Skip to Main Content

Crawl Space Repair & Encapsulation

Everything you need to know about crawl space repair—from spotting the signs of damage to crawl space restoration solutions.

Schedule Free Inspection

Crawl Space Problem Signs

At AquaGuard Foundation Solutions, we solve crawl space problems of all types — including crawl space water damage, water leaks, wood rot, wall moisture issues, and structural problems — with our professional crawl space repair services. Don’t let the health of your home and family be compromised by a neglected crawl space!

AquaGuard Foundation Solutions

Moldy Crawl Space

Rot and mold in crawl spaces is a housing epidemic across Northern Georgia. However, with a small investment, mold growth can be easily avoided.

AquaGuard Foundation Solutions

Musty Odors In Home

Keep musty odors outside of your home with crawl space maintenance.

AquaGuard Foundation Solutions

Sinking Floors

Protect the structural integrity of your crawl space and fix sagging floor joists.

AquaGuard Foundation Solutions

Dry Rot Damage

Dry Rot & Brown Rot in Greater Atlanta Basements & Crawl Spaces. Solving dry rot issues.

Don't see your crawl space issue?

VIEW MORE CRAWL SPACE PROBLEM SIGNS

If you walk around the perimeter of your home only to notice that your crawl space has open vents, chances are you may have a moisture problem on your hands. Past beliefs of installing crawl space vents to let air circulate throughout this space were later found to cause problems with moisture and pests. When outside moisture infiltrates your crawl space, it can cause a slew of issues underneath your home such as mold and mildew, and poor indoor air quality. Having open vents is also an easy entryway for pests to get in and out and cause damage. If this is the case at your home, it may be time for crawl space repair and encapsulation services from AquaGuard. 

Award-Winning Service

Crawl Space Repair Solutions

If you’re experiencing problems throughout your home, they may be coming from your crawl space. Things such as mold and mildew growth, elevated humidity, sagging floor joists, and high energy bills can all be from moisture in your crawl space. If this is the case, AquaGuard has a variety of proven products for your home. We offer repair solutions such as crawl space encapsulation, sump pumps, interior drainage, vapor barriers, and more. Check out some of our trusted solutions below.

AquaGuard Foundation Solutions

Crawl Space Drain

Our CrawlDrain Crawl Space Drain. The first Atlanta perimeter drainage system custom-engineered for crawl spaces.

AquaGuard Foundation Solutions

Moisture Barrier

The CrawlSeal™ Crawl Space Vapor Barrier. Seal the vents and install a liner to improve a wet, damp crawl space.

AquaGuard Foundation Solutions

Crawl Space Dehumidifier

Atlanta Crawl Space Dehumidifiers – a great solution for controlling humidity in your local home’s crawl space.

Which options are best for repairing my crawl space?

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR CRAWL SPACE SOLUTIONS

Is Crawl Space Repair and Encapsulation the Right Solution for Me? 

Nothing is worse than walking into an area of your home only to find damage has ensued. Since your crawl space is usually a part of your home that is rarely visited, any damage that occurs is likely to go unseen for quite a while. If you inspect your crawl space only to find a damp, musty, and humid environment, crawl space encapsulation is the solution for you. AquaGuard’s multi-step solution of encapsulating your crawl space will transform this once nasty and damp environment into a clean, dry, and usable space for storage. 

When moisture finds its way in, it can cause a series of problems throughout your home, some being more detrimental than others. Mold and mildew growth, poor indoor air quality, and excessive humidity can cause energy bills to skyrocket and create an unhealthy living environment for anyone in your home. In severe cases, moisture can also cause structural damage to your foundation, ruin the paint on your walls, and lead to condensation forming on windows and other surfaces.  

It’s important to clean up any water in your crawl space, but by encapsulating your crawl space with a high-quality, durable vapor barrier, you’ll improve your overall air quality and have a more energy-efficient home. At AquaGuard Foundation Solutions, we have over two decades of experience in engineering superior crawl space solutions for your home. Our 20-mil thick vapor barrier, combined with our state-of-the-art sump pumps, dehumidifiers, and interior drainage systems will ensure your home is protected against any moisture that tries to find its way in.  

Get a free quote

FAQs

Installing a dehumidifier is a crucial part in controlling crawl space moisture. A dehumidifier alone won’t fix all crawl space water and moisture issues, but in conjunction with a crawl space moisture barrier, a dehumidifier can ensure your crawl space is protected from mold damage. 

A moisture barrier, sometimes referred to as a vapor barrier, is just part of a complete crawl space encapsulation system. It is a durable liner used to prevent moisture from entering through exposed dirt floors and walls. Our crawl space moisture barrier is a crisp white, 20-mil, 7-layer poly-reinforced liner and is mold resistant, giving you the opportunity to transform your crawl space into usable storage space. 

Crawl space encapsulation refers to the process of waterproofing, insulating, sealing, and conditioning the crawl space to eliminate moisture and high humidity issues. The combination of installing an effective drainage system, insulating the crawl space, sealing floors and walls, and adequately dehumidifying the air not only prevents groundwater or wall moisture from entering the crawl space, but it also regulates crawl space humidity and temperature, often making it the most regulated and climate-controlled area in your home!

Though most crawl spaces are seldom used, a wet crawl space could mean problems for the floors above. It’s important to manage crawl space moisture levels to prevent rotting wood, mold growth, high humidity, pests, and other symptoms of a wet crawl space. Luckily, this is easy thanks to a number of crawl space repair and waterproofing solutions provided by AquaGuard Foundation Solutions.

Resources

Why Crawl Space Repair and Encapsulation Are Needed 

For the most part, if your home is newer, chances are it has some degree of crawl space waterproofing or encapsulation products in place. If it’s older, it may have exposed crawl space vents that can cause a multitude of moisture-related problems. In any case, it’s best to make sure your crawl space stays dry and clean. Here are a few reasons for needing your crawl space repaired and encapsulated. 

crawl space water and flooding

Water Damage  

If you notice signs of moisture, it’s likely you already have problems with water damage in your crawl space. Things such as open crawl space vents, an exposed dirt floor, plumbing leaks, and foundation damage can all lead to your crawl space being inundated with water. Such damage can lead to mold growth, dry rot on your floor joists, elevated humidity in your home, and other damage. Before moving forward with an encapsulation solution, any prior damage needs to be addressed and repaired.  

mold in crawl space

Mold and Mildew Growth 

As mentioned, any water in your home will likely lead to mold and mildew developing. In some cases, black mold can form, which is a particularly toxic strain of mold. This can lead to respiratory issues such as asthma and allergies and be especially harmful. It’s important to encapsulate your crawl space with a vapor barrier and install a dehumidifier to control the levels of humidity in your home.  

Musty damaged crawl space

Deterioration 

Just like most home appliances, any waterproofing and encapsulation products have a point when they start becoming less effective. This is a natural process but can be detrimental to your home once it begins. It’s important to regularly have your home inspected for any signs of wear and tear and damage that could be harmful to its structure. This will protect your home and ensure it stays in good condition. 

Schedule Free Inspection

Common Crawl Space Repair and Encapsulation Tips & Mistakes 

Over the years, we have seen and heard many repair and encapsulation myths for crawl spaces. If you’ve decided that your home can benefit from crawl space encapsulation, it’s important to consult a professional beforehand to determine the best solutions. Here are some helpful tips and mistakes to avoid when considering crawl space repair.  

Helpful Tips for Encapsulating Your Crawl Space 

  • Although your crawl space may be encapsulated with a high-quality vapor barrier, moisture can still find its way in and lead to mold growth. By combining a vapor barrier with an energy-efficient, self-draining dehumidifier, you can be sure that the humidity levels in your crawl space and home stay under control.  
  • By repairing and encapsulating your crawl space, you can save loads of money on your energy bills. During the summer, your HVAC systems usually go into overdrive due to the high temperatures outside, and the same goes for the wintertime. Many homes’ HVAC systems are located within their crawl spaces and by encapsulating yours, you will ultimately stabilize the temperature and reduce energy usage. This also decreases the wear and tear on your HVAC system. 
  • Many older homes have vented crawl spaces which allow moisture and pests to enter freely. This can lead to damage and mold and mildew growth which can be toxic for people in your home. It’s important to seal any open crawl space vents with durable, airtight covers to prevent this from happening.  

Mistakes to Avoid When Repairing Your Crawl Space 

  • Having a sump pump installed in your home is a great step towards protecting it from water damage such as a plumbing leak or flood. But, since these machines run off your home’s electricity, any power failure or device malfunction can render it useless. It’s important to install a battery-powered backup sump pump to ensure your home is still protected if something happens.  
  • Any waterproofing measures installed in your home is a step in the right direction to protect it from water damage. Although waterproofing solutions are important, fully encapsulating your crawl space will give you the ultimate peace of mind that your home doesn’t experience any moisture-related problems. Just installing a sump pump, or interior drainage system is not enough to fully combat water or mildew and mold growth.  
  • There are many home repair projects that get the green light to DIY, but crawl space repair and encapsulation isn’t one of them. As your crawl space is a very delicate part of your home, any mishaps could lead to further and costlier damage. Although many big box retail stores offer crawl space solutions, the products we offer at AquaGuard guarantee that your crawl space is protected with our long-term warranties.  

Find your service area

Atlanta, GA

Atlanta, GA

Atlanta has muggy summers and wet winters. Year-round moisture leads to damage in all foundation types, but AquaGuard has plenty of solutions to permanently protect your home.

Athens, GA

Athens, GA

Driving rain and high humidity makes foundation problems an issue for homes in Athens. Unfortunately, the sandy soil doesn’t help matters much and can put homes at risk.

    Contact Us

    For Your Free Inspection

    * All fields are required.

    By clicking submit, you agree to receive marketing and informational calls and texts, including autodialed or prerecorded calls/texts, to the telephone numbers that you provide, including any mobile telephone number, from or on behalf of AquaGuard Foundation Solutions. Consent is not a condition of purchase.

    Publish Date:

    Last Modified Date:

    AquaGuard Service Map

    PROUDLY SERVING GREATER ATLANTA AND NORTH GEORGIA

    Atlanta Office

    875 Pickens Industrial Dr
    Marietta, GA 30062

    View All Locations