Crawl Space Repair Before & After Photos

Crawlspaces can be pretty strange areas. Keeping a crawlspace dry can be an even more strange process. For example, we generally suggest homeowners close and seal their vents, if they are having a system like ours installed or if they're going to at least install a dehumidifier. But we wouldn't recommend this if that was the only thing the homeowner was going to do. Knowing what needs to be done takes a lot of expertise because there are many different variables. 

This homeowner was not having a major issue with moisture in their crawlspace but still wanted to have their crawlspace encapsulated. While many homeowners have our systems installed out of need, we have a good many who just love the system and get it installed just in case anything ever were to happen. This homeowner thought that they may be having some minor moisture issues, so they thought in order to be safe they would have one of our systems installed. 

The second photo shows what the area looked like after our crew had come out to the home and installed the CleanSpace liner. The CleanSpace completely transforms the crawlspace by sealing everything off. It makes the area look much better, but more importantly, it keeps any moisture from getting into the crawlspace. This homeowner was extremely happy that they not only had a great looking crawlspace, but also one that they never had to worry about moisture issues with!

Even if you get your crawlspace sealed from top to bottom with every bell and whistle imaginable, there’s still a chance you’ll have moisture issues if you do not properly seal the crawlspace entrance. This Simpsonville, SC homeowner discovered this fact very soon. Simply having a door doesn’t mean the space is secure. The equivalent of having a wooden door on a crawlspace is very much like installing a front door without a lock in the waterproofing world. Wooden doors, especially since they’re so low to the ground, will rot and warp. And once it has starting doing all of that, it won’t even seal properly. Now all that trouble you went to seal the space was all for nothing.

Take a look at the “Before” photo. The door is quite obviously wood. We know that. But around the door there are these skinny spaces. Normally, we wouldn’t bat an eye at something like that. However, since it’s a crawlspace, this is enough of an opening to cause an issue.

Now if we take a look at the “After” photo, we can see the major difference. This one completely seals the space from incoming air. Not only that, but, because it’s plastic, it won’t rot or wear. It doesn’t need paint and bugs won’t have a taste for it. The difference is as clear as night and day. Our Everlast Door is the way to go.

Many people don't realize that they may have water or moisture issues with their basements and crawlspaces for much too long. Many people believe that a little water or dampness in these areas is actually normal. While it may be normal, it doesn't necessarily mean that it is healthy or the proper way for it to be handled. 

This crawlspace area was in pretty bad shape when our System Design Specialist first went out to the home. The first photo gives a pretty good look at the condition of the crawlspace. At some point this area had been flooded, which can be seen by the water line that is about a third of the way up the wall. The homeowner knew that there was some problems, so they had a sump pump installed at some point. However this wasn't doing a good enough job, which is why the homeowner ended up giving All-Dry of the Carolinas a call. 

The system that our Specialist suggested to have installed mainly consisted of CleanSpace and the SuperSump pump system. Although the crew also removed the insulation in the crawlspace, and rolled out drainage matting to help move the water towards the sump pump. The CleanSpace covered almost the entirety of the crawlspace, covering the floors and walls. This keeps moisture and water from getting into the the crawlspace and causing more damage. Another extremely important piece of the system was the SuperSump, which is able to pump out over 2,600 gallons of water per hours. 

Your crawlspace is not fully protected, if it has a wooden door. It’s true. They’re cheap and common, but won’t deter most weathering and rot from stripping it away. That is what this Seneca, South Carolina homeowner discovered once we came out to see them.

Their old door, pictured in the ‘before’ photo, was quickly deteriorating. It was wood and so it was beginning to warp and rot. It wasn’t secure. The alternative—our solution—would do none of that.

Once we were through, the difference was noticeable. Our EverLast crawlspace doors are 1/2 inch thick solid plastic, so it will never rot or need paint. Plus, the EverLast door has a heavy weatherseal strip to seal off outside air. It’s the perfect solution.

Pictured as the “before” is the crawlspace before All-Dry of the Carolina began the process of moisture proofing it. It has all the tells of a bad, humid situation. Insulation is hanging on to the ceiling by a thread. The plastic liner they have is saturated with water and dirt. The air itself smells horrible and is not fit for man or beast.

Meanwhile, the Clemson, South Carolina is given a new lease on life in the “after” photo. This is only part two of a staged process. Here, the old liner has been removed. Along the walls, we’ve installed the first wave of our patented, 20 mils thick CleanSpace liner. Across the dirt floor, drainage matting has been fitted and installed. The purpose of this dimpled material is to guide the water towards the sump pump. The following stage is to place CleanSpace on top of this material.

The final stage should give this crawlspace a total encapsulation.