Crawl Space Repair Before & After Photos

When a crawl space has standing water and is not addressed properly and in a timely manner, it can lead to wood rot, weakening of the structural integrity of the entire home and even attract pests and rodents that cause further damage the space, as well as introduce health hazards and musty odors. Knowing this was a serious problem, these homeowners called John's and scheduled their free inspection. After our system design specialist was through with the inspection, he met with the owners to discuss the best solution for their dark, wet, and musty crawl space. After hearing their game plan, they moved forward and we began the project. Due to the standing water, there was a lot of moisture which led to some areas with mold, which we spot treated with Mold-X2. This is our highly effective cleaner for contaminated surfaces such as wood. Mold stains are removed in 20 seconds. Then, we dig a trench around the interior perimeter of the crawl space in which we lay down a 3 inch perforated pipe into a silt sock to secure a passage for water to safely drain to the TripleSafe sump pump at the lowest point. We then install a discharge line outside that is connected to the sump pump to direct the water to away from the homes foundation. Next we install our SmartDrain system. This will alert the homeowner of a possible plumbing leak with an audible alarm and will drain the water into a drywell underneath the CleanSpace until they can fix the leak. To create an insulated barrier, we install our TerraBlock system on the dirt floor of the crawl space, separating the home and the earth. On top of the TerraBlock, along the foundation walls, and up to the rim joists, we install our CleanSpace system, which is our 20 mil-thick-liner that is sealed at the footing of the wooden posts with our waterproof tape. All the vents are then covered to make sure no outside air enters. To control the environment we install our SaniDry Sedona. This effective dehumidifier will eliminate damp musty odors by drying and filtering the air while keeping the home at a healthy relative humidity. To finish this project we install our foam insulation all along the foundation walls up to the rim joist ensuring every crack and void is filled to guarantee an airtight seal. With this project now complete, these homeowners can have peace of mind that their home is protected for years to come. 

These homeowners noticed that the crawl space they were using as storage was beginning to have a lot of rodent activity and musty smells, so they called us up to find them a solution to offer peace of mind while storing their personal belongings. One of our system design specialists went out to perform a free estimate and inspection and then met with the homeowners to go over the correct plan for this crawl space. After discussing the options, they moved forward with the project. We first began by removing all of the debris, fiberglass insulation and old barrier. Since this crawl space did not have much water intrusion, the owners chose to have us install our SmartDrain system. This system will alert the homeowners of a possible plumbing leak with an audible alarm and will drain the water to a drywell underneath the CleanSpace until the problem can be addressed. Next, we install our TerraBlock system onto the dirt floor to create an insulated barrier separating the home from the earth and will block moisture from making its way up through the crawl space floor. We then install our CleanSpace system on top of the TerraBlock and onto the foundation walls, up to the rim joist and is then sealed at the footing of the wooden posts with our waterproof tape. We also install our EverLast door to create exterior access into the crawl space and will adapt to all weather conditions. To keep the environment controlled, we then install our SaniDry Sedona. This dehumidifier will effectively eliminate damp and musty odors while keeping the home at a heathy relative humidity. This will also help at promoting healthy air throughout the entire home. Lastly, to finish this project we install our foam insulation. This is sprayed onto the foundation walls, up to the rim joists filling every crack and void guaranteeing a complete airtight seal. With this encapsulation, these homeowners can be sure that their personal belongings will be protected. 

This old vapor barrier had been installed by another company and was ready to be replaced. To give the waterproofing system a longer lifespan, the homeowners opted to upgrade to a CleanSpace Vapor Barrier and Crawlspace Specific Insulation. 

This homeowner was concerned by their high heating and cooling costs. They knew that their floorboards were very cold when the weather outside was chilly, and when they glanced into the crawlspace they found the space to have condensation and damp walls. They called up John's Waterproofing to hear about their options. We sent out a specialist who confirmed the condensation along the foundation walls, large drafts, and signs of critters. To solve the homes issues we suggested an encapsulation and when we were done the homeowners were thrilled with the transformation. The crawlspace was now bright and their bills were going down! 

This crawl space was in bad shape, the homeowners wanted to upgrade the space and make it usable for storage. They called us up and we sent out one of system design specialists to perform a free inspection and estimate. After, they met to discuss the options for this home. To begin this project we remove the insulation and debris in the space. Since this crawl space did not have much water intrusion, we install our SmartDrain system, which will alert the homeowner of a possible plumbing leak with an audible alarm and will drain the water away into a drywell under the CleanSpace until the homeowner can fix the leak. Next we install our TerraBlock system which goes directly on the dirt floor of the crawl space. This creates a barrier between the home and the earth and will prevent moisture from making its way up through the floor. On top of the TerraBlock we install our CleanSpace system that goes all along the foundation walls and up to the rim joists. We make sure to cover all the vents as well to make sure no outside air enters the space. We then install our SaniDry Sedona to control the environment. This effective dehumidifier will eliminate damp, musty odors by drying and filtering the air as well as ensure the spaces stays at a healthy relative humidity. Lastly we install our foam insulation. This is sprayed all along the foundation walls, up to the rim joists ensuring an airtight seal.  With the white finish of the CleanSpace, it really brightens the space making it easy for the homeowners to see there is no debris, mold or rodents. This space is now a usable clean, healthy storage area and it is protected for years to come.