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An odd smell in the home can mean many things, if the odor comes from the crawlspace though, it often means a professional is needed. This home had a musty smell coming from under their home, and upon inspection, condensation was found along the foundation walls, and on the wooden posts, which was causing mold spores. Luckily the issue was found before this turned into rot, but the homeowners needed to take action. 

To begin, our crew cleared out the debris from under the home. We then applied Mold X2 as needed throughout the crawlspace. Once this was done we installed a SmartSump to collect groundwater and send it out and away from the home. Next we laid down TerraBlock to insulate the floor, followed by CleanSpace. This is inserted under each wooden post, anchored to the walls, and sealed into place. The walls then had spray foam applied to help this home lower its energy bills. The vents were then sealed up and a SaniDry dehumidifier was installed. 

This home was situated near the water and when water levels rose up, the home's crawlspace would experience water issues. While a simple vapor barrier was able to help during the drier season, the water would rise over this and cause mud to appear. To address this issue the homeowners called up John's Waterproofing to help their crawlspace water issue. 

Our installation crews arrived and began by cleaning out the crawlspace. We then installed a full drainage system. This included a perforated pipe drainage system in a silt sock around the interior parameter. This collects groundwater and sends it along to a SuperSump Plus, which then pumps it safely out and away from the foundation. We then installed TerraBlock along the dirt flooring and encased the system in our CleanSpace vapor barrier. This barrier is installed under each wooden post, anchors along the rim joists, and is fully sealed into place. We then replaced the vent covers and air sealed the space to keep this home dry.

The homeowners had heard some noises coming from their crawlspace. When they went to investigate, they found chewing marks on the vent covers, and evidence of critters living in this space. While it wasn't an infestation, the homeowners wanted to find a way to keep animals out. 

To do this, we did an encapsulation. We removed the old fiberglass insulation and debris from under the home. We then replaced each vent cover to seal up the crawlspace. TerraBlock insulation was then laid over the dirt floor. A CleanSpace 20 Mil vapor barrier was then secured through the area. it was inserted under each wooden post, anchored along the walls, and taped in place with a four-inch water-tight material. The walls were then insulated and sealed up with Spray Foam. This space is now sealed up and fully encased. 

This company had its downspout water all resting in the flower beds. The company wished to improve this so they could work on their curb appeal. 

To solve this, and remove water pressure from the foundation walls, we added extenders to the downspout that would divert the gutter water to a new buried pipe. This would keep the water moving a safe distance away from the building and out via the LawnScape outlet. This would protect the building's foundation and allow the owners of the building to utilize the space adjacent to the building for landscaping desires. 

This home was experiencing some musty smells wafting up into the house. The homeowners were nervous about what was causing the smell so they looked to have someone come out and investigate. The specialist that came out soon found that the crawlspace had evidence of critters dwelling there, the smell in the home above, was the smell of the critters below. With over 50% of the air breathed in the home coming from below the home, it was drafting directly indoors. 

To solve this issue out crews cleaned up the crawlspace and isolated each pier. They then laid down our Cleanspace vapor barrier. This is a woven 20 Mil think barrier that is tear and rip resistant, making it ideal to keep water out, as well as critters from breaking in. This was sealed into place. We then replaced the old vent covers so that they could keep the crawlspace closed up from exterior intruders. 

This smell in the home above instantly was better. The homeowners can breath easy in their home knowing it is clean. 

A homeowner in Warm Springs was tired of her warped and moldy basement floors so she called us. Our crews went out to the home and took out all of the old wood floors. Then they used Xypex to seal up any and all cracks. The customer picked out the color she liked best for her basement and our crew installed our ThermalDry Elite Light Pecan flooring. This type of flooring won't ever mold or warp from water intrusion. Now the homeowner can enjoy her beautiful new floors for years to come.