John's Waterproofing Before & After Photos

Partially done crawlspace was bothering customer, so they called us to finish it 

This homeowner in King City had another company come out and work on their crawlspace and after a few years, a cable installer showed them photos of their crawlspace. They were disappointed to see the entire space covered in a thick and sloppy layer of spray foam insulation covering everything in their crawlspace. 

Our crews came in and removed the old insulation and installed a CleanSpace vapor barrier and then applied the spray foam properly around the foundation of the space so that the homeowner and workers could still access the space and work when needed. 

When a dirt crawl space does not have a proper vapor barrier, moisture from the soil rises, causing humidity all throughout the home. This introduces musty and damp odors, as well as creates the perfect environment for pests and rodents to thrive. This homeowner contacted John's for a free inspection after finding that their vapor barrier was damaged and lost its protective value. We sent one of our knowledgeable system design specialists out, and after inspecting the crawl space he met with the homeowners to go over the best option to properly protect this crawl space.

We began by removing all of the debris. Then, we dug a trench around the interior perimeter of the crawl space in which we installed a 3 inch perforated pipe into a silt sock. This will create a secure passage for the water to drain to the lowest point. At this low point, we installed our SuperSump Plus to collect all of the water and pump it outside of the home away from the foundation through a discharge line. Each wooden post is jacked up with a bottle jack to install our CleanSpace system between the footing and the post to protect the wood from water damage. Next, we covered and sealed all of the vents to prevent outside air from entering. Then, we installed our TerraBlock system which provides an insulated barrier between the home and the earth. After, we anchored our 20 mil-thick-liner; CleanSpace into the foundation walls up to the rim joists and on top of the TerraBlock system and sealed it to the footing of the wooden posts with our waterproof tape. To keep the environment controlled we installed our SaniDry Sedona that will dry and filter the air to eliminate damp and musty odors as well as keep the space at a healthy relative humidity. To finish this project we sprayed our foam insulation onto the foundation walls up to the rim joists, making sure every crack and void is filled- ultimately providing a completely airtight seal. With this full encapsulation, this homeowner can be sure they are protected for years to come. 

After living with significant water damage in the basement for a long time, this homeowner decided it was time to do an upgrade and make the space usable again. They called John's Waterproofing about fixing their leaky basement walls and offering a cleaner look. We informed the homeowner about our basement waterproofing process and they agreed it was the best solution to saving their basement. First, we installed a drainage system. This basement was clearly experiencing water damage from the cracks in the foundation walls and seeping in through the footing. We installed a WaterGuard drainage system that goes below the flooring and along the interior perimeter of the basement. This is able to collect any water that tries to seep through and offer a safe passageway for it to flow through as opposed to flooding. It is lined with gravel to help filter the water through and connects to a SuperSump Plus sump pump. The sump pump takes any water that is collected and can push it out of the basement and away from the homes foundation through a discharge line. After the drainage system is installed, we cover it with concrete so that the homeowner can still use the space however they want without noticing there is a full system beneath. Afterwards, we installed a CleanSpace Wall vapor barrier. This is a 20 mil thick liner made with woven fibers to keep moisture out. It is backed by a 25 year warranty against rips and tears to ensure long-lasting protection. Once this basement waterproofing process is completed, the homeowner gets the upgrade they needed to their basement and can use the space freely again.

This space went from run down and unusable. After our crew was done the family had a functional area they could use for years to come!