Before & After Photos

These homeowners had been unaware of their existing crawl space piers beginning to float underneath their home causing the floors to sink into the earth, until the floors began to bounce. They wanted to be safe and have their crawl space checked with an inspection from John's and the Design Specialist broke the shocking news to them. As the owners began to worry about the state of their house, we validated their feelings with a top notch plan to save their home. 

As our team arrived to their house, they noticed the interior problem and started to fix the issues that the Design Specialist promised to be restored. The original wood piers had spanned too far from the floor framing and created a gap over time. To navigate our way through this issue, we install our high-capacity, adjustable, supplemental steel piers, called the SmartJack. SmartJacks are designed to stop settling and raise the ground back to its original state. Having uneven floors can be extremely dangerous, so we made sure to repair the problem. For the posts floating over their footings we replaced the wood posts with a SmartJack. Following this we provide proper support we placed additional SmartJacks. To d this, a hole is dug for the SmartJack and a structural stone footing is compacted and set in place. The steel SmartJack is then cut to size of the specific crawl space to ensure the perfect fit. It is now installed and has an adjustable screw to jack up the floor and can be easily adjusted in the future. The home is now safe and sturdy and the homeowners no longer have to stress about the state of their house!

With indoor allergens, this homeowner was concerned about their indoor air quality. They ended up hearing how the crawl space could negatively impact the living spaces air quality, so they figured it wouldn't hurt to have a free inspection for their crawl space so they could see what was going on down there. To improve their homes breathable air, they moved forward with a full encapsulation to keep their home healthier! 

A tall crawl space can be a wonderful storage space, and this homeowner was fully using the area. However, they noticed that the space was damp and some of the items boxes were exhibiting signs of water damage. Wanting to continue using the space as they wish, they knew they would have to find a way to keep this are dry. For this, they contacted John's Waterproofing to learn about encapsulation. The owners loved that the encapsulation seals the crawl space away from exterior factors. We also use a 20 Mil woven vapor barrier in our encapsulations, this has a 25 year warranty against rips and tears, making it very useful for crawl space storage. The woven fibers through this also make it helpful in deterring critters from coming into the space.  The owners were excited to get a full crawl space upgrade! 

When water enters a crawl space and has no where to go, it becomes stagnant and creates a lot of issues for a homeowner. One of the main problems with water intrusion in a crawl space is that moisture can raise indoor humidity causing discomfort and potential damage to the home above; flooring, walls and furniture. Moist environments also attract unwanted pests that can cause further structural damage and introduce health hazards. These homeowners wanted to find an option that addresses the water in their crawl space so they reached out to John's Waterproofing to schedule their free visit. We went out and thoroughly inspected this crawl space and then met with the homeowners to work on a game plan that best fits their budget. After going over different options with the homeowner they signed the estimate and we began. First, we removed all of the debris and old vapor barrier. Next, we dug a trench around the interior perimeter of the crawl space in which we placed a 3 inch perforated pipe into a silt sock to create a secure passage for water to collect at the lowest point. Then, at this low point we install our SuperSump Plus. This system pumps all of water that was gathered outside and sends it away from the homes foundation via discharge line. Our LawnScape Outlet is then connected to the line. It is a grated drain that allows water to pass through but will keep debris out. Lastly, to finish this system, we install our 6 mil plastic on top of the dirt floor of the crawl space, which will help block moisture. Down the line when the homeowners are ready for a full encapsulation the transition will be smooth. 

Fiberglass insulation was not manufactured to be open to the elements. Because of this, it doesn't uphold in a crawl space. The material will absorb moisture out of the air and this causes it to droop away from the subfloor, negating its insulation value. As water rests in it, this leads to mold and mildew which is held up against the underside of the home and it is an appealing material for rodents to use for bedding. This homeowner had gotten tired of having to replace the fiberglass and they wanted a solution that would actually last for them. This is how they ended up online learning about encapsulation. This system uses insulation which is made to last in the crawl space. Along the floor we install our TerraBlock insulation and along the foundation walls we apply spray foam insulation. These two types of insulation will not rot or mildew, but will actually help to keep your home dry and healthy, while lowering the homes heating and cooling costs.