Crawl Space Repair Before & After Photos

A crawlspace access door was not sealed correctly, so moisture and debris were entering the crawlspace. To fix this, an EverLast Access Well was installed for the below-grade crawlspace door. This well is big enough to crouch down and enter the crawlspace, and will last for years without rusting rotting, or needing paint. It also comes with an airtight lid to keep moisture and debris out of the crawlspace. This will restore peace of mind for years to come!

Many homes, like this one in Carbondale, IL., have dirt crawlspaces. A dirt crawlspace may seem harmless enough, but it can actually damage your home as well as decrease its energy efficiency. 

The dirt in a crawlspace can allow animals and bugs to burrow in, as well as water vapor. A dirt crawlspace is also totally uninsulated, allowing conditioned air to escape and allowing humid, hot air in during the summer and frigid, cold air in during the winter. Dirt crawlspaces are full of problems.

But there is a solution to these problems; CleanSpace™. CleanSpace™ is a vapor barrier similar to a pool liner but specifically designed for crawlspaces. This tough, tear-proof liner can block the water vapor rising from the dirt floors or seeping through the walls of the crawlspace as well as block off entries that insects and rodents use to get into the crawlspace. CleanSpace™ is also anti-microbial, meaning mold can't grow on it or get past it. Once a crawlspace is incapsulated with CleanSpace™ it is protected from not only dirt, but insects and rodents as well as water vapor and mold. This opens up an opportunity to insulate the crawlspace as well. Since no animals will be able to rip the insulation, and water vapor and mold spores can't get in to ruin it, the crawlspace is the perfect place to insulate. With insulation below the floor, the entire home will be easier to heat or cool all year round.

A dirt crawlspace is full of problems, but a CleanSpace™ crawlspace can keep your home clean, dry and energy efficient. 

Moisture was entering a crawlspace in Paris, IL, and the support beams were failing. To solve these issues, the CleanSapce Encapsulation System was first installed. This will completely isolate the crawlspace from the earth and reduce the humidity level. Any mold growth will also be eliminated, making the whole house healthier. The white color will also brighten the crawlspace and make it easier to see inside it.

Next, the SmartJack System was installed. These steel support systems can permanently stabilize and level the floor joists and girders in the crawlspace. These add strength and stability to the existing columns and piers. They are unaffected by moisture, as they will not rust, weaken, or be affected by mold. These will lift the floors above back toward their original position, reduce floor “bounce” caused by excessive joist spans, and solve the problem once and for all Thanks to these systems, this crawlspace will remain dry and stable for years to come!

A crawlspace in Catlin, IL, was humid and needed to be addressed. The homeowner decided to give Woods a call. To solve this issue, a sump pump was used to discharge the water that entered the crawlspace. With this system in place, the homeowner can have peace of mind that their crawlspace will remain dry and free of humidity for years to come!

Moisture was entering a crawlspace in Catlin, IL allowing mold to grow and create a musty smell. To solve this issue, the CleanSpace Encapsulation System was installed. This will separate the crawlspace from the earth and will reduce the humidity level. Any mold growth will also be eliminated, making the whole house healthier. Lastly, the white color will brighten the crawlspace and make it easier to see inside it. This crawlspace will now remain clean and dry for years to come!