Crawl Space Repair Before & After Photos

Adam P. of Glenwood, MN had a damp, musty crawl space and he wanted to get it encapsulated before it got any worse. He heard about American Waterworks through HomeAdvisor, so he got in contact with our office line and scheduled a FREE estimate. Our Design Specialist, Ryan, went to Adam's house, inspected his crawl space, and determined a solution that would work for him and his needs. Adam was confident in our CleanSpace Encapsulation Vapor Barrier, so he followed through with the project and got a date scheduled for the installation. 

Our Foreman, Austin, installed 1,448 square feet of our Drainage Matting and CleanSpace Encapsulation Vapor Barrier to waterproof and seal the crawl space. Our CleanSpace is designed to prevent mold, mildew, wood rot, pests, etc. It provides the space with additional storage space and saves money on energy costs. Adam was happy with the repairs that were made and his peace of mind was restored! 

Is your crawl space damp, wet, or musty? Give us a call today to schedule your on-site FREE estimate and inspection!

A homeowner from Halstad, MN, was worried about her crawl space. Over the years, her and her family's allergies had worsened, leading her to believe there were airborne allergens trapped in her home. She suspected the home's crawl space was to blame, so she began to look for crawl space repair near Halstad, MN, and quickly found American Waterworks. She signed up for her FREE estimate, and several weeks later, our Design Specialist, Ian S, was out at the home. When Ian arrived, he wasted no time getting down into the crawl space. When he was finished, he met up with the homeowner to go over his findings and recommendations. 

Ian began by saying that the crawl space needed some serious attention, so he recommended several of our products to fix the moisture issue. First, Ian recommended our CleanSpace and drainage matting combo, explaining that the CleanSpace is a 100% waterproof tarp-like material that gets installed directly on the crawl space walls, functioning to collect any moisture entering through the foundation downward and keeping it out of the space. The drainage matting is laid down on the floor of the space before the CleanSpace is applied, giving the water collected by the CleanSpace a channel to flow freely to a drain or sump system. Next, Ian informed the homeowner that the water needed a means of escaping the space, which is where our SuperSump Plus would come into play. This effective yet economical sump pump is engineered for your peace of mind, making it the perfect choice to rid the crawl space of unwanted water. Next, Ian stated that he believed the crawl space to be energy inefficient, meaning that the space was making it harder to regulate the temperature in the home, as both cold and hot air were finding their way in and out of the crawl space due to tiny cracks and holes. Ian wanted to fix this problem with our Foamax Wall Panels. Foamax is a polyisocyanurate foam insulation panel with a white foil finish on the front and a foil vapor barrier on the back. The wall insulation panel offers several benefits, such as high insulation value, creating a warmer space, and brightening the basement, and can be left exposed, meaning the basement or crawl space can remain unfinished. Lastly, Ian informed the homeowner that even spaces with the most comprehensive waterproofing systems can still develop moisture and mold problems and can even feel damp. This is due to concrete walls and floors constantly absorbing moisture from the soil, releasing it into the air of the basement. Ian's final recommendation is that our 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% relative humidity. The homeowner was thankful that Ian was forthcoming about all of the issues in the space and decided to address them all. 

On the day of the project, our Foreman, Kingsley C, and his team effortlessly installed 1,236 sqft of CleanSpace, 1,048 sqft of drainage matting, 266 sqft of Foamax, 1 super sump pump, and 1 AprilAire dehumidifier. Now our customer can put her crawl space concerns in the past! 

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A New Ulm, MN, homeowner was enjoying a quiet morning at home when he walked across his main level floor and noticed an area that appeared to be sagging lower than the rest. She was uneasy about what this could mean for the home's structural integrity, and decided to look into Minnesota foundation contractors. When she found our website, she signed up for her FREE estimate, and several weeks later, our Design Specialist, Dylan W, headed out to the home. 

When Dylan arrived at the home, he was directed down to the crawl space, where he would spend much of his inspection. When Dylan finished, he circled back with the homeowners to deliver his findings. Dylan explained that the crawl space could benefit from extra support, which he recommended to be our SmartJack system. The SmartJack crawl space stabilizer is an adjustable supplemental support system used for sagging crawl spaces. It's unique in that it's made with strong, corrosion-resistant, galvanized steel. Because this system will not develop results, it will remain adjustable for years should further adjustments be needed down the road. The homeowner loved the idea of having a system that could be adjusted down the road and decided to schedule the project. 

On the day of the installation, our team, led by their Foreman, Francisco E, was able to effortlessly install 2 of our SmartJacks. Now, our customers has a renewed sense of peace in her largest investment! 

In Alexandria, MN, a homeowner had noticed a musty smell coming from their crawl space and was concerned about possible mold growth. Knowing the issue must be addressed as soon as possible, the homeowner contacted us to schedule their FREE estimate. 

In less than a week, our Design Specialist, Jesse W., arrived at the home to conduct a thorough inspection. During the inspection, he confirmed signs of mold growth and high humidity levels in the crawl space. To tackle this issue, Jesse recommended encapsulating the space using CleanSpace, our vapor barrier, Foamax, our foam insulation panel, SmartDrain, which drains water away to a drywell beneath the CleanSpace liner, and Aprilaire, our strong dehumidifier. The homeowner happily agreed to the recommendations and decided to move forward with the project.

In a couple of months, our Foreman, Raul B., and his crew arrived at the home for the installation. The crew installed 1168sqft of CleanSpace, 345sqft of Foamax, 3 SmartDrain, and 1 Aprilaire.

Now, our customer can have a dry crawl space! Experiencing issues with your crawl space? Click HERE and schedule your FREE estimate today!

In Alexandria, MN, the homeowner's concern about sagging floors led to the search for crawl space repair in the area. The homeowner found our website and decided to contact us to schedule their FREE estimate.

In less than a week, our Design Specialist, Ryan P., arrived at the home for the inspection, where he discovered crawl space instability. The moisture levels in the crawl space have been higher than normal, causing the space to become humid. After reporting his findings to the homeowner, Ryan provided an effective solution by installing the SmartJack System, which stabilized the beams, lifting the floors toward their original elevation and reducing unwanted bounce. Alongside SmartJack, Ryan also recommended CleanSpace for encapsulation, protecting the crawl space from moisture. Paired with Drainage Matting, this installation ensures a stable and dry environment, demonstrating our commitment to enduring quality and service. The homeowner happily agreed to the recommendations and decided to go forward with the project.

In about a month, our Foreman, Jesus C., and his crew arrived at the home for the installation. The crew installed 3 SmartJack, 615 sqft of CleanSpace, and 375 sqft of Drainage Matting. 

Now, our customer can have a properly encapsulated crawl space! Experiencing a musty crawl space? Click HERE to schedule your FREE estimate today!