Before & After Photos

An improper sump pump sat in a bucket connected to a hose, attempting to siphon water out of the crawl space of a home in Yachats. Little did the homeowners know, the pump's inefficient operation was causing standing water to slowly fill the space. Not only that, but multiple crawl space exterior vents were below-grade, allowing water to pour in and let outside air contaminate the crawl space with inconsistent air temperatures. The concrete walls were stained and beginning to crack, and the existing vapor barrier wasn't fully attached, completely defeating its purpose of trapping moisture in the soil rather than letting it rise into the crawl space. Mold, rot, and condensation threatened. After noticing their heating and cooling bills were much higher than normal, the homeowners inspected their crawl space and urgently called John's Waterproofing to the rescue. During a free inspection, our team worked closely with the homeowners to create a plan and schedule the project. When the day came to restore the crawl space, our Waterproofing Experts quickly got to work, knowing they were about to change this family's home for the better. 

To prep the space, all of the old insulation, debris, damaged vapor barrier, and standing water were removed from the crawl space. Now the area was ready to go. The team first replaced the makeshift sump pump with a TripleSafe, the best sump system on the market. The TripleSafe features three pumps that provide maximum water discharge and reliable back-up for crawl spaces and basements exposed to higher amounts of water. Next, a Perf Pipe was installed in a trench dug along the interior perimeter, which collects any water from the soil and diverts it to the sump pump. Along the foundation walls, SilverGlo, a durable foam insulation, was installed. SilverGlo is an ideal choice for insulating crawl spaces because it is long-lasting, improves energy efficiency in the home, and won't absorb water. Then came our ultimate encapsulation duo: TerraBlock and CleanSpace. TerraBlock is a thick insulation sheet that is installed across the dirt floor to help the home maintain a more comfortable temperature. But the job isn't complete without topping it off with its sidekick, CleanSpace, a heavy-duty 20-mil vapor barrier that seals off the crawl space and helps prevent mold, moisture, rot, pests, and rodents. Next, a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier was installed. This system automatically maintains a level of 55% humidity in the crawl space to keep the air in the home dry and healthy. To completely seal off the crawl space, vent covers were installed to block out outside air for good. What once was a weak little bucket and hose struggling to keep up was now a top-of-the-line sump pump, beautifully encapsulated and built to keep the home dry for years to come. The homeowners finally have peace of mind knowing their safety, and lower heating and cooling bills, is guaranteed.

This homes crawl space had the old fiberglass falling, and it smelled very musty. The owners of the home were concerned about the health risks that could be occurring by living with this kind of mess under their feet. To get assistance, they called up John's Waterproofing so they could learn about what they could do. This is how they learned about encapsulation. The owners were sold on this solution; energy savings, indoor air benefits, and overall health benefits for the homes longevity. We pulled out the old vapor barrier, fiberglass, and general debris. We then installed drainage, a sump pump, and insulated with TerraBlock and Spray Foam. We use a CleanSpace vapor barrier, and installed a SaniDry dehumidifier. Now this space is dry and healthy.

This homeowner was concerned about humidity and a musty smell in their home and wanted to find a solution to this problem. They reached to John's and scheduled their free inspection. One of our knowledgeable system design specialist performed a thorough examination of the crawl space and then met with the homeowner to go over the best options to solve this issue permanently. When hearing how a full encapsulation offers improved air quality, reduced energy bills, and protection from water, pests and mold- they went ahead with the estimate and we began the project. First, we made sure to remove all of the debris, along with the fiberglass insulation, and damaged vapor barrier. Mold was found in some areas, so we use our Mold-X2 which our highly effective cleaner for contaminated surfaces. Mold stains are removed in 20 seconds. Next, we dig a trench around the interior perimeter of the crawl space to install a 3 inch perforated pipe into a silt sock. This creates a safe passage for water to collect at the lowest point. Then, at this point we install our SuperSump Plus. This will gather all of the water and pump it outside and away from the homes foundation via discharge line. We make sure to cover and seal all of the vents to prevent outside air from entering. On the dirt floor of the crawl space, we install our TerraBlock system which will create an insulated barrier between the home and the earth. This will also block out moisture from making its way up through the floor of the crawl space. On top of the TerraBlock, we install our CleanSpace system. It is also anchored into the foundation walls up to the rim joists and is sealed at the footing of the wooden posts with our waterproof tape. To keep the environment controlled, we then install our SaniDry Sedona Dehumidifier that will eliminate the damp and must odors by drying and filtering the air-as well as keep the home at a healthy relative humidity. Lastly we install our foam insulation onto the foundation walls, up to the rim joists. This type of insulation differs from traditional fiberglass because it is sprayed in layers and than it expands, filling every crack and void, ultimately providing a complete airtight seal. This full encapsulation will protect the home and create a dry, healthy and stable environment for years to come. 

When a crawl space has issues such as water intrusion, high humidity, and rodent activity, it can lead to more serious problems. This problems affect the structural integrity of the home, create health hazards and higher energy costs. These homeowners began to worry their crawl space was in bad shape after noticing a musty odor and higher humidity in their living area, so they contacted John's to help them solve these issues. We went out and thoroughly inspected the crawl space and found active water, and rodent droppings. An encapsulation would be the best solution for this home. After finishing, we went to meet with the homeowners and worked with them to create a game plan that addresses every issue creating a dry, healthy and stable home. We went over the encapsulation process and they moved forward with the project.

We began by digging a trench around the interior perimeter of the crawl space and in that trench we install a 3 inch perforated pipe into a silt sock to create a safe passage for water to drain to the lowest point. At this low point we install our SuperSump plus that will collect all of the water that enters and pump it outside of the home, away from the foundation through the discharge line. We make sure all of the vents are covered and sealed. Over the entire dirt floor of the crawl space we then install our TerraBlock system that will act as an insulated barrier between the home and the earth and will block moisture from making its way up through the floor. Anchored into the foundation walls and placed between the footing and the wooden posts is our 20 mil thick liner, CleanSpace. This product is also placed over top of the entire TerraBlock system and sealed at the footing of the wooden posts with our heavy duty CleanSpace tape. We want to keep the environment at a healthy relative humidity so we install our SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier that will effectively eliminate damp and musty odors by drying and filtering the air. This will also help with improving overall indoor air quality. We finish this project by installing our foam insulation. This is sprayed all along the foundation walls, up to the rim joists and fills every crack and void to guarantee a complete airtight seal. 

This homeowner was noticing a musty smell throughout their home, and felt like their home was having issues retaining heat in the winter, and cold air in the summer. They went to check their crawl space and found that there was standing water, and most of their fiberglass insulation was falling from the ceiling of their crawl space. They called John's Waterproofing to get a free inspection and estimate. After our system design specialist was done with the inspection, he met with the homeowner and after discussing solutions, they decided that a crawl space encapsulation was the way to go. To begin this project, our team goes in and removes all the debris like the fallen fiberglass and damaged vapor barrier. Next, our team digs a trench around the interior perimeter of the crawl space to then lay down a perforated pipe into a silt sock. This will secure a safe passage for the water to drain to the SuperSump pump at the lowest point. Our SmartDrain system is also installed, this backup system will alert the homeowner of a possible plumbing leak with an audible alarm and drains away the water into a drywell under the CleanSpace until the homeowner is able to get it fixed. Our team then installs our TerraBlock directly on the dirt floor of the crawl space. This acts as an insulated barrier between the home and the earth that will keep moisture from making its way up through the crawl space floor.  Next our team installs CleanSpace, which is placed on top of the TerraBlock system, on the foundation walls and up to the rim joists. All the vents in the crawl space are sealed to prevent outside air from getting in. Our team then installs our SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier which will control the environment and pull out any moisture. This will promote clean healthy air through the entire home by eliminating damp musty odors by drying and filtering the air. To finish this encapsulation our team sprays our foam insulation along the foundation walls, up to the rim joists. This homeowner can now be sure that their energy costs will lower and the air they're breathing is healthy and clean. A protected crawl space not only benefits the health of the homeowner but the longevity and health of the entire home for years to come.