Crawl Space Repair Before & After Photos

Check out this great before and after that really shows what a crawl space under your home can look like when its dry and healthy. Air travels up, and so most of the air you breathe comes from your crawl space. This is known as the stack effect. To promote better quality air, we always recommend sealing this space from the outside environment that can cause dampness which creates mold. 

Encapsulation seals the space off from cold winters, wet springs and humid summers. It can help create a barrier not only for moisture but for small pests that like to use your crawl space as their new home. Preventing water and moisture also helps protect your foundation from water damage. 

This homeowner in Severn, Maryland, built a great relationship with our team and thoroughly enjoyed his experience with his System Design Specialist, Chris Cooke. 

For this crawl space job, we did a Mold X 2 Treatment. Mold X2 is a highly effective cleaner for contaminated surfaces such as wood and masonry. While Mold X2 treatments eliminate mold, it does not prevent it from growing back unless the moisture is controlled. With that being said, we had to control the moisture in the crawlspace by installing a CleanSpace Vapor barrier and Drainage Matting,  which the matting not only creates a drainage space under the Cleanspace, but also acts as a thermal break, giving some insulation value. And then to keep the crawl space insulated, we installed SilverGlo, which features a radiant barrier that reflects heat back into your crawl space.

We were recommended to this homeowner by a neighbor who had a dirt floor crawl space with water coming in and wanted to upgrade the area with an encapsulation. By encapsulating the space, the team installed our CleanSpace Vapor Barrier that is designed to protect the area from humidity and excess moisture coming in. This system is moisture-proof and will prevent issues such as mold or pests. We also wrapped each pier with our vapor barrier, which will keep this below-grade space dry and moisture-free. 

For this project the homeowner reached out regarding their finished basement and water coming in through the foundation walls. We were able to capture the water leakage with our CleanSpace Vapor barrier installation along with our WaterGuard sub-flooring drain system. The CleanSpace is a poly sheet material that covers the entire basement and works as a barrier for any water or vapor coming through into the home. This particular covering forces any type of seepage down to the sub-floor drain then flows into the sump pump, preventing any unwanted water in basement.  

A damp, musty crawl space might be out of sight, but it’s never out of mind for long. That was the case for a homeowner in Gwynn Oak, MD, who began noticing a persistent musty smell and increased humidity throughout their home. Concerned about the potential for mold growth, wood rot, and long-term structural damage, they turned to Quality 1st Basement Systems for a permanent solution.

After conducting a thorough inspection, our team identified widespread moisture intrusion and high humidity levels throughout the crawl space, conditions that, if left untreated, could compromise both the health and safety of the home.

To address the issue comprehensively, we designed a customized waterproofing system tailored to the space. We installed our WaterGuard Interior Drainage System to collect any incoming water, along with a dual-pump solution, our TripleSafe Sump Pump System for maximum protection and our SuperSump Premier Sump Pump for added redundancy. Next, we encapsulated the crawl space with our CleanSpace Vapor Barrier, creating a durable seal that isolates the home from the damp earth below. Finally, we installed our SaniDry Sedona Dehumidifier to control humidity and improve air quality.

With the full system in place, the homeowner immediately noticed a drier, cleaner environment and regained peace of mind knowing their crawl space, and home, was now protected for the long term!