Crawl Space Repair Before & After Photos

John G. contacted us because he noticed a musty odor coming from his crawl space that was located under his sun porch. There was mold found in the space in the past, and the homeowner wanted to encapsulate the area and prevent further issues. The open vents and sand floor in the crawl space was allowing moisture to easily enter, which was the cause of the high humidity levels, musty smell and mold growth. We used the CleanSpace liner to fully encapsulate the space. The liner was waterproof and vapor proof, which prevented excess moisture from occupying the area. We also installed vent covers to create an airtight seal between the crawl space and the outside world. To insulate the space we installed FrothPak spray foam. This spray foam insulation doesn’t absorb ambient moisture like fiberglass insulation and is made of inorganic materials that will not lead to mold growth.

The homeowners noticed musty smells coming from their crawl space and leaking into their home. The floors were dirt and there was no sump pump in the crawl space to combat moisture.

The damp and humid environment in the homeowner's crawl space is the likely suspect of the musty smell. Odor-causing elements such as mold, dust mites, pests, rodents and decaying building materials all require the moisture to exist. To turn this smelly crawlspace into a clean, dry, and odor free crawlspace, our professional team installed the CleanSpace encapsulation system. The CleanSpace encapsulation system covers the walls and floors with a thick, durable vapor barrier designed to permanently keep moisture, outside air, and unwanted pests out of your crawlspace. The CleanSpace system is bright white to keep your crawl space looking bright and clean! 

This crawl space was built in the 1920's and was showing some obvious signs of age and needed some fixing up. The dirt floor in this crawl space was allowing unwanted moisture in. The earth is damp which means when the earth is exposed in your home (mostly in crawl spaces), the damp soil dries into the house and the water vapor will move it upward to your living space. There is also water from the air since this crawl space has vented windows. Vented windows in a crawl space do more harm than good and they should be permanently sealed off

Having a wet or damp crawl space can have many different negative effects. These effects include: dust mites, sticking (swollen) doors and windows, smelly carpets, wood rot, increased utility bills, aggravated asthma/allergies and more. It's best to get a wet crawl space taken care of as soon as possible. 

To help with all of the moisture in this crawl space we installed our CleanSpace system. CleanSpace is a very thick plastic liner that is fitted to your crawl space to completely seal it off from the earth. This system is also a very bright white color which dramatically transforms your crawl space. CleanSpace is made with an additive that won't allow the growth of mold, so you can have peace of mind that your crawl space is fixed once and for all. 

Just a few years after purchasing their current home, David & Stephanie from Holland, MI began experiencing troubles with water in their crawlspace. They knew this would eventually lead to rotting of the wooden beams under their home. Seeking a proactive approach, this couple began searching for experts to consult. David & Stephanie saw an Ayers Basement Systems truck in their local community and knew as local experts we could likely provide them with the effective solutions they needed for their crawlspace. One morning early this winter our call center received a call from our new friends.

After going to David & Stephanie’s home and diagnosing their crawlspace needs, we prescribed our patented CleanSpace crawl space encapsulation system to address the current water issues being faced below their home. The CleanSpace encapsulation product is a 20mm thick plastic lining that completely seals off the crawlspace from the grim elements it faces below. After having their crawlspace encapsulated, David & Stephanie can now view their crawlspace as clean, dry and useful space.

The homeowners called us becuase they had critters and water coming into the crawl space. They also wanted the home to be warmer and felt he cold came from the crawl space. They called us wanting a solution to their problems. 

We put Drainage Matting on the floor to allow for the movement of water under the liner and so that water can be directed towards the sump pump to be drained. Next we installed the CleanSpace Liner which is a thick durable white liner. This liner prevents critters, humidity, and water vapor from passing through. The CleanSpace Liner keeps your crawl space dry which protects your structure and insulation from mold and rot. By sealing your crawl space, you keep the summer heat out of your home and the winter cold away from your furnace, water heater, and other utilities.