Crawl Space Repair Photo Album: CleanSpace Solves a Seven Year Problem in Lansing, MI Crawl Space

Jeff first called us in 2010 after noticing high humidity and condensation in his house; he suspected the crawl space was to blame, but didn't move forward with the project at that time. He called again a few months ago, seven years and $25k in attempted repairs later, with the crawl space still hanging over his head. He was constantly sick and suspected the air quality was to blame, and he was worried about his wife and kids. He had multiple contractors out and replaced multiple appliances and it still wasn't getting any better. Then he called us. We encapsulated the crawl space with CleanSpace vapor barrier and installed vent covers and a SaniDry dehumidifier to take care of the moisture problems. By protecting the crawl space from the elements, and protecting the house from the crawl space, we can rid Jeff of his health concerns and get that crawl space off his back.

Signs of Water Damage in Crawl Space

Staining on the walls and mold on the support beams are both signs of water in this crawl space. Note the vent visible on the left side of the photo - major water entry point.

Wet, Moldy Crawl Space

Water can enter this crawl space not only through the vents, but also through the dirt floor itself. This is why encapsulation is the only solution.

Mold on Subfloor in Crawl Space

The white substance visible on the ceiling of the crawl space (aka the subfloor of the house) is mold. Not only can mold degrade the structure of the crawl space to the point that it becomes unsafe, but it can cause a variety of health problems for people in the house.

Crew Member Installing CleanSpace

A crew member is at work installing the CleanSpace vapor barrier in this crawl space. We work in tight spaces on a regular basis, but there are very few we can't get into.

Encapsulated Crawl Space Will Protect Home

With the CleanSpace vapor barrier in place, the crawl space will be protected from the elements outside, and the house will be protected from the crawl space. SilverGlo insulation, visible on the walls, insulates the crawl space, protecting against heat loss.

Wrapping Piers for Extra Protection

In addition to covering the walls and floor with CleanSpace, we wrap the support piers to further protect the crawl space from ambient moisture.

SaniDry Keeps Ambient Moisture Low

By adding a dehumidifier to the crawl space, we can control the moisture present to prevent mold growth.

Proper Vent Covers Keep Water and Debris Outside

A different company had boarded up the vent covers in the past, but their solution wasn't much of a solution. We installed vent covers to create an airtight seal that keeps the outside, outside.