Job Stories

The crawl space encapsulation is important for homeowners to have installed because it keeps the crawl space dry, which ultimately prevents mold and wood rot. 

The crawl space is experiencing moisture issues as well as insulation problems. The homeowners would love for DryZone to encapsulate their crawl space to keep the moisture problems out! 

No matter what size the crawl space is, cold air and moisture can enter and affect the home. In the year they owned it, they noticed cold floors and high energy bills and knew they wanted their crawl space conditioned and done the right way.  Since the HVAC system was under the home, the only reason he would enter the crawl space was to change filters. After changing the filter, he noticed just how messy and damp the underneath of his home was.  DryZone came to the home to do a thorough inspection and knew exactly what his home needed to be properly repaired. Not only would the crawl space be much cleaner to crawl through for filter changes, but would keep out cold air and moisture that brought their energy bills through the roof!

This homeowner in Glen Bernie Maryland had an uneven floor and were looking for answers on how to correct the problem. They reached out to us here at Dryzone and we provided them with a simple solution. We explained that we could use our SmartJack product to lift and level the floor & foundation.

This homeowner in Arnold, MD was in need of 6 helical piers to help support their deck and pool area.    Helical piers are a type of steel pier that can permanently stabilize your home. The first section of the pier is advanced into the ground and has one or more helix-shaped blades welded to the shaft, allowing it to be mechanically screwed into the soil.  These piers can be installed from the exterior or interior of your home and provide an opportunity to lift the home back towards its original position.

This walkway started to become unsafe for the homeowners and their guests. With PolyLevel, we can lift concrete slabs back to their original location with a polymer foam that fills the voids underneath. 

The crawl space in Sharptown, Maryland was in great need of help from our DyrZone team. They had an abundance of water leaking into their crawl space, which is why they called DryZone because they knew our company was an expert with waterproofing. Waterproofing is one of the many services our company offers. From waterproofing basements to crawlspaces, we can get the job done! The homeowner’s were beyond grateful that our DryZone team was able to come to them with a solution right away! We installed a IceGuard, water drainage mat, wall liners, SuperSump pump, and a dehumidifier to control the flow of water and the moisture in the air. 

This sidewalk in Sharptown, Maryland is in desperate need of our PolyLevel service. Luckily, they contacted DryZone just in time for us to come out before the problem became worse. Sidewalks are obviously a place for people to safely walk on but in this case people were not able to set foot on this sidewalk without the thought of falling and risking injuries. The PolyLevel service we perform is the best idea for safely raising the concrete slab instead of paying a large expense for redoing the entire sidewalk! The homeowners and other people in the neighborhood are very pleased with this outcome of the concrete stairs. 

The stairs in Sharptown, Maryland were dangerous and could not be walked on. These set of stairs were leading up to the front door of the home but the homeowners could not use their front door for a few weeks because of the concrete on their stairs. They decided enough was enough and they needed to call DryZone to fix their unleveled concrete stairs.  DryZone came to the home to inspect the area and took measurements at the sinking concrete stairs. Our DryZone team brought our PolyLevel tools and started fixing the concrete stairs. The best part about PolyLevel is the quick cure time of only 15 minutes! That is one of the many benefits of this product besides the fact that raising the concrete slab takes away any dangerous hazards, such as severe tripping and falling. 

Flooding in a high water table can keep a crawl space humid. With no block between groundwater and the crawl space, moisture started having an effect on the crawl space and floorboards. DryZone installed a 20 mil vapor barrier in the crawl space to completely seal the home from outside humidity.