Job Stories

We received a call from this homeowner with some concern over a leak that is coming in from around their water pipe and a wall crack. Our team was able to go out and inspect the area to figure out how we can best help. After taking a look, we recommended using FlexiSpan to repair the area.    The first response to a cracked basement wall is often an application of patching mortar or masonry sealant. Unfortunately, this quick fix rarely works because of poor adhesion to the masonry or a slight movement along the crack that breaks the seal. Instead of making several attempts to repair a foundation wall crack, why not make a single repair that will last? The FlexiSpan wall crack repair system will do the job right, so you won’t have to do it again.

We received a call from this homeowner with some heavy concerns regarding the floors in their home. They have noticed that they are dropping and sagging and need them to be fixed urgently. After our team was able to take a look, we determined that ALL of the girders need to be replaced. One of them was so bad that it seems about 80% of it is gone and rotted away.   Another thing we will be doing is replacing some of the joists as a few of them are rotted away, lastly, we are going to be fully encapsulating to assist with the wood moisture issue that has caused this damage.   A crawl space that's damp and dirty is more than just an eyesore. It causes health, safety, comfort and home resale problems. This happens because a damp, dirty crawl space creates a favorable environment for mold, mildew, wood rot, insects and animal pests. The installation of CleanSpace will ensure the area stays healthy and clean.

Moisture was destroying this home in Georgetown, DE, and the homeowners turned to the experts at DryZone. The DryZone team was excited to get to work. The first task was to get all the falling insulation removed along with debris. The team regraded the ground to ensure the floor was level before installing a SmartSump pump and CleanSpace Technology. A SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier paired with a condensate pump was also installed. The dehumidifier will help alleviate extreme humidity levels which will also help manage moisture. The DryZone team was successful in bringing the crawl space back to life and the homeowners were more than satisfied! Call DryZone today to schedule your FREE inspection and estimate!

Homeowners in Georgetown, DE were referred to DryZone by their friends. The homeowners were experiencing large amounts of water in their crawl space and expressed concerns about the well-being of their home. DryZone was happy to take on the job and got right to work. The water was immediately removed by pumping it out. The crew then worked diligently to remove all debris and insulation.  Afterward, the DryZone team blocked the vents, installed a SmartSump pump, dug a small entrance well, and then installed the CleanSpace Technology. A SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier was paired with a condensate pump for reassurance that humidity levels would be controlled and kept within recommended levels. Lastly, the DryZone team added an Exterior Discharge pipe, LawnScape Outlet, IceGuard, and an Everlast Door to keep out outside elements. The homeowners were so pleased they called DryZone to help restore their crawl space. Call DryZone today to schedule your FREE inspection and estimate!

Water and efflorescence had made their home in this crawl space. Every season, the home held water in puddles all around. The homeowner knew this was a common occurrence, but did not know the best solution as he lived in a high water table area. He assumed the water was always going to be under his home, but wouldn't affect it negatively. However, once inspected, it was discovered the floorboards were holding water like a sponge and began to compress on piers. Something had to be done to reduce humidity, and keep ground water far away from the home! DryZone did a full encapsulation on this Parsonsburg, MD crawl space with a strong TripleSafe sump pump. 

After seeing photos of crawl space encapsulations, this homeowner wanted something similar for their crawl space. They had not noticed too many moisture issues in their home but wanted to protect their investment from upcoming storms. DryZone inspected the crawl space and noticed some unlevel ground that held standing water. To help these homeowners, DryZone encapsulated the crawl space and added sump pumps to remove groundwater. 

The homeowners of this house in Onancock, VA were concerned with the cracks that they noticed on the side of the home. They knew that they had a foundation issue but were unsure of how solve the problem. They also noticed other issues inside the home , like cracked drywall and sinking floors.  Our inspector found that their problem was in the foundation of the home and needed to be address with helical piers. Their foundation was sinking and causing major structural problems. The home needed 7 piers installed. With these piers installed the home will be stable and DryZone will keep under a warranty for 25 years. Although these homeowner are thinking about settling the warranty will transfer to the new homeowners. Giving everyone peace of mind.

This homeowner stopped in to our Big Red Barn to thank us for the work that we did on his basement. "I just can't believe that it could be that amazing and clean down there. For so long we have been dealing with 2-3 inches of water everytime it rains. Things had to be kept off the ground. Not any more! I can't believe how good my basement looks!" Carey Milton - Milton DE

This homeowner was looking for a solution to their damp, dark basement. We suggested BrightWall because of the many benefits. Typically in homes we see basements that are painted. The thought is that this would keep the water from enter the space. But all it does is make the paint chip. Adding BrightWall to your basement will guarantee that it won’t come off like paints and sealants. It also directs the water into your WaterGuard or DryTrack System. This creates a clean, dry, space for your basement. Not to mention that the white color of the 3x8 plastic paneling will help to brighten the space, creating an inviting environment. The perfect solution for this homeowner. 

In Milton, Delaware, a homeowner by the name of Janet Isaacs contacted DryZone becasue they were concerned with their sinking concrete. This sidewalk was causing tripping hazards because one level of the concrete was not at the same level as the other side of concrete.  Instead of contacting someone to redo the entire sidewalk, Janet contacted DryZone to come up with a different solution. We came to Janet's home to inspect the property and sure enough we saw the sinking sidewalk and knew just the right solution to lift the sinking concrete.  At DryZone, we use a installer called PolyLevel, which is injected into holes in concrete to lift the sinking slab. During the process, our PolyLevel team will make holes smaller than a penny and inject the PolyLevel foam into the hole. This injection causes the sidewlak to rise back to the appropriate level.  Now the homeowner is satisfied with the outcome of the sidewalk and no longer worries about tripping hazards and stubbed toes!