Crawl Space Repair Before & After Photos

The homeowners were looking for a useful storage area that they could easily access. They wanted to use their crawlspace, but it was a muddy mess when the rain hit, to add storage to their home, they waterproofed the crawlspace and now have a safe place to store items and they can be worry free about water damage under their home.

The customer called needing foundation repair due to rotting beams under the home. Some of these beams were causing sagging areas in the floor. As he was researching beam replacement, he learned about Clean Space encapsulation. After reading all the benefits, he requested a quote for that as well. Our crew went out and installed our CleanSpace vapor barrier that is a 20 mil durable plastic and antimicrobial so he will never have to worry about mold or excess humidity in his crawlspace. He can also reap the benefits of more even heating and cooling in his home and a reduced energy bill. 

The customer was having work done on the foundation when the contractors noticed water damage and mold growth along the foundation walls. The crawl space was then encapsulated and had a SaniDry Sedona installed to help regulate moisture buildup in the future. 

This crawl space was full of water, rodent droppings and humidity, these owners were overwhelmed with trying to find a solution on their own. They gave us a call and we went out to thoroughly inspect their crawl space and create a plan that will permanently solve these issues. After going over options with the homeowners they decided on a full encapsulation and we began the project. To start,  we removed all of the debris, fiberglass insulation, and the old barrier. Then, we dig a trench around the interior perimeter of the crawl space, and in that trench we install a three inch perforated pipe into a silt sock to secure a passage for water to drain to the lowest point. At this low point we install our SuperSump Plus that will collect the water and pump it outside via a discharge line. We make sure all of the vents are covered to prevent outside air from entering. The homeowner wanted to create an exterior access into the crawlspace, so we cut any entrance into the foundation, and installed our Everlast door that will last through any weather conditions. After that, we move on to installing the TerraBlock. This goes directly on the dirt floor of the crawl space and acts as an insulated barrier between the home and the earth, blocking out any moisture from making its way up. Over top of the TerraBlock, we install CleanSpace which is our 20 mil thick barrier that gets anchored into the foundation walls up to the rim joists and placed in between the footing and the wooden posts. This all gets sealed with our CleanSpace Heavy Duty waterproof tape. Next we want to keep the environment controlled, so we install our SaniDry Sedona. This dehumidifier will effectively eliminate damp and musty odors by drying and filtering the air. It will keep the home at a healthy relative humidity which will in turn provide healthier indoor air quality. Lastly, to finish this project is our spray foam insulation, which gets sprayed directly onto the foundation and expands filling every crack and void. This type of insulation guarantees in airtight seal, helping lower energy costs. 

The customer called with concerns of air quality coming from the crawl space.