Ineffective Drain in Crawl Space
We're not surprised that the water was pooling in the crawl space, given this drain. It looks half blocked by dirt and half blocked by actual pieces of wood. This leads to standing water and all the problems it brings along.
Crumbling Crawl Space
With water leaking in through the walls and a dirt floor, this crawl space is destined to always be a mess. Unless we do something about it.
Attempts at Filling Cracks in Crawl Space
We see this a lot when a wall has cracks or is in some way compromised. People will try any number of DIY methods, often involving spray foam insulation or rubberized spray paint, to stop the cracks from leaking. But water is more powerful than all of these and will always find a way through.
Leaking Crawl Space Wall
Well, it's pretty easy to figure out where the wall crack is here. A horizontal leaking crack is what leads to the kind of horror movie drip staining you see here.
Mold and Peeling Paint on Crawl Space Wall
Damage to the wall in the form of peeling paint and the obvious presence of mold are signs of a water problem in this crawl space.
Water Damaged Crawl Space
Heavy staining on the walls and floor, along with mold, indicate lots of leaking and standing water in this crawl space.
New Sump Pump Keeps Crawl Space Dry
Rather than rely on that ineffective floor drain, a sump pump will proactively remove water from the crawl space.
IceGuard Prevents Winter Backups
When discharge lines freeze in the winter, the result is usually water backing up into the crawl space. But the IceGuard system allows the water to exit rather than backing up into the house.
CleanSpace Protects Crawl Space from Water
By encapsulating the crawl space with CleanSpace vapor barrier, we can protect it from the water leaking through the crumbling wall. This prevents mold and structural damage due to water.
