Crawl Space Repair Photo Album: Addressing Crawl Space Water Infiltration

A homeowner in Stafford, VA wanted to properly address his crawl space water infiltration issues. Historically, builders didn't pay much attention to preventing crawl spaces from leaking groundwater. Heavy rains saturate the soil and cause a great moisture load in the air, which travels through the house. This moisture feeds mold and odors and can cause some major problems. The team at 3 Pros Basement Systems installed a SmartSump in the crawl space to collect the water and pump it outside. Smart Sumps are designed just for crawl spaces to work airtight with our CleanSpace system. Smart Pipe was also installed around the perimeter of the crawl space to drain water from the walls, footing, and the floor. Next, CleanSpace drainage matting was placed on the crawl space floor to provide a thermal break and add durability to the CleanSpace system which will be installed over top of it. With this patented solution in place, this homeowner no longer has to worry about a wet, moldy crawl space and the issues that can bring.

Crawl Space with Water Infiltration

This home in Stafford, VA had a crawl space that was often wet and damp.

Smart Pipe is Installed

Smart Pipe will never clog with dirt and is designed just for dirt crawl spaces.

CleanSpace Wall Installation

Our CleanSpace reduces moisture and humidity in crawl spaces. It also helps to seal out cold drafts in the winter.

Dimple Matting Installation

Dimple matting is installed on the dirt crawl space floor. This dimple matting is designed to collect water and direct it to the perimeter drainage pipe and sump pump.

SmartSump is Installed

The SmartSump is a sump pump system specifically designed for crawl spaces to help reduce moisture, remove water, and prevent flooding.

Wet, Damp Crawl Space

This crawl space had water coming in through the ground and the walls.

Trenches are Dug

Trenches will be dug around the perimeter of the crawl space for the installation of the Smart Pipe.

CleanSpace Installation

CleanSpace is installed on the crawl space walls. CleanSpace is a super durable 20 mils thick, 7-layer polyethylene composition with polyester cord reinforcement.