Before & After Photos

We encapsulated this shallow crawl space in Maineville, OH, in order to keep the home fresh and strong. When we wrapped the crawl space with our CleanSpace vapor barrier, the homeowners noticed a difference in the smell almost immediately. We also installed SilverGlo insulation panels along the wall in order to keep the floor above warm in the winter. The homeowners were very happy with the outcome.

This crawl space in Milford, OH, was struggling to keep out ground water, causing a multitude of problems like musty smells, poor insulation, wood damage, moisture damage, bug infestations, etc... We first waterproofed the space by wrapping the perimeter with drainage tile, and then we hooked up the drainage system up to a sump pump, (not pictured). After waterproofing, we then laid our drainage matting all across the floor, which contains dimples, to help preserve the vapor barrier that we installed over the top of the matting. Lastly, we wrapped the walls with our SilverGlo insulation and installed a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier to keep the space dry and well insulated. 

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This tiny little crawl space was actually in pretty decent condition before we encapsulated, which is actually pretty rare to see. Most people wait until the last minute, which as we all know, will end up costing more in the long run to repair it when you wait. Although in decent condition, this crawl space was showing signs of rot just barely on the beams near the walls and corners of the crawlspace. It was also not insulated the best, something the customer was concerned about. We installed an encapsulation of CleanSpace drainage and matting around the entirety of the crawl space. We also sprayed foam insulation up near the rim joists where the CleanSpace could not reach. We also installed Foamax on one side of the crawlspace, where the crawlspace was closest to the outside air. All in all this was a smart customer who encapsulated and insulated their crawl space so they could save money on energy bills, rim joists repairs, and more importantly, save the air quality they must live with by blocking out moisture. 

This crawl spaces floor in Dayton, OH, looked like it belonged on mars. All of the dust particles kept leaking into the upstairs level of the home, causing the homeowners breathing troubles. The crawl space was also very humid, which could cause the wooden framing to deteriorate at a rapid pace - if not accounted for. The homeowners decided they had enough one day, and called us out to encapsulate their crawl space, The Basement Doctor way. we installed drainage matting all over the floor, wrapped the walls in SilverGlo insulation, encapsulated the entire space with our CleanSpace vapor barrier, and then set up a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier. The result completely transformed the feel of the home, even from upstairs.