Crawl Space Repair Before & After Photos

In Belleville, Illinois homeowner Elise O. recently visited her crawlspace and was shocked by how damp and dirty it has become over the years. Wanting to use the space for extra storage, she decided to call Woods Basement Systems to find a solution for her crawl space.

Our foremen Jesse Crotser and his team had the perfect solution to waterproof her crawl space, so she can use it for storage. To completely seal the crawl space, they used several items such as; SmartSump, CleanSpace, IceGuard, and Vent Guards. With all these items working together, Elise can now use her crawl space for storage and will not have to worry about the items being damaged by water.

A crawlspace was not insulated properly in Belleville, IL and moisture was also entering it. To solve these issues, SilverGlo Insulation was first installed. This features a radiant barrier infused with graphite, so the heat is reflected into the crawlspace, saving energy. Next, the CleanSpace Encapsulation System was installed. This will completely isolate the crawlspace from the earth, dramatically reducing the humidity level. This will also eliminate mold growth and make the whole house healthier. The white finished side will brighten the crawlspace and allow one to see inside easily. Thanks to these systems, this crawlspace will stay warm and dry for years to come!

Cobwebs, mold, high utility bills... oh my!  These are problems that Woods Basement Systems finds time and again in dark, damp crawl spaces.  Many homeowners do not regularly look inside their crawl space - what they find there might surprise them.  But damp, moldy smells that penetrate the living space above can be a sign that moisture and water is present,  creating a perfect environment for mold and mildew to grow.

CleanSpace helps to control all of these problems... oh yes!  Woods Basement Systems is part of the International network of crawl space repair experts, through the Basement Systems, Inc. network of dealers.  As such, they have access to the award-winning CleanSpace Vapor Barrier - a 20-mil 7-ply sandwich of high and low-density polyethylene with polyester-cord reinforcement, treated with an antimicrobial finish that protects against mold and mildew growth.  This liner significantly outperforms thin and easy-to-tear 6 mil liners that are more common.   You can rest assured that with a CleanSpace vapor barrier installed, mold and cobwebs will not be growing down there anymore!

Jeffrey and Maureen M., Belleville, Illinois homeowners, were distraught by their musty, moldy crawlspace. The wet crawlspace, crawling with mold, risked damage to the wooden support.

Pete N., system design specialist, designed a solution to keep the crawlspace dry and mold-free. CleanSpace was installed by foreman James L. CleanSpace is an inorganic vapor barrier, so it does not support mold. Jeffrey and Maureen are pleased to have a dry, mold-free crawlspace.

Homeowner, Kellen W. of Belleville, IL noticed a musty smell along with uneven floors in her crawl space. She did not know for sure why this was occurring so she gave Woods Basement Systems a call. Our system design specialist Nolan M. headed out to Belleville to do an inspection on the home and create a design that would resolve the issue. During the inspection, he discovered that the smell and uneven floors were due to standing water in the crawlspace of her home. 

Foreman, Joshua B. did a CleanSpace encapsulation system installation. Many homeowners do not know exactly what is going on in their crawlspace. The air in the crawlspace is damp. If there is mold growing, it causes the dust and dirt to travel in the upper level of the home. The CleanSpace crawlspace encapsulation system prevents water from leaking which reduces moisture and prevent mold. With this system, the air of Kellen W. home is safe and allergen-free.