Photo Album: Crawl Space Burdens Relieved in Calamus, IA

Brandon is a brand new homeowner in Calamus and was discouraged to find that the dirt crawl space was not properly waterproofed so he contacted the professionals at MidAmerica Basement Systems. The team encapsulated the space with CleanSpace and kept water intrusion out by installing SmartSump pump system. Brandon is relieved of his once crawl space burden!

Make Shift Sump Pump

The previous homeowner made a make shift sump pump in an attempt to waterproof the crawl space, an endeavor that ultimately failed.

Leaky Pipes

Leaky pipes are one of the many ways water can seep into a crawl space making it likely to smell and rot the organic material within the crawl space.

Cracks & Water

Cracks are another great entry point for water intrusion.

Debris & Mold

By the time the new homeowner realized his crawl sppace needed help, mold was already beginning to feed on the organic material such as the fiber glass insulation.

The Team

The team suits up to tackle the filthy and hazardous crawl space.

Outside Water Intrusion

An outside entrance into the crawl space is not just easy access for the homeowner but for water as well.

Sealing The Entrance

The team begins sealing the entrance with crawl space, saving the steps for last.

CleanSpace Liner

CleanSpace is a patented liner system designed to adequately seal the crawl space from water and water vapor making it dryer and healthier.

Crawl Space Encapsulation

The finished product is a beautiful encapsulated crawl space that is designed to last a lifetime.

SmartSump Pump System

SmartSump is specially made to crawl space dry and is also equipped with a WaterWatch alarm system that sounds off if there is a potential flood risk in the crawl space.