Before & After Photos

This home had water seeping into its crawl space. The high humidity and warm temperatures in our area result in microbial growth on joists, falling insulation, cold floors, and poor indoor air quality in many crawl spaces and homes. To repair this crawl space, we cleaned it out, treated the joists with an antimicrobial, installed a drainage system and sump pump, laid down and sealed a 20mil vapor barrier to the walls, piers, and floor, and insulated the walls with spray foam. 

This homeowner in Gloucester Point was using an old sump hole to help collect any water that infiltrated their basement. Unfortunately, these sump holes are useless in collecting any water seeping through the basement foundation walls. The old pump could not handle the amount of infiltrating water, and there was nothing in place to direct the water to the sump pump. Our team was sent out to install a number of solutions to help combat water infiltration. We mechanically fastened a durable 10-mil CleanSpace Light vapor barrier over the walls to help protect the basement from water seeping through the walls. This also collects any infiltrating water and sends it down to a WaterGuard XL drainage system that we installed within a trench leading to our sump system. The sump system itself is what we call a SuperSump Plus system. It used our TripleSafe twin line basin with a single cast iron 1/3 horsepower Zoller pump. This reliable sump pump can handle 2,650 gallons per hour smoothly and quietly. It uses a mechanical float switch and will resist clogging more efficiently than the old sump. The basin contains a WaterWatch Alarm system, a battery backup pack,  and an airtight lid. Any water collected in the WaterGuard XL system will be directed straight to the SuperSump Plus, then it will be distributed out of the home via hose line to a determined location away from the home's foundation. The homeowners can feel at ease knowing that this sump pump system will help to keep their basement dry and clean for years to come.

These homeowners in Newport News, Virginia were experiencing water infiltration within their crawl space. They decided to call TDC out to help seal and encapsulate underneath their home. As shown by the pictures below, we focused on the crawl space entrance door, which allowed the outside air and moisture to seep through its cracks and affect the relative humidity. We installed an Everlast Door to replace the existing wood door, which will help to keep any outside influence from penetrating through the entrance. This Everlast Door is a custom-fit PVC panel with a pressure-treated wood frame and "T-head" toggle bolts. The duality of the door allows for easy access but plenty of sealing and protection when it comes to leakage.

The homeowners of this Newport News, VA crawl space were experiencing moisture infiltration within their crawl space and called The Drying Company out to remediate these issues. The existing vapor barrier of this crawl space was full of tears and holes, which was allowing the earth's moisture to rise, leading to a higher relative humidity. This elevated humidity can lead to condensation, puddling, and mold/mildew growth. We replaced this liner with a heavy-duty 20-mil vapor barrier, called CleanSpace. The CleanSpace covers all the dirt floors, gets wrapped around all piers, and is mechanically fastened to the foundation walls six to eight inches above the outside grade. This will help to protect the crawl space and any materials from rising moisture.

These homeowners in Newport News, VA needed insulation in their crawl space and called The Drying Company to address this. After a free estimate appointment and scheduling process, our team installed SilverGlo over the foundation walls of the crawl space. The SilverGlo foam board is 2 inches thick and has an R-10 value. This causes it to act as an air barrier and vapor retarder. A 20-mil CleanSpace vapor barrier is installed over the crawl space floors and is fastened up the foundation walls about six to eight inches above outside grade, while the SilverGlo is mechanically fastened over the CleanSpace on the foundation walls with an exposed two-inch viewing strip to allow for termite inspections. This crawl space can remain conditioned and sealed with insulation on the foundation walls rather than between the floor joists. The outside air and moisture will find it difficult to infiltrate, and the relative humidity of the crawl space can now be controlled and regulated using an energy-efficient dehumidifier. If you or someone you know is also experiencing crawl space moisture or insulation issues, then please give us a call! We'll help you keep the outside, outside!