Crawl Space Repair Photo Album: Crawl Space Project in Hamersville, Ohio

This crawl space in Hamersville, OH, was in need of an encapsulation to save the homeowners from failing wooden framing, excessive moisture, sinking concrete columns, rusting lally supports, and improper insulation. We documented this job through video recordings on our Youtube, so be sure to check that out for a more in-depth analysis. By encapsulating the crawl space with our CleanSpace vapor barrier, dimpled drainage matting, drainage pipes, SmartSump sump pump, SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier, SilverGlo insulation, Turtl access door, SmartJack support posts, foam rim joist insulation, and our mold cleanser spray, we were able to help the owners achieve a safe, dry, clean, well insulated crawl space. Be sure to check out the photos for more!

Musty Crawl Space in Hamersville, OH

This crawl space had deteriorated significantly, causing many different problems for the homeowners.

Crawl Space Humidity in Hamersville, OH

Our Inspector used took a relative humidity reading in this crawl space upon initial inspection. This crawl space was very humid.

Wood Rot in Crawl Space in Hamersville, OH

These floor joists and beams were rotting away, and were very close to becoming untreatable.

Wood Moisture Reading in Hamersville, OH

Our inspector also recorded the moisture content in the framing in the crawl space. Again, very close to untreatable levels.

Crawl Space Debris Removal in Hamersville, OH

This picture was taken after we removed all the moldy fiberglass in the crawl space.

Salamander in Crawl Space in Hamersville, OH

We found multiple salamanders roaming free in the muddy floor of this crawl space when working. Pests like these love moisture.

Moldy Fiberglass in Hamersville, OH

we bagged up all the moldy insulation and snapped this photo. Often times, homeowners can't believe how much moldy insulation exists in their crawl space.

Sagging Floors in Hamersville, OH

The concrete columns and the rusted lally supports in the crawl space caused the floor joists to warp and sink. When this happens, gaps can appear in the upper levels of the home. Our SmartJacks jacked up the framing to fix these issues.

Crawl Space Repair in Hamersville, OH

We first dug holes to make room for our SmartJack post system. We then compacted the floor of the hole and backfilled with limestone to provide a strong base for the posts.

Crawl Space Drainage in Hamersville, OH

After we sculpted the bases for our SmartJacks, installed drainage for the sump pump, sprayed foam insulation in the rim joists, cleansed the wood with mold cleanser, and installed dimpled drainage matting all over the floor, we then began installing our SilverGlo insulation panels all over the block walls. We made sure the SilverGlo completely covered all the blocks.

Vapor Barrier Installation in Hamersville, OH

Our CleanSpace vapor barrier is 20 mils thick and was sealed at all the seams in this crawl space. You can also see one of our SmartJack posts in this photo.

Moisture Barrier in Hamersville, OH

The drainage matting underneath the white vapor barrier will make crawling over the vapor barrier more comfortable. It will also allow moisture to channel down into the sump pump underneath the vapor barrier.

Sump Pump Install in Hamersville, OH

Before we could even finish installing the sump pump, the pit filled with gross water.

SmartSump Installation in Hamersville, OH

Here we have our SmartSump sump pump, which will keep this vapor barrier protected from flooding. It comes with an airtight floor drain, an alarm system, and an airtight lid which fits into the vapor barrier.