Crawl Space Repair Before & After Photos

A generous amount of water was seeping into the crawl space from the outside in Mount Carmel, IL. The water had caused mold to form due to the humid climate. If the material is organic, dead, and wet, mold knows to eat it and since the crawl space is made of organic materials that are also wet, it causes the crawl space to be infested with mold. It is common to see heavy rain on the radar during the springtime, while in the summer, the weather can be relatively dry. Once the dry season approaches, it gets humid in the crawl space, causing the water that seeped into the crawl space to form mold. Mold released airborne spores, which are so light they float on the slightest air currents, off to find more suitable places to grow. 

A vapor barrier is the best solution for this type of problem. To create the best functioning vapor barrier, CleanSpace is installed throughout the space, to seal off air from leaking into the crawl space. A sump pump was installed to pump away access water 24/7 that would enter the space from the ground. A corner of the crawl space was closed off to prevent water from leaking since there was suspicion that that was where the main water was coming in through. It relieved the homeowner to find the crawl space dry and easily accessible!

A homeowner in Newburgh, IN, had water puddles throughout the space, causing the flooring to be muddy. Due to the humidity and moisture, a few mold spores were spotted on the wooden beams. Water vapor kept flowing up from the soil, causing the water to build up. If this keeps happening, water may eventually flood the crawl space, causing bigger issues for the home. The homeowner was ready o transform the crawl space into a dry and usable space. 

To prevent future water vapor from disrupting the crawl space's environment, CleanSpace is laid throughout the floor and walls. It will allow water to drain from the walls and floor to the sump location. CleanSpace is treated with an antimicrobial ingredient so mold and bacteria will not grow on it. SmartSump is put in to continuously pump water out by itself. It has a pump alarm to alert if the sump pump may fail or bring awareness if the crawl space is flooding. Any mold was removed through mold remediation. The crawl space gave the homeowner peace of mind to know that their space is safe from water and mold. 

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!