Crawl Space Repair Photo Album: Crawl Space Problems in Owensboro, KY

Our friend Lynn H. began experiencing a cold and damp crawl space in Owensboro, KY. He could feel the cold air rising from the crawlspace below their home. He became frightened because the floors were beginning to bow and sink, and with being in the contracting business himself, he knew he had to call someone out to take a better look before the problem became worse. Healthy Spaces came recommended to him by a neighbor who used our services a couple of months back. System Design Specialist, Mike McAtee, came to Lynn's home and went to take a look at the crawl space. Upon entering, he noticed that fiberglass insulation was hanging from the ceiling. Mold loves paper facing on insulation- it's like mold candy. As he climbed through the debris, he also noticed why the floors above were beginning to slope. He recommended that SmartJack stabilizers be installed to level the floors and support the foundation. Lastly, to keep mold and moisture out, he recommended that a CleanSpace vapor barrier was installed. This would keep the crawl space clean and safe from the mold for years to come. Lynn agreed with Mike's plan, and the crews began the work. After the project was finished, Lynn was impressed with the results. He never thought a crawl space could look THAT good!

Moisture from the Ground

Exposed earth contributes a lot of water vapor into the crawl space air. There is an invisible stream of water vapor from the exposed earth in crawl spaces that goes on forever.

Porous Block Walls

Porous walls have lots of imperfect mortar joints in them. They suck up water from the ground, making a wet surface on the inside of the crawl space walls to evaporate into the house. Damp air from the ground passes right through the block walls.

Pointless Insulation

Fiberglass insulation does little when it's either not in a closed cavity or when it's damp. It is a breeding ground for mold because it contains organic material.

A Solution for Sagging Floors

The SmartJack is strong and supports loads of more than 60,000lbs. It is adjustable and can be installed in problem soils. It also prooves that the system will never be susceptible to mold, moisture, and wood rot.

An Option that Works

This SmartJack system will permanently stabilize and level the girders and floor joists in a crawl space. They don't replace the existing columns and piers but add strength and stability to what is there.

A Sturdy Foundation

Nothing makes a homeowner as happy as a stable foundation after dealing with creaking and uneven floors for as long as he can remember.

Debris from Crawl Space

Before the work begins, all of the debris sitting in the crawl space collecting mold must be removed. This allows our crew to begin their work.

A Reliable Sump Pump

Our most reliable sump pump system, the TripleSafe Sump Pump System, provides three levels of protection for your basement and your peace of mind. It even has a back up battery for if your power would happen to go out during a storm or heavy rains.

A Brand New Crawl Space

The CleanSpace system creates a vapor barrier in your crawlspace that prevents water vapor from distorting your air quality and eventually cause mold and rot.

Safe From Mold

Minor mold growth in the basement or crawl space can lead to musty odors and cause respiratory problems for people in the home.

A Reliable Sump Pump

A Brand New Crawl Space

The CleanSpace system creates a vapor barrier in your crawlspace that prevents water vapor from distorting your air quality and eventually cause mold and rot.

Safe From Mold

Minor mold growth in the basement or crawl space can lead to musty odors and cause respiratory problems for people in the home. The mold in this Crawl Space has been remediated and immediately made a difference in the musty smell the homeowner was experiencing.