Crawl Space Repair Before & After Photos

So often, crawlspace access areas are left open, or covered with a sheet of plywood. These inadequate sorts of covers allow in moisture, insects, mold spores, etc. A vented crawlspace is a recipe for disaster in that regard.

In the pictures, you can see the old crawlspace access as the crew begins to install an EverLast Crawlspace Door by Basement Systems. EverLast Doors are made from 1/2 inch thick plastic. This way, the EverLast door will never shrink, warp, crack or rot like a wood door can. This durable, airtight door is a necessary component to any CleanSpace installation to make the crawlspace truly encapsulated and air-tight. This way, you have an energy efficient, aesthetically pleasing crawlspace entrance.

The EverLast door is completely maintenance-free because it will never warp, need painting, or rot. It is also easy to open when access is required.

A big rainstorm in Vincennes, IN, left one family's crawl space 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 ended, 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 by the crawl's soiled ground. A drainage matting is laid throughout the crawl to protect the ground and react the flow of the water towards the sump pump. It also adds extra protection for the CleanSpace that is put on top of the drainage matting. CleanSpace creates an "indoor" environment that makes it safe t store belongings in. The SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier is hooked up to create a dry airflow throughout the space. 

This family in Maceo, KY never went down to their crawl space. It was an "out of sight, out of mind" thing for them, but what they didn't know is that their crawl space was full of mold. In the before photo, you can see a nasty, old vapor barrier that has torn and become covered in mold. Not only that, but the barrier itself has pulled away from the walls and wrinkled up to the point that it is not functional. 

Healthy Spaces was called to help the homeowners get their crawl space back to a healthy and clean state. Our Design Specialist, Bob Roberts, created a plan to keep the crawl space dry and moisture-free. The SilverGlo insulation panels contain tiny graphite particles, which give it that silver shine, and reflect heat back into the crawl space while keeping the cold out. A new plastic liner was also put down on the floor to help keep water and debris out. 

The combination of the liner and SilverGlo, This Maceo, KY crawl space is now smell free, mold-free, and warm. By keeping moisture and cold air out she will also have lower energy costs which will save her money as well. 

Mildew was a recent concern for a client out in Lawrenceville, IL.  The client was concerned with the high humidity lingering in the crawlspace, along with a damp floor that was slowly causing mildew to grow. The mildew appeared in closets on the main floor above.  The crawlspace was open, which created humidity and moisture in the air of the crawl space. When it is open, bringing in continuous moisture, it affects the energy that is being lost. 

Controlling air infiltration is the key to energy conservation in a building.  The top priority is to close up the giant holes in a crawl space wall while also eliminating the reason, such as exposed damp earth, that those holes were put there in the first place.  A crawl space vent was used to permanently cover the outside, and to stop unwanted outside air from entering the crawl space.  Encapsulation also helps the crawl space by sealing the floor from air leaks, and since problems in a crawl space need to be permanently fixed, it was added.  A closed crawlspace and encapsulation will conclusively end the cycle of mildew from the floor above. 

Whitesville, KY homeowner Ashlee K. had noticed that the dehumidifier in their vault room was no longer working. They purchased it from a big name box store, and it obviously didn't do its job. Without the dehumidifier running and filtering the air, the moisture was at an all-time high. It caused mold growth in their basement, which could also lead to illness and awful smells. Once they began to notice the mold, the panicked. They didn't want their home to be unhealthy, so they gave us a call.

Design Specialist, Damon Cheatham, was sent to the home to complete a thorough inspection. He concluded that the dehumidifier wasn't doing its job and recommended that it definitely be replaced with a SaniDry XP Upright Dehumidifier which removes up to 109 liters of water per day. The latest generation of SaniDry dehumidifiers is more powerful and energy-efficient than ever! Each one includes a comprehensive, written warranty upon installation.