John's Waterproofing Before & After Photos

In 2016, this home was getting an upgrade. From the crawl space and up, this home was being remodeled. With dust throughout the crawl space and debris from the numerous other construction companies that had been crawling under the home, the homeowners were ready to address this space. We fit their home with a full system, including drainage, a sump pump, proper insulation, CleanSpace, and a dehumidifier. Now every year, we swing out for their annual service visit to ensure the system is properly maintained. 

This tight crawl space was experiencing significant water intrusion. Over time, the water had been evaporating into the air and absorbed by the fiberglass insulation and wooden posts supporting the home. In order to solve this issue and save the home, the homeowner called John's Waterproofing for an encapsulation. A full encapsulation helps to seal the crawl space off from the earth to control its environment and install a drainage system so that the water can be safely pumped out. Now, this crawl space is able to withstand the rainy seasons and will be able to stay dry and healthy.

When your crawl space is dark, humid and filled with debris it can attract pests and rodents. It can also cause poor air quality and raise energy bills due to poor insulation. These homeowners were wanting to create a healthy home environment, so they reached to John's Waterproofing to get a free estimate and inspection. One of our knowledgeable system design specialists then met with the homeowners after the inspection to go over the best options for this space. They decided encapsulation was the best choice for this space. We begin by removing all the debris and insulation in the space. Since there was not a lot of water entering the space, we install our SmartDrain system. This will alert the homeowner of a possible plumbing leak with an audible alarm and drain the water away into a drywell underneath the CleanSpace until the homeowner can fix the leak. Next we install our TerraBlock system directly on the dirt floor of the crawl space to create an insulated barrier between the home and the earth and this will prevent moisture from making its way up through the crawl space floor. On top of the TerraBlock, we install our CleanSpace system. This 20 mil woven barrier goes on the crawl space floor, all along the foundation walls, up to the rim joists. It is then sealed at the footing of the wooden posts with our waterproof tape. We also make sure all the vents in the crawl space are completely sealed shut to prevent outside air from entering. To control the environment, we install our SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier. This will effectively eliminate damp, musty odors by drying and filtering the air all while keeping the space at a healthy relative humidity. Lastly to finish this space we install our foam insulation. This is sprayed all along the foundation walls, up to the rim joists and will fill every crack and void ensuring a complete airtight seal, protecting the home for years to come. 

We love transforming dirty, neglected crawl spaces into pristine, professionally waterproofed areas that help protect the health and longevity of families and their homes. John's crews have been waterproofing and repairing crawl spaces in the PNW for over 50 years, making us the company to call for all things crawl space! Crawl space encapsulation is the best solution in the industry. It seals, waterproofs, and insulates the space entirely, fully transforming the area into a clean, dry space. Clean air inside of your crawl space is of paramount importance, as 40% of the air inside of your home, comes from below-grade. This means that whatever is beneath your home, is also inside of it. If your crawl space contains rodents, mold, or bacteria, then microscopic air particles from those toxins are seeping into your home through your floors everyday. This is a reality for many homeowners, as crawl spaces often are overlooked and not properly managed. This is where we come in! John's specializes in encapsulation. We use the highest quality, professional-grade waterproofing components available, and our crews are dedicated to providing WOW service every step of the way. When installation is finished, homeowners can expect to save up to 40% per year on energy costs, and with proper yearly maintenance. With an Encapsulated crawl space, the structural stability of home is protected, ensuring that the soil beneath the home is dry and strong, and that moisture cannot damage the structural framing of homes. Additionally, these professionally sealed and insulated spaces work behind the scenes everyday, deterring rodents, preventing mold growth, and maintaining a safe air quality at all times - allowing families to thrive in health and stability for many years. If your crawl space is in need of a tune-up, give our office a call, and we will schedule your Free Inspection with one of our highly trained Design Specialists!

This family had noticed sloped, bouncy floors inside of their home, urging them to call on John's for professional help. After completing a free, no-obligation crawl space inspection, our design specialist kindly let the homeowner know that persistent water intrusion into his crawl space had rotted a portion of his subfloor framing, and several of his subfloor posts. This water damage beneath the home, is what caused the sloped and bouncy interior floors, as the home was no longer adequately supported, and weight distribution was terribly uneven. Continuing to leave the crawl space to its own devices, would only cause further structural impairment, eventually leading to potential flooring collapse, as well as shifting and cracking of the foundation walls.

In order to repair the damages already done, and to prevent any further water damage from harming this crawl space, our crews removed and replaced the rotten subfloor framing, and installed Steel SmartJack posts in the place of each of the original wooden posts that were rotting away. SmartJacks are carefully adjusted by hand, until the subfloor is returned to a perfectly level position, and even weight distribution of the entire overhead home is achieved. These steel posts remain permanently in place - promising level interior flooring, and a soundly supported subfloor. 

Next, to ensure that the crawl space remains dry, our waterproofing crew installed our tried and true, Pipe, Pump, and Plastic waterproofing system. Our PPP system has been used successfully for decades, to protect homes from the devastating effects of standing water. We begin by removing all of the old debris inside the crawl space. With the area now clean, we lay 3" Perforated Piping inside of a shallow trench, along the full interior perimeter. As water seeps beneath the home, it will be collected, and routed to a SuperSump Pump, installed at the lowest point. When water reaches the Pump, it will be expelled far away from the home via an underground discharge line. The final component of our PPP System, is the 6 Mil Vapor Barrier, which covers the entire dirt floor, and is also attached to the foundation walls - preventing water from seeping in through the ground and foundation walls. The installation of our PPP System will protect the home, and all newly installed subfloor components from water damage. With this crawl space now waterproofed and equipped with heavy-duty, steel subfloor reinforcements, this home will remain dry, clean, and stable for years to come.