Job Stories

The concrete deck behind the Wilmington, DE home is sinking in different places. The homeowners are concerned with this problem that is continuing to occur and they want a solution right away. DryZone suggested the PolyLevel foam injection for the concrete deck instead of tearing apart the deck.  Now the homeowners are satisfied with their deck and no longer need to worry about sinking or tripping hazards! 

This homeowner called DryZone to inspect their crawlspace and the joists underneath. Luckily, our DryZone System Design Specialist found a BIG problem - a rotten floor joist from the kitchen to the bathroom - but had a BIG solution for our homeowner!  With a SmartJack System installed, the above floors could be lifted to their original position and reduce that floor "bounce" the homeowner was feeling. The installation included supplemental beams and 10 SmartJacks to support the home better than that rotten floor joist.  

There's no point in a basement, if you can't really use it! With the help of DryZone, this homeowner had WaterGuard installed around the perimeter of the basement to help drain any water that enters from the walls. It then drains into a sump pump and then out and away from the home!

This homeowner in Wilmington, DE was in need of some basement waterproofing. We installed WaterGuard, a sump pump and a CleanSpace wall system to prevent any water damage or flooding in the space. If any water did enter the basement, it would flow down into the perimeter drainage system and out the sump pump.   

A homeowner in Wilmington, DE, was preparing to open their pool for the season when they noticed that the concrete around the pool had begun to sink and become uneven. Concerned about potential tripping hazards, they began researching their options. A full concrete replacement seemed costly, so they contacted the experts at DryZone to schedule a free inspection.    Our System Design Specialist, Joe, conducted a thorough inspection and explained how DryZone could use PolyLevel to lift and level the sunken concrete, eliminating the tripping hazards and restoring the safety and appearance of the pool deck.   This concrete lifting and leveling project involved two key components: PolyLevel and NexusPro Crack Repair. PolyLevel is a high-density polyurethane foam that permanently lifts and stabilizes sinking concrete slabs. Small, penny-sized holes are drilled into the slab, and a structural-grade polymer is injected into the voids below. The expanding foam allows for precise lifting and leveling. Most PolyLevel installations are completed within a few hours, with the surface ready for use just 15 minutes after application.    Thanks to DryZone, this Wilmington, DE, homeowner can now enjoy a safe, level pool deck just in time for the season. We're proud to help another Delmarva homeowner protect and improve their home.   

There's nothing better than a sunny space in your home to read a book, spend time with family or just relax. But most of us don't necessarily think of a sunny space being in your basement! A nice couple in Camden Wyoming, DE decided to replace their old, rusted window wells with the SunHouse Basement Window Enclosures to let in more natural light to brighten up their finished basement.  Not only do they let in more light, they also keep dirt, debris and water from getting stuck or splashing up against the basement windows. A win win!

Peter A. called DryZone after seeing the encapsulation work done in his daughter's home. His main goal was improving the high moisture content in his crawlspace. After a free inspection, the Design Specialist at DryZone noticed some areas where air was coming in.    To resolve the issue of high moisture and proper insulation, a thick and waterproof insulation was installed on the brick foundation. Lowering high humidity was resolved by adding drainage matting as well as a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier. 

Moving closer to family in Delaware was extremely important to this couple. They could plan many more outings with grandchildren and children when living much closer. One vital detail they remembered was having an encapsulated crawl space in their old home a few states away. After learning that DryZone offers encapsulation, they knew they wanted the work done in their Delaware home. DryZone took time to answer questions and explain the process and compare it to the encapsulation in their previous home. Excited about the job, the homeowners scheduled for an encapsulation. DryZone encapsulated the crawl space with a strong vapor barrier and placed a SsaniDry Sedona dehumidifier to control the environment of the crawl space. Now the air is clean, dry, and safe for grandchildren to visit!

Every winter, cold floors plagued this single-story home. It felt like every room was freezing and the heat could not be turned high enough. For this Camden Wyoming, DE family, insulating the crawl space was a top priority to face upcoming cold winters. DryZone took down old, falling insulation in the crawl space and lined the foundation walls with a 2-inch thick foam board!

Every rainstorm brought water into this Camden Wyoming, DE basement. When it came to big rainstorms, power outages were an even bigger concern. Because the basement was finished, the homeowner was worried his things would be ruined if the power were to go out for a long time. The experts at DryZone installed a new and stronger sump pump into the basement's mechanical room with a battery backup to give this homeowner peace of mind knowing their basement is safe and dry.