Crawl Space Repair Before & After Photos

A Montclair, NJ homeowner noticed their basement was undergoing some dampness problems, so they contacted Quality 1st Basement Systems for a solution. We provided a thorough inspection of the basement and recommended the CleanSpace Moisture Barrier as the best solution. CleanSpace prevents water vapor and humidity from passing through the crawl space keeping it dry and healthy. Since the installation, the homeowner has not experienced any other issues in their basement.

This Montclair crawl space had a dirt floor and was full of debris and falling insulation. Floors in a crawl space that are not encapsulated allow moisture to enter the space causing humidity. Humidity causes damage to the structure and mold which was affecting the rest of this home. Quality 1st Basement Systems installed CleanSpace crawl space encapsulation system to completely seal off this crawl space from the earth creating a healthy, non-humid environment for this Montclair home!

This homeowner contacted Quality 1st Basement Systems because her crawl space was causing a major draft in her home. She also noticed that her floors were always freezing cold. CleanSpace crawl space encapsulation system was installed to seal off this crawl space and prevent the cold, outside air from affecting the rest of her home. The SilverGlo insulation system also reflects heat back into the crawl space. This homeowner now has a safe crawl space and a much more comfortable living area!

To ensure that this Montclair, NJ basement stays dry, Quality 1st Basement Systems installed a TripleSafe sump pump and vapor barrier on the walls.

A homeowner in Montclair, New Jersey had a cold crawl space and wanted it insulated. The homeowners contacted Quality 1st for a free estimate and our System Design Specialist inspected the crawl space. The System Design Specialist recommended that Drainage Matting  be installed on the floor of the crawl space to give the water flooding into the crawl space a channel underneath the crawl space liner. This matting has raised dimples to make sure the water is not trapped on the crawl space floor.

Next, TerraBlock was installed on top of the drainage matting to add insulation to the crawl space. TerraBlock is a foam insulation that is padded, puncture-resistant, and durable. SilverGlo Crawl Space Wall Insulation was installed on the crawl space walls for added insulation. SilverGlo boasts a radiant barrier, which reflects heat back into the crawl space for ultimate energy savings. CleanSpace vapor barrier system was installed on the crawl space walls and floors to prevent water vapor and humidity from passing through. CleanSpace seals off the crawl space and keeps away odors and allergenic mold spores.

Finally, a sump pump was installed in the crawl space to make sure any water entering the crawl space is pumped out. The TripleSafe sump pump was installed with three levels of pumps built in to protect the crawl space if one fails. No more cold and damp crawl space for this home. The homeowners can now use their crawl space for storage or whatever they need to.         

If you think your home could benefit from an insulated crawl space, give Quality 1st a call and schedule your FREE estimate!