Before & After Photos

This homeowner owns an old farmhouse with a fieldstone foundation in Maybee, Michigan. He noticed that the floors above the crawl space were sagging and bouncy, so he contacted HomeSpec.

When our specialist performed an inspection though, water and high-humidity were also discovered in the crawl space. To solve these issues, HomeSpec had to install a vapor barrier, dehumidifier and support posts. 

The SmartJack Support Posts were installed to raise and level the floors, and prevent them from sagging in the future. The crawl space was encapsulated with a CleanSpace Vapor Barrier to seal off the walls and floor from moisture. The dehumidifier was essential for maintaining a healthy 55% relative humidity - preventing condensation and mold growth. 

The homeowner was very happy with the results of his dry, healthy crawl space!

Our team waterproofed, insulated, and encapsulated the crawl space and installed and interior drainage system. 

The owner of this Plymouth, MI home intended to use the house as a rental property. However, the owner quickly became aware of a serious mold issue throughout the home and decided to call HomeSpec for a solution. Knowing they could help, HomeSpec sent David, a senior project manager to inspect the home. After evaluating the property, HomeSpec determined that the mold originated in the crawl space. This was causing mold growth throughout the house and creating an unhealthy living environment. After quickly identifying the problem, HomeSpec created a repair plan to resolve the issue.

HomeSpec proposed starting by removing the mold. Eliminating the mold would allow the team to have a clean, ready-to-use crawl space. Once the mold was removed, HomeSpec suggested installing the SilverGlo™ Crawl Space Insulation System. This would add a radiant heat barrier while also helping to control moisture. To provide a clean, durable encapsulation in the crawl space, HomeSpec recommended installing the CleanSpace® Crawl Space Encapsulation System. To complete the project, HomeSpec proposed installing a Sanidry dehumidifier. This would remove any excess moisture from the crawl space, making the home a healthier living environment. Once the owner agreed to the repair plan, a team led by Kevin got to work. After the installations were complete, the owner was glad to have a clean, healthy home that they could now confidently use as a rental property.

This homeowner contacted HomeSpec because the structural support in her crawl space was failing severely - causing the floors above to sag and creating a hazard. No one wants to live with bouncy floors!

To solve this problem, our crew installed SmartJack support posts throughout the crawl space. We also installed supplemental beams, replaced and sistered the joists, and replaced the old shims with steel plate shims. Then we encapsulated the crawl space with the CleanSpace vapor barrier and vent covers. 

These homeowners contacted HomeSpec because their crawl space was very humid and water was seeping in.

Our crew solved this problem by encapsulating the crawl space to keep it clean, dry, healthy, and free from mold and moisture for a more comfortable home.