All-Dry of the Carolinas Before & After Photos

High moisture levels under homes is an issue that doesn't discriminate. This issue can occur with any size home, big or small, and can happen almost anywhere in the world. There are, of course, some areas that are more prone to and are affected more by this excess moisture. Unfortunately, here in South Carolina we tend to have much higher humidity levels than at least most of the rest of the United States. This higher humidity level leads to more moisture under the homes here as well, which leads us to the unfortunate situation that this homeowner was in.

This homeowner began to worry about the moisture levels in the crawlspace, when they thought about having new wood floors installed. Having hardwood floors ruined because of too much moisture in the crawlspace happens quite often, which is probably the reason why the company who was installing the floors had checked the crawlspace humidity level. The first photo shows off what the crawlspace looked like when our System Design Specialist first went out to the home. The damp earth can be seen around the perimeter of the crawlspace, indicating too much moisture.

The crawlspace was completely transformed after the crew made their way to the home! While there were many different steps from the first picture to this finished product, it was certainly worth it. CleanSpace is able to completely transform a crawlspace and turn it into a place that is almost unrecognizable of what it used to be. CleanSpace does a great job at making crawlspaces look much different, but more importantly CleanSpace is able to seal off a crawlspace from the outside world, keeping the majority of water and moisture out of the crawlspace. 

Although our business mainly focuses on basements and crawlspaces, it doesn't mean we aren't able to handle different circumstances. Now technically this area was a basement, but it was extremely small, only accessible from the outside and was used as a storage shed. Regardless of what it is or what it is called, it was a part of a customer's home that was having quite a bit of water getting in, so we fixed it up for them.

The first photo shows what the area looked like when one of our System Design Specialists went out to the home. The homeowner stored a lot of different things in this attached storage area, many of which could be damaged by the moisture in the area. The homeowner wanted this problem taken care of so he didn't have to worry about any damage being done, especially to his more expensive landscaping tools like the lawnmower. 

The second photo shows the same area after the customer had removed some of the items and the shelving had also been moved. More importantly this photo shows off the system that was installed in the crawlspace of the home. The CleanSpace Liner that is covering a good portion of the walls helps to catch any water that comes through the walls and drain it to the WaterGuard. The WaterGuard then drains that water to the sump pump which can be seen in in the picture. The SuperSump then takes that water and pumps it out and away from the home. 

" Customer had water seeping into her crawlspace causing a musty odor, mold, and foundation problems. Design Specialist Christopher Geddie went out to give a free estimate and assess the customer's concerns. Our crew then installed our Cleanspace system, a SuperSump pump to discharge water, and a dehumidifier to maintain healthy air quality. The customer was very pleased with the work and is excited about the quality of her home now that the crawlspace is dry.”

This homeowner had a lot of work done when our company came out to his home. This before and after will only focus on a very small part of the entire job, however, this was a very important part of the project. It may not seem to have changed all that much between the two photos (besides that the area is covered in some white plastic), but it certainly has!

CleanSpace does much more than it seems, but it was not the only thing that was done in the crawlspace and in this photo. One thing that gets masked is that our crew sealed the vents in the crawlspace. In the before photo, the vents in the corner of the crawlspace can very obviously be seen, however, in the other photo, the area is covered. The crew actually seals the vents up and caulks them so that no air can get into the crawlspace from these vents.

Now that the sealed vents have been discussed, let's go back to the CleanSpace, which is what really makes the difference in a crawlspace. Having this thick liner keeps water vapor from penetrating it, which is good because that means the relative humidity level should go down quite significantly. One of the most important aspects of the CleanSpace's installation is that it gets sealed to the wall. This is important because if it is not sealed, then it is much less effective at keeping the water vapor out of the crawlspace. In the after picture, the CleanSpace has been sealed just a few inches below the "ceiling" of the crawlspace. Don't forget, CleanSpace also brightens up the crawlspace and makes it look much more "Clean"!

Customer called in about having some sagging floors and wanted to know if SmartJacks could be a possible solution to her problem. Our Design Specialist was able to access the issue and get her problem resolved with 6 SmartJacks.

Our crew was able to bring her area back level and guarantee stabilization.