Crawl Space Repair Photo Album: Crawl Space Repair in Portland, TN

This customer in Portland, TN, called Frontier after a water intrusion issue in their crawl space. We decided to complete a complete crawl space encapsulation after stabilizing the structure with SmartJacks. This project included cleaning out all the moisture-soaked insulation and other debris. Then, we installed our StarPipe crawl space drainage system, a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier, a TripleSafe sump pump, drainage matting on the floors, CleanSpace vapor barrier, and added IceGuard and Lawnscape drainage systems as well as a new EverLast crawl space door.

Crawl Space During Inspection

During the inspection, lots of water is seen in the crawl space, pooling up around the support piers. This will lead to the piers sinking down and a sinking crawl space floor, causing damage to the interior of the home like cracking walls, sticking doors, and windows.

Water Lines

Water lines are also viable on the crawl space piers, which indicates that water is seeping out of the concrete block.

Water Damage

So much water has entered this crawl space that the foam boards are soaking it up. This will soon lead to mold growth. These will be removed and replaced during the encapsulation process.

StarPipe™

StarPipe™ is a custom-engineered drainage system for crawl spaces. StarPipe's™ custom design has slots on each side, providing a drainage track on the bottom. StarPipe's™ unique star shape holds the fabric sleeve in place to prevent dirt from entering the drainage slots.

Drainage Matting Installed

After the debris is removed and the StarPipe installed, the drainage matting is installed over the crawl space floor. This dimpled plastic sheet material promotes good drainage over the entire crawl space floor.

Piers Wrapped

Piers are wrapped in CleanSpace® poly to create a continuous air and moisture barrier.

CleanSpace Vapor Barrier

One key ingredient in our encapsulation system is the CleanSpace® vapor barrier, a super-durable 20-mil plastic sheet designed to permanently prevent moisture, outside air, and pests from entering your crawl space.

SmartJack Install Complete

The SmartJack Crawl Space Stabilizer is an adjustable supplemental support system used for sagging crawl spaces. It not only provides supplemental support to your failing structure -- it can also often lift failing floor joists or beams, restoring them to their original position.

SaniDry™ Sedona Dehumidifier and TripleSafe Sump Pump

A TripleSafe® Sump Pump System (shown here), combined with a SaniDry® dehumidifier, represents the ultimate in crawl space waterproofing and humidity control.

New Crawl Space Door

Our EverLast™ Crawl Space Doors are created with ½" thick solid plastic, and they will never rust, rot, or need paint. Sturdy knobs allow for easy access and ensure a tight seal for many years to come.