Crawl Space Repair Before & After Photos

Marilyn from Minneiska, MN got in contact with us when she began to notice a musty smell originating from her crawl space beneath her home. She wanted to fix the issue and make sure she wasn't experiencing more serious water intrusion. When she got in contact with us, we set her up with our FREE estimate, entitling her to a thorough, no-obligation inspection by a member of our Design Specialists team. Shortly after, our Design Specialist, Rick, headed out to the property to see what could be done. Once he completed his walkthrough, he was able to make his recommendations as to how we could help. He wanted to use three of our products to seal the space, ensuring no water would penetrate it. First, he recommended a base layer of our drainage matting, a liner that rests directly on the crawl space floor, working to trap water underneath it and direct it to the appropriate disposal site. Next, Rick wanted to encapsulate the entire space in our CleanSpace vapor barrier. He explained that this system is a durable, bright white liner that gets installed on the floors and walls of the space, and works to prevent water vapor and humidity from passing through the space. Finally, he wanted to seal all remaining cracks and holes with our SprayFoam, a durable foam that works to block any water from entering. Our customer agreed and work began shortly after. 

Our Foreman, Kiko, and his crew ended up installing 168 sqft of drainage matting throughout the space and another 230 sqft of CleanSpace. Once the job was completed, Marilyn was happy to know she no longer had to worry about unwanted water in the space. 

Peter K. in Dresser, WI had a dirt crawl space that was creating a musty smell in his home because of the moisture in that space. He also noticed that his energy bill was high and felt that energy was being lost from that space. He contacted American Waterworks to learn more about our crawl space encapsulation services. We sent a Design Specialist to inspect the crawl space and design the best solution. Peter was pleased with our proposal and moved forward with an installation date. 

Our production crew removed the debris from the crawl space and installed the drainage matting and our CleanSpace vapor barrier system on the dirt floor and the sides of the crawl space. This helps to keep pests and moisture out, which reduces humidity. Peter was pleased with the result and is glad he can enjoy a stable, healthier crawl space for years to come!

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A homeowner in Deer Park, WI, checked on their crawl space and made an alarming discovery. Insulation was fallen everywhere and it had a distinct musty ordor. Worried this could be a sign of a major issue, the homeowner knew they needed to find a permanent solution. Unsure who to work with, the homeowner looked into "crawl space repair companies near me". One of the first companies to catch their eye was us, American Waterworks, so the homeowner took a closer look at our crawl space before and after photos. Impressed with our work, the homeowner decided to sign up for their FREE estimate. Once the estimate was set, we sent one of our Design Specialists to the home to take a closer look. The Design Specialists promptly arrived at the home and began the thorough inspection of the crawl space. During his inspection, the Design Specialist discovered the insulation was falling due to excess moisture. This was also the culprit for the musty doors. To stop these issues from progressing, the Design Specialist recommended encapsulating the entire crawl space. Knowing this was their best option, the homeowner decided to go ahead with the Design Specialists recommendations. Next, the Design Specialist passed the proposal to our Logistics team to build. Our Logistics team built and scheduled the project, then it was assigned to our Foreman, Kiko, and his crew. Kiko and his crew traveled to the home and started the installation. First, Kiko and his crew cleared the debris and made sure the space was clear. Next, Kiko and his crew shifted their focus to installing the Drianage Matting on the crawl space floor. Once the Drainage matting was secured, the crew attached CleanSpace to the crawl space floors and walls. Additionally, the crew attached Foamax to the crawl space walls. After all the products were secured, Kiko and his crew cleaned up their materials and left the home. The homeowner was delighted with the excellent work completed by the crew. American Waterworks is delighted to assist their homeowners in repairing their damaged crawl spaces.  

A Minnesota City, MN, homeowner had been keeping an eye on her energy bill throughout the summer. She noticed that her AC unit had been continually running, which seemed odd to her. When her bills returned higher than usual, she began to suspect an issue with her crawl space. She began the search for crawl space repairs in Minnesota and eventually found our website. She decided to sign up for our FREE estimate, and a few weeks later, our Design Specialist, Dustin L, headed out to the home.

Dustin completed his inspection and found that the humidity in the space was 68.3% RH. Typically, crawl spaces should be within the 50-60% range. Upwards of 60% can lead to the growth of mold and mildew, which would become precursors for wood rot. Dustin informed the homeowner that we could use several of our products to address the issue. First, Dustin wanted to use CleanSpace and drainage matting. CleanSpace is a 100% waterproof tarp-like material that gets adhered directly to to the unfinished walls of the crawl space. It works to trap water entering through the walls, draining it downward to the drainage matting and perimeter drains if applicable. If the CleanSpace had been installed flush with the ground of the space, trapped water wouldn't be able to flow to a disposal site. Drainage matting fis a dimpled layer of plastic that gives water flooding into the space a channel underneath the CleanSpace. In addition to these two products, Dustin recommended our AprilAire dehumidifier. Even a basement with an effective waterproofing system can still develop moisture and mold problems and may feel damp. Adding an Aprilaire dehumidifier creates healthy air and can reduce the number of viable viruses in the air to less than 1% in two days when set to 50% RH. The homeowner liked the sound of the plan and scheduled the job to be completed several weeks later. 

On the day of the installation, our Foreman, Jesus M, and his team installed 660 sqft of CleanSpace, 494 sqft of drainage matting, and 1 AprilAire dehumidifier. Now, our customer can enter the cold months knowing her home is protected from harsh weather conditions!

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A homeowner in Minnesota City, MN, noticed an odd odor around their home. Unsure of the cause, the homeowner investigated around their home. After taking a closer look, the homeowner discovered the smell was coming from their crawl space. To prevent their issue from continuing, the homeowner knew they needed to find a permanent solution. Unsure who to work with, the homeowner investigated “crawl space repair near me”. One of the first companies to catch their attention was us, American Waterworks. The homeowner called our Appointment Center and signed up for their FREE estimate. Once the estimate was set, the homeowner awaited the arrival of our Design Specialist, Darin. A few days later, Darin arrived at the home and began the thorough inspection of the crawl space. After he completed the inspection, Darin confirmed that the crawl space needed to be fully encapsulated. Knowing this was the best plan of action, the homeowner decided to go ahead with Darin’s proposal. Next, Darin sent the plans to our Logistics team to give the final stamp of approval. Our Logisitcs team built and scheduled the project, then it was sent to our Foreman to begin preparations. Our Foreman, Juan, and his crew began the installation. First, the crew made sure the space was cleared, then they laid the Drainage Matting. Once the Drainage Matting was secured, the crew installed CleanSpace on the floors and walls. Finally, the crew wrapped up by cleaning up their materials. The homeowner was given peace of mind knowing their crawl space was properly encapsulated. If you are suffering from a similar issue, sign up for your FREE estimate today!