Crawl Space Repair Before & After Photos

Jason and Tena B. of Winona, MN had water leaking into their basement, and they were worried about the value of their home. One of their peers referred them to American Waterworks for our basement waterproofing repairs, so they called our office line and scheduled a FREE inspection. Our Design Specialist, Chuck, went to their home, clearly inspected the problems they were facing, and drew out a planned proposal to solve the problem. Jason and Tena were confident in Chuck's proposal, so they went ahead with the repairs and scheduled a date for the installation.

Our Foreman, Kiko, and his production team began the project by breaking out the entire wall perimeter, forming a trench. In the trench, our team installed our WaterGuard Below-Drain System. Our WaterGuard prevents water and mud clogs, serves as an underground drain, and catches water seepage from basement walls so it does not flood the floor. Next, our team installed our CleanSpace Vapor Barrier System around the wall perimeter. Our CleanSpace acts as an extra wall protectant by covering any holes or divots and preventing any further mold or humidity build-up. It also gives the basement a neat and clean appearance. To finish the project, Kiko and his team covered the open gaps with river rock and pea gravel and applied new concrete over them. Jason and Tena were thrilled with the work and had a wonderful experience! 

This crawlspace had standing water and a lingering odor throughout the basement.  American Waterworks installed Cleanspace liners to keep the moisture out and reduce the relative humidity in the crawlspace. 

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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Brian S. in Fountain City, WI had water coming up through the floor of his crawl space. It was causing high humidity and a musty smell, so he decided to have his crawl space inspected by a professional. He contacted American Waterworks to receive a FREE estimate, so we sent one of our Design Specialists, Mac Cole, to his home to provide him with a solution. After Mac thoroughly inspected Brian's crawl space, he determined that he would benefit from having his crawl space encapsulated. Brian agreed, so he moved forward with the installation. 

Our crew installed drainage matting and our CleanSpace vapor barrier system along the floor of the crawl space and around the support beams. These products work together to keep moisture, pests, and potential mold growth out. They also help reduce Brian's energy bill by making sure energy is not lost through that space. The process took less than a day, and now Brian is confident that his crawl space will remain a dry, healthier and more energy efficient space. 

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Joe E. of Strum, WI had water leaking into his crawl space, causing mold and water moisture problems. He saw an American Waterworks commercial on television regarding crawl space waterproofing, so he called our office line and scheduled a FREE Estimate with our Design Specialist, Dustin Loftus. Dustin went to his home, inspected his crawl space, and came up with a solution that fit his needs. He was confident in Dustin's proposal, so he went ahead with the project. 

Our Foreman, Raul Barroso, and his production team began the project by installing 2,175 square feet of drainage matting. The purpose for the drainage matting is to provide extra durability and larger drain channels to handle the job. It directs the water that is flooding the crawl space to the perimeter crawl space drain and the sump pump system. Next, our team installed 3,011 square feet of our CleanSpace Vapor Barrier to encapsulate the crawl space. This moisture barrier is the most crucial component of crawl space waterproofing. By sealing the crawl space, homeowners keep away odors, termites, cockroaches, ants, crickets, rats, and many other pests. 

Joe was very satisfied with the repairs and could not believe the transformation!