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Experiencing issues in the crawl space? Maybe there is a moisture problem or mold growing in the crawl space. No matter what the problem may be, DryZone has a solution. The homeowners in Henderson, MD are concerned with the issues that are occurring in their crawl space and want DryZone to encapsulate the area to prevent any future issues that may occur. 

What does a nasty crawl space look like? Well, this picture is a perfect example of a crawl space that is not in the best shape. The homeowners in Henderson, MD are not happy with their crawl space and called DryZone to come out and take a look because they want a solution!  DryZone suggested a crawl space encapsulation to keep the crawl space dry- without moisture, mold, or water! 

Once water finds access into your home, it will always use that access and lead even more water into your basement or crawl space. For this Henderson, MD home, water found a hairline crack in the basement wall and started puddling on the wooden floors. The homeowner worried about the health of his home and the risk of mold and mildew growing on the walls of his basement. He knew he needed a large enough dehumidifier to control the environment and a sump pump to pump out water from leaks. DryZone added a vapor barrier wall to the perimeter of the basement leading into a new WaterGuard trench drain. 

Over the years, this homeowner had noticed a horizontal crack in their basement walls. It had been something they noticed and turned into something they ignored. Once they put the house on the market, an inspector informed this homeowner the crack could cause the wall to bow inward. After speaking with a DryZone design specialist, it was explained the crack had already caused doors to stick and windows to become almost impossible to open. Because the crack had started causing structural damage to the home, they knew they needed to repair it as soon as possible. DryZone installed a carbon armor wall reinforcement system to stabilize the foundation and prevent further bowing in the future. 

DryZone was contacted by homeowners in Bear, DE about their concrete sidewalk. They were experiencing a tripping hazard because their concrete stairs were sinking in one area and not the other. DryZone came out to inspect the property and saw the issues these homeowners were having. Right away we suggested our PolyLevel foam injection, which simply lifts the concrete to the desired level. Now the homeowners no longer need to worry about tripping, stubbing their toe, or having an ugly eyesore for their guests to see. 

The front porch in Bear, DE is experiencing a sinking problem. The homeowners are concerned about their safety as well as the safety of their guests. This may cause a tripping hazard or stubbed toes. DryZone suggested PolyLevel for these homeowners because it is the best way to raise concrete back to the desired level without tearing apart the front porch and replacing the concrete. 

This homeowner called in with a concern for his back porch. He noticed there was a side of the porch that started to sink, and as a result, pull away from the home. It had begun pulling away from the home enough to let animals underneath of his home. He knew he needed the void filled and his porch to be leveled to avoid tearing down and starting again. After learning that PolyLevel only requires a small hole and lifts from underneath,he knew that would be the perfect solution for repairing his concrete porch.

After building additions on this Bear, DE home, the homeowners started noticing settling in parts of the home. It was evident that backfilling soil caused cracks in the foundation when the additions were built. DryZone leveled the home by adding a strong support underneath the footing of the foundation. Helical Piers are placed under the footing of the home as stable support to the foundation.

This home in Bear, DE has a crawl space that the homeowner had been struggling with flooding and mold. The homeowners had the space cleaned but unfortunately, the insulation was never removed and the smell associated with the insulation was getting inside the home. The homeowners were desperate and called the experts at DryZone.   The DryZone team arrived at the home and went straight to work to improve the space. Insulation and any present debris were removed and then the TripleSafe sump system was installed along with a full perimeter drainage system. The DryZone team also fully encapsulated the crawl space and installed a SaniDry Sedona, which immediately improved the smell. The homeowners were so pleased and excited to show off their new and improved crawl space all thanks to the pure dedication of the DryZone experts. Helpful tip: Using Downspout extensions helps ensure that any water that is pumped out, is far enough from the home to not re-enter the space. Call DryZone today to schedule your FREE inspection and estimate!

The SaniDry Sedona is designed to keep the air and your crawlspace dry to prevent the growth of mold and the reproduction of Dust Mites. It does this by not only draining water from the air but also by removing mold spores as well as Dust Mites droppings. This is good because it prevents these causing bad allergic reactions from those within the house.