Crawl Space Repair Before & After Photos

Crawlspace doors are an important part of a crawlspace although they are often overlooked by homeowners. While the entrance to a crawlspace is usually not the main source of moisture, it can certainly contribute to it. Not having the proper door, at the very least, will allow moisture and water vapor to make its way into the crawlspace. However, in a situation like heavy rains/flash flooding the water could actually rise high enough to get into the crawlspace. 

The entrance to this crawlspace was really not much of a door or barrier of any kind. It was essentially a wooden frame with some mesh wire attached to it. This meant that air, water, and just about anything else could flow straight through into the crawlspace. This was pretty much the first thing that our Specialist saw and knew that it was certainly going to be an issue. Fortunately, he had a great plan to take care of it!

The solution for this was to install an EverLast door, which is a huge improvement on the old door. The EverLast door ensures that an airtight seal is formed around the entrance when the door is closed. This keeps air from getting out, which also means that no water vapor or moisture is getting into the crawlspace this way. Another huge benefit of the EverLast door is that it is made completely of inorganic materials, which means that it will not rot out and mold cannot grow on it!

Crawlspaces can be pretty strange areas. Keeping a crawlspace dry can be an even more strange process. For example, we generally suggest homeowners close and seal their vents, if they are having a system like ours installed or if they're going to at least install a dehumidifier. But we wouldn't recommend this if that was the only thing the homeowner was going to do. Knowing what needs to be done takes a lot of expertise because there are many different variables. 

This homeowner was not having a major issue with moisture in their crawlspace but still wanted to have their crawlspace encapsulated. While many homeowners have our systems installed out of need, we have a good many who just love the system and get it installed just in case anything ever were to happen. This homeowner thought that they may be having some minor moisture issues, so they thought in order to be safe they would have one of our systems installed. 

The second photo shows what the area looked like after our crew had come out to the home and installed the CleanSpace liner. The CleanSpace completely transforms the crawlspace by sealing everything off. It makes the area look much better, but more importantly, it keeps any moisture from getting into the crawlspace. This homeowner was extremely happy that they not only had a great looking crawlspace, but also one that they never had to worry about moisture issues with!

If we’ve said it once, we’ve said it a thousand times: a dirt crawlspace is only as good as its vapor barrier. And this vapor barrier in this Lincolnton, Georgia crawlspace was not good at all. What was the barrier’s sin? Well, for starters, it’s barely a liner let alone a “barrier.” It sits on the dirt mounds without any real rhyme or reason. It isn’t being held down or tapped to the ground by any means. It’s—quite literally—just there. This is no good.

The difference between our vapor barrier and this one is plain. Not only is ours more secure, but its thicker. It isn’t made from some flimsy material. What’s more is that ours is mold resistant.  It’s sealed using a variety of methods but all of them are designed to keep the CleanSpace in place.

Having a crawlspace door, or entrance, is a very important part of a healthy crawlspace. A lot of crawlspace entrances/doors have problems with them, whether it be that they don't shut all the way or because there are large gaps around the entrance. The product that was installed for this homeowner helps to solve all of these problems, and is called the Turtl Crawlspace Entrance.

The "before" photo shows off what the entrance to the crawlspace looked like before the Turtl was installed. As you can see, the homeowner actually had a pretty nice looking entrance, but an aesthetically pleasing entrance, does not mean it is a functional one. When these doors close, they leave huge  gaps for air to flow into the crawlspace. This allows moisture to accumulate in the crawlspace, especially during "wet" times when humidity levels are high.

The "after" picture shows a much different story than the previous picture. The solution in this photo is the Turtl, which does a much better job at keeping air out. It is hard plastic, so not only is it sturdy, but it won't absorb or let water into the crawlspace. One of the cool features that the Turtl has is that it has a built in area for a lock. While you probably won't have many people breaking into your crawlspace, this will help keep pests and children from getting into the crawlspace. 

This homeowner was having problems with the humidity level in their crawlspace. They were getting quite a bit of water and moisture in the crawlspace, which was increasing the humidity level. They knew that this was a problem and wanted to make sure that they were protected against it. The work that our crew did was absolutely amazing, and really transformed the look and function of the crawlspace.

The "before" photo is a photo of the crawlspace before the CleanSpace and other products had been laid out in the crawlspace. It certainly does not look in that bad of shape, but the tricky thing about moisture and high humidity levels is that they are pretty difficult to see. Sometimes there are signs (like condensation) that are visible, but there are usually tools that must be used to figure out if the humidity level is too high.

The "after" picture shows the crawlspace after the CleanSpace liner had been installed. As you can see, this product makes a huge difference once installed. This homeowner opted to also have the CleanSpace wall installed, which takes the CleanSpace almost all of the way up the wall. This keeps even more water and moisture from getting into the crawlspace from the walls. Not only is CleanSpace functional, but it also looks extremely good!