Job Stories

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!

A homeowner from Federalsburg, MD reached out to the team at DryZone for a complimentary inspection with the goal of safeguarding their family home. Our System Design Specialist, Joseph, conducted an in-depth assessment and uncovered signs of elevated humidity that were leading to microbial growth and unpleasant odors entering the home from the crawlspace.    To address these issues, we implemented key components for the crawlspace encapsulation, which included CleanSpace, HydroLink, TripleSafe, and the SaniDry Sedona. The SaniDry Sedona is particularly impressive, as it helps maintain humidity levels at or below 55%, boasting a remarkable capacity of 100 pints per day and circulating over 300 cubic feet of dry air per minute throughout the basement or crawlspace.   Now, this Federalsburg homeowner can breathe easier, knowing their home is protected and that the health of their crawlspace is no longer a concern. The DryZone team is thrilled to have played a role in resolving the homeowner's crawlspace issues.

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.

Kevin G. from New Castle, DE faced challenges with high humidity and microbial growth in his crawlspace. In search of a reliable solution, he contacted the experts at DryZone. Our System Design Specialist, Tom, performed a free inspection and discovered that the humidity levels exceeded 70%, along with visible signs of microbial growth. Tom then presented Kevin with an effective solution to address these issues.   The key elements of the crawlspace encapsulation system included a SaniDry Sedona and CleanSpace. The CleanSpace will be installed over the existing dirt floor, with the piers wrapped for added protection. The SaniDry Sedona is designed to maintain humidity levels in the crawlspace at or below 55%. With an impressive capacity to remove 100 pints of moisture daily and circulate over 300 cubic feet of dry air per minute, it effectively keeps your basement or crawlspace comfortable.   Thanks to DryZone Kevin G. can now enjoy peace of mind, knowing that his crawlspace is free from microbial growth and excessive humidity. We are thrilled to have safeguarded this home for years to come.  

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. 

What causes a homeowner to contact DryZone? They do it for the love for their home because it's their biggest investment. Your home is not built to have mold, water, and other damages underneath your floors. DryZone was contacted by these homeowners in Delaware City, DE because the mold was starting to tear apart the wood in the crawl space and the homeowners were truly concerened with this problem for the sake of their health and home. DryZone suggested a crawl space encapsulation to keep the water and mold OUT!