Benefits of a Crawl Space Dehumidifier

Written on February 11, 2021. Posted in Crawl Space.

Did you know that high humidity can cause or exacerbate a whole host of health issues, including allergies and skin irritations? It can impact your HVAC system’s ability to effectively regulate temperature and make it work harder than it needs to....

The Do’s and Don’ts of Cleaning Your Crawl Space

Written on January 2, 2021. Posted in Uncategorized.

Are you reluctant to clean your crawl space because of what you might find inside? It may be time to dive beneath before it’s too late. Crawl spaces that are neglected over time can detract from the livability of your home. You may find that...

Joist Sistering: The Key to Repairing Floor Joists

Written on December 9, 2020. Posted in Crawl Space Repair.

Sagging floors add character to an old house—right? Well, character is one thing. Structural damage to a house; on the other hand, is a whole other layer of problems no person should let go unchecked. Having sagging, moving, or shifting floors may...

Where Does Crawl Space Humidity Come From and How Do I Deal With It?

Written on December 8, 2020. Posted in Crawl Space.

As of 2020, HomeAdvisor estimates the average cost of crawlspace repair to be $6,000. That’s a lot of money in today’s tough economy, so you want to prevent ending up there. One way to do so is to tackle such issues as crawl space humidity as early...

What You Need to Know About Buying A House with Buckling Floors

Written on December 4, 2020. Posted in Foundation Repair.

Buying a fixer-upper versus a move-in ready home has the advantage of having lower upfront costs along with the possibility of much lower property taxes. Local taxing authorities base property taxes on the sales value of a home. According to Realtor.com,...

Foundation Repair: What to Know

Written on November 29, 2020. Posted in Foundation Repair.

Foundation repair services is a $718 million industry globally. It might surpass $800M by 2026. Is your foundation in distress? Are you planning to repair it? Foundation issues can become significant and affect the entire building if not corrected...

Encapsulation: The Do’s and Don’ts of Crawl Space Encapsulation

Written on November 24, 2020. Posted in Crawl Space.

About 20 percent of all newly built homes in the U.S. have crawl spaces. These spaces play many roles in the house, housing the HVAC, electrical, plumbing, gas lines, and irrigation system of your home. Most homes with open vented crawl spaces tend...

How to Fix Sloping Floors

Written on November 19, 2020. Posted in Foundation Repair.

Did you know that approximately one-quarter of all homes will experience some type of structural problems over their lifetime? The key is identifying and addressing these issues quickly. How to fix sloping floors will depend on the cause and its severity. If...

Do You Need to Install a Sump Pump in Your Crawl Space?

Written on November 16, 2020. Posted in Crawl Space.

Every year, one in fifty houses are affected by water damage. All it takes is for a bad storm to pass through or the groundwater to start rising, and then suddenly you’ve got puddles of water under your house. Most people think of the basement...

What You Need to Know About Crawl Space Repair

Written on November 14, 2020. Posted in Crawl Space.

At what point do you realize your crawl space is essential to your home? It is probably when you learn of some existing issues under your house. Being the small space between your home’s bottom floor and the ground, a crawl space provides the necessary...