Job Stories

This homeowner called DryZone with a mission to clean and encapsulate her crawl space. For a few years, she had been using a portable water pump and pumping water out of the crawl space every time it rained. When a storm was in the forecast, she knew she would be stuck outside for hours the next day, making sure her crawl space was dry. She finally said enough is enough and knew there had to be a better way to keep her home dry. DryZone took a look at the crawl space and noticed not only were water stains on the brick foundation but standing water was in the center, far from where the homeowner could reach with her portable water pump. To help improve water drainage, DryZone installed a strong sump pump to pump out water as it came in. DryZone also sealed the crawl space vents to block out more incoming water. 

When a concrete slab cracks and sinks, this indicates a more serious structural issue. In addition to looking bad, a sinking slab can create an uneven surface that poses a safety hazard such as tripping and falling. The homeowners realized this issue was serious and they wanted DryZone to come out to their property and take a look. DryZone suggested PolyLevel foam and the homeowners were ecstatic about the idea. The concrete was lifted and the homeowners are happy with the out come! 

These homeowners had an issue with their front steps. They had fallen abut an inch and begun to pull away from their home. The homeowner had previously tried to caulk the steps, but this was little more than a quick fix on a permanent problem. Luckily, the true fix came into play with DryZone and their trained concrete professionals. PolyLevel was used to riase these steps back to their original position. Within just 20 minutes, the PolyLevel had achieved 90% of its strenght and durability. This means that this homeowner was ready for guests in time for dinner!

Having a home to get away to on weekends can be a great investment. However, some homes come with a list of needed repairs once you own them. This homeowner and his spouse purchased this getaway beach house and quickly noticed sagging floors and high moisture. Looking underneath of the home quickly exposed wet hanging insulation, absorbing groundwater up to the floorboards. After prolonged exposure to moisture, microbial growth started to feed on wood and insulation and spread across the crawl space. To protect the investment of their getaway home, this homeowner called the crawl space and foundation experts at DryZone to reduce moisture and stabilize the foundation.  For the foundation to be properly repaired, the crawl space had to be dried out and encapsulated to prevent high moisture in the future. After encapsulating with a 20 mm reinforced vapor barrier, a dehumidifier was installed to keep moisture regulated in changing weather. Once the environment was controlled, the foundation could be stabilized with SmartJacks to keep the sagging floors strong and eventually lift them to their original height. 

A homeowner in North East, MD, faced persistent water leaks into his crawlspace, leading to high humidity and unwanted microbial growth. Having seen DryZone's impressive work during their home search, they knew just who to contact for help. They reached out to the team at DryZone, where our System Design Specialist, Tom, conducted a free inspection and discovered that the crawlspace's relative humidity exceeded 65%.   To address these issues, we implemented a crawlspace encapsulation system featuring key components such as a SmartSump, UltraSump, SaniDry Sedona, CleanSpace, and Hydrolink. The SaniDry Sedona was particularly crucial, as it effectively maintains humidity levels below 55% in the crawlspace. With an impressive capacity of 100 pints per day, it circulates over 300 cubic feet of dry air every minute, ensuring a healthier environment.   Thanks to DryZone's solutions, this North East, MD homeowner can now rest easy knowing their crawlspace is safe and protected. We are thrilled to have assisted them in resolving their crawlspace issues for good!

The crawl space in Wye Mills, MD is not meeting the homeowner's expectations and they want an encapsulation right away! The best solution for this problem is to have DryZone encapsulate the crawl space with the water drainage mat, interior CleanSpace liner, TripleSafe sump pump, and dehumidifier.  Now the crawl space is operating properly with no moisture nor humidity because of the strong impact of the dehumidifier and TripleSafe sump pump.  

The crawl space in Wye Mills, MD is not meeting the homeowner's expectations and they want an encapsulation right away! The best solution for this problem is to have DryZone encapsulate the crawl space with the water drainage mat, interior CleanSpace liner, TripleSafe sump pump, and dehumidifier.  Now the crawl space is operating properly with no moisture nor humidity because of the strong impact of the dehumidifier and TripleSafe sump pump.  

Have you noticed cracks in your foundation walls? Do you have uneven, bowing walls and sticking doors and windows? If so, you may have a serious foundation wall problem like these homeowners in Wye Mills, MD.  DryZone specializes in providing quality foundation wall repair. Our trained professionals can diagnose the cause of all types of foundation wall problems and provide you with a long lasting solution that will stabilize your home.

With some water coming into the basement, this Wye Mills, MD home was in need of repairs. The homeowner was quick to pull away the wall insulation to reveal a large crack in the basement wall. They tried to patch it up but with no success as each patch would break open and leak again. They called the waterproofing experts at DryZone to seal the crack and make sure it doesn't leak again. With FlexSeal, The crack is repaired with a flexible sealant that moves when the foundation moves, keeping a secure hold on the foundation wall. Underneath the flexible sealant, a foam board is placed to catch any intruding water and guide it to a trench that is dug below. Now water will no longer make a large puddle in the basement!

In the basement in Madison, MD, the homeowners are pleased. The black mold and water damage has been taken care of by DryZone and the homeowners do not have to worry about their basement anymore.