Job Stories

Over the course of time, soil tends to settle and compress. This can dramatically impact concrete slab surfaces such as porches. This porch settled about 2 inches. This settlement caused the pillars holding the roof above the porch to also droop. tearing up the concrete and removing it would have reeked havoc on this home. A skim coat of concrete to level the porch would not have been a solution for the pillars that were dropping along with the porch floor. DryZone using PolyLevel to lift both the concrete slab porch floor AND the porch pillars was the best and most effective solution for this homeowner. You can see the finished product made this homeowner very happy.

In Grasonville, MD the crawl space needs help. The access well in the crawl space was not ideal and they wanted something more substantial than a piece of wood to cover the space. The homeowners contacted DryZone with their problem. Our DryZone team suggested that we install a dehumdifier, drainage mat, and an Everlast door. 

In Grasonville, MD the crawl space needs help. The access well in the crawl space was not ideal and they wanted something more substantial than a piece of wood to cover the space. The homeowners contacted DryZone with their problem. Our DryZone team suggested that we install a dehumdifier, drainage mat, and an Everlast door. 

Grasonville, MD has a crawl space that needs a few repairs to complete the area under the home. As you can see from the pictures, there is water damage in the crawl space, which is causing mold to grow and a high amount of moisture in the air. DryZone was contacted by these homeowners to install products that would repair the crawl space. DryZone installed a water drainage mat, interior liner, Everlast door, and SmartSump pump.  The homeowners were pleased with the outcome of the crawl space. They finally had a dry and clean area under their home! 

The crawl space in Grasonville, MD has an old 6-millimeter liner on the ground of the crawl space with dirt and water covering it. The homeowners would like for this old liner to be removed and products installed to take away the mold smell and water in the crawl space.  DryZone took a look at the crawl space and suggested that our DryZone team removes the debris on the ground, installs a drainage mat, and interior liner. DryZone's liners are 20 millimeters on the ground and 11 millimeters on the walls.  The homeowners are happy with the encapsulation of their crawl space! 

Gravel floors in crawl spaces are great for drainage. However, water vapor from groundwater easily goes through the gravel and does little to regulate the humidity under your home. This homeowner knew they needed something to help drain water from the crawl space in rainy seasons, but failed to realize the humidity from groundwater lingers beyond rainy seasons. A result of this constant humidity was starting to show in how the crawl space started to smell. DryZone noticed, during the free inspection, how the humidity was starting to affect the floorboards and cause some signs of microbial growth. To help this homeowner, DryZone installed a vapor barrier to stop the water vapor from groundwater from entering the crawl space and feeding microbial growth. 

This homeowner was concerned about losing insulation in their home with winter approaching. In order to fix this for them, we had to ensure that the vents were the right height since the house is in a flood zone. We had to block 2 of the vents that were not the right height and install the flood vents around the house. 

Elin L from Gransonville, MD faced a frustrating problem with high humidity in her crawlspace and chilly floors during winter. With the cold season approaching, she sought a solution and contacted the experts at DryZone for a free inspection. During the inspection, our System Design Specialist, Derek, discovered dangling insulation and that the relative humidity exceeded 72%. Such elevated humidity levels can lead to structural damage and promote microbial growth. Derek explained to Elin L that crawlspace encapsulation would be an effective solution to her concerns.   This encapsulation process involves several key components: CleanSpace, SaniDry Sedona, and Mold-X. CleanSpace is a robust 20 mil-thick liner, like a pool liner, constructed from seven layers. It combines high-density polyethylene for puncture resistance, low-density polyethylene for flexibility, and polyester cord reinforcement to resist tearing. The bright white finish of CleanSpace enhances visibility in the crawlspace, allowing for easy detection of any microbial growth, insects, or dirt.   Now, Elin L can relish the comfort of warm floors throughout winter. DryZone is delighted to have resolved her crawlspace issues, ensuring her home remains protected for years to come.

This homeowner in St. Michaels recently purchased their home and discovered that over a foot of water in their crawl space. They had used DryZone in the past, so they knew where to turn. After the inspection it turned out that their existing sump pump had failed. The right move for this homeowner was to encapsulate the stone floor crawl space with CleanSpace and install a new SmartSump. As well to make sure their home was dry and safe they installed a Turtl. 

This homeowner contacted DryZone knowing that they had an issue with their crawl space. Years of moisture in the crawl space had caused the insulation to fall. What thy didn’t know was the extent the damage the moisture had on their crawl space. The inspection took place in October, a month with relatively low humidity, In their crawl space the humidity levels were over 70. This is a perfect breeding ground for mold and is the reason their insulation was falling. Going into the winter months, the failing insulation on their floor would have provided little warmth an comfort and could cause higher heating bills. This homeowner knew they needed to take action and make a change. Instead of keeping the existing insulation or putting up new fiberglass insulation, the homeowner made the switch to SilverGlo insulation. This will keep the crawl space at the same temperature as the inside of the house - without heating or cooling the crawlspace. It will also make sure heat doesn’t leave the home through the floors. These homeowner also encapsulated their crawl space with CleanSpace - keeping it dry and clean for years to come. They also knew that they needed to replace their old sump pump with a new SmartSump and IceGuard.