Crawl Space Repair Before & After Photos

This homeowner was looking to sell their home and found that their crawl space was not in the best shape, and was full of standing water-so they called John's to set up their free inspection. Our real estate response team then went out and after inspecting the crawl space, he went over the findings and wrote up an estimate. Due to all of the water in the crawl space, we begin by drying it out to then remove all of the debris along with the old vapor barrier. Next, 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 safe passage for the water to drain to the low point. Then, at this low point, we install our SuperSump Plus which will collect all of the water and pump it outside of the home via discharge line. Next, we install our TerraBlock system onto the floor to create an insulated barrier. On top of the TerraBlock is our CleanSpace system which is our 20-mil-thick, pool like liner that is anchored along the foundation walls up to the rim joists and sealed at the footing of the wooden posts with our waterproof tape. We also make sure to cover all of the vents so outside air does not enter. To keep the environment controlled, we install our SaniDry Sedona. This is the most effective dehumidifier on the market for its size and will eliminate damp and musty odors by drying and filtering the air all while keeping the home at a heathy relative humidity. Lastly we install our foam insulation. This is sprayed along the foundation walls, up to the rim joists filling every crack and void to ensure a complete airtight seal. Not only is this home now fully encapsulated and protected from water intrusion, but the new homeowners will be saving on energy costs. This home can now be confidently put on the market to sell. 

This homeowner wanted her crawl space encapsulated, with a wooden storage platform built on top of it. We were more than happy to oblige, and got her on our schedule! When our crew arrived, they began by removing all debris from inside of the crawl space, and began the encapsulation. First, they applied Mold X to the areas inside the space where mold had grown. Mold X removes mold and stains, leaving clean and healthy surfaces. Next, our crew laid down TerraBlock Insulation to cover the entire floor of the space. On top of the TerraBlock, they placed our 20 Mil CleanSpace Vapor Barrier, which is interlaced with carbon fibers to prevent rodents from chewing on it. It is warrantied for 25 years against rips and tears, and its bright and white appearance dramatically transforms the appearance of crawl spaces. To prevent water damage, our Electrical Division installed a dedicated outlet for a SuperSump Pump which the crew installed. The Pump will immediately pump all water intrusion away from the home through a discharge line. To ensure the humidity inside of the space would be permanently maintained at a safe level - preventing mold growth, and creating a healthy air environment - our Electricians also installed a dedicated outlet for a Dehumidifier. To make sure that no air or debris would be able to enter, our crew sealed all of the original vents with rigid plastic vent covers. The final step of the encapsulation was installing Spray Foam Insulation onto the foundation walls. It is sprayed on with precision, to fill every crevice and void until a 100% air-tight seal is achieved within the crawl space. The full encapsulation was now complete, so our crew began building the wooden Storage Platform that the homeowner requested. Our crew members are highly skilled in carpentry, and were able to construct this beautiful and functional storage area for the homeowners. Now that this crawlspace is addressed, this family can now use their crawl space, and new wooden platform for storage, without having to worry about their items being damaged by water, mold, or rodents. 

This crawl space was causing a lot of issues for this home, such as musty smells, a rise in energy bills and problems with pests and rodents. They wanted to find a solution that is permanent, so they reached out to John's Waterproofing to set up a free estimate and inspection. After our system design specialist went out and inspected the space, he met with the homeowner and went over some options for this crawl space. They decided an encapsulation was the best route to go. Encapsulation equals protection. It is the process of sealing the home from the earth. To begin this project, we start by removing all the debris in the space. Next, we dig a trench around the interior perimeter of the crawl space to lay down a perforated pipe into a silt sock. This will create a secure passage for water to drain safely to the SuperSump Plus pump at the lowest point in the space. We then install a discharge line outside and away from the homes foundation. Our TerraBlock system is next. We install this directly on the dirt floor of the crawl space, creating an insulated barrier between the home and the earth, assuring no moisture makes its way up through the crawl space flooring. On top of the TerraBlock, we install our CleanSpace system. This is placed all along the foundation walls, up to the rim joists, and sealed at the footing of the wooden posts with our waterproof tape. We make sure to cover all the vents in the space to avoid outside air from entering. To control the environment we install our SaniDry Sedona. This effective dehumidifier will dry and filter the air, removing damp, musty smells. It will also keep the space at a healthy relative humidity, promoting clean air throughout the entire home. Lastly, to finish this space, we spray our foam insulation all along the foundation walls, up to the rim joists ensuring a complete air tight seal in this space. This homeowner can have peace of mind knowing their space is now protected for years to come. With encapsulation, the homes energy bills lower and will not have issues with rodents or musty odors. 

Water damage is every homeowners biggest nightmare. It can cause the wooden posts supporting your home to rot, increases exposure to mold growth, and structural damage can cost homeowners thousands. Good thing at John's Waterproofing our encapsulation process helps to keep your crawl spaces dry and healthy so that water can't cause any damage. The most important step in the encapsulation system is removing everything in the crawl space that has been water damaged. Usually that means we are taking out falling fiberglass insulation and the destroyed vapor barrier. Once everything is cleared out, we can install a proper drainage system. We dig a trench along the interior perimeter of the crawl space and lay a perforated pipe. This pipe can collect any water that tries to enter and offers it a safe passageway to a drain. For this encapsulation we installed a SmartDrain to collect the water from the pipe and send it away from the homes foundation. This system helps to keep the crawl space dry and avoid standing water. Afterwards, we install TerraBlock along the entire base of the space. This is a thick insulation foam that seals the earth from the house. It helps insulate and promotes energy efficiency because it regulates the environment. Next, a CleanSpace vapor barrier is installed on the base, up the foundation walls, and between the footing and wooden posts to isolate and protect. This vapor barrier differs from code regulated barriers because instead of only being 6 mil thin, it is 20 mil thick. It helps keep water from seeping over top and getting into the crawl space. A SaniDry dehumidifier is installed that filters the air by pulling out any particles or moisture. Lastly, Spray Foam is applied along the foundation walls to insulate and air seal the space. Once the encapsulation is completed, it has a clean look while also keeping it dry and healthy. 

This homeowner was having issues with water in their crawl space, it was creating mold and mildew so they were wanting a solution fast, they called John's Waterproofing. After getting a free estimate and inspection, the system design specialist sat with the homeowner and went over the details of the findings and explained to the homeowner that the best solution to keep their crawl space dry and healthy was an encapsulation. To start this encapsulation we had our team remove all the debris from the crawl space. This crawl space had mold in some areas so we used our Mold X2 to spot treat it. Mold X2 is a highly effective cleaner for contaminated surfaces like wood. Once the mold is taken care of, the next step in this project is to install our drainage system. We start by digging a trench around the interior perimeter of the crawl space then we lay down a perforated pipe in a silt sock that will ensure water has a secure passage to the TripleSafe sump pump system that we installed. A discharge line is installed as well to pump the water outside. Next, our TerraBlock is installed directly on the dirt floor creating an insulated barrier between the earth and the crawl space. Our CleanSpace system is directly installed on top of the TerraBlock and up to the foundation walls and under the footing of the posts. All vents in the crawlspace are sealed shut. 
Our SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier is installed to pull out moisture and keep this crawl space dry and at a relative humidity of 55% which will help prevent mold and mildew. To Finish this project, we spray foamed the foundation and this will ensure the space is air sealed and completely protected.