Crawl Space Repair Before & After Photos

When a homeowner in Farmington, Maine, reached out to TC Hafford Basement Systems, their crawl space was in desperate need of attention. Standing only about four feet high, the area had a dirt floor and excessive moisture, creating an uncomfortable and potentially damaging environment for the home. The homeowner was concerned about the long-term effects of the damp conditions and wanted an estimate for encapsulation.

After assessing the situation, our team determined that the best course of action would be to install a CleanSpace liner along with drainage matting to effectively control moisture. We also recommended a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier to maintain optimal humidity levels, along with spray foam insulation for added protection. The transformation was dramatic, turning the wet and unusable crawl space into a dry, clean, and energy-efficient area. The homeowner was extremely satisfied with the quality of work and the lasting benefits to their home.

We recently helped Lisbon, Maine homeowners who were experiencing odors from their crawl space, and indicated the crawl space often had a lot of moisture. Dirt floors allow moisture to seep into a crawl space, keeping it damp and musty. Over time, moisture can cause mold or rot to the wooden support beams for the home. When support beams weaken, it can cause sagging or sloping floors. We installed SmartJacks, which are steel posts, to provide added support to the home above. SmartJacks can be adjusted to even lift sagging floors back to level. We also encapsulated the crawl space with CleanSpace vapor barrier, which seals out moisture, keeping the crawl space protected.

This Winthrop, Maine home was built in the 1860's and the crawl space was cold and damp. The homeowners wanted options to insulate the space and also reduce moisture. We installed Spray Foam insulation on the crawl space walls. Spray Foam insulation expands as it is applied, filling in all of the gaps and cracks better than a traditional fiberglass insulation. The foundation was made partially from old stones, so Spray Foam is a great option to fill the nooks and crannies. Spray Foam insulation not only keeps cold air out, but is also a vapor barrier, preventing water from coming into the space.

Winthrop, Maine homeowners were experiencing strong odors from their crawl space. The crawl space had a dirt and gravel floor, and high moisture. We installed our two-part encapsulation system, including drainage matting to control groundwater, with CleanSpace vapor barrier liner on top. CleanSpace seals the entire crawl space to keep water out. We also installed a SaniDry Sedona high efficiency air system. The SaniDry not only controls humidity to a healthy level, but also filters allergens from the air, keeping the air healthy and reducing musty odors. 

Having recently removed some of the insulation below their home due to mold growth from moisture build up, this Bowdoin, ME homeowner was in the market for a proper vapor barrier. They contacted our office at TC Hafford Basement Systems and after they received their free estimate, the homeowner gave us the go-ahead to begin work on solving their moisture problem. As soon as our installation crew arrived at the home, their first task was laying a Drainage Matting across the dirt floor of the crawlspace. This mat rests just above the surface of the floor, creating channels for any blocked moisture to funnel toward the natural low point of the crawlspace where it can most easily drain back into the earth. Next, a CleanSpace liner was utilized to encapsulate the interior of the crawlspace. This bright white liner will completely lock out moisture leaking into the crawlspace, keeping the space dry while any blocked water flows through the Drainage Matting to exit back into the ground it entered through. This forms a complete vapor barrier to prevent moisture damage and mold from taking root below this home in the future.

This homeowner can now rest assured their crawlspace will remain dry throughout the year, keeping their home safe from water related damages. The CleanSpace barrier will hold back any leaking moisture for many years to come!