A homeowner in Quantico, VA contacted NV Waterproofing & Foundation Repair after noticing sitting water in the crawl space, musty smells coming from under the home, and sagging, bouncy floors inside the rambler-style house. These symptoms can be signs of a damp crawl space, poor moisture control, wood rot, and weakened floor support.
To find the source of the problem, one of our Design Specialists completed a full crawl space inspection. During the inspection, our Design Specialist found standing water in the crawl space and discovered that the floor joists and beams were beginning to rot. As the wood weakened, the floors above started to slope, sag, and feel bouncy when walked on.
To protect the home from future crawl space moisture problems, our team installed a complete crawl space encapsulation system. This included CleanSpace vapor barrier to help seal the crawl space, drainage matting to direct water, a crawl space sump pump to remove water, and SilverGlo insulation to improve energy efficiency and protect the space from outside temperatures. We also installed a SaniDry dehumidifier to help control humidity and improve the air conditions inside the home.
To address the sagging floors, our crew added new steel beams and SmartJacks to provide additional floor support. This system helped lift and stabilize the floors above while giving the crawl space the structural support it needed.
With the crawl space sealing, moisture control, sump pump system, and floor support installed, the homeowner was happy with the outcome of the project. The home now has better protection against standing water, musty smells, wood rot, poor air quality, and sagging floors.
If you’re dealing with water in your crawl space, musty odors, sagging floors, bouncy floors, or crawl space moisture problems in Quantico, VA, NV Waterproofing & Foundation Repair offers free inspections and customized crawl space repair solutions throughout Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC.