Crawl Space Repair Before & After Photos

A homeowner from Halstad, MN, was worried about her crawl space. Over the years, her and her family's allergies had worsened, leading her to believe there were airborne allergens trapped in her home. She suspected the home's crawl space was to blame, so she began to look for crawl space repair near Halstad, MN, and quickly found American Waterworks. She signed up for her FREE estimate, and several weeks later, our Design Specialist, Ian S, was out at the home. When Ian arrived, he wasted no time getting down into the crawl space. When he was finished, he met up with the homeowner to go over his findings and recommendations. 

Ian began by saying that the crawl space needed some serious attention, so he recommended several of our products to fix the moisture issue. First, Ian recommended our CleanSpace and drainage matting combo, explaining that the CleanSpace is a 100% waterproof tarp-like material that gets installed directly on the crawl space walls, functioning to collect any moisture entering through the foundation downward and keeping it out of the space. The drainage matting is laid down on the floor of the space before the CleanSpace is applied, giving the water collected by the CleanSpace a channel to flow freely to a drain or sump system. Next, Ian informed the homeowner that the water needed a means of escaping the space, which is where our SuperSump Plus would come into play. This effective yet economical sump pump is engineered for your peace of mind, making it the perfect choice to rid the crawl space of unwanted water. Next, Ian stated that he believed the crawl space to be energy inefficient, meaning that the space was making it harder to regulate the temperature in the home, as both cold and hot air were finding their way in and out of the crawl space due to tiny cracks and holes. Ian wanted to fix this problem with our Foamax Wall Panels. Foamax is a polyisocyanurate foam insulation panel with a white foil finish on the front and a foil vapor barrier on the back. The wall insulation panel offers several benefits, such as high insulation value, creating a warmer space, and brightening the basement, and can be left exposed, meaning the basement or crawl space can remain unfinished. Lastly, Ian informed the homeowner that even spaces with the most comprehensive waterproofing systems can still develop moisture and mold problems and can even feel damp. This is due to concrete walls and floors constantly absorbing moisture from the soil, releasing it into the air of the basement. Ian's final recommendation is that our 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% relative humidity. The homeowner was thankful that Ian was forthcoming about all of the issues in the space and decided to address them all. 

On the day of the project, our Foreman, Kingsley C, and his team effortlessly installed 1,236 sqft of CleanSpace, 1,048 sqft of drainage matting, 266 sqft of Foamax, 1 super sump pump, and 1 AprilAire dehumidifier. Now our customer can put her crawl space concerns in the past! 

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 A homeowner in Hunter, ND, noticed foul odors coming from the crawlspace in their home. Wanting to get rid of the smell, the homeowner searched for a company to complete the job. After discovering their website and wonderful reviews, the homeowners signed up for a FREE estimate with American Waterworks. After making an appointment, American Waterworks sent out our Design Specialist, Kole, to evaluate the crawlspace. Following the inspection, Kole recommended clearing the crawlspace and then using CleanSpace, Foamax, and Spray Foam to seal off the crawl space. The homeowners agreed and the crew was sent out to begin the repair. Our Foreman, Franklin, and his crew started by removing all the insulation and debris in the crawlspace.  Next, they installed Foamax on all the interior walls. Once the Foamax was installed, the crew used Spray Foam on the outside walls. To finish the encapsulation, the crew laid CleanSpace on the entire area and sealed the vents. The homeowners were pleased with the excellent job and cleanliness of the crew. If you wish to encapsulate your crawl space, sign up for your FREE estimate today! 

A homeowner in Grand Forks, ND, knew it was time to check their crawl space. Once they looked a little closer, they noticed their crawl space was in tough shape. The homeowners knew this was going to be a large project, so they began looking for a professional near them. After looking through several companies, the homeowner decided to work with us, American Waterworks. The homeowner was impressed with our excellent before and afters, so they signed 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 Specialist arrived and began their thorough investigation of the crawl space. The Design Specialist recommended fully encapsulating the crawl space and the homeowner agreed. Next, the Design Specialist sent the plans to our office to have them approved. Once the plans were approved and scheduled, they were assigned to our Foreman, Franklin, and his crew. Franklin and his crew traveled to Grand Forks and began the installation. First, they started making sure the space was cleared. Next, the crew laid Drainage Matting on the crawl space floor. Once the Drainage Matting was secured, the crew attached CleanSpace to the crawl space walls and floor. Then, the crew attached Foamax to the crawl space walls. Franklin and his crew completed the encapsulation, so they cleaned up their materials and left the home. The homeowner was delighted with the excellent work completed by the crew. American Waterworks is happy to assist their homeowners in encapsulating their struggling crawl spaces. 

Colin C. of Grand Forks, ND had water leaking into his crawl space, causing him to worry about mold, mildew, and humidity growth. He got in contact with our office staff at American Waterworks and scheduled a FREE Estimate with our Design Specialist, Richie. Richie went to his home, carefully diagnosed and inspected his problems, and drew up a well-designed solution that worked for him, his home repair needs, and his budget. Colin got all of his questions answered and was confident in our products and their warranties, so they went ahead with the installations. 

Our Foreman, Corey, and his production team installed 646 feet of our CleanSpace Wall Vapor Barrier System, which is a heavy-duty moisture barrier that is used in the encapsulation process that transforms the crawl space into a dry, clean, and energy-efficient part of the home. By keeping the crawl space dry, you can protect your structure and insulation from mold and rot. Colin was happy with the work that was done and was grateful he invested in this type of work for his home repair needs.

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Not only do we perform work in crawl space waterproofing. We also provide services in basement waterproofing, foundation repair, radon testing/mitigation, and concrete repair/lifting. Call us today to learn more!  

If a crawl space begins to rot, grow mold, or experience structural problems, issues will extend to every part of the home. Alfred, from Ellendale, ND, was beginning to fear that his unstable crawl space was causing issues throughout the rest of his home and wanted to make sure that the issue was corrected before any more damage could be done. 

After deciding on our company, Alfred gave us a call, and we set him up with a FREE inspection. A few weeks later, our Design Specialist, Richie, headed out to the property. Once he completed his walkthrough, he made recommendations as to how we could help. 

We explained that the home is a system, and every part of that system plays a role that affects the rest of the structure. Our recommendations were approved, and so we got to work! Our Foreman, Cameron, and his team worked diligently to install a variety of products. First up was our Aprilaire Dehumidifier, which reduces the humidity levels, musty smells, and odors, as well as makes the home drier and more comfortable. Next, our Foamax Wall Panels were installed, which is a foam insulation that is a great investment and brightens the entire basement. Then, the crew sprayed the remaining points of entry with our SprayFoam. Finally, Cameron installed our PowerBrace wall repair system to fix the wall. He explained that The PowerBrace is a patented foundation wall repair system that's designed to stabilize failing basement walls and provide the potential to straighten walls over time. He went on to say that the steel I-beams will stabilize the wall in its current position without any further adjustment and that, over time, the PowerBrace System can be tightened to make bowing or tilting walls straighter and more vertical. Once the job was done, our customer was happy to know he no longer had to worry about a faulty crawl space affecting the rest of his home!