What is crawl space encapsulation?
We cover the crawl space walls and dirt floor with a professional vapor barrier and add ventilation, so the space stays dry instead of feeding damp air into the house.
Damp, musty crawl space?
Crawl space encapsulation and ventilation
A damp dirt crawl space feeds moisture into the rest of the house. Encapsulation seals it off: a professional vapor barrier over the walls and the dirt floor, and a ventilation system to keep the air moving.
What encapsulation does
Bare soil and block keep giving off moisture. Covering the walls and floor with a professional vapor barrier stops that at the source, and ventilation (like a Humidex system) keeps the air from going stale.
What homeowners notice afterward
- Better air quality
- Less mold and mildew
- Fewer pests
- Less wood rot
How we fix it
What Champion does about it
- We look at the crawl space floor, walls and any standing water.
- A professional vapor barrier goes over the walls and the dirt floor.
- We add ventilation, like a Humidex system, to keep the air moving.
- Where water collects, we give it somewhere to go.
Drag the photo above to see one of our crawl spaces before and after.
Questions about crawl space encapsulation and ventilation
Do you add ventilation?
Yes. We install ventilation systems, like Humidex, that keep the air in the crawl space and basement moving.
What will I notice afterward?
Homeowners tell us about better air, less mold and mildew, fewer pests and less wood rot.
Bowing basement walls
Sinking or settling foundation
Mold from basement moisture
Water on the floor right now?
Call and tell us what you're seeing. The inspection is free, and we'll tell you straight what it needs.
(724) 803-2087 Or book your free inspection