Crawl Space Repair Before & After Photos

This before and after highlights why traditional vented crawl spaces often fall short. Many homes are built with wall vents, a thin plastic sheet over the gravel, and fiberglass insulation between the joists—methods that meet code but don’t always address real moisture concerns. In most climates, vented crawl spaces allow humidity to build up, leading to musty air and long-term damage. By encapsulating the space, as shown here, we’re able to control moisture, improve air quality, and protect the home’s structure for years to come. The silver insulation panels along the walls also replace ceiling fiberglass, creating a cleaner, more efficient solution.

This crawl space in Richmond, KY, was littered with debris, mold, and moisture before we transformed the space. We started by removing all the trash from the space, including an existing 6 mil plastic flooring. Next, we waterproofed the space by wrapping the perimeter with french drains and installing a sump pump. Next, we wrapped the walls with our silver insulation panels. Lastly, we encapsulated the space with our 20 mil vapor barrier, and we also installed a dehumdifier in the corner. This newly treated space now acts as an extension of the rest of the home, rather than an outside space. 

This home in Richmond, Kentucky was on the market, and a third party inspector recommended to the owner that we should install a vapor barrier in the crawl space to help sell the home. We started by removing all the debris from the space, including the existing, "vapor barrier." We used quotes to describe the disheveled plastic liner that was already in the space because it wasn't stopping outside vapor at all. Next, we wrapped the entire space with our CleanSpace vapor barrier, which is much sturdier, cleaner, and effective. We ended up using 1,860 sq ft of our patented product, and we made sure to tape the seams with our CleanSpace tape to ensure the space was sealed completely. The antimicrobial liner, similar to a pool liner, will make selling this home a whole lot easier than before.

Crawl Spaces are susceptible to water leaks just like basements, and it's important to prevent them. We dug trenches around this crawl space's perimeter and installed perforated pipes in the trenches. We then backfilled the trenches with gravel, which will further help drain the water leaks. We then hooked the drains up to a SmartSump sump pump, which is a perfect size for this crawl space. No longer are there pools of water sitting in this crawl space!

This crawl space in Winchester, KY, was suffering from the effects of prolonged moisture exposure. To stop moisture all together, we implemented an encapsulation system to safeguard the space below the home. Highlighted by our 20 mil CleanSpace vapor barrier, this crawl space is now dry, safe, and clean. Some additional benefits include better air quality, savings on energy costs, and added storage space.