Atlanta, GA Crawlspace Encapsulation and Waterproofing
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Crawl Space Repair Atlanta is in the business of helping people solve their problems first, and encapsulating crawlspaces second.
Have you ever opened your crawlspace access door and found a lake of water? Millions of homes every year suffer from water damage due to the overwhelming amount of water that finds its way under homes year in and year out. Crawl space drainage is for some reason of little importance to the average homeowner; that is, until, they start to see the damage that can be caused by the standing water. The crazy part is that here in Atlanta, GA homeowners will go years without even looking under their decks to see how the crawl space foundation is holding up. However; even those that have crawl space lights and frequently have crawl space inspections give little care to the water and moisture that they can see. Quite often little is even done after countless cleanups and drainages. So what is the solution? There are many. Some people decide to take it into their own hands and spend countless hours searching YouTube for crawl space repair products and DIY crawl space encapsulation tips. For many, after spending many time-consuming hours trying to fix the problem, sometimes those repairs don't last, and they end up letting their precious homes rot from the humidity building beneath their floors. Save your home by becoming more knowledgeable about the danger that is haunting your home. It may be a good idea to talk to a crawlspace company or contractor that can help you understand what you can do to permanently solve your crawl space flooding problems. A good way to find a reputable company is to search for crawl space reviews on Google or Bing. Most of the time going to a professional is the best thing to do; nobody really wants to try to teach themselves how to repair and seal crawlspaces. This is why asking someone who knows more than you is the best thing to do for your home and your sanity. Next time you open your crawl space lock and or go searching online for a crawl space pump; ask yourself, is there someone near me that I could hire to do it for me? If you google "yelp crawl space" you will find multiple professionals near you that handle whatever crawlspace problem you may encounter. Don't let your crawl space go to waste. Fix your problems and find a new way to utilize that precious space under your home. |
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Cost of Crawl Space Repair In Atlanta, Georgia
The cost of crawlspace encapsulation is the question many people have on their minds when they start seeing mold squeezing through their floorboards. Assuming you already know that it's easier to prevent something from happening than it is to repair it, do you believe it's worth the money to get it done correctly when you crawl space keeps flooding?
If you've thought about doing crawl space encapsulation yourself, we ask you to take a few things into consideration first. There is a good chance that in your area there are many crawl space repair services and contractors. Sometimes it's easier to pay a professional to get it done the right time than it is to try and save a buck and then eventually have to pay the contractor anyway. The actual price of having the service done will vary depending on the amount of water, the time of year, and the height of your crawl space. The crawl space insulation cost can also factor into the overall price.
On occasion, however, peoples homes have already been encapsulated but still, have water entering into their crawl space access well. Most commonly this is caused by a clogged crawl space grate and can be cleaned with little effort and time. It isn't necessary to go buy all the crawl space supplies to simply clean a grate.
By now I am sure you are curious and asking yourself "does crawlspace encapsulation qualify for tax credit?" The answer to this question depends on what state you reside. Here in Georgia, we have ever-changing laws, so to be safe please call the state of Georgia to confirm any information you may have on this topic.
One way to save money and cut crawl space cleaning costs is to clean it out yourself before the Atlanta crawl space repair company arrives. If you aren't certain what kind of work needs to be done, we recommend you calling us or another crawl space repair contractor here in Atlanta and getting a few free estimates. Lastly, if you decide to do the cleaning yourself, wear a mask because the crawl space air quality can be very low and harmful to your body. Our last tip to cut costs is to spend a few minutes trying to find crawl space repair coupons that are quite often found in your local newspaper ads or online.
On a general note most people find the crawl space to be useless but after a good crawl space cleaning, you may think otherwise. Having an extra space in your home to store your clutter can be a life changer and free up much-needed space in your garage and closets. Imagine the difference it would make having an extra closet available or an extra space in the garage for your new off-road vehicle. If you are worried about cost, ask us about our crawl space repair discount code. We don't always offer them but from time to time offer incentives to those that are willing and ready to take action.
If you've thought about doing crawl space encapsulation yourself, we ask you to take a few things into consideration first. There is a good chance that in your area there are many crawl space repair services and contractors. Sometimes it's easier to pay a professional to get it done the right time than it is to try and save a buck and then eventually have to pay the contractor anyway. The actual price of having the service done will vary depending on the amount of water, the time of year, and the height of your crawl space. The crawl space insulation cost can also factor into the overall price.
On occasion, however, peoples homes have already been encapsulated but still, have water entering into their crawl space access well. Most commonly this is caused by a clogged crawl space grate and can be cleaned with little effort and time. It isn't necessary to go buy all the crawl space supplies to simply clean a grate.
By now I am sure you are curious and asking yourself "does crawlspace encapsulation qualify for tax credit?" The answer to this question depends on what state you reside. Here in Georgia, we have ever-changing laws, so to be safe please call the state of Georgia to confirm any information you may have on this topic.
One way to save money and cut crawl space cleaning costs is to clean it out yourself before the Atlanta crawl space repair company arrives. If you aren't certain what kind of work needs to be done, we recommend you calling us or another crawl space repair contractor here in Atlanta and getting a few free estimates. Lastly, if you decide to do the cleaning yourself, wear a mask because the crawl space air quality can be very low and harmful to your body. Our last tip to cut costs is to spend a few minutes trying to find crawl space repair coupons that are quite often found in your local newspaper ads or online.
On a general note most people find the crawl space to be useless but after a good crawl space cleaning, you may think otherwise. Having an extra space in your home to store your clutter can be a life changer and free up much-needed space in your garage and closets. Imagine the difference it would make having an extra closet available or an extra space in the garage for your new off-road vehicle. If you are worried about cost, ask us about our crawl space repair discount code. We don't always offer them but from time to time offer incentives to those that are willing and ready to take action.
Signs of Damaged Crawl Space
Standing Water In Crawl Space After RainUnless you want to install an indoor pool, anytime you see moisture in your crawl space, it's never a good sign.
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Yellow MoldWhether you see it or smell it, you'll know when you have mold in your crawlspace.
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Sagging FloorsSagging floors directly above your crawl space usually means moisture has begun to do damage to your home.
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Water In Crawlspace
If you are a first time homeowner, or have never dealt with water in your crawl space, you're probably unsure how water is even making its way into that part of your home or why it's such a big deal in the first place. To understand how water is getting in your crawlspace, you have to know a few things about water itself. Have you ever tried to hold water in your hands? Have you ever seen what kind of damage water can do over a long period of time. Water is has respect for no one and nothing. It will break apart, get through anything porous, and then form back together. On top of all of that, water is more commonly formed from something we call condensation.
There's a reason crawl space repair isn't a well known service in dry areas like Arizona and New Mexico. Here in the south we have a lot of water and a lot of sun. By themselves, both of these things have their benefits, but combined they produce an ungodly combination. If you haven't before, take a minute and go walk or crawl around your crawl space. The first thing you'll notice is how much cooler the crawl space is compared to the outside air temperature. As soon as that hot, humid summer heat comes to Atlanta, condensation is produced and moisture is now beginning to form under your home. It's that easy and can happen that quickly.
A lot of the older homes here in Atlanta were built with a flimsy and cheap crawl space vent. The thinking used to be that the vent would allow any moisture to make it's way outside from the crawl space. Over time we have learned that these vents are usually one of the major entrance points of moisture into the crawl space. This is why when we perform a crawl space encapsulation, we first remove all the water and dry the place out, and then immediately go about fixing and replacing any problem areas that may be letting water in.
Bottom line is that in a perfect world with a perfectly built home, the crawl space would be sealed off entirely with no way for moisture or moisture filled air to enter. It would also be built with a dehumidifier for an air that accidentally made it's way in and a moisture barrier that made it impossible for moisture to come up from the ground. Water is never a good thing to have in your crawl space.
There's a reason crawl space repair isn't a well known service in dry areas like Arizona and New Mexico. Here in the south we have a lot of water and a lot of sun. By themselves, both of these things have their benefits, but combined they produce an ungodly combination. If you haven't before, take a minute and go walk or crawl around your crawl space. The first thing you'll notice is how much cooler the crawl space is compared to the outside air temperature. As soon as that hot, humid summer heat comes to Atlanta, condensation is produced and moisture is now beginning to form under your home. It's that easy and can happen that quickly.
A lot of the older homes here in Atlanta were built with a flimsy and cheap crawl space vent. The thinking used to be that the vent would allow any moisture to make it's way outside from the crawl space. Over time we have learned that these vents are usually one of the major entrance points of moisture into the crawl space. This is why when we perform a crawl space encapsulation, we first remove all the water and dry the place out, and then immediately go about fixing and replacing any problem areas that may be letting water in.
Bottom line is that in a perfect world with a perfectly built home, the crawl space would be sealed off entirely with no way for moisture or moisture filled air to enter. It would also be built with a dehumidifier for an air that accidentally made it's way in and a moisture barrier that made it impossible for moisture to come up from the ground. Water is never a good thing to have in your crawl space.
Crawl Space Mold
Anywhere there is water there is the potential for the growth of mold and mildew, especially in dark humid places. Let's think for a minute, "What is the darkest dampest place in your entire home?" Is it your teenager's bedroom? Is it one of your bathrooms? Although it might be one of these, it is most likely your crawl space. Have you ever seen mold start to grow in your window seals? Or around the sink in your bathroom? If so you can imagine how much mold must be growing in the darkest, dampest place in your home.
Beneath your floorboards lies a potential flood zone and breeding ground for all sorts of bacteria, one of those being yellow mold. Although you may think that buying a crawl space fan and placing it in your crawl space door could be the solution to the moisture; in reality, it probably won't do much. Some people even go as far as purchasing a crawl space dehumidifier.
Before we cover the cost and concepts of crawl space renovation we need to understand the danger of having a moldy crawl space.
Yellow mold is one of the most dangerous types of bacteria that you can have growing in your home. It can be very hazardous to breathe or consume. There are multiple health risks that you need to be aware of when dealing with any type of mold.
If you happen to be reading this and are curious if you have any type of mold in your crawl space take a moment to remove your crawl space ground cover. After you open your hatch, see if you can see any type of mold growing. Most of the time mold will start growing deep within your crawl space foam insulation before it goes any place that you can visually see it.
Mold is a very fast growing and active bacteria, especially in very humid and tropical places. Here in Georgia, we receive a lot of rainfall and hot summers that vaporizes all standing water.
Typically what happens is rainwater will seep into your crawlspace and start pooling up. After the rains have gone, inevitably the sun comes out from behind the clouds and starts heating up the outside air. This creates the perfect environment for yellow mold to grow. Even if you have installed a crawl space vent or crawl space vent fan, that doesn't mean you have proper ventilation. Your home could still be suffering from mold within the wall and floor insulation. This problem isn't really thought about during crawl space construction. If the builders were to have built an airtight type of sealing when constructing the floor; it would not be an issue in the first place. Stay away from the mold and invest in crawl space encapsulation. An encapsulation includes removing all the water from the crawl space, installing a proper drainage system and vapor barrier, and then installing a sump pump to prevent any further issues.
Beneath your floorboards lies a potential flood zone and breeding ground for all sorts of bacteria, one of those being yellow mold. Although you may think that buying a crawl space fan and placing it in your crawl space door could be the solution to the moisture; in reality, it probably won't do much. Some people even go as far as purchasing a crawl space dehumidifier.
Before we cover the cost and concepts of crawl space renovation we need to understand the danger of having a moldy crawl space.
Yellow mold is one of the most dangerous types of bacteria that you can have growing in your home. It can be very hazardous to breathe or consume. There are multiple health risks that you need to be aware of when dealing with any type of mold.
If you happen to be reading this and are curious if you have any type of mold in your crawl space take a moment to remove your crawl space ground cover. After you open your hatch, see if you can see any type of mold growing. Most of the time mold will start growing deep within your crawl space foam insulation before it goes any place that you can visually see it.
Mold is a very fast growing and active bacteria, especially in very humid and tropical places. Here in Georgia, we receive a lot of rainfall and hot summers that vaporizes all standing water.
Typically what happens is rainwater will seep into your crawlspace and start pooling up. After the rains have gone, inevitably the sun comes out from behind the clouds and starts heating up the outside air. This creates the perfect environment for yellow mold to grow. Even if you have installed a crawl space vent or crawl space vent fan, that doesn't mean you have proper ventilation. Your home could still be suffering from mold within the wall and floor insulation. This problem isn't really thought about during crawl space construction. If the builders were to have built an airtight type of sealing when constructing the floor; it would not be an issue in the first place. Stay away from the mold and invest in crawl space encapsulation. An encapsulation includes removing all the water from the crawl space, installing a proper drainage system and vapor barrier, and then installing a sump pump to prevent any further issues.
Sagging Floors Above Crawl Space
One of the biggest red flags for any homeowner in any part of the country is a sagging floor. It's never a good thing and usually means there is a large issue at hand. More often than not, a sagging floor means a damaged crawl space. Water and moisture in the crawl space is the number one cause of mold, and mold is a huge reason for rotted support pillars and therefore sagging floors.
If you have a sagging or damaged floor, we advise you to call a crawl space repair company or contractor as soon as possible. Doing so will ensure that the damage is minimal and doesn't worsen with time. Joist repair is usually the main way to fix your sagging floors. The minute you see your floors starting to sag, please get online and find an affordable crawl space inspection or estimate. Another option is to simply go to YouTube and find out how to inspect your rotted floor joist or wet crawl space yourself.
Having floors that sag will depreciate the value of your home and will deter people from buying it at all. In humid areas like Atlanta or Marietta, Georgia this can be a huge problem.s
In Fulton County Georgia, we are experts in crawl space and basement technologies. Certainly, you can find DIY crawl space encapsulation kits and the finest crawl space moisture barrier that money can buy. We truly believe that our company Atlanta Crawl Space Repair sits atop the industry here in Georgia.
If you are a proud DIY'er then consider getting the following products at Lowes:
Lastly, understand that most encapsulation contractors want your money and are willing to work hard for it. That isn't a bad thing, just be careful, take your time, and do your homework before agreeing to let anyone work on any part of your home. We hope to meet you very soon and look forward to earning your business.
If you have a sagging or damaged floor, we advise you to call a crawl space repair company or contractor as soon as possible. Doing so will ensure that the damage is minimal and doesn't worsen with time. Joist repair is usually the main way to fix your sagging floors. The minute you see your floors starting to sag, please get online and find an affordable crawl space inspection or estimate. Another option is to simply go to YouTube and find out how to inspect your rotted floor joist or wet crawl space yourself.
Having floors that sag will depreciate the value of your home and will deter people from buying it at all. In humid areas like Atlanta or Marietta, Georgia this can be a huge problem.s
In Fulton County Georgia, we are experts in crawl space and basement technologies. Certainly, you can find DIY crawl space encapsulation kits and the finest crawl space moisture barrier that money can buy. We truly believe that our company Atlanta Crawl Space Repair sits atop the industry here in Georgia.
If you are a proud DIY'er then consider getting the following products at Lowes:
- crawl space jack
- crawlspace door
- dehumidifier
Lastly, understand that most encapsulation contractors want your money and are willing to work hard for it. That isn't a bad thing, just be careful, take your time, and do your homework before agreeing to let anyone work on any part of your home. We hope to meet you very soon and look forward to earning your business.