Crawl Space Repair Photo Album: Cleaning and Encapsulating Nasty Crawlspace Lincoln, DE

The homeowner gave us a call because they know that their crawlspace is a mess and needs attention. It is so bad that their daughter cannot even stay there when she visits due to allergies. They even notice a smell coming up from the area which they want gone for good. They want to remedy this entire situation, so it is problem free for the remaining time they plan to live in the home.

Clean & Healthy Space

Now that the area has been encapsulating, this area will be a clean and healthy space

Before

This is what part of the crawlspace looked like prior to us beginning the restoration process. Dirty and damp

Water in Crawlspace

Water is coming up in seams of plastic and around the perimeter of the foundation

Water Damage

Water has caused damage and has made the area very unhealthy

Water Damage

Water has caused damage to the wood in the crawlspace

Not a Clean Area

A mess has formed from all of the water that has been coming into the area. Dirt lines the crawlspace

Pooling Water

Water pools on top of the plastic that is currently lining the area

A Lot of Damage

You can see the mess and all the damage water has caused by being in the area

Plastic Pulled Up

After we pulled up the plastic, we were able to see the full extent of the mess that is currently in the area

Pooling Water

After the plastic was ripped up, we were able to see just how much water was actually in the area. This is one of the many causes of the smells coming from the space

Lots of Water

Throughout different areas of the crawlspace, had pooling water just like this.

CleanSpace & Drainage Matting

CleanSpace has lined the walls and we have cleaned up the areas floor in order to install drainage matting

CleanSpace Vapor Barrier

CleanSpace vapor barrier is a super-durable, 20mil plastic sheet material designed to permanently prevent moisture, outside air and pests from getting into your crawl space.

Drainage Matting

When the crawl space floor is damp or wet, drainage matting and SmartPipe™ perimeter drain lines can be installed before laying down the CleanSpace® vapor & moisture barrier.

Drainage Matting

This matting allows water to move beneath it and find its way to a sump pump to be pumped out of the area

SaniDry Sedona

The SaniDry stops mold growth, musty odors & dust mites and relieves asthma and allergies

CleanSpace Vapor Barrier

Super durable: 20mil thick, 7-layer polyethylene composition, with polyester cord reinforcement.

Vapor Barrier Benefits

The CleanSpace Vapor Barrier reduces moisture & humidity in crawl space, Helps seal out cold drafts in winter and is suitable for installation over walls and floors.