Photo Album: Mold Eliminated from Home in Brooksville, FL

Florida resident, Ashley B. had been experiencing musty odors within her Brooksville home for some time. Upon noticing mold growth on some of her belongings, she became concerned about the possibility of a problem within her crawlspace. Worried that her family might get sick, she contacted LRE Foundation Repair for assistance. Upon inspection, we discovered significant mold and wood rot damage to the crawlspace joists that had affected the foundation. Additionally, the open crawlspace access point allowed excessive moisture and exposure to the elements. To address these issues, our team designed a custom solution using the Crawlspace Encapsulation system. This system works to protect the crawlspace from top to bottom by installing moisture matting, vapor barriers, dehumidifiers, and other materials to eliminate moisture intrusion and improve airflow quality. The team replaced the rotten wood and installed SmartJacks, which are galvanized steel support posts to provide the necessary stabilization for this home. The result was a clean and mold-free crawlspace that not only provided permanent stabilization and protection for the home but also gave Ashley B. peace of mind that her family was safe.

Crawlspace Access Area

The access to this crawlspace was manageable by our teams, even with it's small size.

Overgrown Mold in Crawlspace

Mold had grown over the wood joists and other areas in this crawlspace and started infiltrating the home.

Compromised Crawlspace

Not only had moisture intrusion caused mold to grow, but parts of the crawlspace were starting to sag and needed an extra lift to ensure the floors were level.

CleanSpace Drainage Matting

Drainage matting is a smart idea to keep any crawl space dry. Our Drainage matting has raised dimples which help to eliminate flooding in the crawl space by diverting the water to the perimeter drain and pump.

Foundation Stabilized with SmartJacks

SmartJacks were installed where needed to bring this foundation back level after it had started to sag.

Crawlspace Encapsulation Completed

Crawlspace encapsulation covers every square inch under the home with protective barriers that will resist future damage to the elements.

Moisture and Air Flow Control

As part of the crawlspace encapsulation system, various equipment is used to control the air quality and maintain a clean, dry environment. Sump pumps and dehumidifiers are just some of the pieces of equipment our teams utilize during this service.