Crawl Space Encapsulation Service Near You

Crawl Space Sealing • Vapor Barrier • Crawl Space Remediation

Moisture is the biggest threat to any home. Being in the Southeast region, homes in Duluth, Georgia are exposed to a hot and humid climate for most of the year. Without proper moisture management, homes built on crawl spaces in Duluth are highly susceptible to mold growth.

Crawl spaces are especially prone to moisture problems, making them a prime breeding ground for mold, as well as pests and rodents. For decades, crawl spaces in hot and humid climates like Duluth have often been poorly constructed, particularly with the practice of venting them. Venting allows moisture-laden air to enter the crawl space, making it nearly impossible to properly control moisture levels inside the home.

The Crawl Space Solution

The best solution for managing moisture in homes built on crawl spaces in the hot and humid climate of Duluth, Georgia, is to seal the crawl space. When sealed and maintained properly, homeowners can more effectively:

Manage moisture within your home
Prevent Mold from growing in your crawl space
Improve the Indoor Air Quality of your home
Reduce Pest Infestation
Lower Energy Costs

Crawl Space Encapsulation Experts

Since 2005, Ensign Building Solutions has been a trusted provider for crawl space solutions. If you live in Duluth and your home's crawl space is experiencing problems with excessive moisture and mold growth, call us to schedule an assessment with one of our certified mold professionals today.

Benefits of Crawl space Encapsulation

Reduce Moisture

Prevent water damage and mold metabolizing organic materials, like wood framing.

Energy Efficiency

Crawl Space Encapsulation helps control the temperature within a crawl space, reducing the load on HVAC equipment.

Controls Pests

Vented crawl spaces provide the ideal environment for the infestation of pests, which are damp, dark, and cool spaces.

Better Indoor Air Quality

Reduces odors as well as mold spores and other allergens in the home.

Encapsulated crawl space preventing moisture issues

Signs of Crawl space problems

Below are some of the common signs of how a crawl space problem can affect your home.

Musty odor in home
High energy costs to cool and heat the home
Poor Indoor Air Quality in the home
Mold inside the home
Sagging or uneven floors
Cracks in drywall, brick, or other wall structure

High relative humidity (RH) in crawl space
Moist insulation within crawl space
Sagging insulation in crawl space
Mold in crawl space
Water damage to joists and framing in crawl space
Pooling water in crawl space

Mold & Moisture Assessment

We conduct a thorough crawl space inspection to identify mold, excess moisture, and any signs of water damage to structural components.

Mold Remediation & Moisture Management

Any existing mold must be fully remediated before the crawl space can be sealed. Additionally, all excess moisture must be extracted and eliminated from the area.

Installation of a Crawl Space Vapor Barrier

We install a high-quality vapor barrier to seal the crawl space, preventing ground moisture from rising and coming into contact with the underside of your home.

Sealing Crawl Space Vents

In the Southeast’s humid climate, we recommend sealing all crawl space vents to prevent moist air from entering.

When necessary:

Installation of a Crawl Space Dehumidifier

In very humid areas, such as the Southeastern United States, it may be necessary to add a permanent dehumidifier in the crawl space to manage moisture.

Sump Pump Drainage System

In situations where there is water pooling in a crawl space, a sump pump drainage system is recommended to collect the water and pump it out.

What's involved with a crawl space encapsulation?

Mold & Moisture Resources

Mold & Moisture Frequently Asked Questions

Why are basements & crawl spaces more likely to have mold growth?

Basements and crawlspaces are more susceptible to mold growth because they are below grade, meaning that they are surrounded by Earth below and on at least one side. Basements and crawlspaces often have higher relative humidity because the air temperature is cooler below grade and ultimately does not hold as much moisture as air above grade.