Before & After Photos

Accumulation of standing water had been a persistent issue for this concrete patio. Living in the PNW, there is no shortage of wet conditions throughout the year. Due to the downward sloping of this patio, all rainwater, as well as runoff from watering potted plants, continuously ran downhill to the lowest portion of the slab. The homeowners didn't like having to look at the ugly collected water, and they were concerned that the standing water could pose a safety risk. They called John's, and we came out to inspect the issue. Our Design Specialist explained to the homeowners about the possibility of permanent water damage, as well as how the damage could go further than only impacting the patio - it could also, overtime, cause catastrophic damage to the foundation walls of the home. This is because too much water seeping through the patio, and into the earth below that supports the foundation, could cause erosion of that soil, eventually leading to the sliding and crumbling of the foundation walls. Fortunately, the homeowners were on top of this issue, and called on us as the leading waterproofing experts, to intervene before it was too late. Our Design Specialist offered them the perfect solution, the installation of an XL TrenchDrain into the patio, to collect all water, and route it away from the home. They signed the Job Proposal, and we got them on our schedule! When our crew arrived, the first step was cutting out a narrow, 35 foot portion of the patio at the lowest point, to create a trench. Inside of the trench, we placed 35 feet of XL TrenchDrain, which is a metal drain that will remain permanently in place to collect all water intrusion, and will route it safely away from the home via a drain line. After placement of the TrenchDrain, we poured new concrete around it to hold it firmly in place, and to provide a nice finished look. The TrenchDrain has a metal cover on it, that is easily removeable for cleaning. These homeowners are happy to no longer have to look at dirty standing water while they're resting on their patio after a long day. They are also glad to know that they have made the right decision to protect the entire structure of their home from the devastating affects that years worth of standing water can cause, without proper implementation of quality solutions.

This homeowner first noticed that their floor was slanting in their kitchen. It then developed a slight bounce to it, followed by a few doors that were sticking in their frames. Looking for a solution before the issue progressed further, they called up John's Waterproofing. We scheduled their free inspection and discovered that their homes foundation had settled unevenly, leaving some of the wooden posts floating above their footings. 

To address this issue we proudly offer SmartJacks. These replace the old wooden posts, anchoring into both the wooden beam above and the footing below. The SmartJack is then adjusted into place, stabilizing the home. These will not rot or mold, and can be adjusted more over the years if needed. Now the homeowners can enjoy their home being on stable ground once again. 

The exterior of the foundation walls of this home had started to erode, due to hydrostatic pressure against the walls caused by accumulated ground water. To stop further erosion, and to protect the strength of the foundation walls, our crew of experts installed an drain system to catch all ground water before it could reach the foundation walls. To do this, they dug a shallow trench, beginning at the back of the home, and wrapping around to the front. Inside of the trench, they laid down perforated pipe, to collect all ground water, and then covered this with decorative gravel, until the trench was filled. Covering the trench with gravel will help gather and route rain water into the system. They made sure that the drainage was installed at a downhill angle, to utilize the force of gravity to send all collected water downhill, to be expelled away from the home. At the expulsion point, we attached a LawnScape Outlet, to evenly disperse the water into the lawn. Thanks to the installation of this system, ground water will no longer be able to accumulate and create hydrostatic pressure against the foundation walls of this home. The experts here at John's have successfully restored structural integrity and stability to this family home. These homeowners can rest assured that the safety and long-term investment of their home is now protected by the installation of high-quality waterproofing components designed to prevent the disastrous affects that water damage can cause when left un-mediated. 

Is your crawl space neglected and messy? Are you worried moisture could be damaging the structural components beneath your home? If you answered yes to either of these questions, then give the waterproofing experts at John's a call today to schedule your free inspection! Our Design Specialists are trained to uncover the truth of what is going on inside of your crawl space, and to propose effective, high quality solutions to homeowners. In the case of this home, a water intrusion had caused a large amount of damage to the subfloor. Persistent moisture had caused one of the main subfloor support beams to fail, as well as some of of the subfloor posts. The failure of the beam and posts had caused the entirety of the subfloor to sag, creating sloped floors inside of the home, as well as greatly threatening the integrity of the structure of the home. Waterproofing this crawl space was absolutely necessary to protect this homes stability. Our Design Specialist offered this homeowner the most effective waterproofing solution available - a full encapsulation of their crawl space with foundation work. 

To return stability to this home, our crew of experts removed and replaced the rotten beam with a fresh beam - immediately restoring strength to the subfloor. As for the rotting posts, our crew removed and replaced them with Steel SmartJack Piers. SmartJacks are "jacked up", until the overhead floor is once again level. They will remain in place to support the weight of the home, and are highly adjustable in the future if need be. We than moved onto the waterproofing components, beginning with a full interior drain system with a sump pump. Next, we place two layers of ground coverings over the dirt floor inside of the space. The first layer, TerraBlock, insulates the space. Directly on top of the TerraBlock, and up onto the walls, our 20 Mil CleanSpace vapor barrier is laid down. CleanSpace is interlaced with carbon fibers to provide incredible durability, and enables it to come with a 25 year warranty against rips and tears. It is bright and white, and transforms crawl spaces into clean, welcoming areas that can be used for dry storage. An encapsulated crawl space allows homeowners to utilize the vast square footage beneath their homes, without worry of water or rodents inflicting discomfort or damage to themselves or their belongings. To seal the entire outside of the space, our crew covers all original vents, and replaces the original access door with a custom-cut EverLast Access Door. Our EverLast Doors are made of rigid plastic that will never rot or discolor, and they leave no gaps around the edges when shut - preventing rodent intrusion. To create a 100% air-tight seal inside of our encapsulated crawl spaces, Spray Foam insulation is installed directly onto the foundation walls, until every crevice and void is filled. With the crawl space of this home encapsulated, and the subfloor once again stable, this homeowner can enjoy a dry, stable, and healthy home. 

This home suffered from bouncy and squeaky floors. The owners knew that if left unaddressed, this could lead to worse foundation issues. To get on top of this issue, the owners contacted John's Waterproofing and scheduled a free inspection. We sent out a design specialist who did a full inspection. Afterwards we sat down with the owners and crafted a repair plan to suit their home and budget. To stabilize the home we had to replace the floating wooden posts with SmartJacks. These adjust to fit the space, and will not succumb to any water issues over the years. We then installed a drain system and sump pump. These will ensure water won't be able to flood the space and damage the vapor barrier and the remaining wooden posts will be able to stay out of water. We installed a new 6 Mil vapor barrier, overlapping edges and running this up the walls. Now the space is on solid ground again.