Crawl Space Repair Before & After Photos

Many homes, like this one in Carbondale, IL., have dirt crawlspaces. A dirt crawlspace may seem harmless enough, but it can actually damage your home as well as decrease its energy efficiency. 

The dirt in a crawlspace can allow animals and bugs to burrow in, as well as water vapor. A dirt crawlspace is also totally uninsulated, allowing conditioned air to escape and allowing humid, hot air in during the summer and frigid, cold air in during the winter. Dirt crawlspaces are full of problems.

But there is a solution to these problems; CleanSpace™. CleanSpace™ is a vapor barrier similar to a pool liner but specifically designed for crawlspaces. This tough, tear-proof liner can block the water vapor rising from the dirt floors or seeping through the walls of the crawlspace as well as block off entries that insects and rodents use to get into the crawlspace. CleanSpace™ is also anti-microbial, meaning mold can't grow on it or get past it. Once a crawlspace is incapsulated with CleanSpace™ it is protected from not only dirt, but insects and rodents as well as water vapor and mold. This opens up an opportunity to insulate the crawlspace as well. Since no animals will be able to rip the insulation, and water vapor and mold spores can't get in to ruin it, the crawlspace is the perfect place to insulate. With insulation below the floor, the entire home will be easier to heat or cool all year round.

A dirt crawlspace is full of problems, but a CleanSpace™ crawlspace can keep your home clean, dry and energy efficient. 

A crawlspace access door was not sealed correctly, so moisture and debris were entering the crawlspace. To fix this, an EverLast Access Well was installed for the below-grade crawlspace door. This well is big enough to crouch down and enter the crawlspace, and will last for years without rusting rotting, or needing paint. It also comes with an airtight lid to keep moisture and debris out of the crawlspace. This will restore peace of mind for years to come!

This homeowner's crawlspace in Marshall, IL, had been supported for decades by stone columns, but they were starting to give out. This could be detrimental to the ceiling as well as the floor above the crawlspace if not fixed, so the SmartJack system was installed to support the beams of the crawlspace much better than the previous stone columns, with less susceptibility for wear and tear. This will leave the homeowner happy and with a sturdy crawlspace for years to come!

Rinda M. of Sidell, Illinois was troubled by her crawl space. The crawl space was musty and filled with debris. Greg B., System Design Specialist, inspected her crawl space and designed a solution

Foreman Juan H. and his team installed the EverLast door. EverLast is made of inorganic material, so it won't support mold growth. Also, the door is rust resistant. The EverLast door keeps debris and moisture out. With this solution, Rinda can rest comfortably knowing her crawl space is safe.

Sidell, Illinois homeowner Rinda M. was distraught by her sagging floors. She discovered the blocks she had in her crawl space had failed to support the floors. Greg B., System Design Specialist, inspected her home and designed a solution.

Foreman Juan H. and his team installed SmartJack. SmartJack is a galvanized steel support system. This system can be adjusted over time as needed. Rinda now has peace of mind knowing her home is supported.