Crawl Space Repair Before & After Photos

Homeowners in Duluth, MN had a dirt crawl space that was prone to moisture. Wanting to solve the water issues, as well as curb the cold air entering through the crawl space during winter months, they contacted DBS in search of a permanent solution. 

A Dr. Energy Saver Design Specialist provided a free, no-obligation estimate for the encapsulation work. The crawl space first had drainage matting laid on the dirt floors of the space. From there, the DBS foreman and production team installed CleanSpace® vapor barrier to protect the space from moisture. SilverGlo™ insulation was also installed sealing the space from cold air during cold winter months.  

This crawl space is now completely sealed, regulating temperature, and moisture levels for the entire home. 

These Duluth, MN homeowners reached out to DBS for help insulating their home. Tired of ice dams and high energy bills in the winter, they were looking for a permanent solution.

A Dr. Energy Saver® Design Specialist went to the home and provided a free, no-obligation estimate for the work. After inspecting the home, SilverGlo™ closed cell insulation was recommended to prevent ice dams and maintain temperature control. Our DBS crews installed the products in the attic as well as drainage matting and a CleanSpace®vapor barrier in the crawl space. These products, paired with a SaniDry™ Sedona dehumidifier, will regulate moisture in the home's crawl space. 

Homeowners in Embarrass, MN were tired of inconsisent temperatures in their home. Drafty floors, combined with a wet crawl space left them looking for a crawl space encapsulation service.

They contacted us in search of a permanent solution and an expert in our Dr. Energy Saver® service visited the home and provided a thorough inspection. To properly seal-off the space from cold air, close-cell spray foam was suggested for the foundation walls and rim joists. Our production team applied the spray foam, as well as our CleanSpace® vapor barrier directly to the crawl space dirt floor. These two products will work together to keep unwanted moisture and cold air at bay. 

The homeowners were happy with the work done and now have a happy, safe, and comfortable home to enjoy!

A homeowner in Duluth, MN had a dirt crawl space under their home that was causing issues. They noted temperature and humidity fluctuations, as well as water pooling beneath the home. To learn more about what steps were needed to properly insluate the home, they reached out to us about our Dr. Energy Saver® services after learning about our company in the local news paper.

A Design Specialist trained in energy-saving solutions visited the home to provide a free, no-obligation estimate. A DBS foreman and crew installed CleanSpace® vapor barrier over drainage matting in the dirt crawl space. These two products work together to keep moisture and pests at bay. Our ultra-dense TerraBlock™ foam insulation, as well as closed-cell spray foam, were applied to fully seal and regulate temperature in the space. 

The homeowner was happy with the work done, resulting in a great improvement of this home's overall health. 

Owners of this 1876 home in Duluth, MN were concerned over worsening conditions with the home's block foundation. Individual blocks were shifting measurably, leaving cracks and gaps that left the crawl space prone to wetness and mold. Looking for a permanent solution, they reached out to DBS for more information about our foundation support systems. 

DBS Design Specialist Henrik Makitalo visited the home and provided a free, no-obligation estimate for the foundation support work. He determined that the crawl space would have helical piers installed to lift and support the home where the foundation was failing. Additionally, our team would install some insulation on the exterior of the home as well as within the crawl space to better protect the foundation.

After DBS Foreman Jose Valenzuela and his crew completed the foundation support installation. Our insulation team finished the job by adding our SilverGlo™ insulation topped with gravel as frost protection, preventing heaving to the foundation footings as the ground freezes during winter months. They also installed closed-cell spray foam to the crawl space rim joists, as well as a new EverLast™ Door and Window Insert to better weatherproof the space.