Crawl Space Repair Photo Album: Mold and Humidity Taking Over Hawesville, KY Crawl Space

Richard H. in Hawesville, KY noticed water leaking into his large, dirt floor crawl space, turning it into a big muddy mess. He had made sure to turn his outside drain spouts facing away from the house to prevent water from intruding, but that wasn't working. He was out of ideas on how water was still finding its way in. He did his research, read reviews, and learned that Healthy Spaces would be the perfect contractor for the job so he gave us a call and we sent System Design Specialist, Bob Roberts, to his rescue! Our production crew began the project by completing a mold remediation process throughout the crawl space. They then prepped the dirt floor crawl space for better drainage. They were able to successfully waterproof the space by installing a drainage system and our recommended TripleSafe sump pump. Then, they installed our drainage matting and Crawl Space vapor barrier on the floor and walls, and spray foam insulation in the rim joists. The combination of these products guaranteed the ultimate crawl space transformation, sealing off the space from dirt, excess moisture, and pests. Richard was very happy with the results and glad his crawl space is now a dry, clean, and energy-efficient space.

Mold Growth from Moisture in the Crawl Space

Mold growth is something that can affect any home, and it can quickly become a major concern for the homeowner. Mold grows quickly in damp, humid areas, and most building materials provide the food source mold needs for growth.

Active Mold

When mold spores find the right combination of temperature, food source, and mositure- they grow. It reproduces quickly & it's harmful for us to breathe.

Dirt Crawl Space Floors are Inefficient

What once was a dirt floor crawl space, turned into a mud floor crawl space before encapsulation. It was left untreated, a wet crawl space can be damaged by wood rot, mold, and termites.

A Drainage Solution

Drainage Matting guides water to the sump pump, which expels the collected water from the home through discharge lines.

A New Vapor Barrier

The Crawl Space Vapor Barrier installs on the walls and floors, preventing water vapor and humidity from passing through. It keeps the crawl space dry, and protects the structure from mold and rot.

A Dry, Healthy Crawl Space

This crawl space is now complete, and dry! With this, it would make the perfect place for extra storage!

Extra Insulation

Project complete! We helped reduce conductive heat loss by insulating the rim joist with foam insulation. It's an easy way to save on electric bills as well!