Crawl Space Repair Before & After Photos

Relative humidity is one of the causes of crawl space problems for when its high mold will begin to grow, the floors will decay, and the place will be filled with insects and critters.

So in order to fix high humidly problems, we need to fix leaking groundwater and to cover the exposed earth from the floor by water vapor membranes.

By installing a sump pump system in this crawl space in Sainte-Anne-Des-Plaines, that is specially designed for crawl spaces, such as our SmartSump , we make sure that the water leaking in gets to it instead of ponding.

As for the wet walls and exposed earth, we installed the patented CleanSpace crawl space encapsulation system, which is a very heavy duty material that has an anti-microbial ingredient molded into the material to resist mold and bacteria growth.

Winters in our country are distressing times for us and our houses. When crawl spaces are not encapsulated and well maintained, they can lead homeowners to loose both money and comfort.

This is why we always recommend an encapsulation of the crawl spaces by installing a vapor barrier called CleanSpace.

A vapor barrier slows or prevents the evaporation of ground moisture into the crawl space air. If coupled with a waterproofing system, moisture and water can be expelled from the crawl space before it can cause problems. No more rot, rust, mold, odors, insects or other moisture-related problems.

Our client Mr. Randy found that during winter the main floor of his property was really cold, colder than the rest of the house. Yet he knew that the crawl space had been isolated by the former owners. He saw on our website that these spaces are one of our areas of expertise and that our team offers free quotes so he took quickly an appointment.

During the appointment, Mr. Randy showed the space and the existing insulation to our certified specialist. The choice of insulation was not efficient and certainly not efficient enough for a crawl space with exposed earth.

Our specialist recommended our CleanSpace encapsulation product. This membrane acts as a barrier between the earth and the rest of the house, blocking as much moisture in the water, as in insects or rodents. Mr. Randy also included the TerraBlock insulation product for additional insulation.

Over 8 years ago, when Mr. Serge and his family moved to this house,the plan was to address the crawl space problem. For several reasons, Mr. Serge decided to postpone the work, telling himself that it was not a priority and that the problem would perhaps resolve itself. 8 years later, water infiltration is still present and now a smell of humidity is found on the floors. It was time to fix the situation once and for all.

 Our team went to do a complete appraisal of the property, lasting nearly 2 hours. It is essential for us to properly identify the needs of the situation and to respond to the customer's concerns. When there is water infiltration and affected air quality, it is important to resolve the situation quickly. Our specialist advised Mr. Serge on the combination of the CleanSpace product to insulate the crawl space and a very efficient dehumidifier, the SaniDry.

Mrs. Cuff wanted like to use her crawl space for storage, but it was very humid. Since she wanted to keep her belongings in good condition and avoid mold, she wanted to find a solution. So, she decided to contact Systèmes Sous-sol Québec in order to resolve the humidity problem quickly.

The solution for our client was to first install a SmartSump sump pump system. It is connected with a discharge line which will expel the water away from the foundation of the house. Then, a drainage mat was placed on the ground so that the water that ends up on the surface goes directly to the SmartSump. Finally, our CleanSpace coating is installed over the drainage mat. Material with a thickness of 20 mm composed of polyethylene and antimicrobial, it blocks moisture from the soil and prevents the proliferation of mold. It also gives a clear and bright appearance to the crawl space.

With this solution, Mrs. Cuff will be able to use her crawl space as storage space and above all have a dry crawl space!