John's Waterproofing Before & After Photos

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! 

When water enters a crawl space and has no where to go, it becomes stagnant and creates a lot of issues for a homeowner. One of the main problems with water intrusion in a crawl space is that moisture can raise indoor humidity causing discomfort and potential damage to the home above; flooring, walls and furniture. Moist environments also attract unwanted pests that can cause further structural damage and introduce health hazards. These homeowners wanted to find an option that addresses the water in their crawl space so they reached out to John's Waterproofing to schedule their free visit. We went out and thoroughly inspected this crawl space and then met with the homeowners to work on a game plan that best fits their budget. After going over different options with the homeowner they signed the estimate and we began. First, we removed all of the debris and old vapor barrier. Next, we dug a trench around the interior perimeter of the crawl space in which we placed a 3 inch perforated pipe into a silt sock to create a secure passage for water to collect at the lowest point. Then, at this low point we install our SuperSump Plus. This system pumps all of water that was gathered outside and sends it away from the homes foundation via discharge line. Our LawnScape Outlet is then connected to the line. It is a grated drain that allows water to pass through but will keep debris out. Lastly, to finish this system, we install our 6 mil plastic on top of the dirt floor of the crawl space, which will help block moisture. Down the line when the homeowners are ready for a full encapsulation the transition will be smooth. 

This home suffered from bouncy and squeaky floors. The owners knew that if left unaddressed, this could lead to worse foundation issues. To get on top of this issue, the owners contacted John's Waterproofing and scheduled a free inspection. We sent out a design specialist who did a full inspection. Afterwards we sat down with the owners and crafted a repair plan to suit their home and budget. To stabilize the home we had to replace the floating wooden posts with SmartJacks. These adjust to fit the space, and will not succumb to any water issues over the years. We then installed a drain system and sump pump. These will ensure water won't be able to flood the space and damage the vapor barrier and the remaining wooden posts will be able to stay out of water. We installed a new 6 Mil vapor barrier, overlapping edges and running this up the walls. Now the space is on solid ground again.