Foundation Repair Photo Album: Wet Crawl Space Repair in Charleston, WV

A homeowner in Charleston, WV, found water intrusion and uneven floors in their home that were leading them to believe they may have a bigger problem than expected. The Alford team discovered both the need for crawl space encapsulation and foundation repair through SmartJacks and push piers to permanently stabilize the foundation and level the floors. Now the homeowner has a dry crawl space and stable home that will last many years to come.

Dirty Crawl Space with Water Intrusion

We found the crawl space in a very dirty state with stained walls from water intrusion. There were also cracks in the concrete foundation wall, indicating there was foundation movement.

Microbial Growth on Deteriorating Wooden Joists

We also found the beginnings of mold growing on the rotting wooden joists. This let us know moisture had been a problem for a while and was starting to affect the home's structure.

Drainage Matting

We laid drainage matting underneath the CleanSpace vapor barrier to allow water to move freely to the sump pump.

Crawl Space Encapsulation and Wrapped Piers

We fully encapsulated the crawl space with CleanSpace, including wrapping the piers, to protect the space from moisture and any water incidents. This provided a clean, healthy environment beneath the home.

SmartJacks Installation

We installed SmartJacks and a new steel supplemental beam to permanently stabilize the floors above and evenly distribute the weight of the home.

Push Piers Insertion

Push piers were installed beneath the home to transfer the weight of the structure onto more stable, load-bearing soil. This permanently stabilizes the foundation and even lifts the foundation back into place in many instances.