Your Proven Lake Oswego, OR Waterproofing & Crawl Space Repair Experts

This homeowner had a charcoal radon test kit from the local hardware store. They sent this off and learned their homes radon level was 7.4 pCi/L. Mitigation is recommended to be done when radon levels are at 2.0 pCi/L, and highly encouraged when above 4.0. With their levels, they knew a mitigation would be important for their health. They were referred to John's Waterproofing for this. Since we do both waterproofing and radon mitigation, they decided to have us do preventative work with waterproofing at the same time. 

To begin our crew dug a trench around the interior of the perimeter. Here we installed a bed of gravel with our WaterGuard drain system. This is carefully graded to the lowest point where a TripleSafe sump pump is installed to send the water safely away from the foundation. We then installed BrightWall paneling along the walls, providing a semi-finished look to the space that will direct water down the walls to the drain system. A SaniDry dehumidifier was installed, and the waterproofing was complete. We then installed the radon mitigation. For this, we installed a pipe that goes through the foundation floor to pull radon gases from the soil directly. This pipe wraps to the exterior of the home where the mitigation fan is installed with a pipe that goes above the rooftop to expel the gases. Once completed we left a charcoal test kit for the homeowners to test the space again with a third party company. The test results showed their radon level now resting at 0.8 pCi/L. The homeowners were pleased to know their home is healthy to breathe in. 

It's a big concern to people when they realize their crawlspace is wet and the old fiberglass insulation is a mess. This is an easy sign to know that repairs are needed. After looking online, they opted for John's Waterproofing. 

A system designer arrived at the home to inspect the crawlspace and take detailed measurements so they would have an accurate proposal. They took numerous photos to show the customer what was going on. He designed a proposal, one step at a time, with the customer so he would understand his options and what was necessary. Once completed, the customer signed and the repairs were booked. 

Our System Installers were dispersed to do the work. The old barrier, hanging insulation and all other debris was removed from the crawlspace. A 3" perforated pipe drainage system was installed around the perimeter and graded to the lowest point of the crawlspace where a SuperSump pump and an UltraSump battery backup were installed to gather the water and discharge it out and away from the home. Then a new 6mil plastic barrier was installed on the dirt floor and attached to the foundation walls to ensure that any water seeping in via the footing or wall was captured and removed by the pipe system. The owners were happy and thrilled with the warranty we include with our products and work!

This call was about an older house on the lake. It had been in the family for over 75 years and the basement had been flooding for a majority of this time. The customer wanted it fixed as he wanted to be able to finish it for an extra room. The system designer arrived at the home to find 2" of water in the basement and a lot of personal items wet and damaged. The designer took measurements and then sat with the homeowner, explaining how the water was traveling downhill above their home to the lake and, combined with the high water tables. This combined, caused excess water pressure to occur, breeching through the foundation into the space. The good news was that John's Waterproofing had the perfect solution that had a lifetime warranty!

The first thing the installation crew needed to do was get rid of the existing water. The homeowner had cleared everything out of the basement, so the crew was able to install a couple of temporary sump pumps to get the water removed. WaterGuard is an award-winning piping system engineered specifically to solve basement water problems effectively and without the worry of clogging pipes from soils under the floor. Our crew installed it around the perimeter, terminating it at a newly installed TripleSafe sump system. It has a 1/3hp primary pump, a 1/2hp backup pump that will kick in if the primary pump fails or needs help, and a battery backup to assure continued pumping in the event of a power outage. Brightwall is 100% inorganic, waterproof, and washable and it was chosen for the walls for a semi-finished look. Once installed, it creates a vapor barrier for your walls that will hold back water and humidity. It is tucked into the WaterGuard drainage system. The homeowner also purchased a SaniDryXP dehumidifier to keep the basement dry and air filtered. Now this homeowner can finish and enjoy a comfortable space without the worry of water intrusion.

This home had belonged to a family for a long time, it was a beautiful waterfront home that had an unfinished basement. The basement was fully below ground and had an exterior doorway with a pathway to the water. This space was primarily used for storage of the family's outdoor items; camping chairs, life jackets, beach umbrellas, and more. This space had experienced years of water intrusion, and while the items in storage were used frequently, they always needed to be cleaned up from water mold that would appear during the off-season. Eventually, the family was ready to end this water issue and protect their storage items, so they called up John's Waterproofing. 

Our crews arrived and began by digging a trench along with the interior parameter, where we then installed WaterGaurd. This will collect the groundwater and grade it to a newly installed TripleSafe sump pump. From here all of the water is pushed out and away from the foundation of the home to exit via a LawnScape outlet. To divert the water that was appearing along the foundation walls, we then installed our BrightWall panels to ensure water is safely run down the walls to the new drainage system. As a final piece to protect this space we installed a SaniDry dehumidifier to keep this home dry and healthy. 

The homeowners called in one day worried about their kitchen. They noticed that the floor had sunken approximately 2 inches and they were very concerned about more damage happening. A design specialist was happy to go out and take a look. After inspecting their crawl space he told them about crawl space encapsulation and post-repair. They agreed that this sounded like a good option for them and shortly after a crew was sent to get the work started. 

First, the crawl space was cleaned and dried out, including the insulation. Then they did some repairs to the support beams and installed SmartJack supports where needed. A dehumidifier was put in to keep the space dry, a Super Sump was installed along with the CleanSpace vapor barrier. Spray foam insulation was put in and a French Drain was installed outside to ensure that all water was being directed as far away from the home as possible. 

The homeowners were very happy with the work done. So much so that they even gave us a great review. We value our customers and are committed to providing people with dry, healthy crawl spaces and basements which will remain dry and healthy for a very long time.

This customer had falling insulation all over their crawl space and the vapor barrier was not covering the whole crawl space. With these problems, it left their crawl space in despair and a host to a multitude of problems. When your crawl space is not properly sealed moisture, mold, and pests can cause a nightmare for the homeowner. This homeowner decided enough was enough and called us to have an inspection. 

Our inspector went out and found that the crawl space had moisture which was a contributor to the falling insulation. He recommended an encapsulation system be installed to make sure that the health of the home would greatly increase. Our crew went out and cleaned all the debris out and installed a smart drain. We then started to lay the Terra Block down which is insulation designed for the crawl space floor. It goes under the CleanSpace vapor barrier that we use to help seal the crawl space. To help keep humidity levels down we installed our SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier that is the perfect size for the crawl space. It removes moisture, mold spores, and other allergens from the air. Giving your home cleaner air for your family to breathe. 

This homeowner was so happy with their job and the musty smell from the crawl space was gone quickly. They were glad they called us when they did so that the elements didn't destroy the foundation of their home. 

Jayne called our office because she was interested in having her crawl space waterproofed. Jayne was concerned about water being in her crawl space and causing any structural damage. So she was interested in finding out what her options were before any issues became worse. 

Our company, John's Waterproofing Company, has been in business since 1974 so Jayne knew she was calling a company who were well versed in what we do. We quickly got Joyne on the schedule and sent our senior Design Specialist Vinny B. out to take a look. Sure enough, there was some evidence of some water damage. 

In just a few days Fernando H. and his crew went out and cleaned out all of the old material in the crawl space and did some minor repairs that were needed. Next, they installed a SaniDr Dehumidifier to ensure there would be no moisture and did a full encapsulation of the crawl space using CleanSpace vapor barrier and spray foam.

Jayne now a clean crawl space that is dry, which also helps her save on energy.

This customer called and made an appointment to learn more information about encapsulating your crawl space. They hadn't been in their crawl space in years and didn't know the conditions. When our design specialist went down he found mold and rotting posts due to moisture exposure in the crawl space. The homeowner also complained that the heating bill was so high every winter and they couldn't figure out why because the insulation was still wrapped around the HVAC tubing. Our design specialist recommended a crawl space encapsulation and to replace the rotting posts. 

Our crew went out and cleaned out the old vapor barrier and insulation from the crawl space and treated the mold with Mold X2 cleaner. After the crawlspace was ready we installed our SmartJack posts that are made of steel and can be adjusted as settling occurs. When having your crawl space encapsulated we use a 20 mil thick vapor barrier called CleanSpace, it has a protective barrier to stop mold and completely seals the crawl space. To help make sure water and moisture stop we installed a TripleSafe sump pump in this crawl space. It is has a three-pump design to run the pumps according to the water flow. The crew installed our SaniDry Sedona that is perfect for crawl spaces and helps remove moisture, mold spores, and other allergens from the air. 

The homeowner was so happy with their crawl space after the job was complete. They could not believe it was the same crawl space.  Over time they will see a 15-35% energy savings due to the air from their HVAC system not leaking its air out of the crawl space vents. 

This customer called with concerns for their crawl space continuously being wet even with the sump pump they made. The foundation was leaking water and the fiberglass insulation was absorbing all the moisture causing mold and sagging. The homeowner called us for a free inspection to help relieve some of these issues. 

When our inspector went out he found mold under the fiberglass insulation, and one some areas of the foundation. The soil was mud and the old black plastic vapor barrier was torn and puddled with water. Continuously exposing your crawlspace to these conditions takes a toll on your foundation and the air quality of your home. Our inspector recommended a crawl space encapsulation system to keep the water, moisture, and mold out of the crawl space for good. 

Our crew went in and did a complete dry out first to remove all the moisture and dampness out. After the crawl space was dried they treated the mold with a product we use called Mold X. It kills the mold and removes the mold stains from the wood. Once we had the mold and moisture taken care of we put in a drainage system with our TripleSafe sump pump. It is a three-level pump the will run depending on the volume of water that is flowing in. When doing an encapsulation we use our CleanSpace vapor barrier, it is a 20 mils thick woven fiber barrier that is rip-resistant. To make sure your crawl space is completely sealed we put the vapor barrier all the way up to the sill plate of the home along with running the barrier under your posts and piers. Once the crawl space is encapsulated we installed our SaniDry XP dehumidifier that will filter out moisture, mold spores, and other allergens. Leaving your home with cleaner air and preventing moisture and mold from the crawl space. Lastly, our after everything is in place and set our crew uses a spray foam insulation around the parameter of the crawlspace. Completely encapsulating the space and leaving you with a dry and healthy crawl space. 

The homeowner was so thrilled to have such a burden lifted and know that the foundation of her home was protected. She couldn't believe the transformation of the crawl space and it was the same space. 

This customer called because he had a musty smell in his house that he couldn't get to go away. Upon further investigating that smell he started to wonder if it was coming from beneath his house. So he gave us a call to have one of our inspectors come out and take a look at what was going on. Our inspector found sagging old fiberglass insulation with a torn vapor barrier. Water and debris had been getting in the crawlspace causing mud, dirt, and moisture damage to the posts and beams. Causing a musty smell to move up thru the house. We recommended doing a crawlspace encapsulation to prevent future water problems from happening. We cleaned out the crawlspace and sealed the vents, the crew then laid down our terra block that is a foam insulation that is 3/4" foam underneath the cleanspace that completely seals in the crawlspace. Along with the cleanspace we installed our smart sump pump that is specifically made for the crawlspace. This customer was so happy to know he doesn't have to worry about musty smells or breathing in poor air from his crawlspace. He can relax knowing he has a dry crawlspace for years to come. 

This homeowner had heard of John's Waterproofing before and was interested in the basement waterproofing systems that we have to offer. They also had some concern over the excess water in their basement. Our inspector, Travis inspected their basement and recommended installing Thermal Dry walls, our patented Waterguard perimeter drain, and a Super Sump pump.

Sheryl happily agreed, so Delfino and his team quickly began working to waterproof the basement. They first installed Thermal Dry walls, a flexible material that is installed over the basement walls. It is designed to reflect heat back into the basement space, improving comfort and energy efficiency. Thermal Dry walls work perfectly with the Waterguard perimeter drain by directing wall seepage into the drain. Waterguard is installed in the footing of the basement and collects the walls and floor seepage. It then channels the water into the Super Sump pump. The Super Sump pump runs smoothly and quietly to pump out all water from the basement. 

Not that our systems are in place, Sheryl is glad that she no longer has excess water in her basement and can enjoy a new, usable space.