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In Taylors Island, MD the crawl space is filled with leaves, debris, water, falling insulation, and mold. The homeowners contacted DryZone to remove the mess in their crawl space and encapsulate the area. DryZone came out for a free inspection and saw the problem. Right away our team knew the solution for these homeowners!  Take a look at the photo gallery to see how DryZone took care of the problem. 

The crawl space in Taylors Island, MD needs to be encapsulated right away! The homeowners are not happy with the water in their crawl space, which made them contact DryZone for a free no obligation inspection. The homeowners have seen DryZone's work before and were interested in the crawl space encapsulation. 

This homeowner called DryZone with a mission to clean and encapsulate her crawl space. For a few years, she had been using a portable water pump and pumping water out of the crawl space every time it rained. When a storm was in the forecast, she knew she would be stuck outside for hours the next day, making sure her crawl space was dry. She finally said enough is enough and knew there had to be a better way to keep her home dry. DryZone took a look at the crawl space and noticed not only were water stains on the brick foundation but standing water was in the center, far from where the homeowner could reach with her portable water pump. To help improve water drainage, DryZone installed a strong sump pump to pump out water as it came in. DryZone also sealed the crawl space vents to block out more incoming water. 

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. 

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 is a great surface for sidewalks, porches and decks. But slab concrete is prone to sinking when there is settling in the ground beneath it. You may think that this means that you will need to remove the existing concrete and pour a new concrete slab. This is not the case when you work with DryZone. We can inject PolyLevel beneath the existing slab and raise it to its intended level in the matter of mere hours instead of the days or weeks that a new concrete slab would take. This homeowner was able to welcome people into his home with a level entry that he could be proud of.

Water front living is best appreciated outdoors. That is exactly what this homeowner wanted. The challenges of living on water front property, such as high water tables and potential flooding, can be overcome with the use of helical piers. This is exactly the solution that Team DryZone utilized for this homeowner along the banks of Pennys Shoal off of the Chesapeake Bay. Helical Piers drive deep into the soil to the stable soil level which can support the weight of this deck. Now this homeowner can enjoy the view off of their back deck in a safe and secure way.

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.