Crawl Space Repair Before & After Photos

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. 

A homeowner in Duluth, MN had a dirt crawl space that was prone to wetness. It had failing insulation causing temperature and humidity fluctuations in the rest of their home. To learn more about what steps were needed to seal their crawl space, they reached out to us about our Dr. Energy Saver services. 

A Design Specialist trained in energy-saving solutions, visited the home to provide a free, no-obligation estimate. It was recommended that a CleanSpace® vapor barrier be laid over drainage matting. These two products work together to direct water away from the crawl space, preventing moisture and the growth of mold. Additionally, TerraBlock™ insulation and closed-cell spray foam were suggested to fully seal and regulate temperature in the space. 

The DBS Foreman and production crew installed these products resulting in a great improvement of this home's overall health. 

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. 

This homeowner in South Range, WI was experiencing uncomfortable conditions in their home for years. After meeting us at the Duluth Home Show, the decided to tackle their unsealed crawl space. Water was pooling in the space causing humid air to enter the home in the summer months and cold air during winter months. 

DBS Design Specialist Henrik Makitalo visited the home to provide a free, no-obligation estimate for a total crawl space encapsulation. After the inspection, he recommended a bit of supplemental support to address some sinking, as well as CleanSpace® vapor barrier as well as sump pump in the space to tackle the water issues.

DBS Foreman Orrin Sundberg used our TerraBlock™ foam insulation to insulate the walls and rim joists, and finished the job by sealing everything in a layer of closed-cell spray foam. These two insulations will work together to keep moisture and cold air from penetrating the rest of the home.

From there, Foreman Taylor Allen and his crew completed the crawl space encapsulation. The team installed 3 SmartJack® support beams to address the sinking ceiling. They then put down a drainage matting, followed by our ultra durable CleanSpace® vapor barrier, and a Triple Safe™ sump pump. This crawl space drainage system is specially designed for crawl spaces and was connected to two discharge lines that will carry the water up and out of the home.