Healthy Spaces Before & After Photos

In Bristow, Indiana, a family was in desperate need of repairing the foundation of their home. One of the family members reached out to Healthy Spaces informing us that the was sinking and the floors were unlevel. For the foundation to be restored to its natural position, it needed a permanent solution. 

The push pier system is a great system when lifting the home back up to its original position. To install the system, the soil needs to be removed from around the foundation's footing, where the pier will be installed. Next, a specially engineered steel bracket is placed under the footing for the steel pier sections to be driven through. The weight of the home will then be transferred from the concrete foundation, through the steel bracket and piers, to the deep load-bearing soil or bedrock. The family felt a sense of peace that their home would not be a risk anymore. 

Moisture can cause havoc in a crawl space, causing mold and other unwelcome issues to arise. In Evansville, Indiana, a  homeowner reached out to Healthy Spaces regarding concerns about their crawl space having moisture. Suspicions of moisture arose when the homeowner noticed the floors beginning to sag. What causes the floors to sag is the moisture that finds its way into organic materials, which makes the beams too soft for support. If a home needs additional support, oftentimes it will need a SmartJack, however, the problem was caught in time before serious problems occurred. 

Encapsulation was the best solution to prevent future moisture from entering. Not only does encapsulating your crawl space keeps the space dry, but is energy efficient, saving you money in the end. It costs more to heat and cool a dirt crawl space and puts more of a hidden load on the HVAC system. The CleanSpace and drainage matting combo is a structured system that allows proper drainage to the sump pump and seals the crawl space from water vapor. Say goodbye to moisture! Once the project was completed, the homeowner was relieved to know that not only will the foundation be protected, but their energy bills will be much lower. 

In Evansville, Indiana a homeowner reach out to Healthy spaces needing a quote. His basement had water leaking in due to a rainstorm that happened recently. During the inspection, stair-step cracking on the walls was present which was partly the culprit behind the water leaking in. The foundation needed to be repaired along with waterproofing the walls and installing a drainage system. 

The WaterGuard system was installed to catch any water that seeped through the walls. It will then carry the water toward the SuperSump pump. This handy system is covered with cement while flooring can be laid on top for a finished look. CleanSpace was put on the walls to protect the vapor barrier and direct water vapor to the WaterGuard. Two separate foundation repair products were put in to fix inwards bowing on the lower halves of the walls or on the upper parts. The GeoLock Channel Anchors and GeoLock Wall Anchors were the best choices for this issue. Once the project was completed, the homeowner was safe to store items in his basement again!

In Vincennes, Indiana homeowner contacted Healthy Spaces about inspecting a home that he recently purchased. The basement walls were bowing and cracking. There were current metal supports that were not installed by Healthy Spaces that were old and thin. The supports were beginning to bend with the bowing wall. The homeowner was interested in straightening the walls permanently. 

Upon further inspection of the basement, the best solution was to install GeoLock Wall Anchors. This is a great system to fix severe problems such as leaning walls and walls sliding in at the bottom. For a wall anchor system to work effectively, access of at least several feet is needed on the outside Once the foundation project was completed, the homeowner was able to enjoy his new home which was now structurally sound. 

When water gets into your crawl space, it can affect the floor above. If wood is exposed to water for an extended amount of time, it can damage the structure of the home and attract mold. A couple in Owensboro, Kentucky had noticed a large amount of water had been entering their crawl space. The humidity and moisture had created a comfy place for mold to stay. 

The solution for groundwater leakage is to install a SmartSump pump in the ground. The SmartSump is a specially designed system that has a sturdy liner, floor drain in the lid, reliable cast-iron pump, stand, and an alarm. The alarm is helpful in case the pumps ever failed or a plumbing leak occurs. Next, a drainage system such as the dimpled matting is laid across the crawl space's dirt floor. These dimples will hold water and allow it to flow toward the sump. Once the drainage system is put in CleanSpace is secured on top of the dimpled matting. CleanSpace had an antimicrobial additive in the liner that will prevent mold growth from forming. The SaniDry Sedona Dehumidifier is plugged in to run whenever humidity is detected. This makes it very hard for mold to exist. All products are paired together to create a healthy, effective system for the crawl space, providing relief to the couple!