Crawl Space Repair Before & After Photos

This crawlspace had caked on mud, falling insulation, and was in disrepair. To address this we did a full encapsulation, making this a dry and healthy home once again. 

This home was pledged with water. Pooling water was present and mold spores had penetrated in the old insulation. To address this we did a crawlspace encapsulation to have this home dry and healthy.  

This home had some general crawlspace issues; falling fiberglass, debris, and mildew with water stains. To repair all of these items and protect the space from future water based issues, we installed a full encapsulation system. 

This family had noticed sloped, bouncy floors inside of their home, urging them to call on John's for professional help. After completing a free, no-obligation crawl space inspection, our design specialist kindly let the homeowner know that persistent water intrusion into his crawl space had rotted a portion of his subfloor framing, and several of his subfloor posts. This water damage beneath the home, is what caused the sloped and bouncy interior floors, as the home was no longer adequately supported, and weight distribution was terribly uneven. Continuing to leave the crawl space to its own devices, would only cause further structural impairment, eventually leading to potential flooring collapse, as well as shifting and cracking of the foundation walls.

In order to repair the damages already done, and to prevent any further water damage from harming this crawl space, our crews removed and replaced the rotten subfloor framing, and installed Steel SmartJack posts in the place of each of the original wooden posts that were rotting away. SmartJacks are carefully adjusted by hand, until the subfloor is returned to a perfectly level position, and even weight distribution of the entire overhead home is achieved. These steel posts remain permanently in place - promising level interior flooring, and a soundly supported subfloor. 

Next, to ensure that the crawl space remains dry, our waterproofing crew installed our tried and true, Pipe, Pump, and Plastic waterproofing system. Our PPP system has been used successfully for decades, to protect homes from the devastating effects of standing water. We begin by removing all of the old debris inside the crawl space. With the area now clean, we lay 3" Perforated Piping inside of a shallow trench, along the full interior perimeter. As water seeps beneath the home, it will be collected, and routed to a SuperSump Pump, installed at the lowest point. When water reaches the Pump, it will be expelled far away from the home via an underground discharge line. The final component of our PPP System, is the 6 Mil Vapor Barrier, which covers the entire dirt floor, and is also attached to the foundation walls - preventing water from seeping in through the ground and foundation walls. The installation of our PPP System will protect the home, and all newly installed subfloor components from water damage. With this crawl space now waterproofed and equipped with heavy-duty, steel subfloor reinforcements, this home will remain dry, clean, and stable for years to come.

This tight crawl space was experiencing significant water intrusion. Over time, the water had been evaporating into the air and absorbed by the fiberglass insulation and wooden posts supporting the home. In order to solve this issue and save the home, the homeowner called John's Waterproofing for an encapsulation. A full encapsulation helps to seal the crawl space off from the earth to control its environment and install a drainage system so that the water can be safely pumped out. Now, this crawl space is able to withstand the rainy seasons and will be able to stay dry and healthy.