Crawl Space Repair Before & After Photos

In Royal Oak, MI, a newly married couple bought their first home together. Within the first week of moving into the home, they noticed a musty smell that would not go away and that the floors were always cold. They decided to take a look at their new crawl space but quickly realized that it was only new to them. The crawl space was littered with debris and mold. It was a task they wanted experienced professionals to tackle, so they called HomeSpec Waterproofing and Foundation Repair.

A senior project manager, Zach, did an inspection to determine the best course of action. He suggested insulating the crawl space with SilverGlo™ to address the cold floors and encapsulating it with CleanSpace® to fight the moisture. He also made the recommendations to fight the mold using Mold-X2 and creating a waterproof seal with an EverLast™ crawl space door. These multiple solutions reassured the homeowners and they agreed to all of the repairs with HomeSpec. They were installed by a team led by foreman Jon. Now when the couple needs to investigate their crawl space, they no longer see dirt, leaves, and other debris. They see a clean, dry, usable space.

These homeowners in Berkley, Michigan wanted to add a second story onto their home, but had to halt renovations after noticing issues with their foundation. Their floors were sagging and thought one corner might be sinking. 

When inspecting the crawl space, project manager David Kingsley found many rotting posts in bad shape, causing the settlement. If they were to add a second story, the foundation would need the ability to withstand the weight. 

That's why Jon Lont and his crew installed SmartJack Crawl Space Support Posts. These lift, level, and stabilize the crawl space. With a sturdy concrete base, there's no need to worry about further sinking. The strong galvanized steel is long-lasting and resistant to water, pests, or mold. 

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. 

Crews encapsulated a crawl space in Bloomfield Hills, MI.

Our team encapsulated a crawl space that had water inside it.