Your Preferred Basement Waterproofing & Moldy Crawl Space Repair Pros In Battle Ground, WA

Moldy odors are never a good sign to have in your home. This homeowner was able to determine the odor was strongest in their crawl space, so they called up John's Waterproofing. We went out, did a full inspection, finding mold spores to be growing in the old fiberglass insulation, as well as the old vapor barrier suffered tears and rips. We sat with the homeowner to discuss options and landed on a solution. 

To begin we pulled out the old vapor barrier and insulation. We then had to spot treat along the wooden beams where mold had grabbed ahold. We then installed a full interior perimeter drain system, to collect and direct any groundwater. This all leads to a new TripleSafe sump pump that will send the water safely away from the homes foundation to a LawnScape outlet. We then laid in a new 6 Mil vapor barrier, overlapping edges, and running this up the foundation walls. The 6 Mil will need to be replaced or upgraded in a few years. 

This home had a tall crawl space, almost four feet, and a poured concrete floor. The space was designed to be added storage with a full stairway that led here. However, over the years water had been coming up through the floor, and it was getting difficult to place anything here without water eventually seeping into it. Wanting to protect the space against water issues, the homeowners called up John's Waterproofing. To address the homes needs we did a full inspection and discussed options to suit the space. To begin our work we used a jackhammer to break up a trench around the interior perimeter. Here we laid in a bed of gravel and our WaterGuard drainage system. This collects the moisture and sends it to the lowest point of the room where a TripleSafe sump pump is installed. We then sealed the vents shut and installed CleanSpace Wall System along the walls. This is a 20 Mil woven vapor barrier to guide any moisture from the walls down the drain system. All water is then pumped out and send a safe distance from the home. A SaniDry dehumidifier was installed to keep the moisture level under control for the air as well. This space is now all set to be dry and used as storage once again. 

This home was only a year old, per the builders suggestion, it had been built with a sump pump in the crawlspace with a full drainage system. However, after living in the home for a year, they decided to dive under the home to check how the system was doing. While under the home, they saw water was pooling along one wall in the crawlspace, and the sump pump was on the opposite side of the area. They decided to call up John's Waterproofing to get professional advice about what was going on here. During inspection we informed the homeowner, that the drain system was not clogged, but the sump pump was not installed in the lowest point of the crawlspace, so all the water was not being graded to the pump for extraction. Instead, the water was running through the drainage system and pooling in the actual lowest point of the crawlspace. 

To solve the homes issue, and protect the home properly, the homeowner chose to have us upgrade the space to an encapsulation. We removed the other sump pump and installed a TripleSafe sump pump in the low point, connecting it to the drain system. Water can now grade and be pump out as it should be. We then laid in a TerraBlock insulation over the dirt floor and sealed the vents off. We brought a CleanSpace vapor barrier in, installing this under each wooden post, anchoring it along the walls, and sealing it into place with a special four inch wide waterproof tape. We installed a SaniDry dehumidifier and applied spray foam along the foundation walls to air seal and insulate. This home is now protected against water issues. 

This home was only a year old, but the homeowner was concerned with how the homes sump pump was installed. It seemed to be at the highest point in the crawlspace, it was sitting above the 6 mil vapor barrier, and water would pool in other areas of the crawlspace. They knew this couldn't be right, but the company that had installed it said it was fine, so the homeowners reached out to John's Waterproofing to get a second opinion. We sent out a design specialist who did a full inspection and went over the options to handle the crawlspaces water. The homeowners were relived to hear there was a solution and moved forward with an encapsulation. 

To begin working, we pulled out the old sump pump and vapor barrier. We then installed a TripleSafe sump pump in the lowest spot of the crawlspace, so that gravity could guide groundwater to the sump pump, which would then pump water safely out away from the homes foundation. We then laid down TerraBlock insulation over the dirt floor and Sealed off the vents. Next came CleanSpace, which goes under the wooden posts, attaches along the walls, and seals into place. A SaniDry dehumidifier was installed and our spray foam expert arrived to insulate along the foundation walls. This space is now actually going to be dry and healthy. The homeowners are happy they saw the issue early on, and their new home will be protected.  

This crawlspace was experiencing humidity issues and the homeowners were looking to find a solution to their water issues and called up John's Waterproofing to get some professional help. 

When our installation crew arrived they began by clearing out the space. We then installed a SmartSump Pump. This is a smaller sump pump made specifically to fit into crawlspaces to collect groundwater and send it safely out and away from the home. We then installed new vent covers to help the external environment from affecting the space. Next our crew brought in CleanSpace. This 20 Mil woven vapor barrier comes with a twenty five year warranty against rips and tears. It is installed under each wooden post, anchored along the walls under the rim joists, and fully sealed into place with a special four inch wide, waterproof tape. As a final piece we installed a SaniDry dehumidifier to keep this space dry and healthy. 

We often get calls from Brokers looking for a quote right away even though our System Designers are often booked weeks/months out. To aid in this time-sensitive need a system was designed by one of our designers to take care of the needs of Brokers with great success. By having a realtor dedicated system designer, we can get approximate numbers to a broker in 1-2 days and, if they decide to move forward, an inspection is then done to give the broker a hard number to work with. This particular home had water intruding up to a few inches on top of the barrier.  A code no-no. This typically means that a PPP or Pipe/Pump/Plastic is in order so the home can pass inspection and the new owners are happy.

Our System installers were dispersed to do the work. The old barrier, hanging insulation and all other debris was removed from the crawlspace. A 3" perforated pipe drain system was installed around the perimeter and graded to the lowest point of the crawl where a SuperSump was installed to gather the water and discharge it out and away from the home. Then a new 6mil plastic barrier was installed on the floor of the crawlspace and attached to the foundation walls to ensure that any water seeping in via the footing or wall was captured and removed by the perforated pipe system. The new owners were happy and thrilled with the warranty!

This crawlspace was very wet, it had pooling water and would flood when heavy rains passed by. The Homeowners knew that this would cause long term damage and they needed a solution that could withstand the amount of water their home was dealing with. For a solution backed by warranties and the most experience in the industry they turned to John's Waterproofing. 

Since 1974 we have been assessing waterproofing needs and working with customers to find the solution that would fit their home. Since this home was in a water prone place, we wanted to ensure they would be protected. We began by cleaning out the crawlspace and laying down a dimpled Drainage matt, this would help direct any water under the home to the newly installed SmartSump pump that we installed. The sump pump was also installed with out UltraSump battery backup, so even if a power outage occurs, the homes foundation wont be a problem. We then encased the crawlspace with our CleanSpace vapor barrier. This is sealed under each post, along every wall, and is backed by our 25 year warranty against rips and tears. This home will be ready for the water! 

Mark lives in a lovely home in Battle Ground, WA, but noticed there was some water coming into his basement through some cracks in the wall. He wanted to finish his basement and convert it into a man cave and knew he had to get the water taken care of first. He called into John's Waterproofing and scheduled an appointment with Design Pro Marcus who suggested installing a WaterGuard XL and waterproofing the entire basement. 

It took Foreman Gordon and his team not long to get the basement totally waterproofed with the WaterGuard XL, a SuperSump Plus sump pump, and ThermalDry Wall paneling. Mark's man cave turned out amazing and he won't have to worry about any leaks or issues with water for years. And, yes, Marcus, Gordon, and the entire crew from John's Waterproofing were happy to assist in the creating of a healthy, dry man cave.

This homeowner was so excited when they found this great home in Battle Ground that hit every point on their wish list. The home inspection went well and they closed on the house. Everything was good until late winter. As soon as the rain continued for a week in that first winter, the right side basement wall began to dampen and a few small puddles began to form. This problem was missed in the home inspection and could have resulted in damage to their belongings and property. Or a mold issue. 

Our crews installed an interior Water Guard system as well a dehumidifier in order to reduce the humidity and prevent mold and ensure that their space is dry and usable. This homeowner was ecstatic that we were able to give them a dry usable space without the fear of damage or water in their home.