />

PURPOSE<br />

Our technicians will not use tobacco products or profanity while<br />

on your property. They will courteously address any questions or<br />

concerns PASSIONand treat your family with respect. All of our employees PASSION<br />

are upstanding citizens with the legal right to work in the United<br />

States.<br />

ARE WE PERFECT?<br />

No. But every day, every person at our company is striving to be<br />

TEAMexcellent at what we do in order to serve you. You are the TEAM most<br />

important person and we never forget that. Our business<br />

was built with YOU in mind. COMMUNITY<br />

PURPOSE<br />

COMMUNITY<br />

“Installation crew was fast, very<br />

pleasant and respectful.”<br />

Jack C.<br />

EXPERIENCE<br />

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OLD<br />

EXPERIENCE<br />

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EXPERIENCE<br />

TRUSTED PURPOSE SOLUTIONS. PURPOSE<br />

PASSION <strong>Master</strong> <strong>Service</strong> Companies offers a unique approach PASSION to solving your<br />

home’s problems. We strive to put our customers first and focus<br />

on providing the highest level of service. We understand that each<br />

home is unique, with unique problems. These problems need to be<br />

TEAMtackled with the most trusted, effective products<br />

TEAMavailable.<br />

COMMUNITY<br />

COMMUNITY<br />

Our services are separated into different sections within this book:<br />

Foundation <strong>Repair</strong>, Basement Waterproofing, Crawl Space <strong>Repair</strong>,<br />

and Concrete EXPERIENCE <strong>Repair</strong>. Within these sections you can quickly EXPERIENCE find the<br />

signs and causes of the problems occurring in your home, and see<br />

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the products we offer to fix these issues.<br />

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OUR SERVICES<br />

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sure to ask your inspector COMMUNITY when he arrives at your home!<br />

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CRAWL SPACE<br />

REPAIR<br />

CONCRETE<br />

REPAIR<br />

EXPERIENCE<br />

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FOUNDATION REPAIR<br />

Your home is one of the largest investments you will ever make. Like everything<br />

in life, you want your home to be on a strong foundation, as it provides the<br />

support for everything built on it. The more stable, solid, and secure your<br />

foundation, the more peace of mind you can have.<br />

BEFORE<br />

AFTER<br />

There are many reasons your home’s foundation may sink, crack and settle.<br />

These issues only get worse over time, and cause stressful situations and<br />

distractions as you try to determine the cause, the cost, and the right<br />

contractor to fix them correctly the first time.<br />

<strong>Master</strong> <strong>Service</strong> Companies can help eliminate those distractions, so you can<br />

rest assured that your largest investment is protected. The foundation<br />

problems you are experiencing can be eliminated with a quality solution<br />

from a quality company.<br />

WHERE TO LEARN MORE<br />

TO DISCOVER THE SIGNS OF FOUNDATION DAMAGE Go to page 23.<br />

TO LEARN THE CAUSES OF FOUNDATION DAMAGE Go to page 25.<br />

TO SEE OUR SOLUTIONS FOR FOUNDATION DAMAGE Go to page 27.<br />

WHY FIX YOUR FOUNDATION?<br />

1. The problem will get worse over time. A foundation issue never gets better on its own.<br />

The longer you wait, the more it will cost to fix down the road.<br />

2. Resale value. Nobody wants to buy a house with a foundation problem.<br />

3. Appearance. Foundation issues often cause unsightly cracks on the inside and<br />

outside of the home.<br />

4. Door and window operation. When the foundation can’t support the house, it sinks<br />

and shifts. This causes doors and windows to stick and jam.<br />

5. Water intrusion. Cracks let water and moisture in, which causes damage to your<br />

home in many ways.<br />

6. Safety. Collapsing foundations, falling bricks, and other potential hazards can<br />

cause serious safety issues around your home.<br />

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SIGNS OF FOUNDATION DAMAGE<br />

These signs may indicate your home is experiencing a foundation problem.<br />

CRACKED FOUNDATION<br />

WALL CRACKS<br />

SAGGING FLOORS<br />

SHEARING WALLS<br />

Stair-step cracking is a typical sign of<br />

foundation settlement and damage. It is<br />

very common in brick and concrete block<br />

walls. The cracks widen as your home<br />

continues to settle.<br />

Interior wall cracks are a typical sign of<br />

foundation settlement and are very common<br />

in concrete block walls. The cracks may be<br />

seen in your basement or other areas of<br />

your home.<br />

An uneven floor could be caused by sinking or<br />

heaving of the foundation floor due to settling<br />

or expansive soils. Over time, these problems<br />

can significantly damage your home.<br />

Whether it’s “just a little” or a few inches,<br />

shearing is urgent. Often, there will be<br />

stair-step cracking and visible water damage<br />

around the holes shearing creates in the<br />

foundation.<br />

STICKING DOORS<br />

STICKING WINDOWS<br />

BOWING WALLS<br />

DRYWALL CRACKS<br />

Your home’s doors will often show signs of<br />

foundation settlement as they are the<br />

weakest part of your walls. This is why<br />

they are the first signs of foundation<br />

settlement and damage.<br />

Windows are another weak point and will<br />

often stick when foundation settlement is<br />

present. Caulk is often added to the gaps<br />

created by foundation damage, but will<br />

not treat the true cause.<br />

Cracked and bowing basement walls can<br />

develop immediately following construction<br />

or years later as changes occur within the<br />

soils that surround your home.<br />

Drywall wall cracks are a typical sign of<br />

foundation settlement and are very common<br />

above doorways and windows. The cracks<br />

may be most obvious in the upper levels of<br />

your home.<br />

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CAUSES OF FOUNDATION DAMAGE<br />

There are many causes of foundation damage and settlement. Here is a guide to a few of the<br />

most common that may be impacting your home.<br />

SOIL MOISTURE<br />

Heavy rain and floods cause the soil<br />

surrounding your home to become wet and<br />

hold water. This makes the soil very soft and<br />

weak, causing the home to sink or shift<br />

down into it. Drought can also causes the<br />

soil to shrink, creating voids in which your<br />

home can settle.<br />

IMPROPER FILL SOIL<br />

During conctruction, the area around the<br />

home must be filled with loose dirt. When<br />

this fill soil is not compacted properly, it can<br />

compress under the weight of the home,<br />

causing settlement. Even the best job of<br />

compaction will not compress the soil<br />

equally with the undisturbed soil.<br />

ACTIVE ZONE<br />

The active zone refers to the soil beneath the surface that is most affected by changes<br />

in moisture. The density and moisture level of this area shifts as the seasons and climate<br />

change. The active zone may be just a few feet below grade or more than 30 feet below<br />

grade, depending on the geography beneath your home.<br />

HYDROSTATIC PRESSURE<br />

Hydrostatic pressure is the pressure exerted<br />

by fluid due to the force of gravity. As water<br />

saturates the soils around your home’s<br />

foundation, that water puts pressure<br />

against the walls, impacting the stability<br />

of your home’s foundation.<br />

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FOUNDATION SOLUTIONS<br />

Helical Pier<br />

FOUNDATION SETTLEMENT SOLUTION<br />

How It Works<br />

Helical Piers permanently stabilize<br />

your home’s foundation, and can even<br />

lift your home back to proper level.<br />

Steel piers are screwed mechanically<br />

into the soil. The piers are installed to<br />

the appropriate capacities and depths,<br />

and a steel foundation bracket<br />

connects the helical piers to your<br />

footing. The weight of your home is<br />

transferred from the original, unstable<br />

soils, through the piers, to the<br />

competent soil or bedrock beneath.<br />

Push Pier<br />

FOUNDATION SETTLEMENT SOLUTION<br />

How It Works<br />

The Push Pier system permanently<br />

stabilizes the foundation of your home.<br />

Many times it can actually lift your<br />

home back to its original level. Tube<br />

sections, made from galvanized steel<br />

are driven through steel foundation<br />

brackets to reach the depths of<br />

competent load-bearing soil. The<br />

hydraulic method locks the piers into<br />

place and the weight of your home is<br />

transferred from the original, unstable<br />

soils, through the piers, to the<br />

competent soil or bedrock beneath.<br />

FEATURES<br />

ENGINEERED DESIGN<br />

Round shaft has high<br />

resistance to bending<br />

Steel pier for high capacity<br />

Effective with heavy<br />

and light loads<br />

UNDERGROUND SYSTEM<br />

Concealed from sight<br />

Treats the problem at its<br />

source: the soil<br />

Steel pier extensions<br />

and brackets<br />

REACHES COMPETENT SOIL<br />

Piers are able to reach<br />

competent soil to stabilize<br />

home<br />

Can often lift foundation<br />

back toward level position<br />

Protects home against<br />

further movement<br />

FEATURES<br />

ENGINEERED DESIGN<br />

Steel pier for high capacity<br />

Round shaft has high<br />

resistance to bending<br />

Does not require<br />

heavy equipment<br />

UNDERGROUND SYSTEM<br />

Treats the problem at its<br />

source; the soil<br />

Concealed from sight<br />

Steel pier extensions<br />

and brackets<br />

REACHES COMPETENT SOIL<br />

Reaches competent soil to<br />

stabilize home<br />

Can often lift foundation<br />

back toward level position<br />

Protects home against<br />

further movement<br />

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Wall Anchor<br />

WALL REPAIR SOLUTION<br />

How It Works<br />

The Wall Anchor system permanently<br />

stabilizes your foundation wall and in<br />

many cases can straighten your wall<br />

back toward its original place. Earth<br />

anchors are placed in stable soil away<br />

from your foundation wall, and are<br />

connected to galvanized wall anchor<br />

plates by long, steel rods. Once<br />

tightened, the anchors will hold the<br />

wall securely in position, and can be<br />

tightened to improve and even<br />

completely straighten your walls<br />

over time.<br />

C-Channel<br />

WALL REPAIR SOLUTION<br />

Power Brace<br />

WALL REPAIR SOLUTION<br />

The C-Channel permanently stabilizes<br />

your foundation wall and can<br />

potentially straighten your wall back<br />

toward its original place. This is used in<br />

place ofthe “wall plate” that is used in<br />

the Wall Anchor system.<br />

EARTH ANCHOR<br />

Grabs the soil<br />

between the anchor<br />

and your foundation,<br />

bringing your wall<br />

back into place<br />

The Power Brace is a foundation wall<br />

repair system, designed to stabilize failing<br />

basement walls and provide the potential<br />

to straighten walls over time. These steel<br />

I-beams will stabilize the wall in its current<br />

position without any further adjustment.<br />

EARTH ANCHOR<br />

Grabs the soil between the<br />

anchor and your foundation,<br />

bringing your wall back into<br />

place<br />

GALVANIZED RODS<br />

Driven through the wall to<br />

connect earth anchor to<br />

interior wall plate<br />

WALL ANCHOR PLATE<br />

Can be tightened in order to<br />

straighten wall and bring it<br />

back to its original position<br />

Over time, the Power Brace System can<br />

be tightened to make bowing or tilting<br />

walls straighter and more vertical.<br />

FEATURES<br />

Easily concealed<br />

during basement<br />

finishing projects<br />

Galvanized steel<br />

components look great<br />

and will never rust<br />

Minimal disturbance to<br />

the home, lawn and<br />

landscaping<br />

Before<br />

After<br />

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Carbon Fiber<br />

WALL REPAIR SOLUTION<br />

SmartJack<br />

FLOOR SUPPORT SYSTEM<br />

The Carbon Fiber system permanently<br />

stabilizes your foundation walls using<br />

fiber reinforced polymers, which are<br />

ten times stronger than steel, yet flexible<br />

enough to contour tightly against your<br />

basement wall. Rest assured that the<br />

Carbon Fiber system will immediately<br />

stabilize your foundation walls and<br />

permanently protect against any<br />

further movement.<br />

The Smartjack is a high-capacity<br />

adjustable steel pier designed to stop<br />

settling and even raise your floor back<br />

up to where it was. We use a solid<br />

base of engineered fill to strengthen<br />

weak foundation soil and place the<br />

weight of the home on to competent<br />

soil beneath. Heavy-duty, threaded<br />

rods allow adjustments that give a<br />

custom fit to each SmartJack system<br />

we install.<br />

How It Works<br />

How It Works<br />

FIBER REIFORCED<br />

PERMANENTLY SOLUTION<br />

ENGINEERED FILL<br />

STEEL COLUMN<br />

ADJUSTABLE DESIGN<br />

Flexible enough to contour<br />

tightly against your<br />

basement wall<br />

10 times stronger than steel<br />

Fast, non-invasive<br />

Ideal for quickly stabilizing<br />

bowing, cracked, and<br />

leaning walls<br />

Hole is filled with tightly<br />

compacted crushed stone<br />

Supports pre-cast concrete<br />

base<br />

Cut to the appropriate size<br />

to fit your home’s needs<br />

Supports loads of more than<br />

60,000 lbs. when installed<br />

Once the components are<br />

assembled and connected<br />

to the girder, the SmartJack<br />

can be tightened into place.<br />

FEATURES<br />

Easily concealed<br />

during basement<br />

finishing projects<br />

Quickly stabilizes<br />

walls<br />

No disturbance to<br />

lawn and landscaping<br />

FEATURES<br />

Galvanized steel<br />

will not rust<br />

High<br />

Capacity<br />

Immediate stabilization<br />

and lift<br />

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BASEMENT WATERPROOFING<br />

Your home is one of the largest investments you will ever make. You want your<br />

home’s basement to be a clean, dry, and usable space. The more clean and dry<br />

your basement, the more confident and peaceful you can feel about the area<br />

beneath your home.<br />

BEFORE<br />

AFTER<br />

There are many reasons your home’s basement may leak or suffer from<br />

moisture problems. A wet basement causes stressful situations and<br />

distractions as you try to determine the cause, the cost, and the right<br />

contractor to fix it correctly the first time.<br />

<strong>Master</strong> <strong>Service</strong> Companies can help eliminate those distractions, so you can<br />

rest assured that your largest investment is protected. The basement<br />

problems you are experiencing can be eliminated with a quality solution<br />

from a quality company.<br />

WHERE TO LEARN MORE<br />

TO DISCOVER THE SIGNS OF BASEMENT DAMAGE Go to page 35.<br />

TO LEARN THE CAUSES OF BASEMENT DAMAGE Go to page 37.<br />

TO SEE OUR SOLUTIONS FOR BASEMENT DAMAGE Go to page 39.<br />

WHY WATERPROOF YOUR BASEMENT?<br />

1. The problem will get worse over time. A basement water issue never gets better on its<br />

own. The longer you wait, the more it will cost to fix down the road.<br />

2. Resale value. Nobody wants to buy a house that has a wet basement problem.<br />

3. Health issues. Moisture in your basement can cause mold that can lead to respiratory<br />

problems for you and your family.<br />

4. Air quality. When warmer air escapes your home’s upper levels, the damp air from your<br />

wet basement will make its way into your living areas.<br />

5. Dust mites. They absorb water out of the air so if your humidity levels are high they can<br />

thrive in your home. Dust mites are the #1 pest triggering reactions in people with allergies<br />

and asthma.<br />

6. Damage to upstairs floors. Moisture in your basement can lead to the floors on the first<br />

level of your home becoming soaked, resulting in buckling and warping.<br />

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SIGNS OF BASEMENT DAMAGE<br />

These signs may indicate your basement is experiencing a moisture problem.<br />

DAMP WALLS<br />

WET FLOORS<br />

MOLD & MILDEW<br />

STANDING WATER<br />

Damp walls during rain is a major indicator<br />

that water is not draining away from the<br />

foundation of your home. Eventually damp<br />

walls can result in more serious leaks and<br />

flooding.<br />

Water can easily come up through cracks<br />

and pores in your concrete basement floors.<br />

Water that comes in from the edge of your<br />

basement will also travel to the lower<br />

portions of your floors.<br />

One of the easiest signs of moisture<br />

problems is the presence of mold. It can<br />

often be found on the floor joists and walls<br />

of your basement.<br />

Standing water in your basement is a clear<br />

indicator that harmful water is not draining<br />

away from the foundation. When this water<br />

accumulates too quickly in your<br />

basement it can cause many problems.<br />

POOR INDOOR AIR<br />

EFFLORESCENCE<br />

SAGGING FLOORS<br />

ROTTING WOOD<br />

Low quality indoor air may indicate dust mites,<br />

mold, and other allergens in your basement.<br />

This contaminated air is pulled through your<br />

basement into your living area.<br />

It produces a white residue on the basement<br />

walls. Sometimes it sparkles. Efflorescence<br />

is caused by salt deposits left behind by the<br />

evaporating water from leaks.<br />

Floors can sag when moisture builds up on<br />

the floor joists beneath. Sagging floors can be<br />

a sign of severe moisture issues and get<br />

worse over time if left untreated.<br />

Rotting wood means you should check for<br />

moisture problems. If wooden beams, or<br />

anything else made of wood begins to rot,<br />

you need to fix the source of the<br />

problem immediately.<br />

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CAUSES OF BASEMENT DAMAGE<br />

There are many causes of basement damage, Here is a guide to a few of the most<br />

common that may be impacting your home.<br />

POOR GRADING<br />

If the land around your home is pitched<br />

towards the foundation, water will flow<br />

towards your basement walls every time<br />

it rains. This water can do damage to<br />

your home if it is not diverted away, poor<br />

grading is one of the most common<br />

causes of water intrusion.<br />

SETTLING DIRT<br />

When a new home is built, loose soil is<br />

pushed back against the foundation walls.<br />

When this soil around your home settles,<br />

water can easily flow towards your<br />

foundation walls. Concrete, brick, and<br />

stone walls are porous and allow this water<br />

to enter your home.<br />

HYDROSTATIC PRESSURE<br />

Hydrostatic pressure is the pressure exerted by a fluid due to the force of gravity.<br />

As water saturates the soils around your home’s foundation, the water puts<br />

pressure against the walls. Because these walls are porous, water will be<br />

pushed into your basement.<br />

FAILED FOOTING DRAIN<br />

One of the most common causes of a wet<br />

basement occurs when a footing drain fails.<br />

When it fails, it causes the soil around the<br />

foundation to become saturated. Water then<br />

enters through the joint between the footing<br />

and the wall, through cracks in the wall, or<br />

even under the footing.<br />

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BASEMENT SOLUTIONS<br />

<strong>Master</strong> Air System<br />

HIGH EFFICIENCY DEHUMIDIFIER<br />

How It Works<br />

The <strong>Master</strong> Air System is a high<br />

capacity solution that can help you<br />

achieve complete comfort through<br />

humidity control. It removes the<br />

moisture from the air and sends dry<br />

air back throughout your home. The<br />

system uses automatic humidity<br />

sensing for efficient and effective<br />

removal of excess moisture from<br />

you home.<br />

SaniDry<br />

HIGH CAPACITY DEHUMIDIFIER<br />

How It Works<br />

The SaniDry basement air system is a<br />

powerful and effective dehumidifier<br />

designed to handle large areas under<br />

your home. It will dry the air and<br />

automatically drain the water out of<br />

its hose, so you never have to empty it<br />

like a traditional dehumidifier. It has<br />

a two stage filter to clean the air and<br />

takes out ten times more water than a<br />

normal dehumidifier, all while using the<br />

same amount of energy.<br />

HUMIDITY CONTROL<br />

Automatic humidity sensing<br />

for quick removal of excess<br />

moisture and humidity<br />

from the air<br />

EASY TO USE<br />

Built-in and easy to use<br />

control<br />

No messy trays to empty<br />

LONG TERM PROTECTION<br />

Has gone through<br />

extensive durability and<br />

reliability testing<br />

FILTER THE AIR<br />

Two stage filter features a<br />

prefilter and high efficiency<br />

main filter to clean the air<br />

while also drying it<br />

TAKE AWAY MOISTURE<br />

Condensate pump can be<br />

installed to drain away water<br />

Unique heat exchange<br />

core makes water<br />

removal extra efficient<br />

EASY TO USE<br />

Set the desired relative<br />

humidity and let the system<br />

automatically do the work<br />

FEATURES<br />

Removes up to<br />

95 pints of moisture<br />

per day<br />

Dehumidification<br />

for homes up to<br />

5,200 square feet<br />

Made in<br />

USA<br />

FEATURES<br />

Filters out particles as<br />

small as 2 microns<br />

Removes up to<br />

109 pints of moisture<br />

per day<br />

Great for finished and<br />

unfinished basements<br />

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WaterGuard<br />

PERIMETER DRAIN SYSTEM<br />

How It Works<br />

WaterGuard is a perimeter drain<br />

system specifically engineered to fix<br />

basement water problems effectively<br />

without the issues of clogging from<br />

soil and sediment.<br />

WaterGuard intercepts water at the<br />

perimeter of your basement and sends<br />

it away safely. The system can be used<br />

with our other products to keep your<br />

basement dry and clean, so you can<br />

use the space for living and storage.<br />

TripleSafe Sump System<br />

THE WORLD’S MOST RELIABLE PUMPING SYSTEM<br />

The TripleSafe is the most reliable<br />

water pumping system in the world. It<br />

keeps your basement areas dry with<br />

triple the protection of a normal pump.<br />

How It Works<br />

A sump pump is a vital part of any<br />

basement waterproofing system. But<br />

what happens when the pump fails,<br />

the power goes out, or if a single pump<br />

can’t deal with the volume of water<br />

during a heavy rain? The TripleSafe<br />

protects against all these problems<br />

and more!<br />

FEATURES<br />

ENGINEERED DESIGN<br />

Does not sit in the dirt, so<br />

clogging from sediment<br />

under the floor is not an<br />

issue<br />

Drains directly to<br />

sump pump<br />

WALL FLANGES<br />

Creates space between the<br />

floor and wall to drain all wall<br />

leaks and seepage<br />

Does not allow debris to<br />

enter the system<br />

Works with all<br />

foundation types<br />

DRAIN OUTLET<br />

Takes water to a<br />

recommended TripleSafe,<br />

or other drain<br />

Will not<br />

clog<br />

FEATURES<br />

PUMP 1<br />

Zoeller M-53 1/3 hp Pump<br />

Primary pump used when<br />

removing water<br />

Efficient & Reliable<br />

Airtight floor<br />

drain<br />

PUMP 2<br />

Zoeller M-98 1/2 hp Pump<br />

Runs if primary pump fails,<br />

or if it can’t handle the<br />

strong flow of water<br />

When working together the<br />

pumps remove 6200 gallons<br />

of water each hour<br />

Removable lids for easy<br />

service<br />

PUMP 3<br />

UltraSump Battery Back-Up<br />

Pumping System<br />

DC Operated Pump<br />

If power goes out, this pump<br />

turns on, powered by a<br />

battery, to remove water<br />

WaterWatch Alarm lets you<br />

know if there is an issue<br />

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UltraSump<br />

BATTERY BACK-UP PUMPING SYSTEM<br />

IceGuard<br />

PUMP DISCHARGE LINE ATTACHMENT<br />

The UltraSump provides peace of mind<br />

through power outages and primary pump<br />

failures. This battery back-up system will<br />

pump 12,000 gallons on one power pack.<br />

DC Operated Pump<br />

If power goes out,<br />

this pump turns on,<br />

powered by battery to<br />

remove water<br />

Optional double power<br />

pack configuration<br />

doubles water output<br />

LawnScape<br />

PUMP DISCHARGE LINE OUTLET<br />

Twin Pack<br />

SUMP PUMP SYSTEM<br />

The Twin Pack keeps your basement dry with<br />

double the protection of a normal pump. A<br />

sump pump is a vital part of any basement<br />

waterproofing system. This system includes two<br />

pumps for added protection and peace of mind.<br />

Single Pack<br />

SUMP PUMP SYSTEM<br />

Zoeller M-53 1/3 hp<br />

Pump<br />

Float-operated and<br />

fully submersible<br />

Primary pump used<br />

when removing water<br />

Zoeller M-98 1/2 hp<br />

Pump<br />

Runs if primary pump<br />

fails, or if it can’t handle<br />

the flow of water<br />

Cast iron switch case,<br />

motor, pump housing<br />

and base<br />

The Single Pack keeps your basement dry<br />

using a float operated and fully submersible<br />

pump. A sump pump is a vital part of any<br />

basement waterproofing system.<br />

Zoeller M-53 1/3 hp<br />

Pump<br />

The IceGuard allows water to escape if sump<br />

pump discharge pipes freeze or become<br />

blocked for any reason. It is 100% automatic<br />

so when there is no freezing, no water can<br />

escape through the IceGuard.<br />

The LawnScape outlet is connected to the<br />

buried sump pump discharge pipes and<br />

allows water to run-off into the yard away<br />

from the house. This outlet is safe to mow<br />

over and is camouflaged by the grass.<br />

Float-operated and<br />

fully submersible<br />

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FEATURES<br />

SilverGlo<br />

WALL INSULATION PANELS<br />

How It Works<br />

RADIANT BARRIER<br />

Reflects heat back into your<br />

basement for extreme<br />

energy savings<br />

Directs water to your<br />

sump pump system<br />

GRAPHITE PARTICLES<br />

Reflects heat and lowers the<br />

conductivity of the foam to<br />

increase the R value<br />

Insulation rating<br />

of R-11<br />

SilverGlo is a polystyrene foam<br />

insulation infused with graphite to<br />

improve its insular ability. It provides<br />

a radiant heat barrier on the visible<br />

surface, and also provides an insulation<br />

rating of R-11. Keeping your crawl space<br />

dry is important to help prevent mold,<br />

rot, and musty odors. SilverGlo creates<br />

a vapor barrier on your walls to keep<br />

moisture from ever making its way<br />

into your basement.<br />

VAPOR BARRIER<br />

Keeps moisture out of your<br />

crawl space<br />

Prevents mold, rot, and<br />

musty odors<br />

Works well with all<br />

CleanSpace products<br />

Mold Remediation<br />

SODA BLASTING TECHNIQUE<br />

Before<br />

After<br />

Mold Remediation<br />

CONCENTRATED MOLD CLEANER<br />

After<br />

Our Mold Spray is the most<br />

effective and healthy way to treat<br />

mold at its source. Our soda<br />

blasting completely removes mold<br />

without harming the surface. Mold<br />

growing below a home produces<br />

allergens, irritants and even toxins.<br />

COMMON REACTIONS<br />

TO MOLD:<br />

Watery eyes<br />

Runny nose<br />

Sneezing<br />

Coughing<br />

Wheezing<br />

Headache<br />

Fatigue<br />

Difficulty<br />

breathing<br />

Our Mold Remediation technique<br />

involves a highly concentrated<br />

disinfectant cleaner that uses a<br />

fungicide to kill and prevent the<br />

growth of mold & mildew.<br />

Before<br />

Meets EPA<br />

standards<br />

Deals with fungi,<br />

mold, and mildew<br />

as well as common<br />

household germs<br />

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ThermalDry<br />

BASEMENT WALL SYSTEM<br />

The ThermalDry wall system protects<br />

your basement from water and<br />

moisture that passes through your<br />

foundation walls. It is a vapor barrier<br />

that redirects leaking water through<br />

the basement walls into your drainage<br />

system below. The ThermalDry wall<br />

can also make your home a more<br />

comfortable, energy efficient space.<br />

Its heat-reflective surface bounces<br />

heat back into your home cutting<br />

energy costs and saving you money.<br />

CleanSpace Wall<br />

BASEMENT WALL VAPOR BARRIER<br />

The CleanSpace Wall system is a quick<br />

and economical way to waterproof<br />

basement walls. It stops water vapor<br />

from permeating the walls and move<br />

the water from any leaks to the<br />

perimeter drain. This washable liner<br />

can conform to bumpy or cracked<br />

walls and is installed with permanent<br />

drilled-in fasteners. The CleanSpace<br />

Wall system is a bright and durable<br />

vapor barrier for any basement!<br />

How It Works<br />

How It Works<br />

RADIANT BARRIER<br />

Heat-reflective surface will<br />

bounce 97% of the heat<br />

back into your home<br />

VAPOR BARRIER<br />

Keeps moisture from<br />

entering your basement<br />

Tucks into perimeter drain<br />

to send water to your<br />

sump pump<br />

20-MIL THICK LINER<br />

Made of a high density<br />

polyethylene for puncture<br />

resistance, low density<br />

polyethylene for flexibility,<br />

and polyester cord<br />

ANTIMICROBIAL<br />

Manufactured with an<br />

additive called “UltraFresh”<br />

molded right into the<br />

material so mold can’t grow<br />

VAPOR BARRIER<br />

Stops water vapor from<br />

spreading through walls<br />

and sends leaks to the drain<br />

system<br />

FEATURES<br />

Conforms to any<br />

wall type<br />

Creates low<br />

humidity environment<br />

Compatible with all other<br />

waterproofing products in<br />

our system.<br />

FEATURES<br />

Creates a low<br />

humidity environment<br />

Washable<br />

Material<br />

Conforms to any<br />

wall type<br />

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Carbon Fiber<br />

BASEMENT WALL REPAIR SOLUTION<br />

SmartJack<br />

FLOOR SUPPORT SYSTEM<br />

The Carbon Fiber system permanently<br />

stabilizes your foundation walls using<br />

fiber reinforced polymers, which are<br />

ten times stronger than steel, yet flexible<br />

enough to contour tightly against your<br />

basement wall. Rest assured that the<br />

Carbon Fiber system will immediately<br />

stabilize your foundation walls and<br />

permanently protect against any<br />

further movement.<br />

The Smartjack is a high-capacity<br />

adjustable steel pier designed to stop<br />

settling and even raise your floor back<br />

up to where it was. We use a solid<br />

base of engineered fill to strengthen<br />

weak foundation soil and place the<br />

weight of the home on to competent<br />

soil beneath. Heavy-duty, threaded<br />

rods allow adjustments that give a<br />

custom fit to each SmartJack system<br />

we install.<br />

How It Works<br />

How It Works<br />

FIBER REIFORCED<br />

PERMANENTLY SOLUTION<br />

ENGINEERED FILL<br />

STEEL COLUMN<br />

ADJUSTABLE DESIGN<br />

Flexible enough to contour<br />

tightly against your<br />

basement wall<br />

10 times stronger than steel<br />

Fast, non-invasive<br />

Ideal for quickly stabilizing<br />

bowing, cracked, and<br />

leaning walls<br />

Hole is filled with tightly<br />

compacted crushed stone<br />

Supports pre-cast concrete<br />

base<br />

Cut to the appropriate size<br />

to fit your home’s needs<br />

Supports loads of more than<br />

60,000 lbs. when installed<br />

Once the components are<br />

assembled and connected<br />

to the girder, the SmartJack<br />

can be tightened into place.<br />

FEATURES<br />

Easily concealed<br />

during basement<br />

finishing projects<br />

Quickly stabilizes<br />

walls<br />

No disturbance to<br />

lawn and landscaping<br />

FEATURES<br />

Galvanized steel<br />

will not rust<br />

High<br />

Capacity<br />

Immediate stabilization<br />

and lift<br />

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CRAWL SPACE REPAIR<br />

Your home is one of the largest investments you will ever make. You want your<br />

home’s crawl space to be clean, dry, and usable. The more clean and dry your<br />

crawl space, the more confident and peaceful you can feel about the area<br />

beneath your home.<br />

BEFORE<br />

AFTER<br />

The main concern with moisture inside of your home is that it is made from<br />

organic materials and lived in by you and your family. This moisture can come<br />

from two places, either the ground or the air. Dirt floors and vented crawl<br />

spaces can let moisture in, cause the relative humidity to rise, and result in<br />

mold problems, water damage, and poor air quality throughout your home.<br />

<strong>Master</strong> <strong>Service</strong> Companies can help eliminate those problems, so you can<br />

rest assured that your largest investment is protected. The crawl space<br />

problems you are experiencing can be eliminated with a quality solution<br />

from a quality company.<br />

WHERE TO LEARN MORE<br />

TO DISCOVER THE SIGNS OF CRAWL SPACE DAMAGE Go to page 53.<br />

TO LEARN THE CAUSES OF CRAWL SPACE DAMAGE Go to page 55.<br />

TO SEE OUR SOLUTIONS FOR CRAWL SPACE DAMAGE Go to page 57.<br />

WHY FIX YOUR CRAWL SPACE?<br />

1. The problem will get worse over time. A crawl space moisture issue never gets better on<br />

its own. The longer you wait, the more it will cost to fix down the road.<br />

2. Resale value. Nobody wants to buy a house that has a crawl space moisture problem.<br />

3. Health issues. Moisture in your crawl space can cause mold that can lead to respiratory<br />

problems for you and your family.<br />

4. Air quality. When warmer air escapes your home’s upper levels, the damp air from your<br />

wet crawl space will make its way into your living areas.<br />

5. Dust mites. They absorb water out of the air so if your humidity levels are high they can<br />

thrive in your home. Dust mites are the #1 pest triggering reactions in people with allergies<br />

and asthma.<br />

6. Damage to hardwood floors. Moisture in your crawl space can lead to the floors on the<br />

first level of your home becoming soaked, resulting in buckling and warping.<br />

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SIGNS OF CRAWL SPACE DAMAGE<br />

These signs may indicate your crawl space is experiencing a moisture problem.<br />

MOLD & MILDEW<br />

DAMP WALLS<br />

FALLEN INSULATION<br />

STANDING WATER<br />

One of the more noticeable signs of moisture<br />

in your crawl space is the presence of mold.<br />

It can often be found on the floor joists and<br />

walls of your crawl space.<br />

Water can easily come through cracks and<br />

pores in your concrete crawl space walls.<br />

Water that comes in from the edges of your<br />

foundation will also travel to the lower<br />

portions of your crawl space.<br />

One of the easiest signs to notice in your<br />

crawl space is falling insullation. When there is<br />

too much moisture in your crawl space and<br />

the insulation becomes wet, it falls due to<br />

the added weight of the water.<br />

Standing water in your basement is a clear<br />

indicator that harmful water is not draining<br />

away from the foundation. When this water<br />

accumulates too quickly in your<br />

basement it can cause many problems.<br />

POOR INDOOR AIR<br />

EFFLORESCENCE<br />

SAGGING FLOORS<br />

ROTTING WOOD<br />

Low quality indoor air may indicate dust mites,<br />

mold, and other allergens in your crawl space.<br />

This contaminated air is pulled through your<br />

crawl space into your living area.<br />

This condition produces a white residue on the<br />

basement walls. Sometimes it sparkles.<br />

Efflorescence is caused by salt deposits left<br />

behind by the evaporating water from leaks.<br />

Floors can sag when moisture builds up on<br />

the floor joists beneath. Sagging floors can be<br />

a sign of severe moisture issues and get<br />

worse over time if left untreated.<br />

Rotting wood means you should check for<br />

moisture problems. If wooden beams, or<br />

anything else made of wood begins to rot,<br />

you need to fix the source of the<br />

problem immediately.<br />

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CAUSES OF CRAWL SPACE DAMAGE<br />

There are many causes of crawl space damage. Here is a guide to a few of the most<br />

common that may be impacting your home.<br />

VENTING<br />

Crawl space vents are an old “solution” that<br />

actually cause a lot of problems for crawl<br />

spaces. Vents let in moisture, water, and air.<br />

This moisture causes walls, floor joists, and<br />

insulation to get wet with condensation.<br />

These vents are one of the biggest factors<br />

in raising relative humidity.<br />

DIRT FLOORS<br />

Water can leak through dirt crawl space<br />

floors and create huge moisture issues<br />

throughout your home. A dirt floor does<br />

not separate your home from the earth,<br />

which causes insects, pests, moisture, and<br />

mold to easily enter your home.<br />

STACK EFFECT<br />

There is always air movement between your crawl space and home. It is driven by the<br />

“stack effect” or convection. Warm air in the upper level of your home rises and is<br />

expelled through windows, vents, and cracks. As it rises, air from your crawl space rushes<br />

in to fill the vacuum. Air from your crawl space enters your home along with everything in<br />

it. Odors, mold spores, and dust mite feces enter your living area.<br />

SETTLING DIRT<br />

When a new home is built, loose soil is<br />

pushed back against the foundation walls.<br />

When this soil around your home settles,<br />

water can easily flow towards your foundation<br />

walls. Concrete, brick, and stone walls are<br />

porous, allowing water to enter your home.<br />

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CRAWL SPACE SOLUTIONS<br />

<strong>Master</strong> Air System<br />

HIGH EFFICIENCY DEHUMIDIFIER<br />

How It Works<br />

The <strong>Master</strong> Air System is a high<br />

capacity solution that can help you<br />

achieve complete comfort through<br />

humidity control. It removes the<br />

moisture from the air and sends dry<br />

air back throughout your home. The<br />

system uses automatic humidity<br />

sensing for efficient and effective<br />

removal of excess moisture from<br />

you home.<br />

SaniDry<br />

HIGH CAPACITY DEHUMIDIFIER<br />

How It Works<br />

The SaniDry basement air system is a<br />

powerful and effective dehumidifier<br />

designed to handle large areas under<br />

your home. It will dry the air and<br />

automatically drain the water out of<br />

its hose, so you never have to empty it<br />

like a traditional dehumidifier. It has<br />

a two stage filter to clean the air and<br />

takes out ten times more water than a<br />

normal dehumidifier, all while using the<br />

same amount of energy.<br />

HUMIDITY CONTROL<br />

Automatic humidity sensing<br />

for quick removal of excess<br />

moisture and humidity<br />

from the air<br />

EASY TO USE<br />

Built-in and easy to use<br />

control<br />

No messy trays to empty<br />

LONG TERM PROTECTION<br />

Has gone through<br />

extensive durability and<br />

reliability testing<br />

FILTER THE AIR<br />

Two stage filter features a<br />

prefilter and high efficiency<br />

main filter to clean the air<br />

while also drying it<br />

TAKE AWAY MOISTURE<br />

Condensate pump can be<br />

installed to drain away water<br />

Unique heat exchange<br />

core makes water<br />

removal extra efficient<br />

EASY TO USE<br />

Set the desired relative<br />

humidity and let the system<br />

automatically do the work<br />

FEATURES<br />

Removes up to<br />

95 pints of moisture<br />

per day<br />

Dehumidification<br />

for homes up to<br />

5,200 square feet<br />

Made in<br />

USA<br />

FEATURES<br />

Filters out particles as<br />

small as 2 microns<br />

Removes up to<br />

109 pints of moisture<br />

per day<br />

Great for finished and<br />

unfinished basements<br />

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SilverGlo<br />

WALL INSULATION PANELS<br />

SilverGlo is a polystyrene foam<br />

insulation infused with graphite to<br />

improve its insular ability. It provides<br />

a radiant heat barrier on the visible<br />

surface, and also provides an insulation<br />

rating of R-11. Keeping your crawl space<br />

dry is important to help prevent mold,<br />

rot, and musty odors. SilverGlo creates<br />

a vapor barrier on your walls to keep<br />

moisture from ever making its way<br />

into your crawl space.<br />

CleanSpace<br />

CRAWL SPACE VAPOR BARRIER<br />

CleanSpace is a heavy 20-mil thick liner<br />

that acts as a vapor barrier for your<br />

crawl space. It is used to isolate the<br />

home from the earth completely and<br />

permanently. CleanSpace stops water<br />

vapor from permeating through the<br />

floor and walls and moves the water<br />

from any leaks to the installed sump<br />

pump. This washable liner is rip and<br />

tear resistant and adds a clean, bright,<br />

and usable storage space to any home.<br />

How It Works<br />

How It Works<br />

RADIANT BARRIER<br />

Reflects heat back into your<br />

crawl space for extreme<br />

energy savings<br />

GRAPHITE PARTICLES<br />

Reflects heat and lowers the<br />

conductivity of the foam to<br />

increase the R value<br />

VAPOR BARRIER<br />

Keeps moisture out of your<br />

crawl space<br />

Prevents mold, rot, and<br />

musty odors<br />

20-MIL THICK LINER<br />

Made of a high density<br />

polyethylene for puncture<br />

resistance, low density<br />

polyethylene for flexibility,<br />

and polyester cord<br />

ANTIMICROBIAL<br />

Manufactured with an<br />

additive called “UltraFresh”<br />

molded right into the<br />

material so mold can’t grow<br />

VAPOR BARRIER<br />

Stops water vapor from<br />

spreading through walls<br />

and sends leaks to the drain<br />

system<br />

FEATURES<br />

Directs water to your<br />

sump pump system<br />

Insulation rating<br />

of R-11<br />

Works well with all<br />

CleanSpace products<br />

FEATURES<br />

Creates a low<br />

humidity environment<br />

Extremely<br />

durable material<br />

Creates a usable<br />

storage space<br />

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Drainage Matting<br />

CRAWL SPACE DRAINING CHANNEL<br />

EZ Flow<br />

CRAWL SPACE DRAINAGE SYSTEM<br />

EZ Flow is a slotted pipe surrounded by<br />

polystyrene aggregate and enclosed in a geotextile<br />

mesh. It is engineered to effectively move<br />

water to your sump pump.<br />

Drainage Matting is an extremely durable<br />

matting that creates a drainage space and<br />

thermal break between CleanSpace and the<br />

ground beneath your crawl space.<br />

Creates a channel for<br />

water to flow to the<br />

perimeter drain or<br />

sump pump<br />

Gives your crawl<br />

space a comfortable<br />

surface to crawl on<br />

Adds durability and<br />

puncture resistance<br />

The water flow<br />

channels improve flow<br />

rates, increase the<br />

structural integrity,<br />

and resist compaction<br />

The 3” pipe is durable<br />

and crushproof<br />

The poly rock<br />

aggregate has a<br />

100-year lifespan<br />

SmartSump<br />

CRAWL SPACE SUMP PUMP<br />

The SmartSump is designed just for crawl<br />

spaces. Its unique lid design allows water to<br />

fill the alarm pocket first, surrounding the<br />

WaterWatch alarm. Next, the water flows<br />

through an airtight floor drain so it can be<br />

pumped out of your crawl space.<br />

SmartDrain<br />

PLUMBING LEAK SYSTEM<br />

The WaterWatch<br />

Alarm<br />

Alarm sounds when<br />

the bottom is wet,<br />

alerting you of a leak<br />

Powered by a<br />

standard battery<br />

Zoeller M-53 1/3 hp<br />

Pump<br />

Float-operated and<br />

fully submersible<br />

Pumps most of<br />

the time<br />

The SmartDrain alerts you to a leak with an<br />

audible alarm, and drains the water away to<br />

a drywell under the CleanSpace liner to<br />

protect against property damage.<br />

The WaterWatch<br />

Alarm<br />

Alarm sounds when<br />

the bottom is wet,<br />

alerting you of a leak<br />

Powered by a<br />

standard battery<br />

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Vent Sealing<br />

CRAWL SPACE VENT SOLUTION<br />

Our crawl space Vent Sealing method keeps<br />

outside air away, along with all the moisture, and<br />

pests. Once the seal is created the cold air from the<br />

winter and the hot air from the summer is blocked<br />

from the crawl space.<br />

EverLast Crawl Space Door<br />

CRAWL SPACE SEALING SOLUTION<br />

SILVERGLO<br />

The insulation is<br />

cut to fit the vent<br />

cavity<br />

Placed tightly in<br />

place to assure<br />

that a tight<br />

seal is possible<br />

CAULKING<br />

Caulk seals around<br />

the edges of the<br />

vent cavity ensuring<br />

there are no air<br />

leaks around the<br />

edges of the seal<br />

The EverLast Crawl Space Door is<br />

designed to keep moisture, pests and<br />

weather out. Unlike a crawl space wooden<br />

door, it will never rot, mold or deteriorate.<br />

AIRTIGHT<br />

PLASTIC KNOBS<br />

Allow for easy<br />

access<br />

Create a tight seal<br />

between your<br />

crawl space and<br />

the outside air<br />

FEATURES<br />

TripleSafe Sump System<br />

THE WORLD’S MOST RELIABLE PUMPING SYSTEM<br />

The TripleSafe is the most reliable<br />

water pumping system in the world. It<br />

keeps your basement areas dry with<br />

triple the protection of a normal pump.<br />

How It Works<br />

PUMP 1<br />

Zoeller M-53 1/3 hp Pump<br />

Primary pump used when<br />

removing water<br />

Efficient & Reliable<br />

Airtight floor<br />

drain<br />

PUMP 2<br />

Zoeller M-98 1/2 hp Pump<br />

Runs if primary pump fails,<br />

or if it can’t handle the<br />

strong flow of water<br />

When working together the<br />

pumps remove 6200 gallons<br />

of water each hour<br />

Removable lids for easy<br />

service<br />

A sump pump is a vital part of any<br />

basement waterproofing system. But<br />

what happens when the pump fails,<br />

the power goes out, or if a single pump<br />

can’t deal with the volume of water<br />

during a heavy rain? The TripleSafe<br />

protects against all these problems<br />

and more!<br />

PUMP 3<br />

UltraSump Battery Back-Up<br />

Pumping System<br />

DC Operated Pump<br />

If power goes out, this pump<br />

turns on, powered by a<br />

battery, to remove water<br />

WaterWatch Alarm lets you<br />

know if there is an issue<br />

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UltraSump<br />

BATTERY BACK-UP PUMPING SYSTEM<br />

IceGuard<br />

PUMP DISCHARGE LINE ATTACHMENT<br />

The UltraSump provides peace of mind<br />

through power outages and primary pump<br />

failures. This battery back-up system will<br />

pump 12,000 gallons on one power pack.<br />

DC Operated Pump<br />

If power goes out,<br />

this pump turns on,<br />

powered by battery to<br />

remove water<br />

Optional double power<br />

pack configuration<br />

doubles water output<br />

LawnScape<br />

PUMP DISCHARGE LINE OUTLET<br />

Twin Pack<br />

SUMP PUMP SYSTEM<br />

The Twin Pack keeps your basement dry with<br />

double the protection of a normal pump. A<br />

sump pump is a vital part of any basement<br />

waterproofing system. This system includes two<br />

pumps for added protection and peace of mind.<br />

Single Pack<br />

SUMP PUMP SYSTEM<br />

Zoeller M-53 1/3 hp<br />

Pump<br />

Float-operated and<br />

fully submersible<br />

Primary pump used<br />

when removing water<br />

Zoeller M-98 1/2 hp<br />

Pump<br />

Runs when Pump 1<br />

fails, or if Pump 1 can’t<br />

handle the strong<br />

flow of water<br />

Cast iron switch case,<br />

motor, pump housing<br />

and base<br />

The Single Pack keeps your basement dry<br />

using a float operated and fully submersible<br />

pump. A sump pump is a vital part of any<br />

basement waterproofing system.<br />

Zoeller M-53 1/3 hp<br />

Pump<br />

The IceGuard allows water to escape if sump<br />

pump discharge pipes freeze or become<br />

blocked for any reason. It is 100% automatic<br />

so when there is no freezing, no water can<br />

escape through the IceGuard.<br />

The LawnScape outlet is connected to the<br />

buried sump pump discharge pipes and<br />

allows water to run-off into the yard away<br />

from the house. This outlet is safe to mow<br />

over and is camouflaged by the grass.<br />

Float-operated and<br />

fully submersible<br />

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SmartJack<br />

FLOOR SUPPORT SYSTEM<br />

How It Works<br />

ENGINEERED FILL<br />

Hole is filled with tightly<br />

compacted crushed stone<br />

Supports pre-cast concrete<br />

base<br />

STEEL COLUMN<br />

Cut to the appropriate size<br />

to fit your home’s needs<br />

Supports loads of more than<br />

60,000 lbs. when installed<br />

The Smartjack is a high-capacity<br />

adjustable steel pier designed to stop<br />

settling and even raise your floor back<br />

up to where it was. We use a solid<br />

base of engineered fill to strengthen<br />

weak foundation soil and place the<br />

weight of the home on to competent<br />

soil beneath. Heavy-duty, threaded<br />

rods allow adjustments that give a<br />

custom fit to each SmartJack system<br />

we install.<br />

ADJUSTABLE DESIGN<br />

Once the components are<br />

assembled and connected<br />

to the girder, the SmartJack<br />

can be tightened into place.<br />

Mold Remediation<br />

SODA BLASTING TECHNIQUE<br />

Before<br />

After<br />

Mold Remediation<br />

CONCENTRATED MOLD CLEANER<br />

Our Mold Spray is the most<br />

effective and healthy way to treat<br />

mold at its source. Our soda<br />

blasting completely removes mold<br />

without harming the surface. Mold<br />

growing below a home produces<br />

allergens, irritants and even toxins.<br />

COMMON REACTIONS<br />

TO MOLD:<br />

Watery eyes<br />

Runny nose<br />

Sneezing<br />

Coughing<br />

Wheezing<br />

Headache<br />

Fatigue<br />

Difficulty<br />

breathing<br />

Our Mold Remediation technique<br />

involves a highly concentrated<br />

disinfectant cleaner that uses a<br />

fungicide to kill and prevent the<br />

growth of mold & mildew.<br />

Meets EPA<br />

standards<br />

FEATURES<br />

Galvanized steel<br />

will not rust<br />

High<br />

Capacity<br />

Immediate stabilization<br />

and lift<br />

After<br />

Before<br />

Deals with fungi,<br />

mold, and mildew<br />

as well as common<br />

household germs<br />

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CONCRETE REPAIR<br />

Your home is one of the largest investments you will ever make. You want your<br />

home’s concrete to be stable, safe, and secure. The more stable and secure<br />

your concrete, the more confident and peaceful you can feel.<br />

BEFORE<br />

AFTER<br />

There are many reasons your home’s concrete may crack, sink and settle<br />

over time. This creates distractions and causes stressful situations, as you try<br />

to determine the cause, the cost, and the right contractor who will fix it right<br />

the first time.<br />

<strong>Master</strong> <strong>Service</strong> Companies can help eliminate those distractions, so you can<br />

rest assured that your largest investment is protected. The concrete problems<br />

you are experiencing can be eliminated with a quality solution from a quality<br />

company.<br />

WHY FIX YOUR CONCRETE?<br />

WHERE TO LEARN MORE<br />

TO DISCOVER THE SIGNS OF CONCRETE DAMAGE Go to page 71.<br />

TO LEARN THE CAUSES OF CONCRETE DAMAGE Go to page 73.<br />

TO SEE OUR SOLUTIONS FOR CONCRETE DAMAGE Go to page 74.<br />

TO SEE OUR COMMERCIAL CONCRETE LIFTING Go to page 77.<br />

1. The problem will get worse over time. A concrete issue never gets better on its own.<br />

The longer you wait, the more it will cost to fix down the road.<br />

2. Resale Value. Nobody wants to buy a house that has a serious concrete problem.<br />

3. Appearance. Concrete issues often include unsightly cracks that hurt the curb<br />

appeal of your home.<br />

5. Water Intrusion. Cracks in concrete can let water into your home, which can cause<br />

damage to your home.<br />

6. Safety. Settling concrete around your home can create significant trip hazards for those<br />

who walk on them. This puts the homeowner at risk of liability for injuries or accidents.<br />

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SIGNS OF CONCRETE DAMAGE<br />

These signs may indicate your concrete is in need of some repairs.<br />

SINKING SIDEWALKS<br />

UNEVEN DRIVEWAY<br />

UNEVEN POOL DECK<br />

VOIDS UNDER CONCRETE<br />

Settling sidewalks around your home can<br />

create trip hazards. They are among the<br />

most common places to see settling, and<br />

get worse over time.<br />

Sinking driveway slabs are a common<br />

problem for homeowners. These slabs are<br />

likely to settle because of the added weight<br />

of the large slab, and the weight of the<br />

vehicles parked and driven on them.<br />

Settling concrete around your pool can cause<br />

a significant trip hazard for kids and others<br />

who may being using the area. This puts<br />

the homeowner at risk of liability for<br />

injuries or accidents.<br />

When the soil under a concrete slab settles<br />

or is washed away, it creates a void.<br />

Untreated, these voids cause the<br />

concrete to settle and sink.<br />

CRACKED CONCRETE<br />

SETTLING PORCH<br />

SINKING STAIRS<br />

SETTLING GARAGE FLOOR<br />

Cracked concrete may be the first sign of a<br />

settling slab. As part of a slab starts to sink,<br />

it breaks off from the rest of the slab. These<br />

cracks only get worse over time.<br />

A settling porch takes away from you home’s<br />

curb appeal, and gets worse over time. It can<br />

also create dangerous trip hazards for those<br />

entering the home.<br />

Sinking stairs don’t just detract from the<br />

look of your home’s exterior and curb appeal.<br />

They can also create dangerous trip hazards<br />

for those entering the home.<br />

Concrete slabs in a garage are likely to settle<br />

because of the added weight of the large slab,<br />

as well as the weight of the vehicles. This<br />

sinking is easy to see along the bottom of your<br />

walls below the base board.<br />

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CAUSES OF CONCRETE DAMAGE<br />

Concrete is very heavy! When the soils underneath a slab cannot support its weight,<br />

the slab sinks. If part of the concrete slab is supported and other parts are not,<br />

the unsupported sections crack away and sink resulting in an uneven surface.<br />

Below you will see the two most common causes of concrete damage.<br />

CONCRETE SOLUTIONS<br />

PolyLyft<br />

POLYURETHANE CONCRETE LIFTING<br />

How It Works<br />

PolyLyft is a high-density polyurethane<br />

formula that permanently stabilizes and<br />

lifts sinking concrete slabs. Small holes<br />

are drilled into the slab, and the<br />

structural-grade polymer is injected<br />

into the void. The expanding properties<br />

of the polyurethane allow for an<br />

accurate leveling of the slab. The<br />

PolyLyft system will immediately raise<br />

your sinking concrete slab. This stateof-the-art<br />

technique is the most<br />

effective and longest lasting solution.<br />

SOIL COMPACTION<br />

& SETTLING<br />

When a soil’s load-bearing capacity is<br />

exceeded, the soil compacts and settles.<br />

As the soil expands and contracts beneath<br />

your concrete slab, the slab will sink and<br />

heave. This can also cause cracking in<br />

one or more parts of the slab.<br />

SOIL<br />

WASHOUT<br />

As water moves through the ground under<br />

your concrete slab, it can begin to wash<br />

away the supporting soils holding up your<br />

concrete. As this soil washout continues, it<br />

creates voids and empty space under the<br />

slab. Over time, those voids grow and your<br />

concrete begins to sink or cave in.<br />

FEATURES<br />

HIGH-DENSITY POLYMER<br />

Structural-grade<br />

polyurethane allows for<br />

the lifting of extremely<br />

heavy loads<br />

Lightweight solution<br />

adds minimal weight<br />

to existing soil<br />

MINIMAL DISRUPTION<br />

Installation method requires<br />

only penny-sized holes for<br />

injection (compared to 3”<br />

holes for other methods)<br />

More affordable than<br />

other concrete repair<br />

options<br />

EFFECTIVELY LIFTS SETTLED:<br />

Driveways<br />

Sidewalks<br />

Porches<br />

Pool Decks<br />

Garage Floors<br />

Patios<br />

Stairs<br />

And More!<br />

Ready to be driven<br />

on in 15 minutes<br />

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NexusPro<br />

CONCRETE CRACK SEALANT<br />

How It Works<br />

NexusPro is a silicone-based sealant<br />

for joints and cracks, it is especially<br />

engineered to provide flexibility and<br />

long-lasting durability. It is able to<br />

stand up to harsh weather conditions,<br />

unlike traditional polyurethane<br />

sealants. NexusPro resists UV rays,<br />

which means it won’t ever crack,<br />

bubble or dry out. Because it is<br />

silicon based, curing time is also a<br />

fraction of that needed for other<br />

caulking products.<br />

Concrete Polishing<br />

MECHANICAL CONCRETE POLISHING<br />

How It Works<br />

Our mechanical Concrete Polishing<br />

technique takes the natural allure and<br />

durability of concrete and transforms<br />

your garage into a beautiful space that<br />

is easy to maintain. Our process makes<br />

the first place you enter everyday just<br />

as impressive as the rest of your home.<br />

Our team of experts is prepared to give<br />

your garage floor new life, enhancing<br />

the quality and appearance of your<br />

home.<br />

HIGH DURABILITY<br />

STAIN RESISTANT<br />

LONG LIFE-SPAN<br />

SILICON BASED<br />

More flexible and durable<br />

than other sealants<br />

UV Resistant<br />

BLENDS WITH CONCRETE<br />

Sand mixture is used to give<br />

the crack a seamless look<br />

Long-lasting system will not<br />

break down<br />

FILLS & SEALS CRACKS IN:<br />

Driveways<br />

Sidewalks<br />

Porches<br />

Pool Decks<br />

Garage Floors<br />

Patios<br />

Stairs<br />

And More!<br />

Extremely strong and<br />

resilient<br />

Less likely to chip,<br />

damage, or scratch<br />

We densify porous concrete<br />

floors to repel fluids<br />

Resists water and oil from<br />

penetrating the surface<br />

Improved surface abrasion<br />

resistance results in longer<br />

lasting floors<br />

No removal or replacement<br />

is necessary<br />

FEATURES<br />

Can be used with<br />

the PolyLyft system<br />

Not affected by<br />

extreme temperatures<br />

Cures in just 60 minutes<br />

(compared to 24-72 hours with<br />

urethane caulking products)<br />

FEATURES<br />

Added aesthetic<br />

value<br />

Low<br />

maintenance<br />

Design<br />

flexibility<br />

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OUR COMMERCIAL WORK<br />

CONCRETE LIFTING FOR:<br />

Tennessee Department of Transportation | Trucking Companies |<br />

General Contractors | Municipalities | Nuclear Facilities | And More<br />

OUR WORK:<br />

TDOT I-24 Bridge Abutment Concrete Lifting<br />

BEFORE<br />

AFTER<br />

AVERITT EXPRESS Weigh Station Concrete Lifting<br />

BEFORE<br />

AFTER<br />

Learn more about our commercial services at <strong>Master</strong><strong>Service</strong>Companies.com<br />

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EXPERTS IN<br />

Basement Waterproofing<br />

Foundation <strong>Repair</strong><br />

Crawl Space Encapsulation<br />

Concrete Lifting<br />

Mold Mitigation<br />

And More<br />

OUR PURPOSE<br />

To be a unique service company<br />

that radically serves our community.<br />

ONE TEAM<br />

Valued individuals<br />

unified as a family and<br />

empowered to be<br />

extraordinary.<br />

ONE PASSION<br />

Relentless in our<br />

pursuit of constant<br />

improvement.<br />

ONE EXPERIENCE<br />

Providing WOW service<br />

to every customer,<br />

every time.<br />

ONE COMMUNITY<br />

An advocate for our<br />

community, returning<br />

the blessings we’ve<br />

been given.<br />

OLD FASHOINED SERVICE. TRUSTED SOLUTIONS.<br />

866.644.9865 | <strong>Master</strong><strong>Service</strong>Companies.com

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