Crawl Space Repair Before & After Photos

This Vienna, VA home Was suffering from an uninsulated exposed crawlspace that was at risk of developing serious water damage and mold growth. Our sales professional Pedro went out to the property to perform his full home inspection and give the homeowner the best solutions to their problems. He found the biggest problems to be the ventilation that allowed uncontrolled unconditioned air to go directly into the crawlspace and the lack of insulation in the crawlspace that, alongside the ventilation, was creating the perfect environment for mold growth and water damage. Pedro explained to the homeowners that the best option to fix these daunting issues would be to fully encapsulate the crawlspace. When the homeowners agreed our services crews went out to the house to get started installing the vent covers and clearing out all the dirt and debris within the crawlspace that was preventing them from installing the new insulation. Then when the obstructions were clear they got to work taking down the old useless plastic tarps that had been the only source of insulation in the crawlspace previously. Finally, the crews got to work installing the CleanSpace insulation system. They started by laying down TerraBlock floor insulation that prevents any moisture underneath from passing through the barrier. Then they installed the CleanSpace cover on the walls and top of the TerraBlock as an additional layer of moisture protection. Finally, they used spray foam insulation on the rim joists to fully encapsulate the crawlspace.

The design of most crawl spaces includes vents that allow air to openly move from outside to in and inside to out.  This allows dust, allergens and even pests to be able to enter the space below a home.  The air in these crawl spaces eventually works its way into the rooms and living areas of the home above.  One of the most common suggestions we make for any crawl space project is to cover, insulated and air seal these vents.  creating a controlled environment in a crawl space by limiting the outside influence helps to improve air quality and the energy efficiency of the space.  Here we used Silver Glo insulation paneling, cut to fit the vent and Zyp Foam to seal around the edges.  

This crawl space was in very poor shape when we arrived. There was excessive water damage to the foundation, walls, and fiberglass insulation. In fact, the insulation was so heavily saturated with water and mold that it was falling off the walls and ceiling. The homeowner was using duct tape to keep the insulation up! We removed the damaged insulation and installed an encapsulation system and Sedona dehumidifier to keep the crawl space clean, dry, and energy efficient moving forward.

The floors over the crawl space of this Occoquan home were cold in the winter. We found that the crawl space was vented and suffered from mold growth and damaged insulation. We sealed the vents, removed old insulation, and added TerraBlock to the dirt floor. We also installed 20 mil. CleanSpace anti-microbial vapor barrier and insulated the walls as a final touch. 

This homeowner had a dirt crawl space - a bad idea because the natural moisture from the ground is actually pulled up and into the airflow of the home. Moisture in a crawl space almost always leads to mold and mildew growth, which can be an environmental hazard for everyone in the home if inhaled. 

To remediate this issue, the 3 Pros team first laid down our dimpled drainage matting, then covered it with our CleanSpace Encapsulation System to fully seal the crawl space from wall to wall.