Job Stories

The crawl space in Federalsburg, MD was experiencing problems with water. The homeowners were concerned with the condition of their home and they did not know how they could keep the water out for good. DryZone had the perfect solution. The homeowners needed DryZone to encapsulate the crawl space with a sump pump, water drainage mat, and interior liner, which is exactly what DryZone did. Now the homeowners are worry free and they have DryZone come out to their home every year to check on the crawl space! They don't even need to go down there. Now that is what our homeowners truly love. 

Black mold is a serious issue, especially when the smell extends throughout your home. DryZone told the homeowners that they had the perfect solution for this troubling area in their home. A crawl space encapsulation is the best way to solve issues in a crawl space.  Now the homeowners do not have to deal with the moldy smell or worry about their health. 

The crawl space in Federalsburg, MD has major problems. The insulation is falling onto the ground of the crawl space and the water is starting to become a serious issue, which is creating a damp and dirty area. The homeowners are not sure what to do and that is when they called DryZone for a solution. The best solution for this problem is a crawl space encapsulation, which is what the homeowners chose and now their problems with water and debris is gone for good. 

There are multiple signs of foundation failure. For this homeowner, the biggest sign was cracks in the drywall of their home! The corners of door frames revealed hairline cracks leading to the ceiling. Over time, the cracks started to grow! After noticing this sign, the homeowners started realizing other signs in the home that pointed to foundation failure, such as sagging floors in the living room. The homeowner decided to investigate the crawl space to see where the problem originated. After taking a look, it was discovered that some floor joists were curved and soft to the touch. They knew they needed a foundation repair expert who could also waterproof the crawl space to prevent further moisture damage to the home. DryZone encapsulated the crawl space before adding floor supports underneath the living room. 

Sometimes a home is built on low ground. When this happens, rainwater runs down and collects around the foundation and causes puddles in the crawl space. For this home, there was a significant drop in the yard around the home and standing water always covered the yard. After working on a better drainage system around the outside of their home, they called DryZone to help with the crawl space. DryZone added a drainage system in the crawl space and a strong sump pump to pump that water out of the home. With a 20 mil thick CleanSpace vapor barrier, the home is protected from water damage!

This homeowner called DryZone with an interest in finishing her basement. She typically would use a small corner of the basement for exercise and the rest of the basement was too dark to use. After noticing piles of boxes collect, and moisture in the air increasing, she knew she needed more than just drywall. The experts at DryZone knew that the best solution would be to finish the basement with EverLast wall panels. EverLast panels are easy to remove in sections but are mold resistant and well insulated to not only look great but protect the environment. 

Basement windows are essential for letting light into a dark basement. For this New Castle, DE homeowner, the windows in the basement were old and stained yellow, barely allowing any light in. With finishing the basement in plans for the future, replacing the windows was the first item on the to-do list. DryZone removed the old windows that were placed without ledges and sealed with deteriorating spray foam. DryZone installed EverLast windows with bright white frames and are easy to open if needed. 

This homeowner had recently inherited the property from his late mother. The floors were starting to sag and a corner of the home was starting to sink from years of the soil under the home settling. This left the homeowner with two options, sell the home, or repair it. This was the only thing left from his mother so it was easy for him to make a decision on what he wanted to do moving forward. He had found DryZone and we were able to bring him a quote that he was happy with to get the job done. Our crew was able to lift the sinking corner of the home, install SmartJacks to level the sagging floors, and finish the crawlspace with our CleanSpace crawlspace encapsulation. Now this homeowner will be able to enjoy the home his mother had left him for years to come.

A homeowner in New Castle had a crawl space that had already been encapsulated but unfortunately, water was still coming into the space. Unsure of what to do, the homeowner called the experts at DryZone. DryZone headed up to the rescue. Upon inspection, DryZone found that the crawl space had old entrance wells that were sinking and ultimately serving no purpose to the crawl space. The experts at DryZone recommended the wells be replaced with EverLast Access Wells and cover. The homeowner agreed and the team removed the old wells and replaced them with the EverLast Wells. The homeowners are eager to see the difference that adding the new wells will make. Thanks to DryZone, this homeowner now has a fully protected crawl space. Call DryZone today for your FREE inspection and estimate.

Delaware City, DE homeowners are experiencing troubles in their crawl space. Not only is the air extremely moist but the insulation is falling and water is filling the ground. The smell of mold is captured within the home, which is coming from the moisture in the crawl space. DryZone came to help the homeowners solve this problem with the solution of a crawl space encapsulation.