John's Waterproofing Before & After Photos

When homeowners bought their new home, they wanted to make sure every single part of their home was up to date and would keep their family safe and healthy, while improving the home's longevity. After doing plenty of research, they came across John's Waterproofing's wonderful reviews and gave us a call. Though they had never been down in the crawl space, they wanted us to inspect it for any existing problems and see if there was anything that could be improved. We sent a design specialist out for a free inspection, and while they didn't find any water issues, there was fiberglass insulation hanging from the subfloor, dirt over the torn vapor barrier, and open exterior vents and doors. After discussing what we found below, the homeowners expressed their desire to completely upgrade the space and make it top-notch. And that's exactly what we did.

First, we removed all of the debris from the crawl space. After the insulation, excess dirt, and old vapor barrier were gone, we installed TerraBlock insulation across the ground. This thick foam is paired with our CleanSpace vapor barrier, a durable 20mil liner. The CleanSpace is anchored on top of the TerraBlock and extends up the walls. This duo provides ultimate protection against moisture, debris, and rodents, while keeping the space at a consistent temperature. Durable vent covers were installed, along with an EverLast crawl space door that seals tightly along the foundation. Then, the team applied Spray Foam across the walls, adding the finishing touch to the encapsulation. Spray Foam doesn't let anything get past it, whether it's water, air, or heat. Because the home wasn't experiencing water intrusion, a SmartDrain was installed instead of a sump pump. While sump pumps are crucial for crawl spaces with water problems, the SmartDrain is the perfect preventive solution for homes like this. It is designed to catch minor leaks and sound an alarm to alert the homeowners if one were to occur. Finally, a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier was installed and set to maintain a relative humidity of 55%, preventing mold growth while keeping the crawl space dry, healthy, and protected. By taking preventive action early on with a full crawl space encapsulation, these homeowners invested in the long-term health of their home. Now they can enjoy their home knowing the space under is just as protected as everything above it. 

When water enters a crawl space, the humidity rises, the air quality is poor and even the value of the home lowers.  This homeowner reached out to John's after finding signs of a water intrusion in their crawl space. We sent out one of our knowledgeable system design specialists to perform a thorough inspection of the crawl space. When he was done, he met with the homeowners to go over the best option to permanently solve this issue. The homeowners were happy with the solution offered and they moved forward with the estimate. To begin this project, we removed all of the debris, fiberglass insulation, and old vapor barrier. Next, we dig a trench around the interior perimeter of the crawl space in which we lay down a 3 inch perforated pipe into a silt sock to create a secure passage for water to drain to the lowest point. Then, at this low point, we install our SuperSump plus, that will collect all of the water and pump it outside of the home, away from the foundation via discharge line. Next, we install our TerraBlock system directly on the dirt floor of the crawl space. This creates an insulated barrier between the home and the earth. Along all of the foundation walls and on top of the TerraBlock we install our CleanSpace system. This 20-mil-thick liner is tear resistant and manufactured with an antimicrobial additive called "UltraFresh" molded right into the material. It is sealed at the footing of the wooden posts with our waterproof tape. To keep the environment controlled we install our SaniDry Sedona. This will keep the home at a healthy relative humidity and will eliminate damp and musty odors by drying and filtering the air. Finally, to finish this crawl space, we install our foam insulation. We spray this foam along the foundation walls in layers, filling every crack and void. This type of insulation offers a complete air tight seal which will help lower energy costs. Now that this crawl space is fully encapsulated this homeowner no longer has to worry about water causing issues down the line. 

This home was slowly suffering from water intrusion. Down in their crawl space, water was pooling, and the culprit? The faulty crawl space access. Cinder blocks with a wood slab on top, a common way crawl space entries are constructed, was letting in water every time it rained. Not only that, but the opening was leaving the crawl space vulnerable to rodents, pests, and outside air. Ready to take a step in the right direction with their waterproofing, the homeowners called John's Waterproofing for help. After discussing their options with our Design Specialist, the homeowners decided on a Turtl crawl space access well to complement their new encapsulation. This secure, airtight access well creates a durable barrier between the crawl space and outdoors, helping keep unwanted water, pests, and outside air where they belong. No more makeshift entry, no more open access for the unwanted visitors, and most importantly, a thorough defense against water intrusion. What once was a vulnerable crawl space entry is now safely sealed with a heavy-duty Turtl. Thanks to John's Waterproofing, this crawl space didn't just get a new access door; it got a whole new shell. 

Due to persistent water intrusion into this crawl space, causing shifting of footings and piers, the wooden subfloor support beam was rotting, and drooping due to inadequate support for many years. This had caused the subfloor of the home to be uneven in many areas, creating sloped floors inside of the home. To prevent further water damage to the structural components inside of this crawl space, our crew of Waterproofing Experts encapsulated the space, permanently sealing the space to prevent water damage from occurring. To reinforce and level out the subfloor, our crew of Structural Experts arrived and removed and replaced the drooping wooden support beam with a steel support beam. To lift the remaining sagging portions of the subfloor, our crew removed and replaced all of the shifted and failing wooden piers, with Steel SmartJack Piers. SmartJacks are "jacked-up", until the overhead floor is returned to level. They remain permanently in place to support the subfloor, and are highly adjustable in the future if need be. The crawl space of this home is now encapsulated, and permanently protected from the catastrophic damage that water can cause. Additionally, the subfloor is once again level and properly supported, restoring the integrity of the strength and longevity of the entire structure of this home! John's crew of Waterproofing and Structural Experts is eager to help all families enjoy a stable, dry, and healthy home!

When water enters a crawl space, it can cause several serious issues. It can rot the wood posts that stabilize your home and create a breeding ground for mold. Some people think what is in their crawl space doesn't matter and won't affect them in their home, but what is under can find its way back up. Wood rot can create bouncy floors and sticking doors, while mold affects the air you breathe and can cause several health issues. For this home, the biggest culprit was the foundation vents, which were allowing water to enter directly into the crawl space, along with outside air and rodents. The home needed to be saved right away. Our John's Waterproofing team worked with the homeowners to craft an optimal plan to stop the flooding at its source, prevent water from entering through the vents, and protect both their health and home.

The project started when our crew went down into the crawl space and removed all debris left behind by the flooding. Then, a trench was dug along the interior perimeter, and a Perf Pipe was placed to catch groundwater and redirect it to the sump pump. Next, a SuperSump Plus sump pump was installed, which collects water and pumps it out of the crawl space using a discharge line. With the water redirected, the pesky exterior vents that had been letting water flood into the crawl space needed to be closed off for good. Durable, heavy-duty plastic Vent Covers were installed to ensure that no rodents, water, or air could get inside. Back in the crawl space, TerraBlock, a thick foam insulation, was laid along the dirt floor to reflect heat up into the space, all the while trapping moisture underneath. On top, a CleanSpace vapor barrier was attached and overlapped. CleanSpace is our 20-mil polyethylene liner that prevents moisture, outside air, and rodents from entering the crawl space. After that, a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier was installed to keep humidity levels at the perfect percentage, preventing mold growth. The last step of the project was our team applying Spray Foam along the walls, which gets in every crack and every hole, completely sealing the space off from the unwanted elements. Put this all together, and we've created the ultimate solution to encapsulating the crawl space, stopping the flooding that once occurred, optimizing energy efficiency, keeping the crawl space dry; saving the homeowners' health and protecting the home for years to come.