Crawl Space Repair Photo Album: Crawl Space Transformation - Portland, OR

Dirty crawl spaces are often the cause of a musty smell inside of homes. Upon inspection with one of our highly trained Design Specialists, homeowners frequently mention a feeling of "heaviness" that accompanies said musty smell. The culprit - your crawl space. When the space beneath your home is left in a state of disrepair, moisture can easily thrive, creating an unhealthy environment both inside the crawl space, as well as inside of your home. This is because 40% of interior air, comes from beneath your feet. Therefore, whatever is beneath your home, is also inside of it. The best way to seal your crawl space, and create an easily maintained space, is to have your home professionally Encapsulated by the experts here at John's. Backed by over 50 years of experience in the waterproofing industry, our skilled crews install the highest quality components available, while providing WOW service to our customers every step of the way. When Encapsulating a crawl space, we begin by removing all of the old debris, leaving a nice clean area to work. Next, 2 layers of waterproof ground coverings are installed. The first, TerraBlock, creates a sturdy surface, followed by our 20 Mil CleanSpace Vapor Barrier, which transforms the space into a bright, clean area. At the lowest point inside of the crawl space, our crew installs a SmartDrain to alert the homeowners to water inside the space before damage can occur. The SmartDrain gives homeowners peace of mind in knowing that they will be alerted with an audible alarm if a plumbing leak occurs inside of their crawl space. In order to maintain a safe air quality at all times, a SaniDry Sedona Dehumidifier is also installed. This heavy-duty machine cleans and removes allergens, toxins, and moisture from the air, while also preventing mold growth. To ensure 24/7 operation of both the SmartDrain and the Dehumidifier, our Electrical Division installed a dedicated electrical outlet for each machine. To fully insulate the space, we install Spray Foam directly onto the foundation walls. Complete sealing of the crawl space ensures that the air quality beneath of, and inside of the home is safe and conducive to the health of the family living in the home. With proper yearly maintenance, Encapsulated crawl spaces installed by the experts at John's have the potential to save homeowners up to 40% per year on energy costs. Also, because Encapsulated spaces are waterproofed, and sealed to prevent rodents and debris from entering, these spaces can be used for storage. If your home is musty, or if you've noticed a feeling of "heaviness" that you suspect may be coming from your crawl space, then rest assured that John's is here to help you live more comfortably. Give us a call today to schedule your Free Inspection!