Crawl Space Repair Before & After Photos

This large crawlspace had dirt encased over the old 6 Mil vapor barrier. It also suffered from high humidity. To remedy the issue we removed the fiberglass insulation, and debris. We then installed a UltraSump Pump and laid down TerraBlock, CleanSpace, and Spray Foam on the foundation walls. As a final piece to protect it, we installed a SaniDry dehumidifier to keep this space dry and healthy. 

Customer is a contractor that is building a home, and their client wanted the space encapsulated. 

This crawlspace had water, dirt, and falling insulation which was causing musty smells in the home. The homeowner called for a free inspection and was recommended to get a crawlspace encapsulation. Our crews installed our CleanSpace vapor barrier that seals the crawlspace and makes it a conditioned space. Along with the help of our SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier that filters out moisture, mold, dust mites, and other allergens. The homeowner noticed the musty smell was gone right away and was excited to not have to deal with a wet and puddled crawlspace anymore. 

When crawl spaces are not professionally waterproofed and sealed, the soil supporting the home can quickly become too wet, causing structural damage to occur due to rotting and shifting of the subfloor piers and footings, as well as the foundation walls. Additionally, wet crawl spaces pose enormous health risks to families, as 40% of the air inside of homes comes from the crawl space. To help homeowners protect the longevity of their homes, and the health of their loved ones, John's proudly offers professional crawl space Encapsulation, which seals and waterproofs the area entirely, so that no moisture, debris, or rodents can enter. Our expert crews work with the highest level of integrity, ensuring that all work is completed at the highest level of professionalism. Most Encapsulations can be installed in just 2-3 days, minimizing disruptions into the lives of families. Backed by over 50 years in the crawl space waterproofing industry, John's is the place to call for all things crawl space! Upon completion of an Encapsulation, crawl spaces are left in an immaculate, healthy state - the space is sealed and insulated from top to bottom, and is equipped with a heavy-duty sump pump, and dehumidifier to clean and filter the air. Each of these professional-grade machines will operate fully automatically, giving homeowners absolute peace of mind. Each Encapsulation component will work behind the scenes daily, protecting the home and family, while saving homeowners up to 40% per year on heating and cooling costs. With proper yearly maintenance, this system will last the life of the home, while protecting the homes structural integrity, as well as the health of the family living inside. John's takes great pride in transforming crawl spaces into healthy areas, helping local families thrive. Clean, dry, and stable crawl spaces are an absolute necessity for responsible home ownership, and our team of experts is just 1 phone call away! 

This homeowner reached out to John's Waterproofing due to strong odors coming from the crawl space as well as rodents and pests intrusion. They scheduled their free visit and we went out to thoroughly inspect the crawl space and address all of the problems. We then met with the homeowner to go over all of the findings and discuss the best way to properly address the issues found. After going over options and creating a plan, they decided an encapsulation was the best way to permanently solve the issues. Encapsulation offers improved air quality in the home, prevention of mold and mildew and deters both pests and rodents.

We begin this project by removing all of the debris, fiberglass insulation and old vapor barrier. We dig a trench around the interior perimeter of the space in which we place a 3 inch perforated pipe into a silt sock to create a secure passage for all the water to drain to the lowest point. Then, at this low point we installed our SuperSump Plus which collects all of this water and pumps it outside of the home via gravity. We make sure to cover and seal the vents to prevent outside elements and pests from entering.  Then we install our TerraBlock system on the dirt floor of the crawl space, creating an insulated barrier between the home and the earth. Over top of this entire system, we place our 20 mil vapor barrier, CleanSpace, which is anchored into the foundation walls and placed below each wooden post to protect the wood from moisture. We seal this down with our heavy duty CleanSpace tape. To keep the environment controlled we install our SaniDry Sedona that will effectively eliminate damp and musty odors in the home by drying and filtering the air and will keep the home at a healthy relative humidity. Finally this project is completed by installing our foam insulation. This foam is sprayed onto the foundation walls, up to the rim joists and expands, filling every crack and void to ensure the ultimate airtight seal. Now that this crawl space is fully encapsulated, it is protected for years to come and these homeowners can have peace of mind knowing that their crawl space is now dry, healthy and stable.