Crawl Space Repair Photo Album: Newburgh, IN Crawl Space Makeover

A Newburgh, IN homeowner had been experiencing increased moisture in his home, as well as a consistent musty smell. He had been putting it off for quite some time but realized the problems he was experiencing were only getting worse. Crawl spaces are generally cold and damp and people don't generally like to go in there when they don't have to. This homeowner wasn't sure how damp his space was, but he knew was that he wanted it cleaned up. Design Specialist, Mike McAtee, came to the homeowner's house to complete a thorough inspection. From the inspection, he found mold, and other debris that needed to be cleaned up. They came to an agreement that the crawl space would also get a new barrier, as well as a new window covering. Since the crawl space job has been finished, the homeowner has had noticeably cheaper electric bills, along with a better smelling home.

Moisture From the Ground

Exposed earth contributes a lot of water vapor into the crawl space air. The earth is damp, and as the damp soil dries beneath the home, the water vapor moves upward. Groundwater leakage lies in a crawl space, slowly evaporating into the house.

Why You Should Fix Your Mold Problem

No form or quantity of mold is safe or ever welcomed into a home. It's not good for anyone, especially young children and the elderly because they are more susceptible. Ultimately, the mold will end up ruining your home, your health, and your family's well being.

Debris Removal

After the current debris is removed and the crawl space is finished, these homeowners will have the perfect place to store some of their belongings. Since it's dry and lined, they won't have to worry about them getting wet either.

Out With the Old

This home had a polyethylene ground cover- but, it had holes in it and wasn't sealed at the perimeter up the walls. This caused the ground to get wet and extra moisture was welcomed.

A Makeshift Crawl Space Door

This door doesn't seal the outside air from entering which results in a damp, moisture-filled crawl space.

Drainage Matting

Drainage matting was laid under the 6mil plastic to ensure that any water that comes through will go to the sump pump. It creates an air space through so water can flow freely.