Crawl space Encapsulation

Crawl Space Sealing • Vapor Barrier • Crawl Space Remediation

Crawl spaces, often neglected and unseen, play a surprisingly crucial role in your home's health. For homes built on a crawl space, studies show approximately 50% of the air you breathe comes from the crawl space. When poorly constructed, and particularly when moisture problems exist, crawl spaces can create a disaster for your home's Indoor Air Quality and even compromise the structural integrity of the home.

Moisture is the greatest enemy to any home. Because crawl spaces so commonly have moisture problems, these spaces become a breeding ground for mold (not to mention pests and rodents). Unfortunately, crawl spaces have been incorrectly built for decades. Traditional crawl space construction in humid climates is often the culprit, allowing moisture-laden air to freely enter through vents.

The proper solution is to seal the crawl space, AKA Crawl Space Encapsulation. When kept sealed and maintained properly, a homeowner can more effectively:

Manage moisture within the home
Prevent Mold
Maintain Healthy Indoor Air Quality
Reduce Pest Infestation
Lower Energy Costs

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?

Mold INspections | Mold Remediation

Ensign is dedicated to delivering the highest quality of work by continuously investing in our team's education and certifications through renowned organizations. This ensures we stay at the forefront of industry standards and best practices.

As a certified Mold Remediation Company, we are a trusted leader in providing expert mold removal services.

IICRC & ACAC Certified

Certified Mold Inspector

Structural Mold Investigator

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.