Before & After Photos

Sue, from Mapleton, ND, was growing more concerned over the state of her wet crawl space. If a a damp crawl space begins to rot, grow mold, or experience structural problems, issues can extend to all parts of the home. Sue wanted to understand why it was happening, make sure that the issue was corrected, and restore peace of mind moving forward. After deciding on our company, we set her up with a FREE inspection. A few weeks later, our Design Specialist, Ian, headed out to the property. Once he completed his walkthrough, he made recommendations as to how American Waterworks could help. 

First, Ian recommended our drainage matting; a dimpled matting that gets installed onto the floor of the crawl space, giving any excess water a route to flow through the space and be disposed of at an external site such as a drain or a sump system. Ian's second recommendation was our CleanSpace vapor barrier, a 100% waterproof tarp that works to trap any excess moisture in the space, redirecting it to the appropriate disposal site. Our customer agreed with the recommendations and work began shortly after. 

Our Foreman, Jeremiah, and his team ended up installing 1938 sqft of the CleanSpace and a 4' tall Half Wall System in the crawl space. They also worked on installing two of our SmartDrains throughout the crawl space. Our SmartDrains are made specifically to track down water and keep it from invading the crawl space. Sue was very grateful for our team's work to restore her peace of mind so she can enjoy her home without worrying about water intrusion! 

Chad from Fort Ransom, ND was looking to have an active radon system with a fan added to his home. After scheduling his FREE estimate, our Design Specialist Ian headed out to the property. After his inspection, he expressed concern that the home might be subject to radon gas. He explained that this hazardous, invisible, and odorless gas was the second leading cause of lung cancer behind cigarette smoking. Chad agreed to have the home checked using one of our leave-behind kits. We set up the kit, and after 48-72 hours, it was sent in to obtain the results; these came back at 10.0 pCi/L. Ian explained that The Environmental Protection Agency recommends taking action for anything above 4 pCi/L. He went on to explain that 1 pCi/L of Radon is equivalent to smoking 2.5 cigarettes. 

Ian suggested having a new extraction point installed to depressurize the home. He explained that once the system was installed, it would work to pull Radon from the house, pipe it upwards through venting, and push it out and away from the home. Chad agreed with Ian's recommendation, and work began shortly after. Our Foreman, Cameron, and his crew quickly and efficiently installed the system.

First, The SuperSump Plus was added with a Zoeller 1/2HP sump pump for more power. In addition to this, the plan was to add a discharge line that would ensure the radon went up and out of the house.

Our team connected PVC piping from the sump pump to the ceiling and out of the home, where our team installed the system. The mitigation system is the heart of the system; if it isn't working properly, no radon will be able to escape the home. Once they installed the system and its cover outside the home, they connected PVC piping from the system alongside the home until it reached the roof. The radon was able to escape the home quickly and efficiently. Chad was glad he got this taken care of, and his peace of mind was restored knowing he was breathing in safe air. 

A homeowner in Grand Forks, ND, knew it was time to check their crawl space. Once they looked a little closer, they noticed their crawl space was in tough shape. The homeowners knew this was going to be a large project, so they began looking for a professional near them. After looking through several companies, the homeowner decided to work with us, American Waterworks. The homeowner was impressed with our excellent before and afters, so they signed up for their FREE estimate. Once the estimate was set, we sent one of our Design Specialists to the home to take a closer look. The Design Specialist arrived and began their thorough investigation of the crawl space. The Design Specialist recommended fully encapsulating the crawl space and the homeowner agreed. Next, the Design Specialist sent the plans to our office to have them approved. Once the plans were approved and scheduled, they were assigned to our Foreman, Franklin, and his crew. Franklin and his crew traveled to Grand Forks and began the installation. First, they started making sure the space was cleared. Next, the crew laid Drainage Matting on the crawl space floor. Once the Drainage Matting was secured, the crew attached CleanSpace to the crawl space walls and floor. Then, the crew attached Foamax to the crawl space walls. Franklin and his crew completed the encapsulation, so they cleaned up their materials and left the home. The homeowner was delighted with the excellent work completed by the crew. American Waterworks is happy to assist their homeowners in encapsulating their struggling crawl spaces. 

Brian W. of Valley City, ND had a damp and musty crawl space, and he wanted to get it encapsulated. He did some research on our website and took advantage of our webchat. He scheduled a FREE Estimate with our Design Specialist, Richie Noreen, to come to his home, inspect his crawl space, and draw out a solution. Brian was comfortable with Richie's solution of our CleanSpace Encapsulation Vapor Barrier, so he signed the proposal and got a date scheduled for the installation.

Our Foreman, Ryan Loe, and his production team began the project by getting all of the debris out of the crawl space. Next, our team installed 352 feet of our CleanSpace. This special vapor barrier is made to prevent mold and mildew, save money on energy bills, and provide extra storage space to the home. The installation took a day, and the homeowner was happy with the transformation! 

At American Waterworks, we don't only provide services for crawl space encapsulation. We also perform work in foundation repair, basement waterproofing, radon testing/mitigation, and concrete repair/lifting. Call us today or click HERE to request your free estimate! 

Jen N. of Oslo, MN had a musty crawl space and she wanted to get it encapsulated with a vapor barrier. She knew of our Design Specialist, Ian, so she asked him about our services. After a thorough rundown of our crawl space waterproofing products, Jen felt confident in our product so she scheduled a FREE Estimate with Ian to come out to her home and inspect her crawl space. Ian drew up a solution that met her needs and budget, so she signed his contract, wrote out a deposit, and got a date scheduled for the installation. 

Our Foreman, Ryan, and his production team installed a drainage matting followed by 1,032 square feet of our CleanSpace Encapsulation Moisture Barrier. Along with protection from mold and wood rot, our CleanSpace prevents insects, termites, and other pests. Along with that, it saves money on energy bills and provides additional storage space to the home. Our drainage matting provides extra durability and it drains water away from invading the crawl space. The project took about two days to complete, and Jen was delighted with the work! 

Are you experiencing problems in your crawl space? Call us today or click HERE to schedule your free estimate with our Design Specialist team!