3 Pros Basement Systems Before & After Photos

The design of most crawl spaces includes vents that allow air to openly move from outside to in and inside to out.  This allows dust, allergens and even pests to be able to enter the space below a home.  The air in these crawl spaces eventually works its way into the rooms and living areas of the home above.  One of the most common suggestions we make for any crawl space project is to cover, insulated and air seal these vents.  creating a controlled environment in a crawl space by limiting the outside influence helps to improve air quality and the energy efficiency of the space.  Here we used Silver Glo insulation paneling, cut to fit the vent and Zyp Foam to seal around the edges.  

This crawl space was in very poor shape when we arrived. There was excessive water damage to the foundation, walls, and fiberglass insulation. In fact, the insulation was so heavily saturated with water and mold that it was falling off the walls and ceiling. The homeowner was using duct tape to keep the insulation up! We removed the damaged insulation and installed an encapsulation system and Sedona dehumidifier to keep the crawl space clean, dry, and energy efficient moving forward.

Many homes have sumps pumps, but too often they are given the proper maintenance and regular service needed to keep them operating the way they need to in order to properly and safely function when unwanted water hits a basement.  We helped remove the existing sump pump in this clients home and replaced it with a new unit along with proper drainage lines to discharge the water far away from the home, out into the yard.  

Great visuals of a wet basement, transformed with the right waterproofing solution.  

The floors over the crawl space of this Occoquan home were cold in the winter. We found that the crawl space was vented and suffered from mold growth and damaged insulation. We sealed the vents, removed old insulation, and added TerraBlock to the dirt floor. We also installed 20 mil. CleanSpace anti-microbial vapor barrier and insulated the walls as a final touch.