Crawl Space Repair Before & After Photos

In Evansville, IN, a homeowner found water in his crawl space and decided it was time to waterproof it before it became a bigger problem in the future. The crawl space's floor consisted of small pebbles and water puddles. The water sitting in the crawl space and the humidity created a musty smell in his house. If the issue was not dealt with, over time mold will develop. It was urgent to get his home back to smelling great and his home healthier! 

A dimple matting is placed over the pebbles to provide protection for the CleanSpace that is installed next. If dimple mating was not used, then the pebbles would have made small punctures in the CleanSpace liner over time if someone were to go down and move around. A SmartSump pump is installed to pump away water that enters the crawl space and carries it away from the home. A SaniDry Sedona is hooked up to create a dry airflow throughout the space. The homeowner was relieved to not have a musty smell in his home anymore. 

If you have buckling floors in your home, it may be time to schedule a free inspection with us. A similar occurrence happened with a homeowner in Carmi, IL, who had buckling floors in his home. The homeowner was concerned about moisture in his crawl space. Several negative effects can happen if moisture is escaping into your crawl space. Side effects include: buckling hardwood floors, mold, rotting, increased heating and cooling bills, and aggravated asthma and allergies. 

To seal off the crawl space from outdoor air that would otherwise disrupt the environment of the space, CleanSpace is installed. CleanSpace has an antimicrobial additive that prevents mold growth on the liner. A SmartSump is put in to carry water outside the crawl space through a discharge line that leads to outside. The moisture that was present had created buckling floors that needed to be stabilized with SmartJacks. The homeowner's crawl space was transformed into a healthy space where moisture was no longer welcomed! 

A Newburgh, IN homeowner wanted to finish their basement but had water leaking into the space. Because of this issue, all plans for finishing the space were paused until the basement is waterproofed. As pictured, there was mold growing near where the water was coming in from. The homeowner was ready to get the ball rolling!

When water leaks into the basement, it needs to be caught and carried away from the home. This is where the Waterguard comes in handy. The WaterGuard system has a big drain outlet to the sump and it will not cause structural damage to the foundation.  When the water reaches the WaterGuard, it will be directed to TripleSafe. The TripleSafe has an iron pump that works silently and last longer. The waterproofing system transformed the space, making the homeowner happy!

In Evansville, IN a couple noticed mold growing on the ceiling of their porch. It was a screened-in porch that sat on a crawl space. For this to start, there needs to be moisture and humidity. When mold finds the right combination of temperature, food source, and moisture, they grow. As mold grows, it reproduces more airborne seeds to grow more mold. These seeds are like tiny parachutes that float through the air. The couple was ready to begin the mold remediation before it fully covered the ceiling. 

A fungus wipe-down was required to remove the mold. All surfaces affected by the mold are scrubbed off with a brush and then sprayed for protection. Yearly maintenance is encouraged to make sure the home is staying protected and no areas were missed.  Once the job was finished, the homeowners stepped out to the porch with big grins on their faces. It feels good to live in a mold-free home! 

Air that you breathe is either coming from your crawl space or basement, so it must stay healthy. A crawl space in Mount Carmel, Illinois, was humid which lead the rest of the home to be humid. Mold was spreading throughout the crawl space, causing health concerns for the homeowners. Mold can thrive in temperatures between 32 and 100 degrees Fahrenheit with relative humidity between 70-90 percent. 

The first step in creating a healthy crawl space is to remove and treat all mold. Next, the SmartSump pump with a battery backup was installed. CleanpSpace, which is a 20 mil liner with antimicrobial additives, was tightly secured to the walls and floor. The liner will allow drainage to the SmartSump. Lastly, the SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier is installed for a constant dry air flow. The SaniDry takes up to 100 pints of water per day out of your crawl space air, while using the same energy as a 40-pint dehumidifier. Having an effective waterproofing system will save you money, plus it looks great!