Crawl Space Waterproofing Solutions

nstalling air-tight doors and vent covers: when your home was built, the prevailing idea was likely that air flow below the house would help with circulation. Now, of course, we know vents are just an easy way to lose heat in the winter, lose cool air in the summer, increase humidity levels, and allow pests into the crawl space. So, we’ll start by sealing those up and installing a locking door.

Removing any standing water: A crawl space drain and sump pump system are crucial to removing present and future water that may enter your crawl space. These systems will safely navigate all water out of and away from your crawl space.

Repairing structural damage: After the space is safe from additional moisture damage, we can set to work replacing and repairing damaged wooden structures to restore your home’s stability.

Encapsulate and insulate the crawl space: Now that you’ve found a way to get water out, you want to mitigate the amount of lingering moisture. By installing a vapor barrier, you keep condensation off of the porous concrete which would otherwise absorb it and lower your risk for mold and mildew growth.

Install a crawl space dehumidification system: A crawl space dehumidifier is unique in that unlike smaller units you may have for when your basement floods, it works continuously, pulling humidity from the air to lower moisture levels. We’ll hook it up to the sump pump and drainage system we installed earlier so the water it collects will follow the rest of the unwanted water in your crawl space away from your home.