Crawl Space Repair Before & After Photos

Homeowners came across an ad for John's Waterproofing and noticed that we offer free inspections. Curious about the safety and stability of their home, they decided to give us a call. We sent one of our design specialists to the home to inspect the crawl space, where we discovered multiple support posts that were failing to provide the needed support for the home above. One of the "posts" wasn't even a post at all, but simply two small pieces of wood stacked on top of each other, barely holding it in place. We shared these findings with the homeowners, and without hesitation, they decided it was worth addressing to improve the safety and stability of their home. We quickly drew up a plan and got to work. 

When it comes to failing crawl space supports, there is only one answer: SmartJacks. The crew removed the faulty supports and installed a total of 12 SmartJacks. These are galvanized steel posts that can be precisely adjusted for a secure, custom fit. They can even be adjusted over the years, should the home settle more as time progresses. A brand-new steel beam was also installed across the top, providing additional strength, stability, and long-term durability to the home. Thanks to John's Waterproofing, the homeowners can finally feel at ease knowing their home has the support it needs from the ground up. 

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 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. 

With every step in the living room, the floor bounced, and the surrounding doors would stick in their frames. This Mulino home was slowly suffering and needed support quickly. Homeowners reached out to John's Waterproofing for a free inspection, and we scheduled to send someone out. When one of our Design Specialists came out to check out the home, the problem couldn't go unnoticed. Down in the crawl space, several wooden support posts were floating. When the home's support posts shift and begin to float, they no longer provide the stability needed to support the structure above. We drew up a plan alongside the homeowners, and the project was soon underway. 

Our Structural Experts arrived at the home and got to work right away. Each floating post was systematically removed from the crawl space. Then, the crew installed a total of 40 SmartJacks throughout the crawl space, providing permanent and reliable support to the home. SmartJacks are galvanized steel posts that attach to the wooden beams on the subfloor and can be adjusted to the perfect fit needed in the crawl space. The home was finally lifted back into place and given the support it needed. Now, the homeowners can enjoy their home without feeling the floor beneath them sink.

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.