Job Stories

Basement windows are essential for letting light into a dark basement. For this New Castle, DE homeowner, the windows in the basement were old and stained yellow, barely allowing any light in. With finishing the basement in plans for the future, replacing the windows was the first item on the to-do list. DryZone removed the old windows that were placed without ledges and sealed with deteriorating spray foam. DryZone installed EverLast windows with bright white frames and are easy to open if needed. 

This homeowner had recently inherited the property from his late mother. The floors were starting to sag and a corner of the home was starting to sink from years of the soil under the home settling. This left the homeowner with two options, sell the home, or repair it. This was the only thing left from his mother so it was easy for him to make a decision on what he wanted to do moving forward. He had found DryZone and we were able to bring him a quote that he was happy with to get the job done. Our crew was able to lift the sinking corner of the home, install SmartJacks to level the sagging floors, and finish the crawlspace with our CleanSpace crawlspace encapsulation. Now this homeowner will be able to enjoy the home his mother had left him for years to come.

A homeowner in New Castle had a crawl space that had already been encapsulated but unfortunately, water was still coming into the space. Unsure of what to do, the homeowner called the experts at DryZone. DryZone headed up to the rescue. Upon inspection, DryZone found that the crawl space had old entrance wells that were sinking and ultimately serving no purpose to the crawl space. The experts at DryZone recommended the wells be replaced with EverLast Access Wells and cover. The homeowner agreed and the team removed the old wells and replaced them with the EverLast Wells. The homeowners are eager to see the difference that adding the new wells will make. Thanks to DryZone, this homeowner now has a fully protected crawl space. Call DryZone today for your FREE inspection and estimate.

Kevin G. from New Castle, DE faced challenges with high humidity and microbial growth in his crawlspace. In search of a reliable solution, he contacted the experts at DryZone. Our System Design Specialist, Tom, performed a free inspection and discovered that the humidity levels exceeded 70%, along with visible signs of microbial growth. Tom then presented Kevin with an effective solution to address these issues.   The key elements of the crawlspace encapsulation system included a SaniDry Sedona and CleanSpace. The CleanSpace will be installed over the existing dirt floor, with the piers wrapped for added protection. The SaniDry Sedona is designed to maintain humidity levels in the crawlspace at or below 55%. With an impressive capacity to remove 100 pints of moisture daily and circulate over 300 cubic feet of dry air per minute, it effectively keeps your basement or crawlspace comfortable.   Thanks to DryZone Kevin G. can now enjoy peace of mind, knowing that his crawlspace is free from microbial growth and excessive humidity. We are thrilled to have safeguarded this home for years to come.  

A homeowner in New Castle, DE was dealing with persistent humidity and unpleasant odors in one of their rental properties. Concerned for the comfort and well-being of their tenants, they reached out to the experts at DryZone for help.   Our System Design Specialist, Tom, conducted a free inspection and discovered that the humidity levels in the crawlspace were significantly above the recommended 55% benchmark. This excessive moisture was the primary cause of the foul odors in the home. To address the issue, DryZone implemented a comprehensive crawlspace encapsulation system featuring CleanSpace, Mold-X, and a SaniDry Sedona. The SaniDry Sedona, with its impressive 100-pint-per-day capacity, circulates over 300 cubic feet of dry air per minute—ideal for maintaining a dry, healthy environment in basements and crawlspaces.     Thanks to these upgrades, the New Castle homeowner can now enjoy peace of mind knowing their property has a clean, odor-free, and healthier crawlspace. DryZone is proud to have delivered a long-lasting solution that will protect the home for years to come.

This homeowner called DryZone knowing they were in need of foundation repair. When a design specialist came to the home for a free inspection, it was discovered the home was in dire need of repairs. The production team was able to send a crew of experts to lift the falling floors. Now the floors are not only restored to a level but are stronger than before!

Rainy seasons always sparked worry for this Wilmington, DE homeowner. Every time there was a heavy rain, the basement ended up flooded and unusable for storage. The homeowner even became used to finding ways to waterproof and protect items that would end up stored downstairs. A DryZone Design Specialist saw the origin of the water and offered a solution for a drainage system as well as a dehumidifier. Insulated and waterproof foam board was installed on each wall to guide water into a french drain that surrounded the basement. Now the basement is ready to use for worry free storage. 

This homeowner's home in Wilmington had a bouncy floor as a result of a broken beams in the crawlspace. DryZone was able to not only lift but also stabilize the floors underneath by installing SmartJacks and a support beam. 

A 70-year-old home in Wilmington, DE had a crawl space that was completely concrete and suffering horribly from standing water and musty smells. The homeowner wanted to create a healthier living environment by fixing the entire crawl space and called the experts at DryZone.   DryZone was thorough in their inspection and determined that the removal of all the debris i.e. bricks laying on the concrete floor throughout the space and adding CleanSpace technology would drastically improve the condition of the space. The homeowners agreed and the DryZone team went to work.   After removing all the debris and water, the DryZone experts installed a SmartSump Plus to help keep water out of the space, as well as a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier. CleanSpace technology was used in the entire crawl space and the piers were also wrapped. In addition, the DryZone experts installed an exterior discharge pipe and LawnScape outlet. All the vents were blocked off from the inside to ensure that unconditioned air from the outside can not get in. The homeowners were incredibly impressed with the work and determination of the DryZone team. Another satisfied homeowner and protected crawl space! Helpful tip: Installing a dehumidifier in a crawl space helps maintain a regulated humidity level. Call DryZone today to schedule your FREE inspection and estimate!

This basement in Wilmington had standing water in their basement. They had been dealing with the problems for years and had even resorting to raising their washer and dryer up to avoid the water. Finally fed up the homeowners called the experts, DryZone. We inspected the basement and came up with a solution for the homeowner. First they needed to address the standing water issue. The homeowners needed a way for water that was seeping up through the footer and the floor to be directed to the sump pump. For their basement the right choice was Flangeless WaterGuard. The water that is seeping through the floor and into the basement will now be obsessed into the WaterGaurd System. They installed a TrenchDrain near the door and an inspection port to allow our service personnel to clean and service the system. As well the homeowners needed a place for the water to go and discharged out of the basement. They went with the SuperSump pump. The SuperSump includes a powerful Zoeller ⅓ horsepower cast-iron sump pump, capable of pumping 2,220 gallons of water per hour at an 8-foot head out of the basement. They also installed a IceGuard discharge line. Many sump pump discharge lines are susceptible to freezing during the cold winter months. Our IceGuard discharge line protection prevents this from happening, with no need for the homeowner to do anything. This specifically designed grated adapter is located outside where the discharge line exits the house. If the pipe underground freezes in the winter, water can still be pumped out without the worry of backups into the basement.