Crawl Space Repair Before & After Photos

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.

This homeowner had some concerns with their crawl space, so they called us to schedule a free estimate and inspection. We sent out one of our knowledgeable system design specialists, and after the inspection, he met with the homeowner to address their concerns and come up with the right game plan for this crawl space. To begin this project, we remove all the debris, along with the old vapor barrier. Next, we dig a trench around the interior perimeter, to then lay down a perforated pipe into a silt sock to secure a safe passage for the water to drain to the SuperSump at the lowest point. Next, we install our TerraBlock insulation that goes directly on top of the crawl space floor, creating a barrier between the home and the earth. On top of the TerraBlock, we install our CleanSpace system. This goes all along the foundation walls, up to the rim joists and is sealed at the footing of the wooden posts with our waterproof tape. We also make sure to cover all the vents in this process. To make sure the environment is controlled, we install our SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier. This will eliminate damp, musty odors by drying and filtering the air and will also keep the home at a healthy relative humidity. Lastly, we install our spray foam insulation. This is sprayed all along the foundation walls, up to the rim joists, filling every crack and void, ensuring a complete airtight seal. This crawl space is now dry, healthy and fully protected for years to come. 

We replaced this old, wet and dirty vapor barrier with a new one and secured it to the walls so that it will stay intact much longer than the one before.