Crawl Space Repair Before & After Photos

This homeowner in Sikeston, MO, had issues with the cinder blocks supporting his crawlspace ceiling. Since they weren't doing their job, they were replaced with the SmartJack support system, which will hold the crawlspace up without the possibility of crumbling like stone. This will keep the crawlspace strong and supported, as well as the floor above, for years to come.

A crawl space is that part of the house that you never think about until you turn on the air conditioner and wonder why your house smells like a dumpster. That’s why Joshua H called Woods Basement Systems. System Design Specialist Jacob K was able to come up with a solution to the problem.

Foreman James L installed CleanSpace in Joshua’s crawl space. This will keep the space dry, and keep mold away so that there are no bad smells in the house. 

A dirt crawl space under a home can lead to unending problems. The earth has very high humidity in the soil. This water vapor moves easily into the crawl space and upwards into the house environment. Mold thrives and reproduces by producing airborne spores by the millions and some molds are toxic. Insects and critters of all kinds love the damp environment as well. The CleanSpace encapsulation system completely isolates your home from the earth. This dramatically reduces the humidity level in the air which, when combined with sealing outside air and dehumidification, will eliminate mold growth and rot from your crawl space and make the whole house a healthier environment.

The detail between the foundation wall, the sill plate, the rim joist, and the sub flooring allows for significant air leakage from the outside...especially when pipe wire penetrations are added. It is also this rim joist area that is often poorly insulated. Even when your rim joist is insulated with fiberglass bats, the outside air will still leak in through the bats, because this form of insulation acts as a filter. Spraying expanding foam insulation on the inside surface of the rim joist, to cover the sill plate down to the top of the basement wall, not only seals all air leaks very effectively, but it insulates as well.

This Ballwin, MO home had a damp, dirty crawlspace with loose insulation hanging down and was unusable for storage. With CleanSpace, the crawlspace is brighter, much cleaner-looking, and waterproof, perfect for storage of household items. 

Rich of Ballwin, Missouri, had a dirty, unsealed crawl space, so he decided to call Woods Basement Systems to fix the issue. Systems design specialist, Jacob K., found a solution and recommended installing a CleanSpace encapsulation system and a SmartSump pump. 

Foreman, James L. installed the products. CleanSpace is a vapor barrier used to fully seal off a crawl space from dirt, moisture, and critters. The SmartSump is specifically designed for crawl spaces and can help to prevent leaks and flood damage. 

Now Rich E. has peace of mind, knowing his crawl space is safe and healthy.