Get Your Crawl Space Repair from the Experts
Crawl space repair isn’t always easy, but it is always important. Because there are so many concerns you might run into as you start looking at your crawl space, you may want to know a little bit more about the process. Here’s everything you need to know about how crawl space repair works.
Common Crawl Space Problem Signs
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What’s at stake?
Health of residents could be at risk because of poor air quality or rodent-borne disease
Persistent moisture and water problems affect your home’s structural integrity
Methods of Fixing Crawl Space Problems
Crawl space professionals would offer a variety of solutions that can help ensure your crawl space stays in tip-top shape. Here’s a look at potential options available through your local crawl space repair experts:
Crawl space encapsulation is a great way to reduce issues with your crawl space. This process ensures that your crawl space doesn’t deal with moisture from outside the crawl space itself. Typically, that includes installing a crawl space vapor barrier, closing crawl space vents, and installing a dehumidifier.
A sump pump is an important tool in your crawl space because it lets you pump out water that got in your crawl space somehow. Whether it’s because of a generalized flood, a plumbing leak in your home, or a waterproofing failure, a sump pump in your crawl space will at least make sure you don’t have standing water for longer than necessary.
Insulating your crawl space is an important element of making sure it’s healthy. If you don’t have any insulation in your crawl space, it’s a good idea to add it. If your insulation is wet or torn up, you’ll want to remove it and add new insulation. Regardless of your method, insulation is definitely important.
A dehumidifier should never be your only step, but it is an important step in the process of making your crawl space healthier. Once you’ve gotten rid of all the most common entrances for humidity, a dehumidifier can help ensure your crawl space remains at a specific humidity level. It also cleans and filters the air to improve overall air quality throughout the crawl space and home as a whole.
- Other Fixes
There are also other fixes that may be able to help, including these options:
- Cleanup and water removal
- New crawl space doors
- Moisture control
- Vapor barrier
- Vent covers
- Floor joist repair
- Interior drain
If you’re thinking about making your crawl space healthier, these may be a few of the things that you need. An expert can help you do all of them more effectively.
FAQs About Crawl Space Repair
The best thing you can do is learn more about crawl space problems and keep an eye out for them. If you notice anything that hints at the possibility of a serious crawl space problem, you can call an expert to help you find out more about that problem. Not all these crawl space problems are extremely noticeable, but most of them have at least a few warning signs.
Not every crawl space problem requires an immediate and dramatic action, but all crawl space problems are important to handle as soon as possible. If you notice any of these concerns, like sagging floors or foundation cracks, you may want to get in touch with a crawl space expert to investigate it further.
There are many different crawl space repair options because there are a lot of different ways people need crawl space repair. If you’re thinking about crawl space repair options, you should know that an expert will give you more information after doing an inspection. Call an expert first before trying to decide.
Don’t try to fix your crawl space by yourself. Crawl spaces are delicate areas, and a DIY “fix” may actually harm more than it helps. When you need to fix any area of your crawl space, it’s much better to talk to an expert. Experienced crawl space professionals will have all the tools necessary to properly fix your crawl space and prevent issues from wreaking havoc on your home.
Crawl Space Repair Is Easier Than You’d Think with an Expert
One of the reasons many people worry about crawl space repair is because they’re concerned it’ll be difficult. Obviously, this is an understandable fear, but when you have the help of an expert, it’s really not that scary. Your local crawl space repair experts have a team of experienced professionals who are well-versed in identifying crawl space problems and recommending the best solution to meet your specific repair needs. Don’t hesitate to reach out to them for assistance so you can ensure the health and safety of your crawl space, your home, and your family.
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Very knowledgeable service tech Abe Austin took care of my issues promptly. Used facts and tons of options in regards to the repair. For foundation / crawl space repair, AFS is the safe choice.
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Thank you Jay Yount and the Tarheel Crew. We’re very happy with the crawl space repair. The difference in the air quality in our house is amazing.
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I work as a general contractor doing a lot of residential rehabs and I’ve worked with Alpha Foundations on five projects over the last year. The professionalism is unmatched. They’ve done a little bit of everything, from push piers and helical…
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I work as a general contractor doing a lot of residential rehabs and I’ve worked with Alpha Foundations on five projects over the last year. The professionalism is unmatched. They’ve done a little bit of everything, from push piers and helical…
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I would like to thank Ohio Basement Authority for the professional and skilled workmanship they did on my house’s crawl space. They faced many challenges during the crawl space repair and encapsulation but found ways to overcome them and complete…
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James Meeks and Robert Thorpe did a great job with our crawl space encapsulation. They were professional and kept us informed of what they were doing. James took the time to make some adjustments we requested to make sure we were satisfied with the…
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Justin hornbuckle did a awesome job breaking down what needed to be done with my crawl space very professional. Update 2 months later my crawl space is finished! The first crew that showed up was on time but did not due a lot of work on the three…
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John Botten was very helpful and informative when he came to give us a estimate. He answered all our questions and explained everything so we can make a very informed decision. He was very friendly and professional. I would Highly recommend…
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AFS just completed a foundation/crawl space repair for us. Adam, Levi, an Jacob K. were great! Professional, pleasant, and a pleasure to work with. Excellent job. Highly recommend.
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Robert Hayes Ben Moore and Shabazz Watson worked extremely hard this week on our very diffiicult crawl space repair. They are to be commended for a job well done. Thank you.
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Omar, Zack Yon, and Daniel Jones we’re fantastic with my crawl space repairs. They were punctual, communicative, and thorough in their work. Daniel made sure to walk me through the space after the work was done and answered all my questions. The…
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Cyrus and Bailey arrived early, were very thorough and did a fantastic job fixing our sagging floors. Would recommend them (and AFS) to anyone needing foundation or crawl space repairs.
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We had foundation crawl space repair work, new pump, fan and Installation. Guys worked extremely hard and very happy with their performance. Names were Jacob, Logan and John.
Foundation Systems of Michigan
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We had Adan, Chinno, and Noah do crawl space repairs the other week. At first there was some miss communication but it was no fault of the 3 men working on who to call and once that was fixed everything went great. Noah walked us through all the…
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The Inspector: Dale The Crew: Jeremy, Mike, Justin, Josh, Max, Brad and Vincent Crawl space repair of rotted floor and rim joists can be an unsettling event for the home owner. Choosing the right company to repair such structural damage is not an…
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Take the free consultation and hear these guys out. Our 115yr old Colonial has been in need of foundation and crawl space repair for years and James Taylor gave us the confidence that our issues are not unique. He explained the solutions that…
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Richard and his team arrived this morning and rocked out our crawl space repair. The team worked very quickly transforming the cold, ugly mess into an area I could sleep in. We are very pumped! See the below and after pictures attached. What a…
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