Your Local Eddyville, OR Basement Waterproofing and Crawl Space Repair Specialist

This homes daylight basement had some water in it. The space was divided into two rooms, the back room was laundry and storage, the front was a workshop. The majority of the water was coming through the hillside of the space, with condensation still appearing along the sides of the basement space where the basement was set below ground. Looking to keep both of these rooms dry and healthy, the homeowners called up John's Waterproofing. 

To begin helping this home we would need to install drainage. A full interior perimeter of WaterGuard was installed, the separating wall did have portions of the unfinished drywall damp and damaged, these sections were removed at this time. There was also a large crack through the back room where water as coming up, here we installed a leech line to collect this water and guide it to the perimeter once again. All water then travels along the new drain system to the lowest point where it goes into a TripleSafe sump pump to be sent safely away from the homes foundation. We then installed BrightWall paneling along the foundation walls, providing a semi-finished look for the space that is easy to clean and will not rot or mold. A SaniDry dehumidifier was installed to address any moisture in the air and we re-did the dividing wall again. This space is now ready to go, and the homeowners no longer need to worry about water or moisture damage. 

Water in the basement can lead to many issues. This home was older, so the homeowner had a feeling that when they saw water pooling along the floor, that it was time to waterproof. Knowing foundations are a porous material, they knew the issue wouldn't go away. They called up John's Waterproofing to schedule their free inspection and figure out the best option for their home. 
In the end, a great solution was found. As the space was only used for general storage, the homeowners didn't want anything fancy. To begin our work, we used a jackhammer to create a trench around the interior perimeter of the space. Here we laid in a bed of gravel and our WaterGuard drain system. This is fed water from the walls which is covered in our CleanSpace wall system. This safely guides the water to the drain system where it meets with the rest of the groundwater. It is then graded to the lowest point of the basement where a TripleSafe sump pump is installed and sends the water safely away from the foundation. A SaniDry dehumidifier is installed and the job is complete! 

Pooling water is an easy way to determine that a water issue is present. When the rainy season came along, this basement would have pooling water along the foundation walls. After noticing that this issue was becoming more frequent, and the water spots were growing, the homeowners decided to research solutions. They knew they wanted a long-term approach to this issue, so they scheduled their free inspection with John's Waterproofing. We sent out a design specialist who did a full inspection, and sat down to discuss options, and products to find a solution for the homeowners needs. 

To solve this issue we began by digging a trench along the interior perimeter of the basement. We lay in a bed of gravel with our WaterGuard drain system. The walls are then covered with BrightWall paneling. This will guide any wall moisture down into the drainage system. From here it is carefully graded down to a newly installed TripleSafe sump pump to then be pushed safely away from the homes foundation. We then installed a SaniDry dehumidifier and an Aspen air purifier to keep the air healthy in the basement and the home above. 

When a water problem is evident, it is not a question of if it will get progressively worse, but when. Once water has a way through a homes foundation, it will just keep coming and time will allow the water to come through more efficiently. That is why we provide long term solutions that keep this water moving out and away from the home safely. These homeowners had noted that what was once condensation along their basement walls, had become small puddles along their basement floor. After a full inspection with a design specialist, they were ready to waterproof! 

Our installation crew began by digging a trench along the interior perimeter of the basement, here we installed a bed of gravel with a WaterGuard drainage system. This will collect the groundwater and all the water from the walls and grade it to a newly installed TripleSafe sump pump to be pushed away from the home. To ensure the water from the walls makes it here, we installed a BrightWall panel system on the walls. This material cannot rot, mold, and is easy to clean while brightening the space. We then installed a SaniDry dehumidifier to keep the air in this space healthy as well. The homeowners are pleased the basement looks so bright and nice now, no longer a damp burden.  

The homeowners called up John's Waterproofing when they noticed their old 6 mil vapor barrier was due to be replaced. They didn't want to encapsulate or do any extra work, just replace. Our installation crew came out and pulled out the old vapor barrier, and debris. The old barrier had chew marks and tears, and had been moved around over the years. We then brought in a new 6 mil vapor barrier. We overlapped the barrier edges and ran it up the foundation walls to add extra protection against water issues. We then replaced two of the vent screens since they had been chewed through by rodents. 

Seeing a crack develop in your basement wall can be very disconcerting. The homeowner, in this case, was noticing that there was moisture at the base of a small area of the basement when they removed some drywall. Here, they discovered a long crack in the foundation. They called John's Waterproofing even though there were no signs that it was leaking badly. A system designer came out with a moisture meter to spot-check the full perimeter of the basement's baseboards, and found no indication of moisture anywhere but where the crack was. The homeowner opted to fill the crack. 

A 2-man crew came out to take care of the crack. First, they opened the crack slightly with it being wider in front and closing in a V-shape to the back. They filled the crack with Bentonite, a clay material known for its ability to swell when it comes into contact with moisture, and then a layer of Xypex, a crystalline, fast-drying hydraulic cement. 

When a house is built near a water source, waterproofing becomes that much more important to protect your home. Water can cause long-term damage which shortens the longevity of a home, and this home had pooled in the crawlspace almost year round. The homeowners were concerned about the damage this water could impose, so they called up John's Waterproofing for help. 

Our crew arrived and to keep the home dry and healthy, began to do a full encapsulation. This began with cleaning out the debris from under the home and a dry out. Once the space was ready we installed a perforated pipe system around the interior parameter. This collects the groundwater and grades it all to a newly installed SmartSump pump with an UltraSump backup. From here the water is safely diverted out and away from the home. We then laid down our crawlspace insulation; TerraBlock. We then used a 20 Mil vapor barrier; CleanSpace. This woven material is inserted under each wooden post, anchored along the foundation wall joists, and fully secured. The foundation walls were then sealed and insulated with spray foam, and the vent covers were upgraded. This home will now be dry and healthy. 

The homeowners hadn't put much thought to their crawlspace, until they noticed their vent covers had chew marks, and holes in them. Upon further investigation, there was evidence of critters being under the home. The homeowners had a pest control company come out to remove the unwanted guests. Worried about issues coming back, they looked for a long term solution. 

To keep critters out we used our product: CleanSpace. This is a woven 20 Mil vapor barrier. It is backed by a 25 year warranty against rips and tears. It seals under each wooden post and anchored along each wall. This tough material will keep vermin from crawling up into the crawlspace from the dirt flooring. We then replaced each vent cover so we could help keep the outside, out of this space. 

During the rainy season, the dirt crawlspace floor had a tendency to get very damp and muddy. because of this, there was mud caked on some of the wooden piers under the home and general debris that kept the crawlspace dirty and difficult for anyone to get into. With the though about foundation damage on their minds, the homeowners reached out to John's Waterproofing for their waterproofing needs. 

To begin, we leveled out the crawlspace since the damp mud had made some spots more difficult to maneuver through. Our install crews then dug a trench along the interior parameter and installed a three inch perforated pipe to direct water to a new SmartSump pump. This would shoot the water out and away from the homes foundation so it wouldn't have water damage. We then isolated each wooden pier and secured Cleanspace throughout the crawlspace. This would keep the water out of the crawlspace as well as create a clean and easy to check system if anyone were to go under the home. The homeowners were very pleased with their fresh crawlspace and were happy to not have to worry when the rains came through again.