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 Lawrenceville, Georgia are exposed to a hot and humid climate for most of the year. Without proper moisture management, homes built on crawl spaces in Lawrenceville 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 Lawrenceville 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 Lawrenceville, 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 Lawrenceville 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 perform a thorough inspection of the crawl space for mold and any signs of excess moisture or water damage to structural components in the crawl space.

Mold Remediation & Moisture Management

Prior to sealing the crawl space, all mold must be remediated. All excess moisture must also be collected and removed from the crawl space.

Installation of a Crawl Space Vapor Barrier

We install a high quality vapor barrier to seal the crawl space and prevent moisture in the Earth from rising up and making contact with the underside of the home.

Sealing Crawl Space Vents

In the humid climate of the Southeast, we recommend all crawl space vents be sealed to keep humid air out.

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?

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Mold & Moisture Frequently Asked Questions

What are common health effects from having mold in a home?

For people who suffer with allergies, mold can trigger allergic reactions and other symptoms such as watery nose, sneezing, coughing, wheezing, itching, difficulty with breathing, fatigue, and even inflammatory response. The more exposure you have to mold over time, the more severe reactions and symptoms can become. It's important to have mold removed immediately and properly to avoid further issues by eliminating mold growth in your home.

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