Crawl Space Repair Photo Album: Waterproofing Neglected Crawl Space - Lopez Island, WA

Crawl spaces are commonly neglected for several years, as many homeowners are unaware of the silent threat that leaving them in disrepair can pose on the health of their family, as well as the structural stability of their home. When crawl spaces are ignored, water intrusion is the main concern, as wet conditions beneath your home are the perfect breeding ground for mold and bacteria. This is important for homeowners to know, as 40% of the air inside of your home, comes from your crawl space. Therefore, if the space is infested with rodents and mold, then the air particles from those toxins, are in fact being breathed in by your family every day. Additionally, wet crawl spaces can cause catastrophic structural damage to the components that support the weight of your home - leading to costly and frustrating repairs. The best way to protect the health and stability of your loved ones and your home, is to have your crawl space professionally waterproofed by your leading local experts here at John's! Crawl space waterproofing does not have to exceed your financial capabilities, as John's offers a budget-friendly solution - the installation of our Pipe, Pump, Plastic Waterproofing System. This system has been used successfully for decades for the protection of homes and families in the PNW. When installing our PPP System, our crew of experts begins by cleaning the crawl space, and removing all of the old and nasty debris. When doing this, our crews wear custom-fit respirator masks for protection. First, they dig a shallow and narrow trench along the full interior perimeter of the space, to hold our 3" Perforated Piping. This Piping will collect all water intrusion, and route it down to the lowest point, directly into a SuperSump Pump, to be expelled safely away from the home via an underground discharge line. To cover the Piping, and the entirety of the dirt floor, as well as the foundation walls, our crew then installs our 6 Mil Black Plastic Vapor Barrier. This Vapor Barrier prevents moisture from entering through the ground and foundation walls - offering protection to the structural components beneath the home, as well as helping to keep the air quality safe. This job is now complete, and our crew has successfully and efficiently installed a budget-friendly PPP System to protect this home, and the family within from the devastating affects of unseen water damage. John's has been waterproofing homes in the PNW for over 50 years, striving for excellence, and providing WOW service to all customers, every step of the way.