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How Much Does Crawl Space Encapsulation Cost? A Useful Guide

Written on April 15, 2020. Posted in Crawl Space.

Did you know that without encapsulation or the sealing up of your home’s crawl space you will be vulnerable to mold, mildew, and pest infestation? There are numerous reasons to want to encapsulate the crawl space that is located underneath your...

How Concerned Should You Be About Drywall Cracks?

Written on April 11, 2020. Posted in Foundation Repair.

Drywall cracks can either be a huge problem or hardly a problem at all, but can you tell the difference? Sooner or later, we all see them – the cracks lurking in the corners or just above the door jam. Whether that crack is a symptom of nothing...

The 3 Causes of Uneven Floors (And How to Fix Them)

Written on April 4, 2020. Posted in Uncategorized.

You step into a home and realize something isn’t quite right. As you walk in the entry it feels as though you’re hiking downhill. If you’ve ever experienced this, you might be happy to learn it’s not just your imagination. You’re walking on uneven...

6 Reasons to Stay on Top of Crawl Space Moisture Control

Written on March 31, 2020. Posted in Crawl Space.

It’s a dark, forgotten area of your home that you only enter when something has gone wrong and you’re trying to fix it. Perhaps a plumbing pipe needs to be replaced or you need to repair some electrical wiring. When you go down there, you...

Should I be Concerned About Sloping Floors?

Written on March 24, 2020. Posted in Crawl Space Repair.

Most foundation repair jobs cost between $5,000 to $10,000 in the United States. One of the most common signs of foundation problems is sloping floors. Not all sloping floors are a sign that substantial repairs are needed, and they are caused by a...

What’s That Smell? Here’s Why You Have a Musty Crawl Space Smell

Written on March 17, 2020. Posted in Crawl Space.

Imagine sitting at home enjoying your evening only to notice a terrible odor filling the room and your nostrils. If the pungent stench isn’t coming from your body or dinner, then have you checked your crawl space? Your musty crawl space smell...

10 Critical Signs You Might Have Foundation Issues

Written on March 10, 2020. Posted in Foundation Repair.

There are a lot of household problems that can be swept under the rug for “future you”. One set of problems that you don’t want to ignore, however, is foundation issues. Foundation issues can ruin a house if left untreated, and they...

Is It Just a Crack? How Foundation Repair Cost Is Calculated

Written on February 10, 2020. Posted in Foundation Repair.

Did you know that almost 90% of all US residential crawl spaces get some sort of moisture damage throughout their lifetimes? This doesn’t only affect the personal belongings you might have in your crawl space, but also the foundation. The foundation...

Where Does Crawl Space Moisture Come From?

Written on February 4, 2020. Posted in Crawl Space Repair, Foundation Repair.

Crawl space moisture typically comes from three different sources: 1. The Earth- The Earth constantly releases moisture into the air which results in higher relative humidity. This is why, at a minimum, you should have a 6-mil or 12-mil poly vapor...

Home Improvement: What Home Inspectors Look for in a Home’s Foundation

Written on February 3, 2020. Posted in Foundation Repair.

Every year, there are over 4 million home inspections done. Home inspections are often part of the home buying process. Professional home inspectors tour the home and check for safety and structural problems the house may have. A home inspection will...