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This homeowner called DryZone because he believed that the two sump pumps in his crawl space weren’t draining properly. As well he was concerned about the insulation. During our inspection we noticed some pretty surprising issues. The homeowner was right about the insulation! They needed to have all of it removed, due to mold. As well the homeowners need to have their vents blocked and sealed with the addition of an EverLast Door to prevent any more critters from making their crawl space a home. Another issue that was detected was that their sump pumps were just buckets with a small pump inside. In order to correct this major mistake the homeowners opted for the TripleSafe Sump Pump. This will keep their crawlspace dry ALL THE TIME. Encapsulating their crawl space and creating a dry environment that will make sure their home is safe and healthy for years and years to come! 

Concrete sidewalks are more likely to sink when water gets underneath the slabs. Water washed underneath of these concrete slabs in St. Michaels, MD, and caused them to become uneven. To help, DryZone lifted and leveled the slabs and added a sealant between the seams, blocking out water from the dirt underneath.  

Concrete slab can be impacted by the ground beneath the slab settling over time. This can cause tripping hazards and challenges that disrupt the lives of homeowners and can impact the value of the home. There is a quick and simple solution to a sinking slab. PolyLevel can be injected beneath the slab, filling the void and bring the slab up to level once more. PolyLevel sets within 15 minutes making it a quick, non-disruptive solution to a common problem. DryZone members expertly lifted this driveway and sidewalk in one day. This homeowner was able to drive on it that night!

Homeowners contacted DryZone with their concerns about their driveway. It was sinking as much as 4 inches in some areas. The sinking was most evident when you looked at the lip on the edge of the garage entrance and also the contact point with the adjacent walkway to the front door.   Team DryZone's crew of concrete experts were able to tackle the project in just a few hours. Team DryZone used PolyLevel to lift the sinking slab and then applied NexusPro to all of the joints and cracks which had been caused by the sinking. Now this homeowner is able to use their driveway unhindered. The tripping hazard along the front walkway is also remedied by the driveway being lifted and repaired.

Sometimes, you don't know how big of a problem you have until DryZone comes to inspect your home! With an outside inspection, we found signs of mortar cracking on the chimney itself. This home's chimney was adding weight to the floor in the living room with no support in the basement below. This issue, if left unresolved, would be a more expensive problem later on. We installed 2 SmartJackXTs and an 8 foot supplemental beam to distribute the weight evenly on the rest of the home. With these SmartJacks and the supplemental beam, this homeowner has no need to worry about their foundation of their home! 

Royal Oak, MD homeowners are not pleased with their crawl space because of the water, debris, and moisture. The best way to solve this problem is encapsulating the area with a water drainage mat, interior liner, TripleSafe sump pump, and a dehumidifier. The pictures from this crawl space do not do the crawl space appearance justice. The interior was absolutely disgusting with the mold and water covering the walls and floor. What a great difference it makes to put the interior liner and other products in the crawl space. 

Crawl space encapsulations are the best solutions for homeowners that are concerned with water, mold, rotting, moisture, and flooding under their home. This is a serious problem for homes and it is important to protect your biggest investment. DryZone can easily take care of any problem under your home just as we did for these homeowners in Royal Oak, MD.

These Royal Oak, Maryland homeowners are experiencing several issues in their crawl space such as water, debris, and moisture. They contacted DryZone and asked what the best solution would be to take care of these problems. DryZone suggested a crawl space encapsulation. 

A homeowner in Royal Oak, MD was facing a serious concern: microbial growth in their home was affecting the health of the people living there. Unsure of the cause and even considering moving out, they decided to contact the expert team at DryZone for a solution. Our System Design Specialist, Tom, conducted a free inspection and discovered that high humidity levels and foundation cracks were contributing to the issue. To address the root causes and restore a healthy living environment key component of this project included Shockwave RTU disinfectant and NexusPro Crack Repair. Damp, humid conditions in basements or crawlspaces create the perfect breeding ground for microbial growth and bacteria. After identifying and resolving the moisture issues, it’s critical to eliminate any existing contaminants. That’s where Shockwave RTU comes in—an EPA-registered disinfectant and sanitizer specifically designed to treat microbial growth and restore clean, safe air. Now, this Royal Oak homeowner can enjoy peace of mind and a healthy home environment for years to come. DryZone is proud to have helped them reclaim their home and protect their well-being.

In Queenstown, MD the crawl space needs to be encapsulated. The homeowners do want to deal with water or moisture in their crawl space because they are worried about mold and water damage. DryZone came to the home to look at the property and right away noticed the moisture problems in the crawl space. DryZone installed a SaniDry CX, drainage mat, and SilverGlo.  Now the homeowners are pleased with the outcome of their crawl space and no longer need to worry about water damage or mold.