Job Stories

This home in Millville, DE had a few cracks underneath their home that needed attention! With the help of us, we were able to seal the cracks with FlexiSpan, which seals the cracks and provides a built-in secondary repair strategy in case the seal fails.  Now, these wall cracks are sealed and if any water ever gets past the seal, it drains down into the drywell! 

Larry had been in his home for a little over four years when he began noticing issues in the crawlspace, along with a section of his concrete sidewalk starting to sink. Wanting to address the crawlspace concerns and prevent the concrete from getting worse to the point of needing full replacement, he contacted the trusted experts at DryZone to schedule a free estimate. Our System Design Specialist, Joe, conducted a thorough inspection and reviewed his findings with the homeowner.   The major components of this crawlspace encapsulation included CleanSpace, DrainageMatting, and a SaniDry Sedona. DrainageMatting was installed to create a space beneath the liner for water to move freely, while CleanSpace helped seal off the crawlspace from the earth. To help control moisture and humidity, we installed a SaniDry Sedona, which can remove up to 100 pints of water per day and move more than 300 cubic feet of dry air per minute throughout the crawlspace or basement.   To address the sinking sidewalk, we used PolyLevel to permanently lift and stabilize the concrete slab. This high-density polyurethane formula is installed through small, penny-sized holes drilled into the slab. Once injected into the void beneath the concrete, the expanding polymer accurately lifts and levels the slab while providing long-term stabilization.     Thanks to these solutions, Larry can now have peace of mind knowing his crawlspace is better protected and his concrete is level, stabilized, and no longer a tripping hazard.

When the homeowner of this porch in Ocean View bought their home they noticed the home had a very dangerous tripping hazard. The concrete slab making the front porch of the home dropped just over 1 inch. When the current homeowner talked with the pervious homeowner he said that the slab sank just about a year after it was constructed. In the three years since the current homeowner has had the property, he didn’t notice it sinking it anymore. However, he was still worried about it being a tripping hazard. DryZone’s recommendation is to inject PolyLevel foam under the slab to lift and raise. This will create a long term solution the homeowners problem without ripping up the slab and relaying the concrete. The results are amazing, and now no more worrying about guest tripping over the lip in the porch. 

The concrete sidewalk leading up to this Ocean View, DE home is experiencing issues. Instead of the concrete levels staying the same, there are areas of sinking concrete slab. The homeowners are nervous about their guests walking on this sidewalk because of the dangerous tripping hazards it may cause. DryZone was contacted to lift the sinking concrete slabs with PolyLevel foam. 

This crawl space was in rough shape. Standing water caused a humidity issue that was impacting the home in several ways. The most obvious effect of the water and high humidity was the drooping and degraded insulation which had to be removed. Even more disturbing was the growth of mold along the floor joists. This humidity and mold growth can contribute to illness in the people who live in the home. The project took several days to complete as there were many steps involved: removal of insulation, Mold-X application and the installation of Clean Space and humidifier. Team DryZone came and removed the damaged insulation and floor debris. We also applied Mold-X to the floor joists which removed the stains from the previous mold growth and also helped prevent future mold growth. Clean Space with Drainage Matting and Clean Space Pier Wrap helped prevent underground water seepage. The final touch was a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier which will control humidity going forward. The project took several days to complete as there were many steps involved: removal of insulation, Mold-X application and the installation of Clean Space and humidifier. The result is a beautiful and safe crawl space and happy homeowners!

The Team DryZone crew members who did work on this home have given the homeowners something to truly be proud of. The detail work on the rounded piers was beautifully done. This detailed work is a wonderful example of the excellence that DryZone sets out to achieve for all of our homeowners!

Concrete problems don’t get better with time and ignoring them don’t make them go away. But concrete problems will get better with us! That was the case for this homeowner in Ocean View, DE. She was ready to finally get her cracked, uneven and unsafe driveway lifted and leveled.   Using our PolyLEVEL, we were able to level out the driveway, making it safer for the customer and her guests. With the NexusPro Joint Sealant, we were able to protect further cracking and sinking for years to come. This customer called in later ”highly impressed with Elder and Chip's diligent work, the way he answered all of her questions respectfully, and cleaned up after himself". She then went on to say that her driveway looks so much better that her neighbors are cheering. She has not seen quality work like that in a very long time.   What a difference a day makes for a homeowner and their home!

Helical Piers are a type of steel pier that can be used to permanently stabilize your home. These can be installed from the exterior or the interior of your home and help close cracks and improve operations of doors and windows. Using these was a necessity for this homeowner in Ocean View, DE. Their chimney started cracking in several different places and was in need of some stabilization. Helical piers permanently stabilize foundations without maintenance, reach greater depths than other options, are made of galvanized steel and will not rust, and are concealed from sight.  So long chimney problems! 

Buying a new home can be a fun experience. However, when this homeowner bought their home, they noticed sticking doors and windows on the first floor. Sometimes they wondered if they would have to cut doors to prevent them from getting stuck. After an inspection report was sent, they were told DryZone could do repairs on their weak foundation. A DryZone design specialist visited the home to see what could be done to fortify the home and prevent the floors from sagging and causing sticking doors. Smart jacks were installed in the short crawl space to hold up the floors and raise them to be level again. 

This homeowner noticed some severe signs of foundation settling in their home. They knew they needed a foundation repair expert to help them protect their home. A Design Specialist at DryZone took a tour of the home and saw many signs that were not noticed by the homeowner of the foundation settling. To repair this home, DryZone installed Helical Piers underneath the footing of the home. This gives the home strong support that gently restores the foundation and keeps the home strong.