Job Stories

David M. reached out to DryZone after noticing a smell coming in through his crawlspace. He had begun realizing the smell mostly occurred on rainy days when large amounts of water came into the crawlspace.  A design specialist form DryZone realized the standing water and high humidity had caused mold and mildew marks on floor joists and support beams. In order to properly remedy the smell, the crawlspace had to stay dry. DryZone installed CleanSpace vapor barriers around the beams and walls to isolate the crawlspace from the outside air. Then, a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier was installed to control the environment and reduce any smells. Now the home is dry and has no standing water smells!

After trying to store holiday items in the basement, this Milford, DE homeowner realized the cardboard boxes were holding moisture after a short amount of time. She called DryZone with concerns for high humidity. When a Design Specialist from DryZone came out for a free inspection, the humidity levels were much higher than the homeowner expected! As a resolution, the basement was then encapsulated with CleanSpace and a dehumidifier was added to control the environment. Now, the homeowner has a clean and dry space to store her holiday decor!

Concrete slabs can sink into homes and cause water to collect. On this front porch, the slab sank and water collected against the wooden door frame. After a couple of storms, the wood started to turn dark and microbial growth started forming. DryZone lifted and leveled the concrete porch and sealed the seams to protect the wood behind it. 

This homeowner had made the purchase of her home earlier this year. After living in the home for a little bit, she noticed that her floors were uneven and unlevel and that some of her sliding glass doors were unable to be opened. After getting a different company to look at it, they discovered that the foundation of the home was sinking! That company offered a solution, that was way over her budget and included a lot more than what needed to be done. That is when DryZone stepped in. Our design specialist took a look under the home and found that half of the home has sunk 6 inches! Not only did he find the problem, but he discovered the reason why it was happening, as well as putting a plan together that would fix the issue and stay within the homeowner's budget. The crew went right to work installing 26 helical piers around the side of the house that had been sinking. The team was able to lift the house up 6 inches and save this new homeowners home. You can see in the two pictures the difference in the laser level and how much the team was able to lift this home. 

This homeowner was experiencing water in this basement. After inspection, we determined that it would be best to install a waterguard and a sump pump to ensure the basement stay dry.

Homeowners in Milford, DE reached out to the DryZone experts when they noticed mold, mildew, and standing water in their crawl space. DryZone inspected the crawl space and found all the concerns the homeowners expressed. The DryZone team wasted no time and got right to work. The first step was to remove all the old debris, water, mold, and mildew and treat it with ShockWave. Afterward, the DryZone crew regraded the dirt floor to level the ground to help the installation of CleanSpace Technology lay as flat as possible. Before installing the CleanSpace Technology, the experts added a HydroLink Drainage System around the perimeter of the crawl space as well as a SmartSump. Next, DryZone experts installed the drainage matting before installing the CleanSpace. The piers were also wrapped for maximum protection. To ensure the water stays as far away from the home, the experts installed an exterior discharge pipe. The homeowners were amazed at the efficiency and professionalism of the DryZone team and can't wait to show off their new and improved crawl space! Call DryZone today to schedule your FREE inspection and estimate!

A homeowner in Milford, DE turned to the experts at DryZone when she started noticing a dampness in her home. The homeowner informed DryZone that her carpets are even damp to the touch and condensation along with mold and mildew was accumulating on the windows. Upon inspection, the DryZone team determined the best resolution for the problem is to fully encapsulate the crawl space and add a sump pump. The homeowners agreed and the crew got to work. The first order of business was to remove all present debris. Secondly, the team regraded the ground for the best drainage, blocked off all vents from the inside, added a HydroLink Drainage system around the perimeter of the crawl space, and then installed a SmartSump and SaniDry Sedona. To complete the job, the DryZone team installed an exterior discharge pipe paired with a LawnScape outlet and an EverLast Door. The homeowners were amazed and stated that the crawl space looked brand new and like the team was never there! Call DryZone today for your FREE inspection and estimate!

This crawl space in Milford, DE was already encapsulated and unfortunately, the space still flooded. The flooding caused the water pump to burn up and the homeowners were in complete panic mode. The homeowners immediately turned to DryZone for help. After inspecting the crawl space, DryZone made recommendations accordingly to help safeguard the space and the home. The owners were eager to see the finished product so DryZone got right to work. The first order of business was to remove all the standing water and old liner. Once all the remaining debris was removed, DryZone dug a trench to house the HydroLink Drainage System that will go around the perimeter of the entire crawl. The HydroLink will help ensure water stays out of the space. The Hydrolink is then covered and secured. Before the CleaenSpace Technology liner is installed to full encapsulate the crawl space, the ground is regraded and drainage matting is installed. This provides an additional barrier from water. The CleanSpace Technology is then installed on the floors, walls, and piers, leaving the space looking and feeling brand new! The homeowners were so glad they called DryZone and thoroughly impressed with the work provided by Luis and Omar. Call DryZone today for your FREE inspection and estimate!

What an incredible success story about a crawl space in Milford, DE. Worried about the moisture problem, this homeowner called the DryZone experts. The homeowner explained to DryZone that he was afraid the moisture in his crawl space would ultimately affect his HVAC system. DryZone was the best team to resolve the issue. The first order of business was to remove all the moisture in the space. Once the water was removed, the insulation was pulled out. The debris was removed, the ground was regraded and all the vents were blocked off from the inside of the crawl space. Before laying the CleanSpace Technology, drainage matting was installed for an added layer of protection against any groundwater seepage. The DryZone team then wrapped the entire space with CleanSpace including the piers. The final order of business was installing the EverLast door for maximum protection from outside elements. The homeowner couldn't believe his eyes! DryZone was to the rescue once more! Call DryZone today to schedule your FREE inspection and estimate!

These homeowners knew that their crawl space was bad. The odors and standing water were a clear message to them that they had a problem on their hands, they just didn't know what to do about it. One day, a conversation with their neighbor helped them see clearly what they should do. Their neighbor had been struggling with similar issues but called DryZone. The difference that DryZone had made in the neighbor's crawl space was exactly what these homeowners were looking for. A call to DryZone was all it took to get a free crawl space inspection. This inspection revealed the full truth about the impact that this crawl space was having on their home. The inspector from DryZone encountered VERY high humidity levels, both in the air and in the wood of the home. The exterior humidity on that day was 74% while the crawl space humidity was nearly 81%. But that isn't the worst of the story. Continuous high humidity in the air was impacting the wood joist which help up the home. The wood humidity read a shocking 29.1%! This is double what it should be! Thankfully, DryZone had the right solution at just the right time. The HydroLink Drainage system in tandem with the TripleSafe Sump Pump will control that standing water for the homeowners for years to come - even during storms! The TripleSafe provides efficient water removal during normal water incursion, while the additional pump kicks in during heavy rainfall events.  CleanSpace with Drainage Matting, along with blocking the vents and of course, a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier will keep the air, and the wood, nice and dry.   These homeowners are enjoying a much improved living environment. High humidity can damage homes and health and we are glad that they had a good neighbor to show them the best solution was a call to DryZone.