Before & After Photos

After years of water entering the crawl space, tons of dirt and debris had been brought in from the outside. This is a problem because over time water evaporates into the air and leaves that outside sediment behind on the vapor barrier. Sometimes rocks and large objects can even slip through which can cause rips and tears in the liner. At John's Waterproofing, we are able to solve this problem by encapsulating the space. This is the process of closing the crawl space off from the outside and controlling the environment so it isn't exposed to harsh weather conditions. This involves installing a drainage system with a perforated pipe and a SuperSump Plus sump pump. Also, we install TerraBlock insulation foam and a new CleanSpace vapor barrier. These help seal the earth off from the crawl space floor and prevent water from being able to seep through again. A SaniDry dehumidifier helps with air filtration and Spray Foam completely air sealing the space. Once the encapsulation is completed, it leaves the crawl space brand new and cleaned up so that homeowners don't have to worry about water damage in the future.

The customer found us on our website to have their crawl space encapsulated due to not having any form of protection. 

This very large space created cold drafts into the house and cold wood floors throughout the year. Our crew removed the old torn black plastic from the floor and encapsulated the space. 

Homeowner says, 

“A very positive experience! Everyone I dealt with was friendly, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. The contractors were punctual, work was completed professionally, and they cleaned up after themselves. What used to be a wet and musty crawl space is now a dry, clean space after their careful work and installation of a sump pump. They also offered a discount for paying on completion!  John's Waterproofing comes highly recommended by this customer; I have already referred them to friends!” 

This Portland homeowner was using his crawlspace as storage and where his water heater was installed. He had water leaking and it was ruining his belongings that were stored down there. With water in the crawlspace over time, his posts started to rot and he noticed soft spots on the floor. He gave us a call and our crew came out and encapsulated his crawlspace and put in new posts. He now has more storage than ever before and doesn't have to worry about his belongings being destroyed.                                      

This homeowner was concerned about the air quality in the home after noticing some rodent and pest activity. They reached out to John's to find a solution. After our free inspection and estimate, our system design specialist met with the homeowner to discuss the best options. Our team began this project by removing all of the insulation and debris from the crawl space. Next our team digs a trench around the interior perimeter to then lay down a perforated pipe into a silt sock to create a secure passage for water to drain to the SuperSump at the lowest point. Then, we install our TerraBlock system. This goes on the dirt floor creating an insulated barrier, separating the home and the earth. Directly on top of the TerraBlock, we install our CleanSpace system, which goes all along the foundation walls, up to the rim joists and is sealed at the footing of the wooden posts with our waterproof tape. We then cover all the vents shut so no outside air can enter. Next, we install our SaniDry Sedona to control the environment, this dehumidifier will help with drying and filtering the air to eliminate damp musty odors and will keep the space at a healthy relative humidity. To ensure a complete and airtight condition, we spray our foam insulation all along the foundation walls, up to the rim joists making sure every crack and void is filled. This type of insulation will make the home much more energy efficient. Lastly, we install our Aspen in the living area of the home. This is the highest performing air filtration system in the world, with three stages of custom designed filters. This will remove large particles like dust and pollen, gasses and odors, and the tiniest of particles like smoke and viruses. These homeowners can be sure their air quality is substantially improved and their home protected for years to come.