John's Waterproofing Before & After Photos

This homes crawl space emitted a foul odor that was wafting throughout the living spaces above. The owners were noticing that they were getting sick more often and wanted to find a way to make their home healthier. For a full solution for their home, they contacted John's Waterproofing and scheduled a free inspection. They wanted to get a solution that would last, and they were excited about the idea of encapsulation. This allows the space to be controlled and regulated. The relative humidity was kept at a healthy level and the space was sealed against exterior factors, keeping the air that travels from the crawl space up, healthier for the occupants of the home. 

This homeowner was having issues with rodents living in their crawl space, strong odors, and high humidity especially throughout the warmer months. Wanting to find a permanent solution, they reached out to John's Waterproofing. One of our system design specialists went out and performed a free thorough inspection then met with the homeowner to go over the game plan.  After speaking with the homeowner about the best way to resolve these issues, they went ahead with the estimate and scheduled their project. We begin by removing all of the debris including the damage vapor barrier and old fiberglass insulation that was falling from the ceiling of the crawl space. Since there was not a lot of water in this crawlspace we install our SmartDrain system. This alerts the homeowner to a plumbing leak with an audible alarm and drains away the water into a dry well underneath the CleanSpace until it can be addressed. Next, we install our TerraBlock system directly on the dirt floor of the crawl space to provide an insulated barrier separating the home and the earth. On top of that, our CleanSpace is anchored to the foundation walls up to the rim joist and on the footing of each of the wooden posts and sealed with our waterproof tape. We make sure to cover all of the vents so no outside air enters. To provide exterior access into the crawl space,  we then install our EverLast door that will last through all weather conditions. We want to control the environment, so we then install our SaniDry Sedona. This effective dehumidifier will eliminate damp and musty odors while keeping the home at a healthy relative humidity. To finish, we spray our foam insulation along the foundation walls up to the rim joist and this will fill every crack and void. With all of the vents covered and the encapsulation completed, It will be hard for rodents and moisture to enter this protected crawl space.

This homes basement had long been an issue. The space flooded often and the owners had pretty much written the space off. This is until they began wishing they could add that square footage as storage. Now they had a reason to upgrade. They had the plumbing upgraded and had John's out to waterproof the space. We installed our WaterGuard drain system along the interior perimeter of the room. This collects and channels the water to the new TripleSafe sump pump. This than sends all the water safely away from the homes foundation. We then installed our BrightWall paneling along the foundation walls. This will provide a semi-finished look for the space, which is easy to clean and will not rot or mildew. The owners are excited to make use of this space for the first time since purchasing the home. 

With indoor allergens, this homeowner was concerned about their indoor air quality. They ended up hearing how the crawl space could negatively impact the living spaces air quality, so they figured it wouldn't hurt to have a free inspection for their crawl space so they could see what was going on down there. To improve their homes breathable air, they moved forward with a full encapsulation to keep their home healthier! 

A tall crawl space can be a wonderful storage space, and this homeowner was fully using the area. However, they noticed that the space was damp and some of the items boxes were exhibiting signs of water damage. Wanting to continue using the space as they wish, they knew they would have to find a way to keep this are dry. For this, they contacted John's Waterproofing to learn about encapsulation. The owners loved that the encapsulation seals the crawl space away from exterior factors. We also use a 20 Mil woven vapor barrier in our encapsulations, this has a 25 year warranty against rips and tears, making it very useful for crawl space storage. The woven fibers through this also make it helpful in deterring critters from coming into the space.  The owners were excited to get a full crawl space upgrade!