All-Dry of the Carolinas Before & After Photos

This homeowner had been dealing with some serious water intrusion issues for a long time before deciding to call us. The main reason that the homeowner had called us was because they were no longer able to pump out the amount of water in the basement and crawlspace. While this should have been looked at sooner, it was still certainly something that we would be able to take care of!

We first had to send a Systems Design Specialist out to the home in order to determine the best way to solve this homeowner's problems. Since the problems were pretty extensive, the solution that was proposed included CleanSpace, SilverGlo Insulation, 3 inch drain tile, a sump pump, and a dehumidifier for the crawlspace and WaterGuard and another sump pump for the basement.

The final part of the project was actually installing everything! The product that can be seen installed in the after photo is the WaterGuard. This is installed by removing some concrete along the wall, and then laying the WaterGuard in the trench. Then some stone is laid over the WaterGuard and finally covered with fresh concrete to leave the area just the way we left it!

Having water in a basement isn’t just an issue of aesthetics. If your basement is wet or damp, it can lead to dust mites, mold upstairs, swollen doors and windows, and buckling hardwood floors. And this is just the tip of the iceberg.

In the basement pictured here, there are signs of water intrusion and effervescence. Contrary to popular belief, concrete walls are not an ideal choice to keep water out of a basement. The water can actually come through the minute holes within the concrete slabs. This, of course, causes the damage seen here.

To combat this problem, we install our Clean Space Wall, a heavy, durable plastic liner. Clean Space Wall provides a vapor barrier, drains water behind it, and potentially brightens the basement.

This homeowner first called us when they noticed that the bottom of the basement walls was beginning to change color/rot. While the water intrusion was very little, over time it began to pile up and really start to make a difference. When All-Dry was able to make it over there, our specialist noticed what the issue was and the best way to fix it. Some Waterguard and a sump pump were the solutions to this homeowner's problem.

The "before" photo shows off the area infected by the water. It has already been stained by the water and was already beginning to deteriorate. This happens because the water does not have anywhere to go, so it soaks into the wood (or drywall) and as time goes on, this process just keeps being repeated.

The "after" picture is a much different story. For one, the part of paneling that had been affected by the water intrusion. However, the biggest change was the installation of the Waterguard drain system. This is what will keep this problem from reoccurring, and will prevent the homeowner from any more headaches in dealing with their wet crawlspace!

This is a job that I'm going to have difficulty in keeping my personal bias and opinion out of, because this job could not have gone any better or turned out any more successful. Push piers do a great job, however, sometimes the damage is so severe that, even with our best efforts, the crack still does not seal back to exactly where it was. However, this project was much different. The difference between the before and after pictures are incredibly different.

This particular area had quite a long stair-step crack that went from the window sill, almost all the way down to the ground. While this was not one of the largest or longest cracks that we have dealt with, it was big enough to cause problems for the homeowner, especially if left unchecked. The duct tape that goes across the cracks help to see how much the gaps have closed after we raise the push piers.

 The after photo shows a much different story than the first photo. The difference between the two is amazing, and honestly, it is pretty difficult to see that there was actually a crack in this area at all. I think that this is one of the best-looking push pier projects that we have worked on, and it really does make a world of difference! Not only does it look much better, but it also secures a home, so that you the homeowner doesn't have to worry about this problem anymore.

This homeowner called us when they had a few different concerns about their basement. They had been struggling with water intrusion for quite a while, but there was an even bigger issue. The basement wall had been bowing for awhile and pretty significant cracking had occurred because of it. Fortunately enough these are both issues that we were able to take care of for the homeowner.

The "before" picture shows off the huge cracks that the homeowner was initially concerned about. At this point, the wall anchors had already been installed in the basement but there was still quite a bit more work to do. It is difficult to see exactly how large the cracks are, but they were significant in size. The only thing left to do at this stage is to continue to tighten the wall anchors, to continue closing the cracks.

The "after" photo looks quite a bit different than the previous one! This picture was actually taken after our crew had finished the installation and the homeowner had moved their things back into place. The basement looks much nicer than it did when our Systems Design Specialist visited the home initially. The crew installed BrightWall, which is the paneling along the wall. This helps to bring the unfinished area a much more finished look. The crew also installed wall anchor covers which are the grey rectangles along the wall. These covers provide access to the wall anchors for future tightening, while also keeping a clean look to the area. 

This homeowner was not only excited to have his water intrusion issues and bowing walls taken care of, but that the solution was both functional and looked great when all was said and done! They also thought it was great to be able to tighten the wall anchors over time.