Crawl Space Repair Before & After Photos

When water frequently floods a crawlspace, there are a few signs to look for. One way is to look on the wooden posts, water lines will appear where water regularly floods to. If these exist, then water is flooding pretty regularly and these posts will begin to rot and mold over time. If addressed early enough, we can stop issues from occurring, if not... the problem will worsen and become a much more costly project. This homeowner had us check out their crawlspace and were eager to make their crawlspace healthy before things got worse. To provide a solution, we did a crawlspace encapsulation. 

This homeowner checked under their home and found the crawlspace a mess. They knew an odd odor was in their home, and after looking online, learned that the crawlspace could be the reason why. They wanted their air and home to be dry and healthy, so they decided it was time to get a crawlspace encapsulation. 

This homeowner had a home sitting on a slope, and while they had a simple 6 mil vapor barrier in their crawlspace, the water in the area pushes around the simple barrier and water would pool in the lowest point. The heavy clay in the space would become slick and messy whenever water infiltrated the space. To solve the issue, we performed a fully encapsulation. This includes a perforated pipe drainage system, TripleSafe sump pump, TerraBlock, CleanSpace Vapor Barrier, Spray Foam insulation, as well as a SaniDry dehumidifier. 

This crawl space was in desperate need of waterproofing after the homeowner discovered their vapor barrier was destroyed and the fiberglass insulation was falling from the sub-floor. All the dirt and debris that was covering the space indicated there had been significant water intrusion over the years that was left unresolved. This increases the exposure to mold growth, wood rot, and damages the structural integrity of the home. After calling John's Waterproofing, we installed a Pipe Pump Plastic system that would help keep water out and keep the space healthy. This repair plan involves installing a drainage system with a perforated pipe and connecting it to a SuperSump Plus sump pump. From there, the sump pump takes all the collected water that tries to seep through and safely pushes it out and away from the homes foundation. After the drainage is installed and the passage of water is controlled, then a new 6 mil vapor barrier gets installed. This goes along the base, up the foundation walls, and between the footing and wooden posts to isolate and protect. Each seam of the liner gets overlapped so that water is unable to seep over top of it. We also make sure to anchor it to the foundation walls so it stays secure. Once this system is fully installed and cleaned up, the crawl space is in better condition to stay dry and healthy.

This crawl space had no vapor barrier laid down and was taking on water. The crew came in and fixed it up by installing a CleanSpace Encapsulation System, TripleSafe Sump Pump, and a SaniDry Sedona Dehumidifier. Transforming this muddy crawl space into a dry, clean space.