Crawl Space Repair Before & After Photos

This Maple Grove, MN crawl space had our customer, a new home buyer concerned with moist dirt floor underneath the home.  Very interested in purchasing this home, he contacted the professionals at Complete Basement Systems for an inspection of the crawl space to provide a professional opinion of what needed to be done to ensure safety.

Our System Design Specialist, Ryan Brenner, quickly came to evaluate the situation.  He concluded that the crawl space needed a CleanSpace Liner to create a safer enviornment for the rest of the home.  With a plan set, Ben Heldt and his production team came to the home start the project.

CleanSpace Liner and CleanSpace Drainage Matting were installed to fully encapsulate the crawl space with a 20 mil thick liner along the walls and floor of the dirt crawl space.  

Having a dirt crawl space under a home is a very bad idea.  The earth has high humidity in the soil and the water vapor moves easily into the crawl space and upwards into the house enviornment.  Mold thrives in this enviornment.  With the CleanSpace System has an UltraFresh antimicrobial protection built in to prevent mold growth.  The CleanSpace System has a 25 year warranty as well.

Before:

This crawlspace was originally covered with a thin, low-quality plastic sheet that did little to protect the home from moisture, odors, or pests. The material was easily torn, poorly sealed, and offered no long-term durability, which allowed humidity and potential air quality issues in the home.

After:

We removed the flimsy liner and replaced it with our durable CleanSpace Encapsulation System. CleanSpace is a heavy-duty, 20-mil vapor barrier that is specifically engineered to seal out moisture and create a clean, dry, and energy-efficient environment beneath the home. Unlike the old plastic, CleanSpace is installed with proper sealing, anchoring, and overlapping, creating a continuous barrier across the floor and up the walls. The result? A protected, healthier crawlspace that adds value and peace of mind for years to come.

Dakota County resident received the Five Star Rated book that lists qualified contractors serving area residents and Mark S. of Farmington, MN contacted Complete Basement Systems about his leaky crawl space.  

A free estimate was scheduled with Mark to meet with our system design specialist to look at the troubled crawl space and determine a solution for him.  

A CleanSpace liner that protects the vapor transmission and water from the concrete block in the crawl space to prevent mold and standing water was installed along with a drainage matting liner underneath the CleanSpace to channel any water seepage into a smartdrain that was installed to collect the water. 

Our customer can now utilize his concrete crawl space for added storage space in his home and have peace of mind that his items are protected.  

This Bloomington, MN homeowner knew something wasn’t right with her crawlspace. Cold drafts were creeping into her home, the space stayed damp year-round, and she worried about moisture leading to mold, odors, and higher energy bills. Like many crawlspaces in Minnesota, it was exposed to outside air and ground moisture, problems that worsen over time if left unaddressed.

We transformed her crawlspace with a full CleanSpace encapsulation system, sealing it off from moisture and outside air. The durable liner now creates a clean, dry, and controlled environment that helps protect the home above it. No more drafts, no more damp conditions, just long-term peace of mind. Best of all, the CleanSpace system is designed to last and is backed by a guarantee, ensuring dependable results for years to come.

If you’re dealing with a drafty, damp crawlspace, this Bloomington project shows how the right solution can make a lasting difference. Our team specializes in proven systems that protect your home, improve comfort, and add long-term value, starting from the ground up.

The homeowner in Edina had a crawl space beneath their home that was damp, musty, and causing the floors of the main level to be cold. Moisture was creeping in from the ground and perimeter, causing humid air to rise into the living areas. They noticed a faint musty odor, occasional pest signs, cold (or uneven) floors above, and worried about wood rot, mold and structural issues.
They called you because they wanted to turn that crawl space from a liability into a clean, healthy space.

After our CleanSpace encapsulation, the crawl space is now fully sealed: a heavy-duty vapor barrier has been applied to the floor and walls, vents have been sealed, and any necessary drainage or dehumidification systems have been installed. The result: no more humid air intrusion, no musty smell, improved indoor air quality. The homeowners notice more comfortable floors, fewer hidden pests, and lower humidity under the house. The crawl space is now usable for storage and the home’s value and structural health are better protected.