Photo Album: Crawlspace Moisture Control in St. Petersburg, FL

Josh B. of St. Petersburg, Florida had been dealing with standing water and moisture problems in his crawlspace for a while and started growing concerned when he noticed his wood floors buckled as he walked on them. He called LRE Foundation Repair to take a look at his crawlspace area to assess and fix the damage. After an inspection was completed, we noted many areas where water was getting into the crawlspace causing wood joists to rot over time. To remedy this issue, we replaced the rotted wood and installed new support beams. Next, we installed a custom-designed crawlspace encapsulation solution that eliminates moisture, controls the climate, and in cases like these, pumps water out of the area. After the project was complete, the homeowner was happy with a spotless crawlspace and could rest easy knowing his floors were stabilized for good.

Moldy Crawlspace Access Point

One of the many access areas to this crawlspace was allowing water intrusion and flooding in the crawlspace area.

Crawlspace Water Damage

The crawlspace of this home suffered severe water damage due to moisture intrusion, which caused mold and wood decay.

Pooled Water in Crawlspace

A lot of homes with crawlspace areas suffer from pooling water that doesn't evaporate quick enough, causing long-term damage to the structure of the home.

Moisture Underneath Home

The crawlspace under this St. Petersburg home was so large that it required multiple pumps and dehumidifiers to remove the water and keep the area dry.

Vapor Barrier Installation

Waterproof materials such as vapor barriers are typically installed when encapsulating a crawlspace. These materials prevent future moisture damage from occurring.

Crawlspace Encapsulation

The various materials used when encapsulating this crawlspace are ideal for capturing water and sending it to a sump pump, which removes the water and sends it outside.

Crawlspace Drainage Solution

Pumps and drains are installed in the crawlspace which work together to keep moisture at bay.

Clean Crawlspace Area

Once the encapsulation system is completed, the crawlspace is left clean and spotless. Mold and rotted wood are removed and water-resistant materials keep future damage from occurring.

Drainage System Installed in Crawlspace

Sump Pumps collect intrusive water, sucking it out of the crawlspace and back into the outside of the home where it belongs.

Encapsulation of Crawlspace Area

In addition to pumps that are installed in the crawlspace, dehumidifiers are also placed in the area which will assist with controlling the climate and keeping the air clean and dry.

Access Point Cleaned and Closed

When this job was complete, the access points that were allowing water to filter through were cleaned up and sealed off.

Sealed Access Point to Crawlspace

Sealing off unnecessary access points to the crawlspace area helps prevent future damage from water intrusion. In this case, it also left the paver walkway clean and hazard-free.