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Flooding in a high water table can keep a crawl space humid. With no block between groundwater and the crawl space, moisture started having an effect on the crawl space and floorboards. DryZone installed a 20 mil vapor barrier in the crawl space to completely seal the home from outside humidity. 

A homeowner in Sharptown, MD began noticing that her countertops and appliances were leaning and pulling away from the walls. As the issue worsened, she knew it was time to take action. After doing some research, she reached out to the trusted experts at DryZone. Our System Design Specialist, Derek, performed a free inspection and discovered the culprit— sagging foundation beam.   To restore stability to the home, DryZone implemented a targeted foundation repair solution using SmartJack supports and a supplemental beam. The SmartJack System is designed to lift and stabilize existing beams and floor joists in crawlspaces. Each unit is installed on a solid base of engineered fill, which helps transfer the weight of the home from weak or shifting soil to more stable ground. Heavy-duty, threaded rods allow for precise adjustment and customization to ensure a perfect fit and long-lasting support.     Thanks to this expertly installed system, the Sharptown homeowner can now rest easy knowing their home's structure is stable and secure. DryZone is proud to have provided the peace of mind they were looking for.

Delaware City, DE homeowners are experiencing troubles in their crawl space. Not only is the air extremely moist but the insulation is falling and water is filling the ground. The smell of mold is captured within the home, which is coming from the moisture in the crawl space. DryZone came to help the homeowners solve this problem with the solution of a crawl space encapsulation. 

What causes a homeowner to contact DryZone? They do it for the love for their home because it's their biggest investment. Your home is not built to have mold, water, and other damages underneath your floors. DryZone was contacted by these homeowners in Delaware City, DE because the mold was starting to tear apart the wood in the crawl space and the homeowners were truly concerened with this problem for the sake of their health and home. DryZone suggested a crawl space encapsulation to keep the water and mold OUT! 

Basement waterproofing has always been a dream for this Delaware City, DE homeowner. She always wanted to use her basement for extra storage and possibly a recreation space. However, her primary goal was to get her basement waterproofed so high moisture wouldn't damage her belongings. She turned to the experts at DryZone for a better system in her basement that would assist in removing ground water and humidity. 

This homeowner called DryZone with an interest in finishing her basement. She typically would use a small corner of the basement for exercise and the rest of the basement was too dark to use. After noticing piles of boxes collect, and moisture in the air increasing, she knew she needed more than just drywall. The experts at DryZone knew that the best solution would be to finish the basement with EverLast wall panels. EverLast panels are easy to remove in sections but are mold resistant and well insulated to not only look great but protect the environment. 

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.