About Us

James Clifton, Owner

James Clifton, Owner

So Cal Crawl Space Solutions is a family-owned and operated wet basement and crawl space repair specialist serving Santa Barbara, Ventura County, and the Santa Clarita Valley. With a mission to always go the extra mile for our valued customers and offering a wide variety of basement and crawl space services, So Cal Crawl Space Solutions is here for all your basement and crawl space needs! 

Reach out for your free, no-obligation estimate, today! 


Services Provided

  • +Basement Waterproofing

    • Basement Dehumidifiers
    • Basement Floor Crack Repair
    • Basement Mold Remediation
    • Basement Wall Crack Repair
    • Basement Window Installation & Replacement
    • Basement Window Well Installation & Replacement
    • Exterior Basement Waterproofing
    • Interior Basement Waterproofing
  • +Crawl Space Waterproofing & Encapsulation

    • Crawl Space Access Doors
    • Crawl Space Encapsulation & Repair
    • Crawl Space Pump Out Service
    • Crawl Space Sump Pump Installation
    • Crawl Space Vapor Barrier
    • Crawl Space Vent Covers
    • Dig Out Crawl Spaces
  • +Doors

    • Cellar Door Installation & Replacement
  • +Sump Pump

    • Sump Pump Installation & Replacement
    • Sump Pump Repair & Service
  • +Windows

    • Egress Window Installation & Replacement
    • Window Well Installation & Replacement

Company Highlights

  • In business since 2005
  • Financing offered
  • Residential & commercial services
Don Z.
Thousand Oaks, CA
Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness, Value James was extremely professional and fairly priced. They showed up when they said they would and got the job done. We are extremely happy with the work.
Sandra K.
Ventura, CA
Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness The professionalism and courtesy extended to me by everyone involved in the project was top level. They explained the work in terms that I could understand and were always friendly and on time. David was the team leader on my project. He was knowledgeable, professional and very courteous. I feel confident that the work was done to perfection and that I no longer will have to worry about the crawlspace under the house. Great people, friendly staff, honest and reliable company. I would recommend them over and over again!
G F.
Santa Barbara, CA
Denise J.
Ventura, CA
For years my garage flooded every time it rained. Finally, I said enough and contacted James Clifton. Thanks to Charles and his team my garage is now guaranteed flood proof. I am happy and worry free. Bring on the rain! Service: Waterproofing
V R.
Santa Barbara, CA
Positive: Professionalism, Quality JC Home Repair encapsulated our underfloor crawl space. They were knowledgeable, professional and did an excellent job!
Steven B.
Santa Barbara, CA
I wanted to take a moment to thank you, and especially your team, for the work you all did to control moisture and water under the house. The project is finished, and we are really pleased. Junior Garcia and his team of Alphonso, Romeo and Gabriel were just great to work with. Junior had an instant understanding of our problem, and developed a terrific solution. This is heavy work, and they were careful with the surrounding landscaping, leaving everything as if they were never there. When you think about it, that is pretty remarkable. Junior in particular is highly competent, caring and responsive. He spent a lot of time walking me through their progress and work. As a homeowner, I really appreciate the extra time invested with the customer. I would recommend his work without reservation, and to anyone.   Thank you again. I’m glad we found you guys.
Gordon F.
Santa Barbara, CA
Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness In a house we recently purchased we have a “crawlspace from hell” (aren’t they all?) comprising some 4,000 square feet that has had some moisture issues. It’s hard to find anybody who really knows how to mitigate crawlspace issues, but somehow I found James Clifton. Let me tell you, this guy is the crawlspace whisperer!At our first meeting he spent a good two hours examining the space and explaining what he found and explained in great detail how he would go about mitigating it. I’m not some guy that fell off a turnip truck, and I had my BS detector up and running, but what he said made total sense. I decided to go ahead with the work.He was able to start within a couple weeks, and his crews showed up on time and were conscientious and clean. I won’t go into detail but there were a LOT of moving parts and they were very meticulous and did not cut corners. (I personally went into the crawlspace a few times to observe the work.) I was very pleased with the end result. This was HARD work, well-done.This was not an inexpensive project, but knowledge and quality are worth it. Everything, right down to the electronic invoicing and communication, was done right. How often do you get to say that these days?Whether it’s for your crawlspace or another project, this is the guy you want to hire. Service: Waterproofing
  • One story single family 1260 sq ft crawlspace retrofitting w/ Smart Jacks - Before Photo
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    One story single family 1260 sq ft crawlspace retrofitting w/ Smart Jacks - After Photo
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    One story single family 1260 sq ft crawlspace retrofitting w/ Smart Jacks

    1. Crawlspace cleanup and regrade soil installation 2 temporary access hatches

    2. Smart jacks pier to girder connected and level/plumb floor level full structure by sections

    3.Clean Space Encapsulation System (20 Mil 25 Years Warranty)

  • Crawlspace Encapsulation Ojai Ca - Before Photo
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    Crawlspace Encapsulation Ojai Ca - After Photo
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    Crawlspace Encapsulation Ojai Ca

    Drainage matting Sump pumps.

  • Crawlspace Encapsulation in Santa Barbara,  CA - Before Photo
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    Crawlspace Encapsulation in Santa Barbara,  CA - After Photo
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    Crawlspace Encapsulation in Santa Barbara, CA

    Cleanspace Findings: Moisture found causing excessive humidity. 

    Recommendations: Active French Drain system, Test Sump Pump, Cover exposed dirt and foundation walls with 20-mil vapor barrier. 
     
  • Cleanspace & French Drains Crawlspace - Before Photo
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    Cleanspace & French Drains Crawlspace - After Photo
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    Cleanspace & French Drains Crawlspace

    Waterguard interior foundation drain 25yr warranty

     

    Delta Ms Board drainage matting crush board (25 Year Warranty)

     

     Clean Space Encapsulation System (Clean Space: Floors walls 20mil vapor barrier

  • Interior Drainage System Between Santa Barbara, CA Garage & Driveway - Before Photo
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    Interior Drainage System Between Santa Barbara, CA Garage & Driveway - After Photo
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    Interior Drainage System Between Santa Barbara, CA Garage & Driveway

    In front of of driveway is Trench Drain, 

    In corner's the diamonds are referred to as "view ports" 

    Sup pump photographed includes battery back up

    In the event that power is out, battery back up will continue to function.

     

     

     

     

  • Water Guard- Interior drainage system in Santa Barbara Ca - Before Photo
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    Water Guard- Interior drainage system in Santa Barbara Ca - After Photo
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    Water Guard- Interior drainage system in Santa Barbara Ca

    Interior drainage system, installed on Piedmont Dr. in Santa Barbara, California

    The diamonds are reffered to as "view ports"

     

     

  • Thermal Dry Flooring in Santa Barbara Ca - Before Photo
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    Thermal Dry Flooring in Santa Barbara Ca - After Photo
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    Thermal Dry Flooring in Santa Barbara Ca

    Customer had just moved into this property and the basement had cracks at walls and cement flooring. We did some upgrades; such as Silverglo and Cleanspace liner on the basement walls. We also installed Thermal Dry Flooring.  

  • Crawlspace Drainage Matting Santa Barbara CA - Before Photo
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    Crawlspace Drainage Matting Santa Barbara CA - After Photo
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    Crawlspace Drainage Matting Santa Barbara CA

     Cover floor with Drainage boarding.

  • Insulate foundation walls using "R-Tech" 2" Rigid foam Santa Barbara Ca - Before Photo
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    Insulate foundation walls using "R-Tech" 2" Rigid foam Santa Barbara Ca - After Photo
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    Insulate foundation walls using "R-Tech" 2" Rigid foam Santa Barbara Ca

  • Del Sol - Before Photo
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    Del Sol - After Photo
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    Del Sol

    Crawlspace was moist and wet. They wanted a solution. The crawlspace was dirt before and now is covered and has drainage.