Crawl Space Repair Before & After Photos

A Mason, MI homeowner struggled with water intrusion in their 1950s home, causing mold growth and discoloration of wood floors and floorboards in the basement. Meanwhile, their unfinished dirt-floor crawl space left the upper floors feeling cold. Ayers provided a full solution: WaterGuard to address water seepage in the basement, a TripleSafe sump pump for dependable drainage, and CleanSpace with Rim Joist Insulation to seal and insulate the crawl space. The result? A dry, mold-free basement and a warmer, more comfortable home.

A homeowner from Mason, Michigan, was seeking a solution for their home. A large crack had formed within a foundation wall, and it appeared to worsen. Luckily, no water was leaking into the basement, but the homeowner wanted to fix it before it declined, so he contacted Ayers. After an inspection, the team at Ayers concluded that FlexiSpan System would seal and fix the problem! After the crack in the wall was filled with a sealant, a wall covering was screwed into place on the wall. If any water leaks through the foundation, it will flow behind the FlexiSpan wall and directly to the homeowner's sump pump! 

Sharon and Kevin approached us at a home show with a story that's all too familiar - their floors were cold. This is, of course, because their crawl space was not properly insulated and the cold air from the dirt floor was affecting the house above it.

Upon inspecting the crawl space, we also discovered mold (another common side effect of dirt floor crawl spaces, especially when delicious-to-mold fiberglass insulation is present) and...mice. Gross.

Sharon and Kevin wanted to prevent moisture in the crawl space, control mold odors, get rid of the mice, and save energy. Luckily, we can help with all of that!

We installed our ultimate energy savings package, including the CleanSpace vapor barrier with drainage matting and a SaniDry CX dehumidifier. Now the basement will be dry and mold/critter free, and the house above will be more comfortable and energy efficient.

Frank has crawl space in his home that was exposed to the elements by an uncovered vent. The vent allowed moisture and other debris in his crawlspace, which led to mold and other problems.  There was also a tarp on the floor of the space being used a vapor barrier, retailers often falsely advertise basic tarps as vapor barriers when in reality they do nothing.

Our team fixed Frank's problems with multiple CleanSpace solutions. First we used a dehumdifier to get rid of all the moisture. Then we installed CleanSpace vent covers to prevent anything else from coming into the crawl space, CleanSpace drainage matting to help flow any moisture to the Smart Drain that was also installed.

Eric’s dirt floor crawl space was cluttered with debris and contributed to moisture and humidity in the home. This is typical with dirt floor crawl spaces because they are left open to all the outside elements. All the humidity let in from the dirt floor can cause foundation issues which Eric was also experiencing. To clean up his crawl space and solve his foundation issues, our team came out and installed CleanSpace and SmartJacks. 

CleanSpace is an uninterrupted vapor barrier designed to keep out any unwanted pests, moisture, and mold. This barrier restricts airflow and therefore makes controlling the temperature of the home much easier. CleanSpace is applied to the floors and walls and wrapped around pillars and piers carefully to ensure that the space looks clean and refreshed.

SmartJacks support sagging floor joists and beams.  Floors above basements and crawl spaces are vulnerable due to the damp nature of the lowest floor. The SmartJack system is a permanent fix to these issues. It uses steel columns, threaded rods, and a solid base to address any problems your basement may have. Installing this system usually takes less than a day and it provides immediate stabilization.

Now Eric's home is dry, has better air quality, and has a supportive foundation.