Job Stories

Brian called DryZone after seeing photos of crawlspace encapsulations. He stated he would like his crawlspace to look as clean and bright as the ones he had seen online. After a free inspection, the inspector noticed some debris and a ripped vapor barrier.  DryZone then wrapped the crawlspace in CleanSpace in order to enclose the walls and floor. In order to drain out any ground water, a TripleSafe Sump Pump was also installed with a drainage pipe to the outside of the home. Finally, a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier was added to protect any exposed wood from collecting moisture. 

HVAC systems can cause high moisture when they have condensation or "sweat" on the units and duct work. When a crawl space is improperly sealed, high humidity can cause higher amounts of condensation, which in turn increases humidity more! This homeowner was informed his HVAC system was showing signs of microbial growth due to high moisture. After a free inspection, DryZone sealed the crawl space with CleanSpace and added a dehumidifier to control the environment. 

This homeowner reached out to us with concerns about the stability of his floors. It had gotten so bad that some of the doors and windows in his home are not working. Our team went out to take a look and recommended the installation of smartjack supports (up to 5ft tall) and smartjack XT supports (up to 8-12 ft high) to support the floor joist system above. These smartjacks will lift the foundation and ensure that it is level permanently. 

This homeowner called DryZone with the intention of improving their crawl space. DryZone was able to help by encapsulating the crawl space with a CleanSpace liner and adding a Dehumidifier to control the environment. 

This customer had lived in his home in Dover for 25 years. Over time, the sidewalk and steps leading to his front door started to sink as the earth settled. He didn't think it was a problem until he tripped and injured himself going up the front steps. He did some research, found DryZone, and gave us a call. We sent out our PolyLevel crew, and they got his sidewalk level and stable.

This home in Dover, DE had a sump pump that failed and because of that, extreme amounts of water were settling in the crawl space and the homeowners turned to the experts at DryZone. DryZone removed all the standing water, regraded the ground for better drainage, and then fully encapsulated the entire space using CleanSpace Technology. DryZone also replaced the sump pump with a SmartSump and the homeowners couldn't be happier. No more standing water! Call DryZone today for your FREE inspection and estimate!

A homeowner in Dover, DE plans on selling her home and turned to the experts at DryZone to improve the condition of the crawl space. The homeowner heeded the advice and recommendations of the DryZone experts and DryZone got to work removing all the standing water, first. Afterward, the experts added a SmartSump to help rid the space of any water that may enter. A SaniDry Sedona was also added to help maintain proper humidity levels in the crawl space. The vents were blocked off from the inside, ShockWave disinfectant was used in the space to help get rid of mold and an exterior discharge pipe was added. The homeowner was relieved to know that the home could go on the market sooner than later thanks to the DryZone experts! Call DryZone today for your FREE inspection and estimate!

This home in Dover had a slab that was in need of lift. When a slab settles especially around the house. It can cause major problems for the homeowner. Water can be directed towards the home and can cause foundation issues, crawl space or basement water seepage, and further settlement of the soil around the house. A innovative fix to this is using the PolyLevel Injection Foam. This way the homeowner didn’t have to rip up the slab and cause little disturbance or inconvenience to the homeowner. 

DryZone was approached by Manny Carrar concerning the Governor’s Mansion Guest House, also known as Hall House regarding a water leakage issue in the basement of the mansion. This home was built in 1790 and has been a historic figure in the capital of Delaware ever since. Through our previous government projects, the Hall House heard about our professional waterproofing work and decided to give us a call. We have worked with companies such as Paradise Grill, Assawoman Canal Bridge, Johnson Victrola Museum, and more. DryZone came out to the property to take a look at the problem and discovered there was more than one issue regarding the basement. Water leakage from the basement walls was not the only issue but we also found unleveled flooring throughout the basement. DryZone had to come up with a solution to dry the basement and keep the floor leveled while keeping the historic integrity of the Victorian mansion.   DryZone specializes in many products but the specific ones we used for this project was TrenchDrain, TripleSafe Sump Pump, and IceGuard. When deciding on which drainage system to use, DryZone chose TrenchDrain to maintain the historic integrity of the home.  Also, the homeowner wanted a product that would not stick up out of the ground but instead stay at ground level. TrenchDrain goes into the floor and levels out with the rest of the ground while allowing water to flow straight into the drain. The TrenchDrain sits in a TrenchLock with little cups and balls that seal air from the ground. When water flows in, the balls float up and let the water down, and then reseat when it’s over. From there, the water will go into the pipes which flows through the TripeSump Pump. Lastly, the IceGuard was installed to the outside of the home for the water to flow out of the basement. The major benefit of the IceGuard is that water can only flow outside of the basement and cannot come back into the home. DryZone is glad that Manny Carrar called us when he did because we were able to solve the problem with their basement immediately and effectively. Now downtown Dover has a safe Governor’s Mansion Guest House and water damage is no longer an issue.   

A concrete slab can become frustrating after constantly tripping over the cracks. What should you do in this situation? The answer is simple, contact DryZone with these issues! As you can see from these pictures, the concrete slab is sinking and the homeowners are concerned because the soil and the concrete are not at the same level. DryZone suggested injecting PolyLevel because we are able to raise the sinking slab and fill the area where the soil and concrete do not meet.