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A homeowner in Laurel, DE had taken on crawlspace repairs for years, but they were growing weary of the recurring issues. After some online research, they decided to contact the experts at DryZone. Our System Design Specialist, Joseph, conducted a free inspection and identified significant humidity problems in the crawlspace.   To address these issues, we implemented a comprehensive crawlspace encapsulation system that included CleanSpace, SaniDry Sedona, HydroLink, and a TripleSafe sump pump. The innovative 'figure eight' design of the TripleSafe sump pump accommodates three pumps within its liner, ensuring optimal performance. Additionally, the PumpStands at the base prevent silt and sediment from obstructing water flow.   Kelley B is thrilled that DryZone has successfully resolved the crawlspace problems once and for all!      

Why is moisture a problem for your crawl space? The answer is simple, moisture creates mold. If mold is growing on the wood in the crawl space, you have a problem. If it's a white mold, it's usually a surface mold, but this is a sign that humidity levels are extremely high in the crawl space.  If there is black or brown mold in your crawl space, structural damage is occurring, which means contacting DryZone is an immediate action! DryZone will take care of the mold issue and encapsulate the crawl space and all the problems with the crawl space will be gone. 

The crawl space encapsulation is important for homeowners to have installed because it keeps the crawl space dry, which ultimately prevents mold and wood rot. 

The crawl space is experiencing moisture issues as well as insulation problems. The homeowners would love for DryZone to encapsulate their crawl space to keep the moisture problems out! 

No matter what size the crawl space is, cold air and moisture can enter and affect the home. In the year they owned it, they noticed cold floors and high energy bills and knew they wanted their crawl space conditioned and done the right way.  Since the HVAC system was under the home, the only reason he would enter the crawl space was to change filters. After changing the filter, he noticed just how messy and damp the underneath of his home was.  DryZone came to the home to do a thorough inspection and knew exactly what his home needed to be properly repaired. Not only would the crawl space be much cleaner to crawl through for filter changes, but would keep out cold air and moisture that brought their energy bills through the roof!

A Delmar, DE homeowner had recently purchased a new home and, while working within a budget, wanted to explore options for improving their crawlspace. They reached out to the experts at DryZone for a professional evaluation. Our System Design Specialist, Tom, provided a free inspection and discovered that the crawlspace was cluttered with debris and had humidity levels well above the recommended 55% threshold.   To resolve the issue, DryZone installed a customized crawlspace system featuring DrainageMatting and the powerful SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier. The SaniDry Sedona boasts an impressive 100-pint-per-day capacity and can circulate over 300 cubic feet of dry air per minute—perfect for maintaining optimal conditions in crawlspaces and basements.     Thanks to these improvements, the Delmar homeowner can now enjoy a cleaner, healthier crawlspace with controlled humidity levels. DryZone is proud to have helped another homeowner protect their investment and improve their home’s air quality for the long term.

This homeowner was looking to renovate their home and is looking to correct a foundation problem on a side of their home. After scoping out the situation, our team decided the best approach to fix this issue was to install SmartJack supports. These will support the floor joist system above.    The SmartJack support will help lift the foundation to be level.

This homeowner gave us a call because they are getting ready to make renovations to their home. They want to ensure that the foundation is stable prior to making any changes to their summer kitchen and enclosed porch.    Our team went out to take a look at the area to see how we could help. After looking at the area, we found that the best way to fix the issues would be to add a supplemental beam and smartjacks. There are two beams we will be adding smartjacks to in order to assist the additional jacks that we are installing to support the load bearing wall and porch. 

This homeowner reached out to us regarding their basement having water issues. They are planning to finish the basement in the future and want to ensure there are no water issues. Currently they have water coming into their basement in a few locations which need to be addressed prior to any work being done.    After our team went out to assess the situation, first we recommended the installation of waterguard. Waterguard is designed to capture water seepage through walls and leaks along the wall/floor joint. Secondly, we will be installing a triplesafe sump pump system. This system will keep the basement dry in extreme conditions and even during power outages. Most sump pumps fail because of either a failed pump, a pump that can't handle high volumes of water or power failure. The TripleSafe assures protection from all three sump pump problems.   Lastly, we will be adding iceguard to prevent floods from clogged or frozen discharge line and installing cleanspace on the walls.

This homeowner reached out to us because they noticed their discharge line was not working properly. Our team went out and took a look and recommended adding and replacing some of the discharge. The new discharge line was tied into the current discharge 90 degrees into the crawlspace and then out of the front of the home. This will ensure water is leaving their basement properly from now on.