Serving Eugene, Greater Portland, Vancouver, Everett, Bellingham, and Nearby Areas
Serving Eugene, Greater Portland, Vancouver, Everett, Bellingham, and Nearby Areas
Addressing all of your crawl space's issues will promote energy efficiency and comfort in your home.
Your home is a system, and every part of that system plays a role that affects the rest of the structure. If your crawl space begins to rot, grow mold, or experience structural problems, this will extend to every part of your home.
At John's Waterproofing, we specialize in crawl space problems of all types. We offer free crawl space repair quotes in the Oregon & Washington area, including areas like Salem, Beaverton, Eugene, Portland, Vancouver.
If you're having a problem with your crawl space, you've come to the right place. Whatever your issue, we have the products and experience that you need to find the best solution.
Crawl space repair will help you avoid unnecessary repairs, create a healthier living space, and save money on your utility bills. And once you've encapsulated your crawl space with a vapor barrier, you've gained valuable storage space in your home.
The wooden posts in the crawl space are designed to provide support to the floors of the home. Without the wooden posts in the best condition, this can cause homes to settle and the floors to sag. Once the structural damage occurs, this is when homeowners tend to notice that the doors won't shut properly and the foundation can collapse. For this homeowner, they started noticing those structural issues in their home with slants along their floors and wanted John's Waterproofing to come and level out the posts. Upon inspection, we found that they had experienced a lot of water damage, which was causing them to rot and mold. The discoloration and pattern distortion are indicators on the posts where water absorbed into. The white marks at the base of the post is also known as efflorescence. This is a salt mineral deposit that gets left behind on posts or walls after water seeps through. In order to fix this issue, we informed the homeowner about SmartJacks. These are steel adjustable piers that help to stabilize the homes foundation where it is needed. They can re-level the floors and offer proper support to prevent settling. With the new SmartJacks installed, this homeowner feels safer knowing their home is protected.
This crawl space was causing a multitude of issues for this homeowner, such as uneven cold floors, water intrusion, and rodent activity. They wanted a permanent solution to these problems so they called John's Waterproofing. We had one of our system design specialists go out to give a free inspection and estimate. Once the design specialist was done, he met with the homeowner and they discussed the findings of the inspection and found that an encapsulation would be the best solution. An encapsulation is the process of sealing the home from the earth. To start this project, our team goes in and removes all the debris. Our team then does a dig out to even the crawl space floor. After, our SmartJacks are installed, they are our high-capacity adjustable supplemental steel piers designed to stop settling and evenly raise the floor back up to where it was. The next step is to dig a trench around the interior perimeter of the crawl space to then lay down a 3 inch perforated pipe into a silt sock and this secures a safe passage to drain water to our TripleSafe sump pump at the lowest point. Our TerraBlock is then installed directly on the crawl space floor which creates an insulated barrier between the earth and the home. Then, our CleanSpace system is installed on top of the TerraBlock and up the foundation walls. All the vents in the crawlspace are sealed shut to prevent outside air from getting in. Our EverLast Door is also installed, which is an above grade door that will allow exterior access to the crawl space, and is reliable in all weather conditions. Next our EverLast Access Well is installed, it is big enough for someone to crouch down and enter the crawl space, and it is durable enough to hold back soil and will last for many years without rusting, rotting, or needing paint. Controlling the environment is next, our SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier is installed and this will help to pull out moisture and will filter and dry the air. The last step is to spray foam insulation in multiple layers, along the foundation walls, up to the rim joists and this will ensure an air tight seal to finish this encapsulation.
This homes crawl space had the old fiberglass falling, and it smelled very musty. The owners of the home were concerned about the health risks that could be occurring by living with this kind of mess under their feet. To get assistance, they called up John's Waterproofing so they could learn about what they could do. This is how they learned about encapsulation. The owners were sold on this solution; energy savings, indoor air benefits, and overall health benefits for the homes longevity. We pulled out the old vapor barrier, fiberglass, and general debris. We then installed drainage, a sump pump, and insulated with TerraBlock and Spray Foam. We use a CleanSpace vapor barrier, and installed a SaniDry dehumidifier. Now this space is dry and healthy.
This homeowner was noticing a musty smell throughout their home, and felt like their home was having issues retaining heat in the winter, and cold air in the summer. They went to check their crawl space and found that there was standing water, and most of their fiberglass insulation was falling from the ceiling of their crawl space. They called John's Waterproofing to get a free inspection and estimate. After our system design specialist was done with the inspection, he met with the homeowner and after discussing solutions, they decided that a crawl space encapsulation was the way to go. To begin this project, our team goes in and removes all the debris like the fallen fiberglass and damaged vapor barrier. Next, our team digs a trench around the interior perimeter of the crawl space to then lay down a perforated pipe into a silt sock. This will secure a safe passage for the water to drain to the SuperSump pump at the lowest point. Our SmartDrain system is also installed, this backup system will alert the homeowner of a possible plumbing leak with an audible alarm and drains away the water into a drywell under the CleanSpace until the homeowner is able to get it fixed. Our team then installs our TerraBlock directly on the dirt floor of the crawl space. This acts as an insulated barrier between the home and the earth that will keep moisture from making its way up through the crawl space floor. Next our team installs CleanSpace, which is placed on top of the TerraBlock system, on the foundation walls and up to the rim joists. All the vents in the crawl space are sealed to prevent outside air from getting in. Our team then installs our SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier which will control the environment and pull out any moisture. This will promote clean healthy air through the entire home by eliminating damp musty odors by drying and filtering the air. To finish this encapsulation our team sprays our foam insulation along the foundation walls, up to the rim joists. This homeowner can now be sure that their energy costs will lower and the air they're breathing is healthy and clean. A protected crawl space not only benefits the health of the homeowner but the longevity and health of the entire home for years to come.
This homeowner found some concerns with the support in their home and decided to inspect their crawl space. In certain areas, doors weren't closing properly and the floor felt like it was sagging. This was occurring due to the the wooden posts in the crawl space being water damaged and deteriorating. Once the wooden posts absorb moisture, they begin to rot and mold. This makes them unstable and unable to properly support the home. At John's Waterproofing, we are able to fix this issue with SmartJacks. These are steel adjustable piers designed to stabilize the home in areas where the wooden posts no longer can. They are made of materials that won't rot or grow mold, which helps make them durable during any situation. Each year they can also be adjusted to ensure the home is staying steady and supported. Now, this homeowner feels much safer in their home knowing that the foundation is supported and secure.
Keeping your crawl space dry and healthy is extremely important in order to maintain a healthy home. If water gets into the crawl space, this can result in atmospheres for mold to grow, wood to rot, and poor air quality to waft into the living spaces. In order to protect your crawl space, John's Waterproofing recommends getting them fully encapsulated. An encapsulation begins by removing the damaged vapor barrier and clearing out any debris. Once everything is removed, then we install a drainage system. This involves installing a perforated pipe along the interior perimeter of the crawl space so that it can collect water from the ground or walls that try to seep through. It offers a safe passageway for that water to be sent to a SuperSump Plus sump pump. The sump pump is what works to take all that collected water and securely pushes it out of the crawl space and away from the homes foundation. Once there is control of water, then we can install TerraBlock. This is a thick insulation foam designed to seal the earth off from the home and regulate the environment. On top of the TerraBlock, a CleanSpace vapor barrier is installed. This vapor barrier differs from code-regulated ones because it is 20 mil thick and backed by a 25 year warranty against rips and tears. We also install CleanSpace up the foundation walls and between the footing and wooden posts to isolate and protect from water damage. Once everything is sealed with waterproof tape, then we can install a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier. This helps to filter any moisture or particles out of the air, thus promoting better air quality in the living spaces. The final step would be applying Spray Foam to the foundation walls as a final air sealant and insulator. Now, this encapsulation will protect the home against water intrusion so that it can stay dry and healthy for its occupants.
The owner of this commercial building was getting a lot of complaints from the tenants about musty smells and humidity issues, so they called John's Waterproofing to get a free estimate and inspection. The owner met with our system design specialist after the inspection and went over options. They chose a full encapsulation for this massive crawl space. To begin this project we start by removing all the debris in the space. Next we dig a trench around the interior perimeter of the entire crawl space and lay down a perforated pipe into a silt sock to secure a safe passage for water to drain to the Sump pumps. We installed our SuperSump Plus with our UltraSump battery backup at the lowest point. Then, we installed a discharge line outside and away from the foundation. One of the retaining walls was crumbing, so we poured a new concrete wall to ensure the space remains on solid soil. We then install our TerraBlock system. This goes directly on the dirt floor of the crawl space creating an insulated barrier between the building and the earth. On top of the TerraBlock, we install our CleanSpace system. This goes all along the foundation wall and covers the entire crawl space floor. Lastly, to help with the humidity and musty smells, we install 2 of our SaniDry Sedona dehumidifiers. It will eliminate damp odors by drying and filtering the air, all while promoting healthy air throughout the entire building.
This homeowner had reached out to John's Waterproofing back in 2015 about getting their crawl space inspected. They noticed that during the rainy seasons water would seep inside the space and puddle. Because of this, the water would bring in dirt and debris from the outside and leave it behind on the vapor barrier as the water evaporated. We explained that a full encapsulation would prevent these water issues from continuing and they decided to wait and see if the issue resolved itself. Then, in 2025 the same homeowner reached back out saying that the water issues they were experiencing had only worsened and agreed to encapsulate the space. A full encapsulation is the process of sealing the crawl space off and controlling the environment to help prevent water intrusion, mold growth, and wood rot. It involves installing a drainage system with a TripleSafe sump pump, TerraBlock insulation foam, and a CleanSpace vapor barrier. Now, this beautiful crawl space is capable of keeping water out and the home healthy.
This homeowner was struggling with strong odors coming from their crawl space so they wanted to find a solution that would permanently solve this issue. They reached out to John's Waterproofing to get the job done. After sending our system design specialist to perform a free estimate and inspection, he met with the homeowner to discuss options for this crawl space. They decided an encapsulation would be the best way to go. Not only does it improve air quality in the home, it also offers protection from mold and mildew and increases the home's value. It also reduces energy costs by creating a barrier against moisture and air leaks, which will help maintain a consistent temperature in the home. To begin this project we start by removing all the debris in the space. Since this space did not have much water, we installed our SmartDrain system. This will alert the homeowner of a possible plumbing leak with an audible alarm and will drain the water into a drywell underneath the CleanSpace until the homeowner can address the leak. Then, we install our TerraBlock directly on the dirt floor of the crawl space and this will create an insulated barrier between the home and the earth. On top of the TerraBlock, we install our CleanSpace system all along the foundation walls, up to the rim joists and seal all the vents in the space to ensure no outside air enters. We make sure to seal the CleanSpace with our waterproof tape against the footing of the wooden posts. We install our SaniDry Sedona to control the environment and this will eliminate the damp musty odors the homeowner was concerned about by drying and filtering the air. It will also keep the space at a healthy relative humidity. The final step is to install our foam insulation. We spray the foam along the walls of the foundation, up to the rim joists providing a well insulated and airtight crawl space for this homeowner.
This crawl space was causing a lot of issues for this home, such as musty smells, a rise in energy bills and problems with pests and rodents. They wanted to find a solution that is permanent, so they reached out to John's Waterproofing to set up a free estimate and inspection. After our system design specialist went out and inspected the space, he met with the homeowner and went over some options for this crawl space. They decided an encapsulation was the best route to go. Encapsulation equals protection. It is the process of sealing the home from the earth. To begin this project, we start by removing all the debris in the space. Next, we dig a trench around the interior perimeter of the crawl space to lay down a perforated pipe into a silt sock. This will create a secure passage for water to drain safely to the SuperSump Plus pump at the lowest point in the space. We then install a discharge line outside and away from the homes foundation. Our TerraBlock system is next. We install this directly on the dirt floor of the crawl space, creating an insulated barrier between the home and the earth, assuring no moisture makes its way up through the crawl space flooring. On top of the TerraBlock, we install our CleanSpace system. This is placed all along the foundation walls, up to the rim joists, and sealed at the footing of the wooden posts with our waterproof tape. We make sure to cover all the vents in the space to avoid outside air from entering. To control the environment we install our SaniDry Sedona. This effective dehumidifier will dry and filter the air, removing damp, musty smells. It will also keep the space at a healthy relative humidity, promoting clean air throughout the entire home. Lastly, to finish this space, we spray our foam insulation all along the foundation walls, up to the rim joists ensuring a complete air tight seal in this space. This homeowner can have peace of mind knowing their space is now protected for years to come. With encapsulation, the homes energy bills lower and will not have issues with rodents or musty odors.
Building code requires crawl spaces to meet certain depth standards depending upon your town, which is why John's Waterproofing provides expert crawl space excavation services. If your home's crawl space isn't up to code, we can dig out up to 3 feet to help you meet local standards.
This process is important to your home's long-term structure, and meeting code requirements is absolutely essential if you're planning to sell your house. We can evaluate your home and ensure that you meet the code standards required for your crawl space.
All-size solutions. The CleanSpace® Crawl Space Encapsulation System can provide moisture control for any size crawl space.
At John's Waterproofing, we use and recommend products developed by the Basement Systems® International network of waterproofing contractors. In business since 1987, Basement Systems® operates a full Research and Development department, constantly searching the industry for the best, most proven products for lasting crawl space solutions.
With more than 30 patented products, Basement Systems® provides crawl space repair solutions that include a written warranty and have been used at hundreds of dealerships across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
Your free crawl space repair quote includes an on-site inspection, professional consultation, and written quote. Before your free quote, we'll also send you a copy of our full-color Crawl Space Science book. Our book includes 88 pages of information on crawl space issues, how they're solved, and what our products can do for you. Call or e-mail us today to get started!
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