Crawl Space Repair Before & After Photos

A homeowner's peace was troubled by a damp crawl space, a common yet solvable nuisance. As depicted in our before photo, the crawl space was not just an eyesore but a hidden threat to their home's integrity. By calling us, they chose a definitive journey toward relief and reassurance. Notice the after photo—our team's expertise transformed the space with the SmartJack and CleanSpace systems. These are not mere fixes but investments in home health, geared toward long-lasting protection and peace of mind. Gone are the damp and despair, replaced with a pristine, fortified area underneath, reflective of our commitment to delivering reliability and an exceptional experience.

PROBLEM

Lots of water infiltration within a crawlspace, which promoted mold growth. Additionally, the floor in his house was sloping, indicating sagging issues. Entering into the crawlspace, our specialist noticed the unpleasant odor caused by excess moisture and mold. He explained that this critical condition in the crawlspace had weakened the rim joist, which consequently caused the floor to sag. The solution lies in stabilizing the floor and encapsulating the crawlspace, which will eliminate harmful moisture. Action must be taken as soon as possible to prevent further structural damage that could even affect the foundation of the house.

SOLUTION

Encapsulation of the crawlspace using the CleanSpace system. This involves covering the floor with two complementary membranes:

- The drainage membrane, equipped with a dimpled surface that helps transport infiltrated water to the drainage or sump pump.

- The vapor barrier that prevents the evaporation of infiltrated water, thus eliminating excessive moisture. It also includes an antimicrobial additive to prevent mold from growing.

Regarding floor stabilization, implementing the SmartJack system. In this case, it involved installing five galvanized steel columns. These columns are adjustable depending on the dimension of the crawl space in question. Moreover, galvanized steel is corrosion-resistant, ensuring the durability of this system. Furthermore, the installation of the columns is quick, with minimal disruption to the house.

Feeling uneasy about your uneven floors? Our customer in Québec City faced this very problem with their sagging floor joists, caught brilliantly in our before photo. Fret not, because as seen in our breathtaking after photo, our stellar team stepped in with our SmartJack solution. This top-tier system lifts and stabilizes existing beams and floor joists, ensuring a secure and level foundation for your home. Experience peace of mind, as this homeowner did, with a structurally sound and beautifully corrected basement.

Our client in Quebec City called to have her Crawl Space encapsulated.

In this picture, you can see the big difference between an encapsulated and insulated Crawl Space, and many earth crawl spaces you can find in Quebec.

The insulation helped solve many issues the client had and had improved the home comfort, healthfulness, energy efficiency and value of the house by insulating the upper floors from the cold, making the Crawl Space clean and letting her use the Crawl Space as an additional storage room.

Before tackling this crawl space repair in Stoneham-et-Tewkesbury, QC, excess humidity was the culprit behind our customer's concerns. As you can see in the before photo, the damp conditions were anything but ideal. Stepping in, our team installed CleanSpace and SilverGlo, geared towards creating a dry, efficient environment beneath this home. Notice in the after photo how transformed the area looks - a bright, clean, and secure space. This transformation not only restored homeowner peace of mind but also pledged a lasting solution to their home's underground challenges.