Crawl Space Encapsulation Service
Your Crawl Space, Just Cleaner, Drier, and Better.
What is Crawl Space Encapsulation?
True crawl space encapsulation stops outdoor air from freely entering into the crawl space. Typically, the foundation vents are sealed and the foundation wall and ground are sealed with a vapor barrier. In most cases, a dehumidifier or other mechanical conditioning device is installed.
Choosing to install a crawl space encapsulation system will make your home more comfortable and energy efficient while decreasing mold and damage. Our experienced crew will see your job to completion without the hiccups and delays of other contractors. And your consultant will come back and fully inspect the crawl space to ensure it meets our high standards of excellence. As with all of our services, your satisfaction is fully guaranteed.
Why Would You Encapsulate a Crawl Space?
Humidity: The most common reason is high humidity becoming regularly trapped in the crawl space. Humidity is now a more common problem due to air conditioning use inside the home. Air conditioning creates an artificially cool space beneath the home since cooler air sinks. Because the hot outdoor air holds more moisture than the cooler inside air, it condenses. The condensation will cover the insulation, wooden foundation, and ducting causing rot, damage, and fungal growth.
Energy Efficiency: The Department of Energy has completed studies that indicate that crawl space encapsulation saves 15.7% on energy cost per year. The lower energy usage is a result of the dry inside air. A home with high humidity will run the air conditioning more often to feel comfortable vs one with drier indoor air. Our customers have confirmed these findings.
Desire for a cleaner, less scary crawl space: Sometimes the standard dirt crawl space is too dirty or intimidating for some people. A freshly installed crawl space encapsulation system will brighten the space and make routine trips under the house less intimidating.
What options are available for crawl space encapsulation?
Basic Moisture Control
Crawl space encapsulation is great. But the full encapsulation can be cost prohibitive to retrofit into a home. If the main goal is simply to reduce the moisture in your crawl space to safe levels then our basic system is for you. This encapsulation follows basic guidelines of moisture control.
Included:
- 6 mil vapor barrier on the crawl space floor. Stapled down to prevent damage with overlapping seams.
- Foundation vent covers with rigid foam board.
- Gaps and cracks sealed to prevent air flow.
- High-quality crawl space dehumidifier installed on a dedicated outlet. (no extension cords!)
- Dehumidifier will drain to the outside of the home. (no buckets to empty!)
- Humidity monitor for 24/7 monitoring of crawl space moisture conditions.
- Basic crawl space encapsulation starts at $4500. Contact us for a personalized quote.
Premium Crawl Space Encapsulation
As the title suggests this the high-end encapsulation that you’ve seen in advertisements. This system is bright white and basically makes your crawl space a short basement. This crawl space encapsulation would be suitable for storage of tools, boxes, and decorations. Added bonus: it makes for a great hide-and-seek spot for the kids. (Joking! Sort of, the kids will actually really want to play in the space when we are done.)
Includes:
- 12 mil re-enforced vapor barrier on the crawl space floor. Stapled down with overlapped areas taped.
- 12 mil re-enforced vapor barrier on the crawl space wall. Secured by adhesive and fasteners.
- Foundation piers sealed at base.
- Foundation vents covers with rigid foam board.
- Gaps and cracks sealed to prevent air flow.
- High-quality crawl space dehumidifier installed on a dedicated outlet. (no extension cords!)
- Dehumidifier will drain to the outside of the home. (no buckets to empty!)
- Humidity monitor for 24/7 monitoring of crawl space moisture conditions.
- Premium crawl space encapsulation starts at $5700 and up. Contact us for a personalized quote.