Crawl Space Repair Photo Album: Stabilized and Protected for Years to Come - Canby, OR

Our team went down into a Canby home's crawl space and quickly noticed several major issues. The home's support posts were floating, and exterior vents were allowing outside air and moisture to enter the crawl space. Energy bills were rising, and the structural support of the home was beginning to suffer. After discussing the concerns with the homeowners, a full encapsulation plan was created and scheduled. The project started with debris removal, including every bit of insulation and torn vapor barrier. The floating posts were then replaced with SmartJacks to properly stabilize the home. Before the encapsulation process began, durable vent covers were installed to block outside moisture and air from entering. Although water intrusion wasn't a severe issue in this home, homeowners decided to take preventative measures by installing a SmartDrain, TerraBlock insulation, CleanSpace vapor barrier, and SprayFoam along the walls. Lastly, the installation of a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier to help maintain healthy humidity levels and improve the efficiency of the heating system upstairs. The crawl space was finally clean, sealed, and properly supported, giving the homeowners a safer and protected home for years to come.

Dirty Crawl Space

Old insulation, dirt, debris, and a torn vapor barrier had built up throughout the crawl space.

Open Crawl Space Vent

Open crawl space vents allow outside air and moisture to come in, creating damp conditions that affect the home's heating and cooling efficiency. They also provide easy entry for water, rodents, and pests.

Floating Support Post

This support post was not properly anchored to a stable footing and, over time, caused it to float. This makes it unable to support the home's weight and can lead to sagging floors, uneven support, and further structural issues.

CleanSpace and TerraBlock

The ultimate crawl space duo. Heavy-duty, durable Clean Space seals out moisture, while thick TerraBlock foam insulation helps protect against cold floors and temperature loss. Together, they create a cleaner, drier, and more energy-efficient crawl space.

SmartJack

SmartJacks replace failing or floating support posts with a heavy-duty steel support system installed on new steel footing. Each SmartJack is adjustable, allowing it to be set to the proper height to stabilize and help support the home.

SmartDrain

A great solution for crawl spaces with little to no water intrusion. It collects water from minor leaks and alerts homeowners if water enters the crawl space, helping to catch problems early before they become expensive repairs.

SaniDry Sedona

A compact dehumidifier designed to fit perfectly in crawl spaces! It is set to maintain 55% relative humidity, helping keep the space dry and healthy.

Crawl Space Encapsulation

One of the best ways to protect your home from moisture, water intrusion, rodents, pests, and debris. It creates a completely sealed crawl space that not only improves energy efficiency and indoor air quality but also gives the space a fresh, clean appearance.

Spray Foam

Sprayed directly into gaps, cracks, and even the hard-to-reach areas, Spray Foam expands and fills every nook and cranny. It creates an airtight seal that helps maximize the crawl space encapsulation.