John's Waterproofing Before & After Photos

These homeowners had a basement with an elevated crawl space and were wanting to create some more storage space, as well as make it more appealing since it was debris filled and had fiberglass all over. They reached out to Johns to get a free inspection and find an option that works best for them. Once our system design specialist was through with the inspection, he went over the design plan with the homeowners and they moved forward with the project. We began by removing all of the debris along with the vapor barrier and fiberglass insulation. Since this was a smaller crawl space that did not have much water intrusion, we installed our SmartDrain system. This system alerts the homeowner of a possible plumbing leak with an audible alarm and will drain the water away into a dry well underneath the CleanSpace until the homeowner can address the problem. We then installed our TerraBlock system on to the dirt floor of the crawl space to create an insulated barrier between the home and the earth. Next the crew installed our CleanSpace system all along the foundation walls, up to the rim joists and sealed it at the footing of the wooden posts with our waterproof tape. Then, to control the environment, we installed our SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier, which will effectively eliminate damp, musty odors while drying and filtering the air. This will also keep the home at a healthy relative humidity. Lastly to finish this project, we installed our foam insulation by spraying it along the foundation walls, up to the rim joists, ensuring every crack and void was filled. Spray Foam insulation guarantees an airtight seal, preventing air leaks and moisture from entering. With this finished crawl space, these owners can confidently use this area as extra storage without the worry of it being damaged. 

This basement window sat at ground level and water would come back towards it, which had allowed ground water to enter the basement for many years. The water intrusion was not only frustrating to the homeowner, it was also on track to eventually cause substantial destruction to the integrity of the basement wall in the future. The owner of the home called John's after hearing that we were the leading experts in home Waterproofing in her area. We scheduled her with our Design Specialist, and let her know that he would offer her a No-Obligation Free Estimate! She was thrilled to hear this, and was looking forward to hearing his Proposed Solution. After he arrived and performed his inspection, he approached her with his solution. He recommended installing a custom built concrete window well, to prevent ground water from leaking into the basement with a full waterproofing system. She agreed with this solution, and signed the job proposal. Our crew of experts arrived soon after to begin the work. First, they dug out a portion of dirt around the window to make room for the new well. Next, they built the Window Well Form, poured the concrete into it, and allowed it to harden. After removing the form, they filled the Well in with Decorative Pea Gravel, leaving a nice finished appearance. Within the basement we than installed a full waterproofing system with drainage, sump pump, wall system, and a dehumidifier. The devastating future affects of ground water intrusion and damage into this basement will no longer be an issue, thanks to the concrete window well constructed by the experts here at John's!

This crawl space had high levels of humidity due to open vents letting in both water and outside air. These homeowners had seen a rise in their energy bills and wanted to find a solution that will help keep the home stable and lower their energy bills. Damp air takes more energy to cool in the summer and heat in the winter, so taking back control of their crawl space, would lead to savings! They reached out to John's and set up their free visit, and we inspected this crawl space to come up with the right solutions to properly address these issues.

We began this project by removing all of the debris, fiberglass insulation and old vapor barrier.  There was an existing sump and drainage system that was in poor condition, so we replaced the pump with our SuperSump Plus, and replaced the old drainage with a new system. We then make sure all of the vents get covered and sealed to prevent outside air from entering. We install our TerraBlock system, which is designed to be installed on dirt floors to create an insulated barrier between the home and the earth that will help prevent moisture from makings its way up. We then install our CleanSpace system, which is our 20 mil thick liner that is placed on top of the TerraBlock, between each footing and wooden post, as well as anchored into the foundation walls. To keep the environment controlled, we installed our SaniDry Sedona which is our effective dehumidifier that will eliminate damp and musty odors by drying and filtering the air and keeps the home at a healthy relative humidity. Lastly, we install our foam insulation. This type of insulation is sprayed onto the foundation walls up to the rim joists and it expands, filling in every crack and void, increasing effectiveness and performance which improves air sealing and energy efficiency. This homeowners crawl space is now fully encapsulated and will keep a healthy relative humidity as well as lower their energy bills. 

This huge basement had always been an eye sore and the damp and sporadically leaking walls left the family not wanting to use the space. After installing our Waterguard system and Bright Wall panels, the space had a far more polished look and was a space the family would use. 

In this job, our foreman Tim completed a quick replacement of a torn and wet vapor barrier. In addition to the vapor barrier replacement, Tim and his crew also installed an Ultra Sump system in order to handle water in the crawlspace. This helped ensure a dry and healthy space for our homeowner.