Crawl Space Repair Before & After Photos

A Minnesota City, MN, homeowner had been keeping an eye on her energy bill throughout the summer. She noticed that her AC unit had been continually running, which seemed odd to her. When her bills returned higher than usual, she began to suspect an issue with her crawl space. She began the search for crawl space repairs in Minnesota and eventually found our website. She decided to sign up for our FREE estimate, and a few weeks later, our Design Specialist, Dustin L, headed out to the home.

Dustin completed his inspection and found that the humidity in the space was 68.3% RH. Typically, crawl spaces should be within the 50-60% range. Upwards of 60% can lead to the growth of mold and mildew, which would become precursors for wood rot. Dustin informed the homeowner that we could use several of our products to address the issue. First, Dustin wanted to use CleanSpace and drainage matting. CleanSpace is a 100% waterproof tarp-like material that gets adhered directly to to the unfinished walls of the crawl space. It works to trap water entering through the walls, draining it downward to the drainage matting and perimeter drains if applicable. If the CleanSpace had been installed flush with the ground of the space, trapped water wouldn't be able to flow to a disposal site. Drainage matting fis a dimpled layer of plastic that gives water flooding into the space a channel underneath the CleanSpace. In addition to these two products, Dustin recommended our AprilAire dehumidifier. Even a basement with an effective waterproofing system can still develop moisture and mold problems and may feel damp. Adding an Aprilaire dehumidifier creates healthy air and can reduce the number of viable viruses in the air to less than 1% in two days when set to 50% RH. The homeowner liked the sound of the plan and scheduled the job to be completed several weeks later. 

On the day of the installation, our Foreman, Jesus M, and his team installed 660 sqft of CleanSpace, 494 sqft of drainage matting, and 1 AprilAire dehumidifier. Now, our customer can enter the cold months knowing her home is protected from harsh weather conditions!

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A homeowner in Minnesota City, MN, noticed an odd odor around their home. Unsure of the cause, the homeowner investigated around their home. After taking a closer look, the homeowner discovered the smell was coming from their crawl space. To prevent their issue from continuing, the homeowner knew they needed to find a permanent solution. Unsure who to work with, the homeowner investigated “crawl space repair near me”. One of the first companies to catch their attention was us, American Waterworks. The homeowner called our Appointment Center and signed up for their FREE estimate. Once the estimate was set, the homeowner awaited the arrival of our Design Specialist, Darin. A few days later, Darin arrived at the home and began the thorough inspection of the crawl space. After he completed the inspection, Darin confirmed that the crawl space needed to be fully encapsulated. Knowing this was the best plan of action, the homeowner decided to go ahead with Darin’s proposal. Next, Darin sent the plans to our Logistics team to give the final stamp of approval. Our Logisitcs team built and scheduled the project, then it was sent to our Foreman to begin preparations. Our Foreman, Juan, and his crew began the installation. First, the crew made sure the space was cleared, then they laid the Drainage Matting. Once the Drainage Matting was secured, the crew installed CleanSpace on the floors and walls. Finally, the crew wrapped up by cleaning up their materials. The homeowner was given peace of mind knowing their crawl space was properly encapsulated. If you are suffering from a similar issue, sign up for your FREE estimate today!

Brian S. in Fountain City, WI had water coming up through the floor of his crawl space. It was causing high humidity and a musty smell, so he decided to have his crawl space inspected by a professional. He contacted American Waterworks to receive a FREE estimate, so we sent one of our Design Specialists, Mac Cole, to his home to provide him with a solution. After Mac thoroughly inspected Brian's crawl space, he determined that he would benefit from having his crawl space encapsulated. Brian agreed, so he moved forward with the installation. 

Our crew installed drainage matting and our CleanSpace vapor barrier system along the floor of the crawl space and around the support beams. These products work together to keep moisture, pests, and potential mold growth out. They also help reduce Brian's energy bill by making sure energy is not lost through that space. The process took less than a day, and now Brian is confident that his crawl space will remain a dry, healthier and more energy efficient space. 

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A customer reached out to us with concerns about water entering their crawl space beneath their house. Our Service Technician determined the best fix was to install our CleanSpace waterproofing solution. This solution works to seal off your crawl space so you can avoid a variety of issues such as pests, mold, moisture, and potentially ruined fiberglass insulation. 

Our Foreman, Dylon, went out to the property for the installation and now the homeowners can enjoy this upcoming Spring without concerns of water in their crawl space.

In Winona, MN, a homeowner was growing more concerned about the crawl space beneath her home. Although the space was small, she had noticed that a musty smell had been steadily growing throughout the home, accompanied by sloping floors in the room above the crawl space. Never having faced these issues before, the homeowner worried about what an unhealthy crawl space could mean for her home. In search of local crawl space repair, she found American Waterworks. She took her time reading about our crawl space repair options and impressed with our crawl space before and after pictures of projects we had completed in her area. Confident she had found the right contractor, she claimed her FREE estimate, and several weeks later our Design Specialist, Ryan M, headed out to the home to see what could be done for the damp crawl space. 

When he arrived, he got as far into the crawl space as he could to check for the source of water intrusion, or signs of failing support beams. When Ryan finished his comprehensive estimate, he met up with the homeowner to go over his recommendations. Ryan began by stating that your home is only as healthy as your crawl space allows. Ryan provided her with a comprehensive plan that included our CleanSpace for crawl spaces, drainage matting, SmartDrain, TerraBlock, and SmartJacks for crawl spaces. Impressed with the comprehensive plan, the homeowner booked the job on the spot. 

When the day of the installation rolled around, our Foreman, Kevin M, and his crew got right to work. They started with our smartjack support system, an adjustable supplemental support system specially used to address sagging floors caused by failing crawl spaces. Next, they removed excess dirt from the area, and followed this step by laying down our drainage matting. This dimpled matting gives water entering the crawl space a channel to flow freely to a disposal site, which in this case Ryan had recommended to be our SmartDrain. This drain works to remove excess water from crawl spaces, keeping the home healthy and dry for years to come. Finally, Kevin laid down our CleanSpace vapor barrier, a 100% waterproof plastic vapor barrier with something called UltraFresh, an antimicrobial coating, built in. When the project had been completed, our customer was thrilled to know that her crawl space concerns were in the past!