Atlanta Basement Systems serving Auburn, GA

After seeing one of our social media ads, this Auburn, GA homeowner contacted our office for a free crawl space repair estimate. Whenever it rained, his crawl space took on a lot of water, causing it to flood. The high moisture level in the space caused structural damage to his support beams resulting in them becoming weakened and the floor above sagging and becoming unlevel.

The crawl space repair experts recommend our crew install an interior perimeter drainage system, a CleanSpace Vapor Barrier system, a high-performance sump pump system, a crawl space dehumidifier, and crawl space support jacks. The purpose of these systems is to keep moisture out of the crawl space, protect the structural integrity of the home, and prevent mold and mildew growth. The interior perimeter drainage system and CleanSpace Vapor Barrier system will prevent water from entering the crawl space and protect the structural integrity of the home, while the sump pump system will remove any water that does enter the crawl space and prevent the buildup of moisture. The dehumidifier will remove excess moisture from the air and the support jacks will support the floor joists and protect them from warping or bowing due to moisture. All of these systems will work together to keep moisture out of the crawl space and prevent mold and mildew growth.

Our office was contacted by an Auburn, GA homeowner who requested a free crawl space repair estimate. A musty odor emanated from the crawl space into the living room, prompting the homeowner to investigate. The homeowner was shocked to discover mold growth and extensive water damage in the crawl space, leading them to contact our office for help.

Crawl space repair expert Taylor B conducted a thorough assessment and discussed his findings with the customer afterwards. Taylor found that the damage was significant, as revealed by the assessment. Puddles, high moisture and humidity levels, and structural damage were all caused by water infiltration into this crawl space. There were also numerous places where mold and mildew were present. The potential health risks posed by mold and mildew, as well as existing structural damage, made Taylor emphasize the urgency of the repair needs. After hearing Taylor's recommendations, the homeowner felt confident that Atlanta Basement Systems was the right choice!

Mold remediation was recommended to the homeowner as the first step in repairing the crawl space. Inhaling or touching mold or mildew can cause allergic reactions, skin and eye irritation, and respiratory problems. Left unaddressed, mold can cause severe structural damage to the home and can lead to expensive repairs. Therefore, remediation is an imperative step to take to protect the homeowner's health and property. We installed our CleanSpace vapor barrier throughout the space to prevent water from leaking in. An interior drainage system with a high-quality sump pump was installed to collect and remove water entering the crawl space. Once those systems were in place, CleanSpace was then fastened overtop to ensure ground moisture could not enter. To maintain healthy humidity levels and keep the crawl space dry, a SaniDry Sedona dehumidification system was added. With SmartJack support posts, we addressed the sagging and bouncing floor caused by weakened support beams.    

A homeowner in Auburn, GA found Atlanta Basement Systems while researching crawl space repair companies online. He called us to schedule a free crawl space repair assessment. After our certified crawl space expert inspected the area and presented the homeowner with a customized repair plan, he agreed to have Atlanta Basement Systems make the necessary repairs.

The crawl space had poor air quality, high humidity levels, dampness, mold growth, and was uninsulated. As much as half of the air in your home comes from your crawl space, keeping this space clean and dry is essential. Our recommendations included encapsulating the crawl space with our CleanSpace vapor barrier, SilverGlo wall insulation, perimeter drainage with a high-quality sump pump, and a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier to resolve the problem.