Rodents and Moisture in the Crawl Space- Camano Island, WA

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.