This crawl space in Lexington was leaking and moldy. The dirt floor was covered in a thin layer of plastic that did not stop water and mud from getting in. Fortress solved these problems by installing a CleanSpace Encapsulation with a SmartSump Crawl Space Sump Pump System to ensure that this crawl space will stay clean and dry!

The crawl space of this home in Lexington was damp and musty, and really needed some help! 

The homeowner reached out to Fortress Foundation Solutions, and after scheduling a free estimate, had our System Designer come out and assess the crawl space. The System Designer determined that the best solution for this home would be to install a complete CleanSpace Encapsulation, along with SilverGlo Wall Insulation, and a SaniDry Sedona Dehumidifier. These products will work together to keep moisture and humidity out of the crawl space, and will also help keep out cold air during the winter! This crawl space is now a much cleaner and brighter space!

In Mc Henry, a homeowner contacted Fortress Foundation Solutions to tackle the issue of sagging floors in their crawl space, as you can see in the before photo. The problem was affecting both safety and comfort in their home. We utilized our SmartJack System to resolve this challenge effectively. SmartJacks stabilize crawl space beams and floor joists, lifting the floors towards their original elevation seamlessly. With our expertly installed galvanized steel columns, the home's floors are now supported and secure, shown in the after photo, ensuring long-term stability and peace of mind.

The crawlspace that Fortress Foundation sales representative, Zach Bolluck, inspected in Natural Bridge Station, VA was a complete disaster. The floor of the crawlspace was either loose dirt or dirt covered with a thin plastic sheet. Plastic sheets used to cover the dirt ground in crawlspaces in never a permanent solution. To be honest, it really is not a temporary solution either. Along with unnecessary debris, this crawlspace was also covered with water. The drainage systems in place were ineffective; they did not capture or drain the water that was infiltrating the crawlspace. One of the major flaws of the existing drainage systems was the faulty sump pump. Without a properly working sump pump, a crawlspace is doomed to be moist, which may result in mold or wood rot (like in this home’s case). During this four day project, Fortress Foundation Solutions installed all of the proper equipment to encapsulate and waterproof the crawlspace. The first task Fortress always completes in any crawlspace is removing all debris. We like to have a clear space to work.

This crawl space in Lynchburg, VA was having issues with moisture and a musty smell. Fortress Foundation Solutions put down our Clean Space liner and we also installed a Sani Dry dehumidifier to control humidity levels.