Crawl Space Repair Before & After Photos

This crawl space was obviously quite dusty and with several vents and protrusions to the home above this area the musty smells and dusty air were easily entering the home. DBS Residential Solutions was able to remedy the situation present in this damp crawl space by insulating and encapsulating the entire crawl space. This process separated the home from the dirt floor below. 

After meeting us at the Duluth Home Show, homeowners in Beaver Bay, MN reached out to DBS regarding the crawl space of their home. Crawl spaces with exposed earth are prone to fluctuating humidity, creating moisture and mold issues. This was concerning for the owner, as it can cause damage to the home and foundation as well as raise health issues. 

A DBS Design Specialist visited the home and provided a free, no-obligation estimate for the crawl space encapsulation service. It was determined that the crawl space would have CleanSpace® installed to act as a vapor barrier for the area. The DBS Foreman and crew laid the vapor barrier throughout the space to prevent the spread of moisture, and also added TerraBlock™ insulation to the space. Finally, a SaniDry™ dehumidifier will curb moisture levels due to temperature fluctuation in the space. 

The homeowners were happy with the work done and now a clean and dry crawl space. 

This homeowner in Holyoke, MN was never too concerned about the quality of his crawl space. Once he learned about the effects of a poor crawl space, he decided to do something about it. After doing some research, he found DBS and reached out to them to set up an appointment to have a system design specialist come evaluate his home. Following a brief friendly phone conversation with the office staff, an appointment was set to have DBS’ home comfort specialist make a trip out to the home for a free no obligation estimate. The specialist did a thorough inspection of the home and explained to the homeowner the best possible solution. First, the crawl space should be cleaned and the old insulation should be removed before the new installation could begin. To best insulate the space, SilverGlo™ high-performance graphite insulation should be installed on the crawl space walls. Then, each rim joist should be spray foamed throughout the entire crawl space which would further eliminate any cool drafts from entering the home. This top of the line solution would leave the homeowner with a clean, warm and dry crawl space. After the specialist and homeowner came to a comfortable price agreement, a date was set to have the production crew professionally complete the installation. This great solution left the home with a higher level of energy efficiency and a clean dry crawl space.

DBS received a call from a client in in Holyoke that needed their crawl space looked at for a foundation issue. We sent Design Specialist, Henrick Makitalo, to the home to see what the problem was. Henrik saw that the home needed our spray foam service in their crawl space around the walls of the home. This spray foam insulation in the crawl space, vents, and installation of a new crawl space door to correct the insulation and prevent cold air from coming up and into the house.

The before photo shows the crawl space before the poly foam insulation was added to the walls to keep the home warm, DBS also added a new crawl space door to keep the home warm.

This home in Holyoke, MN was facing some serious crawl space issues. Mice and critters were getting in, drain lines were freezing, and there was penetration in the floor system. They wanted a permanent, professional solution, so they turned to DBS for help. 

Design Specialist Henry Jungbauer assisted this homeowner in a free, no-obligation estimate. After a careful inspection, Henry recommended that the homeowner fully encapsulate the crawl space to insulate, waterproof, and cover the space. 

Foreman Nicholas Woods II led a team in the installation of this big project. Together, the team installed TerraBlock™ bottom crawl space insulation to stop any coldness coming from the soil and rising into the home. They also installed drainage matting to prevent more water intrusion in the space. Finally, they used CleanSpace® to create a smooth finish so that the space is able to be used for storage. 

This homeowner will no longer need to worry about what is going on beneath their house, rather they can relax knowing everything is taken care of with DBS Solutions.