Crawl Space Repair Before & After Photos

This summer cottage was dealing with a serious sinking problem. Not long ago, the floor had begun settling. When this happened, the owners called a contractor and had the floor jacked up and leveled out. But after noticing a few strange occurrences – doors sticking closed, a slight slope to the kitchen floor – the owners became convinced that the problem had returned and was worse than ever. When the system design specialist arrived, he confirmed their suspicions and also noted that the structural joists were decaying.

To repair the floor and keep it leveled for good, the crew decided to replace the jacks and reinforce the joists. Instead of the wood beams, the crew installed galvanized steel beams and attached them to the failing joists. The steel will provide extra support for the floor and won’t erode from the moisture so often found in crawl spaces. Next, they replaced the old jacks with our SmartJack system and boosted up the new steel support beams and the floor along with them. SmartJack’s ability to hold over 60,000 pounds make us confident that this will be a permanent solution for this cottage.

Crawlspace protection is important and often mislooked by homeowners. To fully protect your crawlspace, Ayers recommends the combination of CleanSpace and a SaniDry dehumidifier to create a healthy environment for your crawlspace. The CleanSpace vapor barrier (white) blocks moisture coming in through the foundation while the SaniDry (not pictured) takes the moisture out of the air to prevent wood rot, mold growth and musty smells.  Together, these additions create an effective environment that will save energy bills as well as keep your home and you healthy.  

Patricia came to Ayers seeking a solution for her home after previous work on her home did not work out. The team at Ayers sent out a specialist for an inspection, in which he determined there was no proper draining, the liner and weathered away, and the sump pump system was inefficient. Patricia opted for various waterproofing efforts to waterproof her home. One was CleanSpace, which not only makes the space look better but will keep water out and help the home stay heated or cool more efficiently. Patricia was thrilled with how her crawl space looked after CleanSpace was installed!

Justin recently noticed mold growth and moisture on his crawl space walls. Knowing this could cause further structural damage, he researched his options and called Ayers for assistance. We sent a team of experts to visit his home, and they recommended installing EverLast doors. Crawl space doors are often constructed of plywood or similar materials that fail to eliminate moisture. EverLast doors contain durable plastic that will not shrink, crack, or warp under certain conditions. Justin loves his dry crawl space!

Kevin noticed various foundational issues in his home. Mostly part of his flooring was sinking and so he contacted our team. We installed SmartJack, a system produced to halt your sagging floors. Floors above crawl spaces are vulnerable due to the moisture and soils in your crawl space. The SmartJack system is a permanent fix to these issues. It uses steel columns, threaded rods and a solid base to address any issues your crawl space may introduce to your floors. Installing this system usually takes less than a day and it provides immediate stabilization.