Job Stories

The outlook was grim for this homeowner. Drooping insulation, a crawl space with standing water; we know that these things add up to an unhealthy environment for these homeowners and damages the home. Team DryZone came in and changed the outlook for these homeowners for good! Drainage matting, Clean space liner and an SaniDry CX will protect this investment for years to come. 

This homeowner was experiencing their stairs pulling away from the wall in the front of their home. With a call to DryZone, they found out they needed better support throughout the whole middle of the home. With the SmartJack system, we installed 7 SmartJacks and a supplemental beam to strengthen and lift the home to its original position. No more staircase movement!

After one too many tripping hazards were noticed around the pool, this Centreville, MD homeowner called the concrete lifting and leveling experts at DryZone. DryZone injected a hardening and waterproof foam underneath the concrete pool deck to lift it to its original pour height. After lifting, the seams of the concrete were sealed with a waterproof sealant to protect the ground underneath from washing away any further.

A homeowner in Centreville, MD was experiencing a serious issue with their garage floor—sections of the concrete were sinking into the ground and pulling away from the foundation walls. Concerned about the potential for further damage and the high cost of full replacement, they began researching repair options online. That’s when they discovered DryZone and reached out to our team for expert guidance.   After scheduling a free inspection, one of DryZone’s System Design Specialists assessed the garage and confirmed that the concrete slab was settling due to voids in the soil beneath. Left unaddressed, the problem could worsen over time, leading to further structural concerns and safety hazards.   To permanently lift and stabilize the sunken concrete, DryZone recommended a combination of PolyLevel and NexusPro. PolyLevel is a high-density polyurethane foam that is injected through small, penny-sized holes drilled into the slab. As the foam expands beneath the surface, it fills voids and gently lifts the slab back into its original position, providing a long-lasting, stable solution. NexusPro was then used to seal and protect the joints and cracks in the concrete, preventing water intrusion and future erosion.   Thanks to this advanced concrete repair system, the Centreville homeowner can now enjoy a level, stable garage floor with no fear of continued settling or foundation separation. DryZone is proud to have helped protect another home and provide a cost-effective alternative to full concrete replacement.

Wood Rot is caused by fungus which develops in damp spaces like a crawl space. If your crawl space has moisture, then that is most likely the source of you wood rot. Wood rot is not something that you should try to fix on your own. Fixing a crawl space moisture problem involves professional grade solution, and isn’t something that should be tackled as a weekend project. Filling wood rot with epoxy isn’t going to fix the real problem - you need to address the crawl space moisture problem too. The best solution to fix wood rot in your home is to install a CleanSpace vapor barrier and SaniDry Dehumidifier. This way the crawl space will dry out. Then you can sister the wood that is damaged with clean, dry wood and install SmartJacks to support failing floor joist. 

Some homeowners try anything to save money, at least one time! But opting to purchase do-it-yourself sealants from a local hardware store and attempting your best effort to seal concrete joints yourself may give you more problems in the long run. These purchased sealants are urethane-based and do not hold up well to UV rays (sunlight) and temperature changes. They actually break down causing it to become inflexible and brittle over time. With these bonds broken, these sealants no longer offer protection against water.  Another drawback to a DIY approach is related to installation methods. Proper sealant application requires deep cleaning to remove all substances from the joints, grinding the joint edges, and finishing. These steps require experience and equipment that most homeowners do not have. The DIY results end up being messy, ineffective and rarely turn out as the homeowner planned.  Hiring a skilled professional with years of experience and expertise can save you time and money in the long run. Installation includes special preparation of joints, seams and cracks. Deep cleaning to remove debris, followed by grinding and filling where needed is done with special equipment most do not readily have.  Our team seals cracks and joints with a silicone-based sealant, which remains more pliable than traditional urethane-based caulking used in concrete joints. So the natural expansion and contraction of concrete during temperature changes won't break its bond. Our joint sealant is also resistant to UV rays, which results in no drying, cracking or bubbling.  So before you DIY, give us a try! You will not regret have DryZone protect and seal your cracks!    

This homeowner called DryZone after noticing a void underneath the concrete pool deck. With PolyLevel, DryZone was able to not only fill that void but protect the ground underneath from washing away and sinking further. 

Preparing a home for your family to live in is important. For this homeowner, she wanted to keep the home in great condition for her children and grandchildren to inherit in the future. When her daughter came to visit, she noticed a musty smell in some rooms coming from the crawl space. After taking a look, she noticed falling insulation and moisture staining the foundation. A DryZone inspector noticed a vapor barrier strewn haphazardly in the crawl space and knew the high moisture from groundwater caused the musty smells. With encapsulating the crawl space, DryZone also added a dehumidifier to control the environment and protect it from holding moisture in the air. 

The homeowner gave us a call because they noticed they have an exterior wall in their finished basement letting water in and they are looking for a permanent fix. When we came out, they explained to us that whatever the solution is, they don't want to have to worry about it moving forward. After taking a look, our team recommended cutting the finished walls and installing waterguard and wall restoration. We also Installed a super sump pump to drain any water that may enter the basement in the future. Lastly, we installed 2 downspouts so that water moves away from the foundation of their home.

To enter this Trappe, MD crawl space, the homeowner had a large door that covered a vent. However, this vent cover was not sealed completely and would leak cold air into the crawl space. After the cold air enters the crawl space, the floors of the home would be cold. To prevent cold floors, DryZone sealed the crawl space by adding a Turtle Crawl Space entry and spray foaming the sill plates. Now the homeowner has a smoother entry into the crawl space that has an air-tight seal.