Crawl Space Repair Before & After Photos

This homeowner was looking for a solution to take their filthy, dirty and pest infested crawl space into a healthy and stable one. They called John's to schedule their free visit with us. One of our system design specialist went out and thoroughly inspected the crawl space. Afterwards, our design specialist met with the homeowners to go over the best options for them and the plan to permanently transform their crawl space. They decided to move forward with the estimate and we began the project by removing all of the debris and old damaged vapor barrier. Since this crawl space did not have much water intrusion, we installed our SmartDrain. This system will alert the homeowner of a possible plumbing leak with an audible alarm and will drain the water to a drywell underneath the encapsulation. Next, we make sure to cover all of the vents to prevent water from entering. We then, install our TerraBlock system onto the dirt floor of the crawl space to provide an insulated barrier between the home and the earth. On top of the TerraBlock, we install our CleanSpace system. It is also anchored into the foundation walls up to the joists, then sealed at the footing of the wooden posts with our waterproof tape. To keep the crawl spaces humidity controlled, we install our SaniDry Sedona. This effective dehumidifier will eliminate musty odors by drying and filtering the air. To finish this project, we install our foam insulation. This is sprayed onto the foundation walls up to the rim joists and will expand, filling every crack and void to guarantee a complete airtight seal. Now that this crawl space is transformed, the homeowners can be sure their home is protected 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. 

These homeowners were concerned that their crawl space was in poor condition when noticing a constant musty smell and cold floors. Wanting to get to the bottom of this problem, they reached out to John's to schedule a free inspection. After our system design specialist was done, he met with the owners and went over the best plan to create a healthy, dry and clean crawl space. Our design specialist went over the encapsulation process with the homeowners and they then moved forward with the project. We began by removing all of the debris, including fiberglass insulation and old vapor barrier. Next, we dug a trench around the interior perimeter of the crawl space and in which we laid down a 3 inch perforated pipe into a silt sock to create a secure passage for water to drain to our SuperSump Plus pump at the lowest point. We installed a discharge line outside and connected it to the sump, to pump the water away from the homes foundation. Then, we installed our TerraBlock system on the dirt floor of the crawl space creating an insulated barrier between the home and the earth. On top of our TerraBlock, we installed our CleanSpace system. We isolated every wooden post with a bottle jack to insert the CleanSpace over the concrete footing and seal it with our waterproof tape. We anchored this to the foundation walls, up to the rim joists and sealed it completely. During this process we also covered all the vents to prevent outside air from entering. To keep the environment controlled, we installed our SaniDry Sedona. This effective dehumidifier will effectively eliminate damp and musty odors by drying and filtering the air and will keep the home at a healthy relative humidity. Lastly, we finished by installing our foam insulation. This was sprayed all along foundation walls, up to the rim joists while filling every crack and void to ensure a complete airtight seal. This will not only help with insulating the home but it will protect it from water and pest intrusion. Encapsulation is an investment in this homes health and longevity. 

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.