Before & After Photos

This homeowner called because anytime we got any amount of rain the crawl space would puddle up with water and between the water and mud the black plastic vapor barrier was crumbling and being of no use. They called to have an inspector come out and do a free inspection. The inspector found water damage, mud, debris, and puddles in the crawlspace. Our crew cleaned out the crawlspace and did a crawl space encapsulation. We used a 20 mils thick woven fiber vapor barrier called CleanSpace along with a smart drain. That next rainy season, they called to thank us since they didn't have any water in the crawlspace, it stayed completely dry. They were so glad to have a healthy crawlspace. 

On this project we were able to lift the building piers so we could slide our CleanSpace 20 Mil Vapor barrier in. 

This crawlspace had old concrete blocks stacked around the doorway from one portion of the crawlspace to the other. We cleaned it out and can show the work in progress look where we have the brown drainage matting connecting two rooms, with the thick TerraBlock insulation getting taped down. This job will still need Cleanspace over the top of it all to fully encapulate the area, but this is a glimpse of what we do to protect your home. 

This homes insulation tended to absorb moisture and droop. The homeowners would have to reattach and change out the fiberglass whenever their floorboard began to feel cold and their heating and cooling costs began to rose. To address this issue, the homeowners wanted a long term solution. They moved forward with a full encapsulation which uses both TerraBlock and Spray Foam to insulate the crawlspace. The homeowners are so happy that their insulation is addressed properly now. 

Wet and dirty crawl spaces are very common, especially in the wet climate of the PNW. When crawl spaces are left in disrepair, families can be unknowingly breathing in the toxic air that is drifting up into their home from beneath their feet, as 40% of interior air, comes from the crawl space. When crawl spaces are professionally waterproofed, families can thrive inside of their homes knowing that the air they are breathing everyday is clean, and conducive to their long term health. John's is proud to offer the professional installation of the "Gold Standard" in crawl space waterproofing - Encapsulation. An encapsulated crawl space ensures that the space is sealed entirely, preventing rodents, debris, moisture, and air from entering. This system consists of the combination of several heavy-duty and professional-grade components, that work together 24/7 to protect your home and family from the devastating affects of water damage.

First, our crews remove all of the existing debris inside of the space, leaving a nice clean slate for the installation of the system. We install a perimeter drain system within the crawl space, paired with a TripleSafe sump pump to collect and direct the water away from the homes foundation. Next, 2 layers of waterproof ground coverings are installed to prevent water intrusion while insulating the cold dirt floor. With the base of the Encapsulation system installed, our crew then sets up a SaniDry Sedona Dehumidifier. This machine run continuously, to save homeowners time while also offering peace of mind. It keeps the air quality safe, by constantly cleaning and removing allergens, toxins, and moisture from the air, while also preventing mold growth. Each crawl space vent is sealed, and a new EverLast Access Door is installed to prevent rodents and debris from entering the space. To insulate the foundation walls, our dedicated expert in Spray Foam arrives, and sprays this effective insulation directly onto the foundation walls, until every crevice and void is filled, and a 100% air-tight seal is achieved inside of the space. Each of these heavy-duty components is installed with precision. With proper yearly maintenance, our encapsulation has the potential to save homeowners up to 40% per year on energy costs, and have been proven time and time again to create a healthy air environment inside of homes that enables families to thrive.