Crawl Space Repair Before & After Photos

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.

There are many different ways for water and moisture to get into a crawlspace. The two most common ways for this to happen is from the crawlspace "floor" (the ground) and from water soaking through the walls and getting into the crawlspace. However, there is another huge way that moisture can get into the crawlspace; through outside air finding its way into the crawlspace. This can come through small cracks or holes in the walls, but one of the biggest areas is the entrance to the crawlspace. 

The entrance to this crawlspace was pretty big, which left a large area for air to seep through around the edges. This may not seem significant, but especially in an area with high humidity levels, this can greatly affect the moisture levels in the crawlspace. Unfortunately this is a fact that many homeowners don't even think about, because, well there is a door covering it up, so it should be fine!

Fortunately, we have a product that does a great job at keeping moisture from getting into the crawlspace. The product we installed is called an EverLast Door, which is a large, durable door that is made of inorganic material. It is made this way so that the door won't ever rot out (like wood can) and prevents mold growth on the door. It also each of the knobs on the door help to tighten the door so that it creates an airtight seal. 

This Spartanburg, South Carolina home had an assortment of issues before we came out to see it. There were moisture issues, mold, and mildew in the worst spots imaginable. These homeowners had had enough when they finally decided to give us a call. This ‘before’ picture says it all.

First of all, the crawlspace had a dirt floor. Second of all, the liner wasn’t at all sealed. It looks as though someone had simply thrown a sheet of plastic over it and walked away. Meanwhile, our liner stands in stark contrast to that liner.

It’s white, but that’s not a bad thing. It’s bright, so that you can see that there is absolutely no stain or trace of water anywhere. It’s thick and reinforced so there’s no chance of tearing it by mistake.

Our CleanSpace liner is phenomenal. There’s not really anything like anywhere else. Not only is it a thick, reinforced plastic, it also completely brightens any space. It leaves the crawlspace looking clean and mess free. Any hesitation you had about entering your crawlspace is easily assuaged with this patented liner. The side by side comparison speaks for itself.

Unfortunately, this homeowner was dealing with some active mold in their basement when they decided to call All-Dry of the Carolinas. Like many other homeowners that we have seen and helped, this homeowner knew that mold under the home could cause a lot of different kinds of problems. The main one being the health of the people living in the home. Our Systems Design Specialist came out to the home in order to determine what could be done about this problem in this customer's crawlspace.

The "before" picture shows the crawlspace before the any of the work was done in the crawlspace. As you can see, the homeowner had already had a crawlspace liner laid out. However, this liner is extremely ineffective when it comes to keeping moisture out of the crawlspace. One of the main reasons that these types of liners do not work well is because they are not sealed along the walls, columns, or even together.

The "after" picture shows a much different story than before any work was done. This photo shows what the finished basement looked like when the crew was done with it. This customer wanted to make sure that they never had to worry about mold in their crawlspace ever again, so they went with the full encapsulation. As you can see, the CleanSpace goes all the way up the walls of the crawlspace, this prevents even more moisture from soaking through the walls.