Before & After Photos

In Hedgesville, WV, Stephen's future home faced significant crawl space issues, as seen in the 'before' photo. Fungal growth and mold were a concern, but at Fortress Foundation Solutions, we have the expertise to address such problems. We implemented our CleanSpace encapsulation system, SilverGlo insulation, and SmartJack support posts to reinforce the area structurally. Together with the SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier, these solutions transformed the crawl space into a dry, stable environment, providing the sturdy foundation essential for a safe and healthy home.

In Stephenson, Katie had been dealing with ongoing moisture problems in her large 1,700-square-foot crawl space. Excess humidity and water intrusion were creating concerns about air quality, energy efficiency, and potential long-term damage beneath the home. During our inspection, we found standing moisture, poor drainage, and consistently high humidity levels throughout the crawl space.

Scott and the crew installed a complete crawl space encapsulation system designed to permanently control moisture and protect the home. An EZ Flow drainage system was added to direct water away from the crawl space, along with two TripleSafe™ sump pumps for reliable water removal and backup protection.

To fully seal the space, we installed our CleanSpace® vapor barrier to lock out ground moisture and create a clean, controlled environment. SilverGlo™ wall insulation was added to improve energy efficiency and temperature regulation, while two SaniDry™ Sedona dehumidifiers were installed to maintain healthy humidity levels throughout the crawl space.

As shown in the after photos, the crawl space is now clean, dry, and fully protected—giving Katie a healthier, more energy-efficient home with long-lasting moisture protection.

We want to protect your forever home! This was the case for one homeowner in Orange, VA who was having water leak into his crawl space. Our System Designer, Danny Camunas, designed a solution by encapsulating the crawl space in the home with CleanSpace and installing a sump pump and dehumidifier. We were able to protect his home from any future water leaks, providing peace of mind for our customers and their home!

Steven and Linda have lived in their Williamsport, Maryland home for the past 5 years. Over time, they started noticing major comfort issues inside the home. In the winter, the floors were freezing cold, and in the summer, the house became hot, humid, and smelled musty.

They knew something peculiar was going on, but they couldn’t figure out the source. They tried sealing doors with foam, covering windows, and doing everything they could upstairs - but nothing worked.

Finally, they decided to look literally beneath their feet and checked their crawl space. What they found explained everything. The crawl space was exposed dirt, barely covered by old plastic, the insulation in the floor joists was falling down as seen in the before photo, and the vents were wide open.

After seeing the condition of the crawl space, they Googled “crawl space repair in Gaithersburg, MD” and Fortress popped up. They gave us a call, received a free estimate from Matt, and Pete was out just days later installing the solution you see in the after photo.

Now, they no longer complain about harsh winter floors or summer humidity, and they’re even starting to notice a subtle decrease in their electric bills as well.

The crawl space in this Powhatan, Virginia home had clear signs of moisture and high humidity in the before photo. Left alone, those conditions can lead to mold, wood rot, and higher energy bills.

We fixed the issue by sealing the space with our CleanSpace Vapor Barrier Encapsulation System to keep moisture out. SilverGlo insulation was added to improve energy efficiency, and a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier now keeps humidity at a consistent, healthy level.

With these upgrades in place, the crawl space is dry, more efficient, and better for the overall health of the home.