Crawl Space Repair Before & After Photos

Steve S. was tired of having a musty smell in his basement. Water would be constantly coming into his crawl space, keeping it wet and allowing it to smell. Concerned with other problems this would cause, he decided to give Midwest a call.

The Midwest crew went out to the home and was able to come up with a solution to keep the crawl space dry. Drainage matting was installed on the floor and then the whole space was encapsulated with CleanSpace, a very thick linear to keep water from coming in through the walls and floor. A sump pump was put in to then water could be directed out of the crawl space and a dehumidifier was installed to keep the humidity levels low.

Oskaloosa residents noticed sagging floors due to old support poles in the basement. They reached out to Midwest Foundation Repair for support to fix the bounce and slop in the main level of the home. After a free inspection, the homeowner said "yes" to the recommendation of Supportworks SmartJack System. Four advantages of SmartJack System are quick installation, any time of year with minimal disruption. Zinc-plated and galvanized steel components prevent rust. Immediately lifts sagging, sloping floors back up, and supports loads that exceed the standard residential home.   

The homeowner is pleased with the SmartJack System installed by Midwest Foundation Repair experts. 

This homeowner was getting water into his basement again and didn't want it to ruin his furniture or storage area. He had waterproofing done before, but wanted his remaining areas of his basement waterproofed. He called Midwest and System Design Specialist, Elliot Christians, came out to meet with them. After an inspection, Elliot proposed we use a full height of CleanSpace and WaterGuard around the perimeter of the basement. CleanSpace is used as a barrier between the wall and basement. It is a very sturdy tarp like material that is very hard to tear. If water comes through the walls through cracks or joints, it will trickle down the CleanSpace and into the WaterGuard. WaterGuard is our drainage system that will then flow the water into the sump pump and out of the home at a safe distance. Great thing about interior waterproofing is when any water finds its way in, it redirects it back out of the home, so you can still have a fully finished basement! Check out the before and after photos of this project! 

Struggling with a damp and moldy crawlspace is common due to the way homes used to be built. But for this family, Midwest Foundation Repair was able to help with a wall-to-wall clean space application. The family will no longer have to struggle with a damp and wet crawlspace anymore. 

Mr. & Mrs. H were facing persistent water issues in their basement, along with concerns about the moisture and coldness in the bedrooms located above the crawlspaces. Their main goal was to eliminate water infiltration and regulate soil moisture in those areas.

To address these issues comprehensively, we implemented several solutions. First, we installed WaterGuard, a highly effective drainage system, along with a trench drain and lateral. These measures efficiently controlled the flow of water and directed it towards the Triple Safe sump pump, which effectively removed water from the basement.

In addition, we employed CleanSpace in the crawlspaces. This innovative vapor barrier served the purpose of isolating the soil from the house, effectively preventing the transfer of moisture and the resulting humidity that had been affecting the bedrooms.

This particular project stands out due to the unique nature of the house, which featured two crawlspaces that were larger than the basement itself. Despite the complexity of the situation, we were able to successfully address all of the customers' concerns and provide effective solutions. Now, Mr. & Mrs. H can enjoy a dry and comfortable basement, along with improved conditions in their bedrooms, eliminating the issues they had been facing.