Reliable Home Repairs & Waterproofing in Mcminnville, OR

This homes basement had a leak through the foundation walls. The walls would get damp and have small streams of water coming through during the rainy season. For this reason the homeowners had kept everything centered in the room, protecting it against water issues. But after seeing an ad for John's and learning we can waterproof from inside the basement, they wanted to learn more. 

To begin our work, we dug a trench around the basements interior perimeter. Here we installed a bed of gravel and our WaterGuard drainage system. This is fed water from the walls via a newly installed BrightWall paneling. Water then moves through the drain system to a TripleSafe sump pump that sends the water safely away from the foundation. The BrightWall panels will not mold or rot, are easy to clean, and provide a semi-finished look for the space. A SaniDry dehumidifier is also installed to ensure the spaces air to moisture content is controlled and mold will not grow on the homes wooden beams and posts. The homeowners are excited to move around the items in the basement and make use of the entire space without having to worry about water intrusion. 

This home had us install a Pipe, Pump and Plastic a few years back. Since then, they have had us do annual service visits to clean and check out the TripleSafe sump pump, and inspect the 6 Mil vapor barrier to keep track of when it will need to be replaced. This year we informed the homeowner, the vapor barrier would need to be changed out, and they could either have a new 6 Mil installed, or they could upgrade to a full encapsulation. They informed us they were ready to upgrade!

We cleaned out the old vapor barrier, and laid down TerraBlock insulation over the dirt floor. We then sealed up the vents, and installed out CleanSpace vapor barrier. This goes under each wooden post, is sealed along the rim joists, and sealed into place with a four inch wide waterproof tape. It is 20 mil thick and has a woven fiber in it, this product is backed with a 25 year warranty against rips and tears. A SaniDry dehumidifier was installed and to finish we installed Spray Foam insulation along the foundation walls. This space is now dry and healthy for the long-run! 

These homeowners had pulled back the hatch on their crawlspace entrance in their closet, and they saw water on top of their recently laid down 6 Mil vapor barrier. They searched online and decided to check out John's Waterproofing for some help. After a thorough inspection the design specialist sat down to discuss options and find a solution to fit the homeowners budget. To begin we pulled out the old vapor barrier. We then dug a trench along the interior perimeter, where we laid down a three inch perforated pipe in a silt sock. This collects the water and sends it to a newly installed TripleSafe sump pump to push the water out and away from the homes foundation. We then laid down a new 6 Mil vapor barrier, overlapping the edges to add water protection. 

This homeowner called John's Waterproofing for a free inspection of their crawlspace. As new owners of the home, they wanted to make sure that everything was in good order. A System Designer was scheduled and when he arrived and did his inspection, he discovered that there was a sump system in the crawlspace and, in fact, it was installed by John's waterproofing, working well, and still under warranty. He went around the home and deduced that there were issues with the downspout drains and water was building up around the foundation of the home.  He sat with the homeowner and explained how we could repair the downspouts and asked the homeowner if he had ever heard of CleanSpace encapsulation. He had not so the System Designer got out his computer and shared before and after photos of encapsulation and all the health, and financial benefits.  The homeowner was impressed and he wanted a healthy environment in his home for his wife and small children.

A few weeks later our experienced Installers came out and began by removing all of the debris, old insulation, and black vapor barrier.  The perforated pipe drainage system was left alone and an UltraSump battery backup was added to the already installed SuperSump to ensure continued operation in the event of a power outage. TerraBlock was laid on the dirt floor and vents were sealed and posts isolated. A 20mil CleanSpace vapor barrier was installed and all seams were sealed, run up the walls, and fastened under the rim joist. A SaniDry dehumidifier was installed to ensure the humidity was controlled to prevent mold growth and the air was filtered for a healthy home. Finally, Spray foam was applied to the foundation walls to complete insulation in the space.

Gary had some standing water in his crawl space and noticed that some animals had tried to make themselves home there which definitely does not create good air quality going into the house and ruins the insulation. Senior Design Specialist Vinnie B. went out and found that yes, indeed there was standing water in the crawl space and that there were animal droppings and torn insulation. 

Fernando H. and his crew were out to Gary's in just a few days. They were able to remove all of the old material and insulation and dry out the crawl space with a SaniDr Sedona Dehumidifier. They did a full encapsulation of the crawl space with the woven, antimicrobial CleanSpace, a SaniDry SmartSump Pump was installed and new Spray Foam Insulation which will keep the crawl space clean, dry and rodent free now for years. 

Gary is thrilled he no longer has to worry about any rodents getting under his house and that there is no more moisture and mold issued.

Standing water and falling insulation was just the start of this homeowners problem with their crawlspace. The vapor barrier was covered in debris and standing water, some parts were scrunched leaving the soil exposed to create more of a mess. This homeowner knew they needed to get their crawlspace fixed before they had even bigger problems. They called us to have one of our inspectors go out. Our inspector Vincent went out and looked at all the work that needed to be done, and suggested they do a crawlspace encapsulation to completely seal the crawlspace. 

Our crew went out and had to remove all the old sagging insulation and debris from the crawlspace. Before they could continue any work the crawlspace was so wet that they needed to do a dry out for a few days. After the crawlspace was dry enough to have work done we installed a TripleSafe sump pump that is a three pump system that runs by how much water is flowing into the pump. It also has a battery operated pump that will run in case of a power outage. After we install drainage we then lay down our Terra block crawlspace insulation foam. It goes on the bottom under the vapor barrier. It insulated the crawlspace and also offers a cushion to anyone who needs to do work in the crawlspace. Part of the encapsulation process is sealing the vents shut so that outside air cannot enter your crawlspace. Our crew used our CleanSpace 20 mil thick vapor barrier that provides the most protection from outside elements from entering the crawlspace. It is woven fiber that helps it be tear resistant and makes it so durable. Since this home had so much water running thru the crawlspace our crew installed the SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier to keep the humidity down and filter out mold spores, dust mites, and other allergens. 

The customer was so relieved to know that the next storm that came that the crawlspace was protected. With the added benefits of clean air coming thru their home and the added savings on heating and cooling cost. The customer was nothing short of thrilled. 

Ed had found us on the internet when he went into the crawlspace and found a mess. 

The cleanup was a very long procedure, but Tim and his crew had it under control. They laid down TerraBlock, and over top they installed CleanSpace to stop the moisture that was coming in from the soil itself. The crew ensured to isolate the posts to keep them safe from anymore water damage. 

To help with the humidity in the air they installed the SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier. For total protection against water starting to fill up the crawl space, they also installed the TripleSafe sump pump. It is one of our best pumps and withstands power outages and floods. 

We then had Fernando go and finish it all by insulating the space with spray foam. And installing a new crawl space door to help keep the tight seal.

Ed was pleasantly surprised with how thorough the crews were to make sure everything was tidy and put into the correct places. 

Customer called stating that they had a current water problem in their daylight basement that needed to be addressed. So he gave us a call to have an inspector come out and take a look. Our inspector went out and assessed the water problem to come up with a solution that works best. Our inspector recommended installing our patented WaterGuard system around the perimeter of the basement that drains into our TripleSafe sump pump. Our TripleSafe sump pump is a reliable three pump system that has a three-level pumping system one of which is a battery operated pump that turns out in case of a power outage. Along with our SaniDry XP dehumidifier keeps mold and allergens clear and the humidity down in the basement for years to come. We also installed our BrightWall basement paneling that is 100% waterproof and gives a nice bright look to the basement. This customer was so happy with their space and not having to worry about water problems again. 

This homeowner wanted to get rid of the water in his crawlspace as soon as possible, so he called John's Waterproofing to help. Our inspector, Marcus suggested installing a Triple Safe sump pump. Triple Safe is the most reliable,  three pump system. It adjusts automatically to meet all pumping requirements. Pump 1 does most of the work by removing up to 2,600 gallons of water per hour. Pump 2 kicks in if pump 1 fails, and can pump up to 6,200 gallons of water per hour. Pump 3 is battery-powered and protects from flooding during power outages. 

With his new Triple Safe sump pump, Jason can now rest assured that our system will handle all pumping requirements.