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A homeowner in Milton, DE had recently purchased their home and wanted to find out if any previous work had been completed in the crawlspace. Knowing that crawlspaces without encapsulation can lead to future problems, they wanted to take action before any issues could arise. To get ahead of it, they reached out to the trusted experts at DryZone for a free inspection.    Our System Design Specialist, Jamie, conducted a thorough inspection and found that the humidity level in the crawlspace was over 68% well above the recommended 55% threshold. This level of moisture can lead to mold, wood rot, and other structural concerns if left unaddressed.    To solve the problem, Jamie recommended a full crawlspace encapsulation using CleanSpace, SaniDry Sedona, and an EverLast Door. CleanSpace provides a durable vapor barrier that helps keep moisture out. The SaniDry Sedona, with its powerful 100-pint-per-day capacity, circulates over 300 cubic feet of dry air per minute, maintaining a dry and healthy environment. The EverLast Door helps seal the space from outside air and is built to last, requiring no paint and resisting rust and rot.    Thanks to these comprehensive solutions, the homeowner can now enjoy peace of mind knowing their crawlspace is protected. DryZone is proud to help homeowners across Delmarva safeguard their properties with proven, long-lasting solutions. 

Teri of Milton, DE, had their home built about 20 years ago and recently began noticing changes in the crawlspace, standing water, and musty odors rising into the house. Concerned that the problem could worsen, Teri contacted the trusted experts at DryZone for a free estimate.    Our System Design Specialist, Derek, conducted a thorough inspection and discovered standing water along with humidity levels over 74% well above the recommended 55% benchmark. After going over the inspection findings with the homeowner, Derek discussed the proven solutions that DryZone offers to eliminate the standing water and keep the humidity under control.    The crawlspace encapsulation included several key components: CleanSpace, DrainageMatting, a SmartSump, and a SaniDry Sedona. The SaniDry Sedona can remove up to 100 pints of water per day while circulating over 300 cubic feet of dry air per minute throughout your crawlspace or basement. DrainageMatting creates a channel beneath the CleanSpace liner, allowing water to flow to the SmartPipe or SmartSump system for efficient removal.    Thanks to these solutions, Teri can now enjoy peace of mind knowing the crawlspace is protected from standing water and high humidity. DryZone is proud to provide long-lasting solutions that safeguard homes across Delmarva.     

This homeowner contacted DryZone knowing that they had an issue under their home in their crawl space. They lived in their home for 15 years and they knew the amount of moisture in the air was causing the insulation to fall onto the ground. They did not realize that this could also cause mold to grow. These homeowners were extremely happy when DryZone came for an inspection and gave a solution to this problem.  Dryzone installed a dehumidifier into the crawl space, which helped keep the crawl space dry & clean. The dehumidifier helps control the temperature of the crawl space, which ultimately keeps the mold out of the area.  After DryZone finished the job, the homeowners were happy with the clean space in their crawl space. Now they can live each day knowing their crawl space is mold and moisture free! 

The homeowners of this basement in Whaleyville, MD experienced water damage in their basement. They started to notice water in their basement each time it rained outside, which left them with a musty smell in their basement.  This was the last straw for the homeowners, and they decided to give a call to DryZone. Our team inspected the homeowner's basement and found several issues that needed to be addressed.  DryZone then decided to install a SuperSump Pump, TrenchDrain, and instal insulation on the walls. This allowed the water to have a place to drain to and not damage the rest of the basement.  The homeowners were extremely pleased with the outcome of their basement. They ended up contacting us about their basement and said how happy they were with the results of our work. 

This crawl space in Whaleyville, MD was a mess. The open vented crawl space allowed for mositure, insects, animals, debris, and unwanted water to enter the crawl space. The homeowners knew mold would start to grow if this continued to happen. That is when they decided to contact DryZone.  DryZone took an inspection on the home and discovered that the homeowners were exactly right and our team came up with a solution. To keep the moisture and unwanted things out of the crawl space, DryZone suggested an EverLast door, dehumidifer, water drainage mats, and wall liners.  The homeowners were pleased with the outcome of the project and they were more than happy that DryZone suggested these products to use. By adding these products to the crawl space, this will help protect their home all year around! 

When foundations settle, they sink into the ground below them. When this happens, it typically occurs unevenly and one side can settle faster than another side. As a result, openings can form between foundation bricks and sill plates. The opening that is created allows air to enter the crawl space. Air entering a crawl space is full of moisture and actually attaches to insulation, causing it to become heavy and fall down. This moisture can also feed microbial growth that clings to wooden joists. DryZone suggested a full clean of fiberglass insulation as well as sealing those gaps between the foundation and sill plate. 

After noticing a crack on the foundation, this Harbeson, DE homeowner wondered if water was entering his finished basement. After investigating the floor of the basement, he saw some moisture collect through the carpet. Now the concern for the foundation grew, and the concern for a future of mold on drywall grew even more. He called the experts at DryZone to waterproof the crack and protect the foundation. DryZone installed FlexiSpan on the crack and a moisture catch at the bottom. Now the crack is sealed and any moisture intrusion is caught and controlled. 

This homeowner has noticed that every time after it rains, water pools up and stays in the crawlspace. They mentioned it has been going on for quite some time now and are finally fed up with it and want to have it fixed and resolved permanently.    Our team went out to scope out the crawlspace to see how we could help and recommended a handful of products that we could use to help solve their problem. Starting with a HydroLink drainage system, which allows water to flow and reach a SmartSump or TripleSafe sump pump system. There is a nylon sock that surrounds the pipe which adds an extra layer of filtration to prevent major clogging.   We also installed CleanSpace with draining matting, SaniDry Sedona, IceGuard, SilverGlo and discharge lines. All of which help in the aid of keeping the crawlspace a clean, dry and healthy area.

The homeowner noticed some water on the floor near and around their closet. Having water enter your home through walls is never a good thing so we made sure to inspect the area to ensure a permanent fix. After taking a look through a minor cut in the dry wall, we noticed the crack ran both north and south. Because of this, we had to cut out any drywall that was in the path.   Once all of the drywall was cut back, we used FlexiSpan to fill and seal the crack. FlexiSpan is a three-part process that begins with the application of a flexible sealant along the full length of the crack. Next, a strip of flexible and porous foam is installed over the crack.   Finally, an impermeable membrane is adhered to the wall on both sides of the foam strip. This fail-safe treatment allows any future seepage of water through the crack to move invisibly down the wall and into the basement’s perimeter drainage system.

The homeowner reached out to us because they were having water come into their basement during heavy rains. Their basement is already finished, so they want to have this issue fixed quickly to ensure there is no further damage.