Encapsulation Poquoson, VA

Crawl Space Encapsulation & Waterproofing in Poquoson, VA

BAY Crawl Space & Foundation Repair specializes in encapsulated crawl spaces & waterproofing in Poquoson, VA. Our core expertise is in crawl space repair, foundation repair, & crawl space encapsulation. BAY is the #1 rated crawl space encapsulation company serving Poquoson. We have over 400 years of combined experience, a 4.9 / 5 average rating, and over 1,500 5-star reviews.

We Offer Free Inspections & Affordable, Customized, Repair Options for Homeowners. Click here to request your free inspection or call 757-460-0444.

What Is Crawl Space Encapsulation?

Crawl space encapsulation refers to the addition of a heavy-duty moisture barrier to the dirt floor of your crawl space, sealed foundation vents, insulated walls, and special crawl space dehumidifier(s).

Encapsulated crawl spaces are most effective when you seal the space completely. As soon as you’ve encapsulated the space, you can use a dehumidifier to help regulate the moisture levels in the area.

Here’s our YouTube video from 2015 with over 200,000 views that covers the basics of ‘Crawl Space Encapsulation’.

Top 10 Crawl Space Waterproofing & Encapsulation Benefits

1. Prevent Further Moisture Damage – Our ‘Dry Space’ Crawl Space Encapsulation is 100% Guaranteed to stop moisture damage in crawl spaces.
2. Control Mold & Fungal Growth – Moisture breeds mold and fungal growth, which can both weaken your property and lead to costly repairs.
3. Save Energy (15-20% Savings) – Encapsulating your property’s crawl spaces can lead to cost-efficient energy benefits. Save money by saving energy!
4. Improve Indoor Air Quality – With crawl space encapsulation preventing mold and fungal growth, your indoor air quality will improve and maintain its quality over time.
5. Add Value To The Home – A weakening foundation diminishes your home’s value. Home buyers feel secure with a strong and dry foundation, which helps home sales.
6. Dry Out Floor Framing – wood moisture above 20% allows wood decaying fungi to grow and damage wooden framing. Encapsulation keeps wood moisture below 15%.
7. Helps With Insects – Moisture attracts insects and can lead to infestation in the home. Crawl space encapsulation keeps the environment unfavorable for insects.
8. Low Maintenance – Crawl space encapsulations work behind the scenes while you continue to live your normal routine. The system only requires annual maintenance.
9. Warmer Floors – The sealed and insulated walls in an encapsulated crawl space trap warm air, lost by your home’s HVAC ducts. Enjoy warm cozy floors in the winter months.
10. Peace Of Mind – Encapsulating your crawl spaces provides homeowners with peace of mind knowing their home’s foundation is healthy, protected and secure.

When to Encapsulate Your Crawl Space

There are multiple signs that you may be in need of crawl space sealing. There is a risk that your home already has some sort of moisture damage or mold presence in the crawl space. Encapsulating your crawl space can stop any further damage and keep your home in great condition. If you suspect that you may have crawl space mold already existing, talk to us about our crawl space mold removal services.

Signs From the Upstairs Living Area

Sometimes you don’t even need to be inside the crawl space to notice something is off. If you notice any of these factors, consider contacting BAY Crawl Space & Foundation Repair.

• Condensation around the floor frames
• Cold floors
• High humidity
• Noticeably higher energy bills (specifically with heating and cooling costs)
• Musty odor

Signs From Inside the Crawl Space

Examining the inside of your crawl space will identify the root of the problem. However, you need to understand what to look for in determining the need for encapsulation. The following are signs that you would benefit from crawl space repair:

• Hanging or fallen insulation
• Mold
• Condensation on ventilation equipment
• Rotted wood
• Moisture on walls or floors of crawl space
• Pest infestations

How Crawl Space Encapsulation Works

There are 3 Sources of Moisture in Crawl spaces in VA & NC:

1. Dampness from the ground, constantly releasing moisture
2. Humidity from outside air and sweating ducts
3. Groundwater and Flooding.

With a crawlspace encapsulation, a heavy vapor barrier liner, covering 100% of the earth is installed and taped. This blocks all of the moisture from the earth, from damaging the wooden floor structure. The walls are insulated and sealed with a special vapor barrier foam board. The support piers are wrapped and taped to stop moisture seepage.

Next, by sealing out the outside air with vent covers and sealed crawl space doors, the inside air will be minimally affected by outside weather, including humidity.

Finally, a crawl space dehumidifier will clean and dry the air in the crawl space. Crawl space dehumidifiers run automatically, as needed to keep the air healthy, under 65% relative humidity. We recommend and install Aprilaire dehumidifiers.

And remember, there is a 3rd source of moisture, crawl space flooding and groundwater. If the water problem isn’t resolved, it can flood an encapsulation, so it is important to properly address crawl space flooding too.

We Offer Free Inspections & Affordable, Customized, Repair Options for Homeowners.

Click here to request your free inspection or call 757-460-0444. Worried about your home’s crawl space or foundation? We’ll send an expert to evaluate your home and provide guaranteed solutions, with a free inspection.

Here’s A Summary of Our Reviews With Links to the Review Sites.

• Google – 4.9 / 5.0 Rating with 2,100+ Reviews
• Angi – 4.9 / 5.0 Rating with 550+ Reviews
• Facebook – 5.0 / 5.0 Rating with 550+ Reviews
• Nextdoor – 5.0 / 5.0 Rating with 400+ Reviews
• Better Business Bureau – 4.97 / 5.0 Rating with 500+ Reviews
• OVERALL REVIEWS = 4.9 / 5.0 with 4,000+ Reviews

‘BEST OF THE BEST’ National Award Winner Since 2020

We've Helped Over 15,000 Home Owners.

Having serviced over 15,000 homes, we've seen everything there is to see. Most likely, we've helped one of your neighbors. Feel free to explore the addresses of the home's we've serviced in the past 10 years.

Experts Focused on Delivering Great Customer Experiences.

With 1,000’s of happy customers & over 400 years of collective experience, we are Encapsulation Poquoson VA’s preferred crawl space & foundation repair contractor. Our team of crawl space & foundation repair specialists have special methods, materials, tools, and experts to make any project a success.

Voted #1 for Crawl Space Repair, Foundation Repair, & Crawl Space Encapsulation.

At BAY, we have hired, trained, & retained the ‘Best of the Best’ in our industry. With over 400 years of collective experience, we are an Award-Winning Foundation Repair Contractor. Our team of crawl space & foundation repair experts have the experience, advanced methods, and technical expertise to tackle any project.

We Help Homeowners Provide Safe, Stable, & Healthy Homes For Their Families.

Helping to provide safe, strong, and healthy homes for families, is our passion. After a thorough inspection of your concerns, we’ll show you photos, explain what’s happening, and customize your solutions to your unique wants and needs.

We Offer Discounts, Financing, & A Great Deposit Policy.

BAY has Guaranteed Solutions for Common Problems in Poquoson, VA.

• Crawl Space Moisture and Mold
• Standing Water in the Crawl Space
• Musty Smells from Crawl Space
• Sticking Doors
• Cracked Bricks
• Sinking and Uneven Floors
• House Settling with Drywall Cracks
• Crawl Space Wood Rot
• Settlement Cracks
• Cold Floors

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We offer exclusive discounts to our valued military personnel, seniors, and public servants. We also understand everyone loves saving money, so we’re also extending discounts to ALL payment methods on credit card, check or cash payments.

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Common Crawl Space and Foundation Issues

Each day, we receive various issues and requests from homeowners and businesses throughout Virginia and North Carolina.

• The insulation under our house has fallen, and the plastic has disintegrated.
• I want a 2nd Opinion on some things regarding my Crawl Space and fixing them.
• Possible structural damage to the bathroom and kitchen.
• I suspected a soft floor joist from the main crawl space in an inaccessible area.
• We need a quote to address moisture in the crawl space.
• The crawl space needs attention, and the ductwork is damaged.
• We have some standing water in our crawlspace.
• We are a townhome community, and one of our buildings is separating.
• Need crawl space cleanup and encapsulation.
• Joist buckling and making the floor uneven and moisture/mold in the crawlspace.
• Our duck work has holes from rodents. I need the crawl space cleaned and lined so I can have my HVAC replaced.
• We need a dehumidifier in our crawlspace.
• We have foundation issues, uneven floors, and exterior brick separation.
• My home has main load-bearing structure problems, and the middle of the house is sagging.
• Possible mold or mildew. The insulation is old and might need replacing.
• Uneven floors sloping in areas.
• I have several issues, including black mold in my crawl space.
• Foundation cracks visible in brick exterior / multiple locations.
• We have uneven floors in the bathroom due to leaks/ water damage.
• I've never had the crawlspace looked at since I've owned the home.
• Smell, mice or rats, settling in the center.
• Moisture issues: The house needs leveling in front and back to be correctly supported.
• I am looking for an estimate on having the vapor barrier of my house replaced and a general inspection of the crawl space.
• Home appears to be seriously shifting. We have many cracks on our walls throughout our home.
• I notice bouncy floors in my home's main living spaces. I am interested in getting an inspection.
• I am interested in cleaning the crawl space and possibly doing subfloor and joist work.
• Maybe it needs encapsulation or new insulation. I am about to do new floors and want a good base to start work with.
• We just purchased this house and wanted the crawl space inspected to see if there were any issues.
• I'm unsure if the house is settling or if we have a broken joist, but something needs to be lifted.