Crawl Space Repair Before & After Photos

One of the most common projects that we do here at All-Dry of the Carolinas are full crawlspace encapsulations with CleanSpace. This basically means that at the very least, CleanSpace is laid over the entire crawlspace and is sealed to the walls. However, the CleanSpace is usually installed with several other products. Of course, the products that are used differ from job to job, depending on the severity of the problems, and what exactly the homeowner hopes to get from the system.

The "before" picture shows off the crawlspace before the CleanSpace was installed by the crew. However, the crawlspace didn't look quite this nice when the crew arrived. This photo was taken after they had cleaned out the area a little bit and sealed the vents, which can be seen along the top of the wall. Our Specialist noted a higher than average relative humidity level, which was one of the main concerns of the homeowner.

The "after" photo shows the same area, but with the CleanSpace almost completely installed. The liner has been completely laid out, with drainage matting under it, there is just one step left in the process, which you can actually see being done in this photo. One of the most important parts of installing CleanSpace is to make sure that it is sealed correctly. The reason that this is so important is because if the CleanSpace is not sealed correctly, then water vapor and moisture can still get into the area, which is exactly what we want to not happen.

One extremely common sign of high moisture levels is insulation falling. This is because insulation is very absorbent and will soak up the moisture that is in the air. The insulation then becomes heavier, which causes it to sag and begin falling down. At this point, the humidity levels are already high enough to cause concern, the wet insulation could start growing mold. 

This was almost the exact case with this homeowner in Chapin, SC. They had been noticing water in the crawlspace during heavy rains and began seeing that some of the insulation was falling down. One of the main reasons for the high humidity levels was because the crawlspace was not sealed up in any way. Water could get into the crawlspace and sit there evaporating because nothing was stopping it. However, we were able to stop this by encapsulating their crawlspace.

The "after" picture shows off the same area in the crawlspace, but with our CleanSpace installed. The difference it makes is absolutely incredible. During this project, our crew also removed the damp, falling insulation to ensure that mold wouldn't have anywhere to grow. During the installation, CleanSpace is securely fastened and sealed to the walls and pillars under the home. This is what really sets the CleanSpace and our installation apart from other liners. 

Not all crawlspaces are in desperate need of a vapor barrier or encapsulation system, but this doesn't mean that they aren't useful. One of the most useful parts of CleanSpace (besides water and moisture control) is that it makes your crawlspace into a clean, more usable area. After everything is sealed off, the area is much cleaner and can be used for storage. 

The "before" photo of this crawlspace in Chapin, SC shows how the area looked before our installation. Since this was an older home, the insulation had began to fall slightly. The main concern is the floor, with an old crawlspace liner and debris. While this looks like the typical crawlspace you may see under most homes, CleanSpace can completely transform the look of it. 

The "after" picture shows the same area but after the CleanSpace was installed by our crew. The CleanSpace completely transforms the look of the crawlspace. The area went from a dark, scary place into a clean, usable area. One of the great things about having our CleanSpace installed is that it creates a clean area for storage!

There’s something particularly eerie about a dirt crawlspace. In particular, there was something eerie about this Lexington, South Carolina crawlspace. The dirt in addition to the scattered debris, it all really sets the scene for a scary movie. Most people, I’m guessing, don’t look for that factor in a crawlspace. Most people don’t want that space to scare them. However, there’s something truly frightening about a crawlspace like this one. It is that exposed dirt floor. That is what is truly awful.

Can’t see it? Let me explain.

Observe the “before” photo. Along the walls are whitish areas were water has come and gone. We know it has been there because the water left behind a stain of evidence. The walls are made from concrete block, and they are porous. That’s true. However, the floors are not blameless. The dirt floors allow in bugs and water vapor. The water vapor increases the moisture and the humidity within the space. The bugs make crawling into the crawlspace even less savory than it was.

This issue is resolved in the “after” photo. Our patented CleanSpace liner is installed in sealed on the walls and floor. The liner acts as a protective barrier against all sort so intruders—water or otherwise.

Before and after of a CleanSpace installation to encapsulate this crawl space.