A big rainstorm in Vincennes, IN, left one of the family's crawl spaces flooded. The family explained that they have needed to treat their crawl space for a while now, but had not gotten around to it. Once the rainstorm had been needed, one of the family members happened to inspect the crawl space to see if it survived the storm, only to find the space covered in water. On the ceiling of the crawl, the wood beams had mold spores spreading due to the humidity and moisture present. We needed to inspect the crawl and find the best solution so that the family will have peace of mind about.
All mold spores were scrubbed and sprayed away through mold remediation. To prevent moisture from escaping into the crawl again, all openings are tightly closed. A SmartSump pump was installed to pump away any water that would enter the crawl's soiled ground. A drainage matting is laid throughout the crawl to protect the ground and direct the flow of water towards the sump pump. It also adds extra protection for the CleanSpace that is put on top of the drainage matting. CleanSpace creates a bright space that will completely seal off the space from the outdoors. CleanSpace creates an "indoor" environment that makes it safe to store belongings. The SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier is hooked up to create a dry airflow throughout the space.
Before
This is a before picture of what the crawl space looked like before it was transformed into a healthy one. There was water throughout the space.
Water Mess
Upon inspection of the flooded crawl space, a spider was spotted in the water. If a spider is ever spotted in a crawl, then there are other living things roaming around.
Mold Spores
Mold spores were spreading throughout the crawl space due to the humidity and moisture present.
Dimple Matting
The dimple matting drains water by directing it to the sump pump.
SmartSump
A SmartSump is installed to pump water out of the crawl space and away from the home.
CleanSpace
CleanSpace is laid throughout the crawl to seal away the space from the earth. It creates a safe environment to store items in.