Crawl Space Repair Before & After Photos

After meeting one of our representatives at a trade show, this Boyne City, MI resident decided that an encapsulation was exactly what she needed to deal with the dampness problem in her crawl space. We sent a system design specialist over to discuss the possible plans with her. But before she was willing to commit, she wanted to see what a complete crawl space encapsulation looked like. We got her in touch with one of our past customers who was living in the area. Once she saw the crawl space in person, she was sold.

For this sand floor crawl space, the crew decided to encapsulate the whole area with CleanSpace vapor barrier- the white liner in the after photo. This barrier will prevent moisture from passing through the sand floor. CleanSpace is also mold resistant because of its inorganic material, so the wood floor joists in the ceiling of the crawlspace will never threaten to rot or fail. Now this homeowner finally has her very own CleanSpace system.

After moisture started leaking into the crawl space in the before photo, it resulted in the hanging and wet insulation in the before photo. The plastic tarp in the photo was meant to keep moisture from passing through the dirt floor. If it was working, it wasn’t enough for the rest of the crawl space. Some of the moisture could be traced back to a broken pipe, but after it was repaired, the crawl space was still damp. Our system design specialist traced the leaks back to the block wall foundation. The CleanSpace Vapor Barrier System in the after photo is able to replace the previous tarp barrier and keep moisture from leaking through the walls. It's impenetrable by moisture so water won't affect it again.

This couple had a cottage in Boyne City. The crawl space had a musty smell but the smell was starting to permeate the home so Michele and Derrick wanted a fix so they could enjoy their home. we used CleanSpace Crawl Space Vapor Barrier to keep out humidity, water vapor, and pests. We also installed the SaniDry XP which continuously blows dry air throughout the space to keep the smell at bay. The dehumidifier also filters the air for mold spores, dust, and other small particles to keep the air clean.

We spoke with Roger, a concerned homeowner in Ashley, Michigan, searching for crawl space repair solutions. He heard Ayers are experts in crawl space repair, so we set up an appointment for a free inspection of this area. Our system design specialists concluded that our CleanSpace solution will keep the crawl space in immaculate shape! CleanSpace is a waterproof and antimicrobial liner that we place on the crawl space floor and walls. This placement provides a barrier between the moist ground and the home. The vapor barrier will prevent excess moisture that leads to mold or bacteria. Store-bought tarps will end up wet and mold-ridden. CleanSpace completely transformed the appearance of this area and will ensure protection with its airtight seal.

William noticed moisture entering his crawl space and causing mold growth. He knew mold eats organic material and could cause structural damage to his home, so he called Ayers for help. A team of our experts visited his home and recommended installing EverLast doors. Crawl space doors are often constructed of plywood or similar materials that fail to eliminate moisture. The EverLast door is built with durable plastic that won't shrink, crack, or warp under certain conditions. William is ecstatic to have a dry, mold-free crawl space!