Crawl Space Repair Before & After Photos

Homeowners in Ypsilanti, MI, had been experiencing cold floors throughout their home and musty smells they could not trace. They had no intention of moving but wanted to resolve these problems so they could enjoy their home. They called HomeSpec looking for a solution, and HomeSpec sent senior project manager Zach to inspect the home.

After Zach completed a full inspection, he concluded that their issues were caused by the crawl space. He explained to the homeowners that their crawl space was not properly equipped and was causing the cold floors and musty smells. Zach proposed that, to keep these issues from getting worse, they should have CleanSpace® Crawl Space Encapsulation System installed. This would add a layer of protection throughout the crawl space, preventing water leakage, which had been the root of the problem. Once the homeowners agreed to this plan, a team led by Jim quickly and efficiently completed the project. The homeowners were pleased with the outcome and glad to have an enjoyable living space once again.

These homeowners were experiencing a strong, musty smell wafting throughout their home. They did a Google search and saw that it could be coming from underneath the home. That's when they checked their crawl space and indeed, it was very damp.

Our team encapsulated the crawl space and installed a dehumidifier to solve this problem. The dehumidifier will control the moisture and prevent mold from growing. The smell was ultimately eliminated and the homeowners were happy with their new dry crawl space!

Most people want to keep their crawl space out of sight and out of mind. Unfortunately, the crawl space affects the overall health of your home, so it should be given some love and attention.

The wooden support beams in your crawl space carry the entire weight of the home and hold it up. It's safe to say that these joists are crucial to your home's structural integrity. So if these become compromised by moisture, so does the stability of your home. That's exactly what happened to this New Hudson home. 

Over time, the homeowners began noticing hints of a sagging crawl space - like a sagging kitchen floor and a gap between the wall and the floor. Little did they know, moisture was wreaking havoc in their crawl space - causing the joists to deteriorate. The vents and dirt ground were allowing in water and humidity, which led to mold and rot attacking the joists. 

To fix this problem, HomeSpec installed SmartJack support posts and encapsulated the crawl space. The weight is transferred to the support posts and the floors are elevated back to their original position - eliminating the sagging, bouncy floors. The encapsulation process seals the crawl space and prevents moisture from entering - creating a dry, healthy space. 

This homeowner owns an old farmhouse with a fieldstone foundation in Maybee, Michigan. He noticed that the floors above the crawl space were sagging and bouncy, so he contacted HomeSpec.

When our specialist performed an inspection though, water and high-humidity were also discovered in the crawl space. To solve these issues, HomeSpec had to install a vapor barrier, dehumidifier and support posts. 

The SmartJack Support Posts were installed to raise and level the floors, and prevent them from sagging in the future. The crawl space was encapsulated with a CleanSpace Vapor Barrier to seal off the walls and floor from moisture. The dehumidifier was essential for maintaining a healthy 55% relative humidity - preventing condensation and mold growth. 

The homeowner was very happy with the results of his dry, healthy crawl space!

Our team waterproofed, insulated, and encapsulated the crawl space and installed and interior drainage system.