Photo Album: Sealing a Nasty Crawl Space and Waterproofing a Leaking Basement in Ashville, OH

  • Water and water damage can be seen in the area where the basement meets the adjacent partial crawl space. If neglected, this could result in significant damage.
  • This crawl space is full of debris and failing insulation. Because the insulation is drooping off the wall, it is evident there is a moisture issue. These conditions can negatively impact the health of the home.
  • Part of the moisture issue in the crawl space stems from this open sump pit. While a sump pump is useful in pumping any water out of the crawl space, the water vapor and moisture will continue to impact the crawl space as long as the pit remains open.
  • We installed BasementGutter along the basement's perimeter to catch any seeping water. The floor may appear wet because we had to excavate the floor to gain access to the sub-floor area in order to install BasementGutter. After the drainage system was in place, we then replaced the concrete.
  • Approaching the crawl space entrance from the basement, you can see the area's appearance has been dramatically improved.
  • By waterproofing the crawl space with CrawlDrain and a SafeDri Pro, encapsulating the area in CrawlSeal, and installing a dehumidifier, we have greatly improved the health and appearance of the crawl space. The dehumidifier and SafeDri Pro are located in the far corner of the crawl space.

Album Description

Homeowners in Ashville, OH, knew their home’s basement needed some work when they moved in a few years ago. They put some of the projects on the back burner and gradually got around to fixing some of them. Considering the health of their family, including their two young children, the owners were motivated to address the issues once and for all.

Water and moisture seemed to be present in the basement as well as the partial crawl space adjacent to the basement. After learning about Ohio Basement Authority, the owners were eager to contact us to gain a permanent solution and peace of mind. One of our experienced inspectors presented them with a variety of repair options, and the owners were eager for one of our expert crews to install these reliable solutions.

The basement waterproofing system we installed included the BasementGutter drainage system and SafeDri sump pump. We reinforced a couple questionable foundation walls in the crawl space with Carbon Fiber supports, and the crawl space waterproofing system included the CrawlDrain drainage system and SafeDri sump pump. We then encapsulated the crawl space in CrawlSpace liner, installed a dehumidifier, and attached FreezeGuards to the exterior sump pump discharge lines.

The homeowners are happy all of these trustworthy products work together to create a safe and healthy forever home for their family.

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  • Water is a problem in this basement.
  • This is not a healthy crawl space environment.
  • The waterproofing system in the crawl space needs updated.
  • The basement has been waterproofed.
  • The improved crawl space can be seen from afar.
  • This is a healthier crawl space.

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Columbus, OH 43219
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