Crawl Space Repair Before & After Photos

Air that you breathe is either coming from your crawl space or basement, so it must stay healthy. A crawl space in Mount Carmel, Illinois, was humid which lead the rest of the home to be humid. Mold was spreading throughout the crawl space, causing health concerns for the homeowners. Mold can thrive in temperatures between 32 and 100 degrees Fahrenheit with relative humidity between 70-90 percent. 

The first step in creating a healthy crawl space is to remove and treat all mold. Next, the SmartSump pump with a battery backup was installed. CleanpSpace, which is a 20 mil liner with antimicrobial additives, was tightly secured to the walls and floor. The liner will allow drainage to the SmartSump. Lastly, the SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier is installed for a constant dry air flow. The SaniDry takes up to 100 pints of water per day out of your crawl space air, while using the same energy as a 40-pint dehumidifier. Having an effective waterproofing system will save you money, plus it looks great!

A damp crawl space can cause fiberglass floor insulation to droop down or fall, making it useless for insulating the home. The best solution would be to find an energy-efficient way to insulate the home, which is what a homeowner in Princeton, Indiana, sought Healthy Space for. Mold loves to thrive in conditions of 70-99 percent humidity with temperatures between 32- 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The homeowner was interested in encapsulation for an energy-efficient and mold-free crawl space. 

To begin the healthy home process, all mold was scrubbed and treated. Drainage matting was put on the floor to direct water flow to the SmartSump pump that is installed. CleanSpace is then secured on top of the drainage matting and the walls. This will prevent outdoor air from escaping in. Once CleanSpace is finished, it transformed the space, giving the homeowner peace of mind!

If you have water in your crawl space, then there is a good chance that the space is not sealed properly. In Lawrenceville, IL a homeowner noticed water puddles after heavy rainfall in the crawl space, along with humidity rising to the rest of the home. Because it was humid and water sat on the floor, it became a party house for mold. The homeowner was eager to create a space that will not only be mold-free but will save him money in the long run! 

When it comes to encapsulating a crawl space, it is the most energy-efficient solution for the home. Drainage matting was put in before the CleanSpace for extra support and it will allow water to flow toward the sump pump. CleanSpace has multiple layers of plastics with different characteristics of flexibility and puncture and tear-resistant. It has an anti-microbial additive that prevents mold growth on the liner. Once encapsulation was completed, the homeowner was left in awe!

Putting home repair needs in the back of your mind will not only save you money but the health of you and your home. A homeowner in Tennyson, IN had a complication with their old sump pump that failed, causing the crawl space to be wet after a rainstorm. A few months went by and mold started to form thanks to the humidity in the atmosphere of the space. The homeowner was not aware of the issue until Humidity began to affect his bedroom and which caused concern. Healthy Spaces took action and encapsulated the crawl space!

CleanSpace drainage matting is rested directly on the crawl space floor to give water flooding into your crawl space a channel underneath your crawl space liner. This will direct water flow toward the sump pump system. Next, the bright, white liner called CleanSpace is secured on the walls and floor of the space. It will never support mildew or mold growth on its surface, making it possible to convert your crawl space into a usable storage area. To create a constant dry airflow throughout the area, the SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier is hooked up to carry any water vapor to the SmartSump pump. Once the moisture barrier was protected, the homeowner inspected the new transformation with a grin on his face. We love seeing happy customers! 

In Owensboro, Kentucky, a homeowner reached out to Healthy Spaces in hopes of encapsulating her crawl space. She had previous work done somewhere else that did insulation/ water barrier work that seemed to have been done incorrectly. Upon further inspection, the crawl space was infested with mold. Mold was visible throughout the crawl space's floor as well as the wooden beams. The standing water and humidity in the crawl space made it possible for mold to thrive. 

Drainage matting was laid on the floor, allowing water flow to be directed to the sump pump. It also adds extra protection before the CleanSpace is secured on top. A new access well door, The Turtl, was put in to make it easily accessible and secure without allowing water vapor to enter the crawl space. The Turtl can be locked to prevent unwanted guests from intruding inside. The transformation was incredible, leaving the homeowner astounded!