Mold Problems Before & After Photos

When this family moved into their St. Joseph, MI home and started experiencing allergies, they started researching what the cause could be. The home had a crawl space that wasn’t encapsulated, and after reading about how damp crawl space air can travel up through the home due to the Stack Effect, they decided to give us a call. Our team installed CleanSpace in the crawl space to seal off the home from the earth and help keep moisture out in the future. CleanSpace is a durable, thick liner made of polyester cord reinforcement. The liner blocks out water vapor from both the walls and dirt floor, keeping the air in the crawl space drier and healthier.

This moldy, debris filled crawl space in Arcadia, MI needed some major work, but was nothing Ayers couldn't handle.

First, the crew worked to remove all debris and organic material from the basement. With that out of the way, they could start the mold removal process. By encapsulating the mold with Mold-X, it was neturalized and stopped from continuing to spread in the crawl space. Combined with CleanSpace, the mold would go dormant. CleanSpace is a white liner, shown in the after picture, that acts as a vapor barrier to keep moisture out of the crawl space. It is durable and mold resistant, and the final step for this crawl space. With that installed around the walls and piers, the crawl space was offically mold and moisture free!

The crawl space in this Baldwin, MI cottage was not a place you wanted to be. It was wet and growing mold, giving the area an overall damp feeling. Since crawl spaces are the lowermost points of a home, the "Stack Effect" explains that air flows in your home from bottom to top, meaning that the mold in the crawl space can be easily breathed in by those upstairs, causing a serious problem.

The best solution in this case was to install a liner to seal off the space. Not just any liner, however, a CleanSpace liner. CleanSpace is a durable liner that stops water vapor and allows for drainage to the sump pump. As an added benefit, this liner has an antimicrobial additive in the material, preventing mold growth. This liner was the perfect solution to transform this crawl space into a healthy, usable space.  

If water leaks into your basement, there is a good chance the walls will be damaged. Paul noticed water leaking into his space and contacted us at Ayers Basement Systems. Our team determined there were leaks in the foundation, and Paul's walls were ruined from the water. To solve the issue, Paul opted to install the EverLast finished wall restoration system. Our crew installed the system, leaving Paul thrilled with the final product!

A couple in Stanwood, MI, worried about mold in their crawl space, especially since it was open to the basement and could affect their children's health. They wanted a clean, dry space where their family could spend time together, so they contacted us for help. After a free inspection, our team encapsulated the crawl space and installed a dehumidifier to seal out moisture and prevent mold growth. Now, they have peace of mind knowing their home is healthier and ready for family activities!