Job Stories

This homeowner called in with a concern for his back porch. He noticed there was a side of the porch that started to sink, and as a result, pull away from the home. It had begun pulling away from the home enough to let animals underneath of his home. He knew he needed the void filled and his porch to be leveled to avoid tearing down and starting again. After learning that PolyLevel only requires a small hole and lifts from underneath,he knew that would be the perfect solution for repairing his concrete porch.

After building additions on this Bear, DE home, the homeowners started noticing settling in parts of the home. It was evident that backfilling soil caused cracks in the foundation when the additions were built. DryZone leveled the home by adding a strong support underneath the footing of the foundation. Helical Piers are placed under the footing of the home as stable support to the foundation.

This home in Bear, DE has a crawl space that the homeowner had been struggling with flooding and mold. The homeowners had the space cleaned but unfortunately, the insulation was never removed and the smell associated with the insulation was getting inside the home. The homeowners were desperate and called the experts at DryZone.   The DryZone team arrived at the home and went straight to work to improve the space. Insulation and any present debris were removed and then the TripleSafe sump system was installed along with a full perimeter drainage system. The DryZone team also fully encapsulated the crawl space and installed a SaniDry Sedona, which immediately improved the smell. The homeowners were so pleased and excited to show off their new and improved crawl space all thanks to the pure dedication of the DryZone experts. Helpful tip: Using Downspout extensions helps ensure that any water that is pumped out, is far enough from the home to not re-enter the space. Call DryZone today to schedule your FREE inspection and estimate!

Over the years, this homeowner had noticed a horizontal crack in their basement walls. It had been something they noticed and turned into something they ignored. Once they put the house on the market, an inspector informed this homeowner the crack could cause the wall to bow inward. After speaking with a DryZone design specialist, it was explained the crack had already caused doors to stick and windows to become almost impossible to open. Because the crack had started causing structural damage to the home, they knew they needed to repair it as soon as possible. DryZone installed a carbon armor wall reinforcement system to stabilize the foundation and prevent further bowing in the future. 

A homeowner who had just purchased a new house noticed some early signs of foundation movement and wanted to ensure the problem wouldn't worsen. Understanding the importance of addressing this issue promptly, they contacted the experts at DryZone to schedule a free inspection.    Our System Design Specialist, Derek, conducted a thorough assessment and discussed the solutions available to alleviate the foundation concerns.    The major components of this foundation repair project included Helical Piers, SmartJacks, supplemental beams, and Push Piers. Helical Piers permanently stabilize your home's foundation and, in many cases, can even lift it back to level. These steel piers are mechanically "screwed" into the soil using specialized equipment. Installed to the proper depths and capacities, the piers are then connected to your foundation's footing via steel brackets. This system transfers your home's weight from unstable soil to stable, competent soil or bedrock below.    Thanks to these solutions, this homeowner in Hockessin, DE, now enjoys peace of mind knowing their foundation is stable. DryZone is proud to provide foundation repair solutions that protect homes across Delmarva. 

The crawl space in Federalsburg, MD was experiencing problems with water. The homeowners were concerned with the condition of their home and they did not know how they could keep the water out for good. DryZone had the perfect solution. The homeowners needed DryZone to encapsulate the crawl space with a sump pump, water drainage mat, and interior liner, which is exactly what DryZone did. Now the homeowners are worry free and they have DryZone come out to their home every year to check on the crawl space! They don't even need to go down there. Now that is what our homeowners truly love. 

Black mold is a serious issue, especially when the smell extends throughout your home. DryZone told the homeowners that they had the perfect solution for this troubling area in their home. A crawl space encapsulation is the best way to solve issues in a crawl space.  Now the homeowners do not have to deal with the moldy smell or worry about their health. 

The crawl space in Federalsburg, MD has major problems. The insulation is falling onto the ground of the crawl space and the water is starting to become a serious issue, which is creating a damp and dirty area. The homeowners are not sure what to do and that is when they called DryZone for a solution. The best solution for this problem is a crawl space encapsulation, which is what the homeowners chose and now their problems with water and debris is gone for good. 

There are multiple signs of foundation failure. For this homeowner, the biggest sign was cracks in the drywall of their home! The corners of door frames revealed hairline cracks leading to the ceiling. Over time, the cracks started to grow! After noticing this sign, the homeowners started realizing other signs in the home that pointed to foundation failure, such as sagging floors in the living room. The homeowner decided to investigate the crawl space to see where the problem originated. After taking a look, it was discovered that some floor joists were curved and soft to the touch. They knew they needed a foundation repair expert who could also waterproof the crawl space to prevent further moisture damage to the home. DryZone encapsulated the crawl space before adding floor supports underneath the living room. 

Sometimes a home is built on low ground. When this happens, rainwater runs down and collects around the foundation and causes puddles in the crawl space. For this home, there was a significant drop in the yard around the home and standing water always covered the yard. After working on a better drainage system around the outside of their home, they called DryZone to help with the crawl space. DryZone added a drainage system in the crawl space and a strong sump pump to pump that water out of the home. With a 20 mil thick CleanSpace vapor barrier, the home is protected from water damage!