Crawl Space Repair Before & After Photos

Fortress Foundation Solutions raked and leveled this customer's crawlspace, removed old, ineffective black plastic barrier, and removed falling insulation. We then installed drainage matting, CleanSpace Vapor Barrier, FoamMax Insulation, a TripleSafe Sump Pump System with external discharge, and a SaniDry Dehumidifier. The quality of our work ensures a trouble-free crawlspace!

Before engaging our services in Lisbon, this crawl space suffered from unchecked moisture and humidity issues, impacting structural integrity and indoor air quality. Notice in the before photo, signs of mold and dampness creating a breeding ground for allergens and odor.

With professional expertise, Fortress Foundation Solutions addressed these issues using the CleanSpace Encapsulation System, SilverGlo Wall Insulation, and SaniDry Sedona Dehumidifier. As shown in the after photo, this solution ensures a dry, mold-free, and energy-efficient environment inside the home—showing effective crawl space transformation. Homeowners can now enjoy improved air quality and structural protection.

A homeowner near West Friendship, MD, called Fortress Foundation Solutions about a crawl space encapsulation needing more storage space for a growing family. Their crawl space was dark, damp, musty and hard to access! System designer, Zack Bullock, was happy to meet with them, explain the encapsulation products and provide a free, same-day estimate. Ready to move forward, they agreed. Foreman, Travis Farmer and his crew were soon onsite installing drainage matting, CleanSpace vapor barrier, and a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier to keep things dry. Now this crawl space is dry and the homeowner can enter the clean and bright area for loads of added storage space!

In Highland, a homeowner faced challenges with a damp, moldy crawl space, contributing to structural risks and unpleasant odors. The photo captures the initial problem of moisture, a key issue in vented, unsealed crawl spaces, leading to potential damage including wood rot and high energy bills. We installed our superior CleanSpace® encapsulation system, visible in the after photo, effectively mitigating these concerns. CleanSpace® advanced materials outperform standard options by ensuring long-lasting dryness and protection against mold. Experience noticeable improvement with our top-quality crawl space encapsulation solutions.

Luke G. of Spencerville, MD, needed some work done on his crawl space. There were soft spots in his floors and he knew there was water in his crawl space damaging the joists. He called Fortress Foundation Solutions. Skylar Beverage, System Designer, was immediately able to see damage done by years of moisture and wetness - wood rot and mold! He offered Luke a same day proposal that was much less than a competitor and Luke agreed. Soon foreman, Warren Dickerson, was onsite installing a Smart Sump sump pump and drainage system to get rid of the water. Next, the SilverGlo insulation, Drainage Matting and CleanSpace vapor barrier sealed the crawl space. Finally, the SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier was installed to keep the humidity low. Now Luke doesn't have to worry about moisture causing future damage to his floors. Her crawl space is clean, dry and healthy!