Crawl Space Repair Before & After Photos

This CleanSpace encapsulation was an average job for us to take on, and is something that we do almost daily. Due to our location in the Carolinas/Georgia, we tend to have a more humid climate than others. When this warm air hits the colder air in the crawlspace, it creates condensation, which usually ends up on the floor joists and insulation. If not taken care of quick enough, mold can begin to grow in these areas.

Many people don't realize this, and accept that having a humid, wet crawlspace is a way of life and there's nothing to do about it. Fortunately, this is completely false, and these problems can be fixed with just a few products and a couple days. Our Systems Design Specialist, Alex Rogers, went out to this home and figured out what would be best for this particular crawlspace. 

The solution he came up with, again, was similar to many other homes but just as effective as ever. The biggest difference in this crawlspace is obviously the CleanSpace that was installed. CleanSpace makes the crawlspace look much better, but not only does it do this, but it also keeps the moisture from getting into the crawlspace. This is especially true when the CleanSpace goes all of the way up the walls, like this one.

This ‘before’ photo is awfully deceiving. It looks like a relatively normal crawlspace, doesn’t it? Well, for many homes, it is. Dirt floors in crawlspaces are the cheapest option and so many people go for it. It makes sense, that is, until it doesn’t.

You want to know the reason why your floors are freezing?

Dirt crawlspace.

There’s funny smell in the house?

Dirt crawlspace. 

You have a little mold here and there?

 I don’t need to say it again.

There are issues that arise that you don’t even know about.

That’s what this Saluda, South Carolina homeowner found out the hard way. This homeowner was finding mold in different parts of her house. She didn’t know how or why it was happening, but we were able to sit her down and tell her what was going on.

The air from the moisture filled air from the crawlspace traveled up into the rest of the home, taking all sorts of little hitch-hikers with it.

Once we were able to take a look at the home and install All-Dry’s patented CleanSpace, the issues were rectified. Just look at the ‘after’ photo. The crawlspace looks completely different. What’s more, there’s an actual barrier now that can protect the home’s inhabitants from whatever rises from the ground and into the open air. CleanSpace stops it dead in its tracks.

Moisture problems are a pretty serious issue that need to be taken seriously when they arise. They can lead to a number of larger issues such as mold growth, wood damage, and possible foundation damage. However, if caught soon enough, homeowners don't need to worry about these problems nearly as much. 

In this particular crawlspace, there are some signs of water intrusion. The most clear sign is the damp blocks on the back wall, which is an extremely common way for water to get in the crawlspace. Another important thing to note is the plastic that has been laid in the crawlspace. While many people believe that it will help prevent water intrusion, it actually does a very poor job at keeping water and moisture from getting into the crawlspace.

When looking at the after picture, the difference is clear. Our CleanSpace liner is installed so that it covers the entire crawlspace floor and the majority of the walls. The CleanSpace is sealed using a number of different methods, but all prevent moisture from getting into the crawlspace. In this crawlspace, the homeowner decided to go with a SmartDrain, which can alert the homeowner if there were to be a plumbing leak under the home. 

This Columbia, SC home, before they gave us a call, was having high moisture issues in different parts of the house. High moisture, when not taken care of, can cause all sorts of problems, including breed mold.

Before we went any further, we gave the home a thorough investigation. Found in the crawlspace was a great deal of junk as well as deteriorating insulation. Now contrary to popular belief, insulation in a crawlspace doesn’t actually do anything if it’s damp. And damp insulation, like that from the home here, can’t do its job. It starts to stink, sag, and stop any chance you’ll have of a moisture free home. Even if the home didn’t have the damp insulation, there would still be issues because of the dirt floor. Water vapor can also rise up from dirt, bringing more moisture into the space to raise the humidity levels.

To fight this issue our Design Specialist recommended a few products. The one product pictured here is our CleanSpace liner. The CleanSpace is a 20 mils thick plastic liner that is reinforced with polyester cords giving it a durability that makes it almost impossible to tear. It also happens to not only make the space crawl ready, but it also brightens it tenfold.

Using these photos here, anyone can tell the difference CleanSpace can make.

Having a crawlspace encapsulated is almost always a good idea, even if you aren't having problems at the moment. Getting a crawlspace encapsulated not only keeps water from getting into the crawlspace, but has a number of other benefits. Some of the others include; no more swelling or cracking floors, savings on heating and air, and easier access to crawlspace.

This homeowner in Columbia, SC was having some work done on in their basement, which was attached to the crawlspace of the home. The owner wanted to make sure that the crawlspace wouldn't end up affecting their basement later on, so they decided to give our company a call to have the crawlspace encapsulated!

The difference that our CleanSpace liner made was incredible. It completely transformed the look and function of the crawlspace. The crawlspace is now a much better looking area, where the homeowner no longer has to worry about any problems that could have arisen from having an unencapsulated crawlspace.