Before & After Photos

The owner of this home called on John's after they noticed several inches of standing water in their crawl space. We sent a Design Specialist to their home for a Free Inspection! During this inspection, he found standing water, hanging insulation, rodent feces, and a very musty odor inside of the space. He approached the homeowner with his findings and offered him the most effective solution available - a full encapsulation. This would mean sealing the space entirely, preventing rodents and debris from entering, while also installing waterproofing capabilities, and maintaining a safe air quality at all times through the installation of a heavy-duty dehumidifier. The homeowner was grateful to have been offered such an effective solution, and was eager to get on our schedule.

When our crew of waterproofing experts arrived at his home, they began by removing all of the nasty debris from the crawl space, wiping the slate clean to install the encapsulation components. To begin, we placed a drain system within the crawl space to collect water and send it to the lowest point, here, our crew installed a SuperSump Pump, which will immediately remove all ground water intrusion away from the home via an underground discharge line. The installation of the pump will ensure that water never accumulates beneath the home - protecting the structural components of the subfloor and foundation from the devastating affects of water damage. Next, they laid down 2 layers of padding and sheeting, to cover the entire dirt floor. TerraBlock padding was laid down first, insulating the ground. Directly on top of the TerraBlock, as well as up onto the walls, we placed our 20 Mil CleanSpace vapor barrier, this prevents moisture from seeping in through the ground and walls. CleanSpace is bright white, and transforms crawl spaces into welcoming areas that can be safely used as dry storage. This durable vapor barrier is interlaced with carbon fibers, and comes with a 25 year warranty against rips and tears.  To maintain a healthy air quality, we than installed a SaniDry Sedona Dehumidifier. This machine cleans and removes moisture, allergens, and toxins from the air. It also boasts "hands-off" functionality, as it operates fully automatically to save homeowners time while offering peace of mind. The installation of a heavy-duty dehumidifier is important because 40% of the air inside of your home comes from your crawl space - meaning if you have rodent feces and mold in your crawl space, you are breathing remnants of those toxins inside of your home everyday. To protect the health of your loved ones, a clean, dry crawl space is absolutely essential. To insulate the foundation walls, our crew attached SilverGlo Panels, which are double-sided to offer waterproofing and superior insulation. SilverGlo Panels reflect heat, saving homeowners money on energy costs, while also helping to enable the Encapsulation components to run efficiently. To seal the entire exterior of the space, our crew covered all original vents, and ensured that the existing access door was capable of shutting entirely - leaving no gaps along the edges for rodents to enter through. With this crawl space now encapsulated, this homeowner and his family will be able to thrive in their home for many years to come, knowing that they're breathing healthy air, and the structural components beneath their home are protected from water damage. 

When the crawl space is in disrepair, than the air that moves up into the home will carry all that yuck, up into the home. From falling fiberglass and caked on mud, this crawl space was a mess. Since their living spaces smelled damp and musty, they figured they should fix the problem at the source. To ensure their home will be protected, they contacted John's Waterproofing and asked about getting a long-term solution in place. To do this we suggested a full encapsulation. This system includes a full interior drain system and a TripleSafe sump pump. We than insulate the dirt floor with TerraBlock and all vents are sealed shut. CleanSpace is than wrapped throughout, sealing the space off and a SaniDry is installed to maintain a healthy relative humidity. Spray insulation is than applied to the foundation walls to complete the job. Now the space is dry, stable, and healthy and the owners are happy to report their air smells fresher already. 

This homes crawl space hadn't been looked at in many years. After hearing squeaks coming from the crawl space in the evening the owners decided to glance under the home. This is how they discovered that their crawl space was a mess. The fiberglass was falling down, and caked on mud and standing water were seen across the old 6 Mil vapor barrier. To take control over this space and have it be healthy, they contacted John's Waterproofing. We sent out a design specialist who did a full inspection and then discussed a solution with encapsulation. This system brings the crawl space into the homes envelope, making it a controlled and healthy environment. 

This homes crawl space was mess when the owners glanced under their home. They discovered that the old fiberglass was drooping and falling from the subfloor. The old vapor barrier was a mess of tears and had shifted out of a place a good amount. It was musty and damp and the owners of the home wanted to know what they could do to help. To get to the root of the issue and protect their home, they decided to contact John's Waterproofing about encapsulation. They were excited to keep their crawl space dry, stable, and healthy all year round. We installed a full drain system, sump pump, TerraBlock, CleanSpace, SaniDry dehumidifier, and Spray Foam insulation. 

Many crawl spaces lack an access door that adequately prevents rodents and debris from entering, creating a dirty space that quickly becomes infested with rodents. Dark, dirty crawl spaces are an excellent breeding ground for rodents and bacteria, as both thrive in these conditions. When the entrance into a crawl space is not completely sealed, the air quality will eventually become unhealthy, as more and more rodents and bacteria infiltrate the space. This air quality does not remain strictly in the crawl space - rather, it wafts up into the home through the flooring, and is breathed in by the family at all hours of the day. The air particles negatively effecting the health of everyone who enters the home, especially those with asthma, allergies, or other respiratory issues. Having your crawl space access door replaced with a Turtl Access Door, will prevent rodents from contaminating the air both beneath of and inside of your home - improving the health of all who walk through your door. Our custom-ordered Turtl Access Doors are made of waterproof, rigid plastic/vinyl that will never rot, rust, discolor, or warp - keeping these doors fully-functional and nice looking much longer than traditional wooden doors. When shut, no gaps exist along the edges, creating a tight seal that makes rodent intrusion impossible. Turtl Access Doors can also be locked with a pad lock, to provide added security to your home. We proudly stand by the reliable, long-term protection that Turtl Access Doors offer to homeowners, especially when compared to traditional wooden doors that inevitably rot and fail to prevent rodent intrusion. If your crawl space access door isn't doing its job, then give John's a call today, and we'll get the ball rolling, so that your family can thrive in a healthy environment above a crawl space that is clean and free of rodents!