Crawl Space Repair Before & After Photos

This crawl space had a lot of standing water and the homeowner grew worried and wanted to find a solution that would help. They called John's and we sent out one of our system design specialists to perform a free inspection and estimate. When he was done, he met with the homeowner and went over a plan that fit their budget and then began the project. We started by removing all of the debris, and the old damaged vapor barrier.  Next, we dig a trench around the interior perimeter of the crawl space and in that trench we lay down a 3 inch perforated pipe into a silt sock to create a secure passage for water to drain to the lowest point. Then, at this low point we install our SuperSump Plus, which will collect all of the water and pump it outside and away from the homes foundation via discharge line. This discharge line is connected to our LawnScape Outlet, which is a grated drain that will allow water to pass through but will keep debris out of it. Now that the water is controlled, we complete this project by installing our 6 mil black plastic that will keep moisture out. 

This Crawlspace Entrance was a muddy mess, that really was difficult to maneuver through. When we did a full Crawlspace Encapsulation we revamped the entrance with a Turtl entryway.  

This homes crawl space needed some upkeep. It had been sitting unattended to for over five years and the old vapor barrier had a layer of dust. The fiberglass had been sealed up, but it was damp and held an unhealthy level of moisture in it that was growing mold spores. To protect the home from water damage, the homeowners wanted to look into encapsulation. Our design specialist went out and did a full inspection. After going over how an encapsulation could help, they were ready to move forward. 

Bouncy and sloping interior floors are indicative of structural subfloor support issues beneath the home, frequently caused by failed or shifting crawl space posts. This creates uneven weight distribution throughout the entire frame of the home, and if not repaired, can lead to catastrophic structural damage overtime. This is a very common issue, and one that John's professional structural repair teams specialize in. To reinforce compromised subfloors, one of our highly trained Design Specialists visits the home, and thoroughly inspects the crawl space, subfloor, and foundation, to make certain that the entirety of the homes supportive components are understood, and all faults are discovered. Once our Design Specialist completes his inspection, he writes up a custom Job Proposal for the homeowner, presenting his findings, and offering a professional, effective solution. Once the proposed repairs are approved by the homeowner, the job is quickly scheduled.

When our crew of structural repair experts arrive on the day of the job, they are eager to get to work! They begin by removing all of the failed crawl space posts, and immediately replace them with our heavy-duty Steel SmartJacks. SmartJacks are "jacked-up", until the subfloor and interior floors of the home are level, and no bouncing is present. Because SmartJacks are made of steel, they are resistant to rot, offer superior strength, and are much longer lasting than traditional wooden posts. The professional placement of SmartJacks beneath a home, returns structural integrity to homes immediately - protecting both the home and the family from the dangers of an unstable subfloor. Unfortunately, without professional reinforcement of a failing subfloor, structural issues will only worsen, threatening the longevity of the home, as well as the safety of the family living within. If the floors inside of your home are bouncy and sloped, if doorways don't line up properly, or if there are cracks forming in sheetrock, then do not delay - call John's today! We are the PNW's leading crawlspace repair experts, backed by over 50 years of experience in this industry, and we look forward to providing you with WOW service!

This homes crawl space had falling fiber glass insulation and was an overall difficult space to enter. To make the space easier to crawl through, and healthier overall, the homeowners wanted to encapsulate the area. To learn more about encapsulation, they called up John's Waterproofing to ask questions and ensure it would be the right option for them and their home.