Many homeowners never think twice about their crawl space, but it’s a spot that creates numerous problems as years go by and moisture builds up. The area beneath your home is cool, dark, and damp, making it a breeding ground for dangerous mold. Left unchecked, wood rot could even overtake your home.
Since 2012, Michigan Basements has been providing crawl space encapsulation solutions to Walled Lake, Michigan, and the rest of West Oakland’s Lakes Area. Michigan Basements provides airtight crawl space encapsulation for water and moisture mitigation. When we encapsulate the floor and walls of the crawl space area, we create a perfectly sealed system so vapor, moisture, and harmful gases do not rise up through your home.
Is water damaging your basement or crawl space? A small leak seems like a minor annoyance at first, but it can become a huge problem over time. Water damage wreaks havoc on your basement, leading to the growth of mold and bacteria. As a homeowner, it’s important to keep your crawl space dry and free of excess humidity, as standing water and excess moisture pose many threats to the longevity and structural integrity of your home.
Protect yourself against water damage and preserve your property’s value! Michigan Basements’ innovative triple protection waterproofing systems and wall liners prevent water from infiltrating your basements and crawl spaces in Bloomfield Township and the Metro Detroit area.
Whether you need complete waterproofing solutions, your foundation needs repair, or you need to encapsulate your crawl space, Michigan Basements has services that will keep your home dry and help your family stay healthy.
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What is Crawl Space Encapsulation?
Crawl spaces — especially dirt crawl spaces — are often poorly-insulated and at risk of holding moisture. This can lead to major mold problems in your home.
To combat this problem, the crawl space encapsulation process includes wrapping every part of a crawl space with a moisture barrier, including the foundation walls, foundation piers, floor joists, and the ground itself. A crawl space moisture barrier (also known as a crawl space vapor barrier) is a special piece of sheeting used to seal off areas and prevent the accumulation of moisture. The added insulation provided by this process can also improve your home’s energy efficiency and lower your electricity bills. As an added bonus, an encapsulated crawl space keeps rodents and insects out of your home, too.
However, simply laying a vapor barrier down won’t make much difference. If a crawl space vapor barrier is not installed correctly, excess moisture will continue to cause crawl space problems. In fact, if the vapor barrier does not function properly, it could make a moisture issue worse by insulating and accelerating mold growth, leading to rot.
Luckily, when you partner with Michigan Basements, there’s no need to worry. Michigan Basements has years of experience fixing wet basements, performing waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation, and foundation repair throughout southeast Michigan.
Benefits of Installing A Crawl Space Vapor Barrier
Encapsulation is the method of protecting a crawl space from excess moisture. In most cases, this is accomplished by installing a vapor barrier on the floor and up the wall of the crawl space. Encapsulation helps in many ways, including:
- Improved indoor air quality
- Improved energy efficiency
- Reduced soil gases (such as radon and methane) entering the home
- Elimination of musty odors and moisture with lower humidity level
- Protection of your home from dry rot and wood rot
- Reduced allergens from mold and dust mites throughout the home
- No mess—usually same-day installation!
The cost of crawl space encapsulation will vary depending on several factors, such as the crawl space size and how your home was constructed, but Michigan Basements will do everything we can to help you save money and protect your home against structural damage.
Why Choose Michigan Basements for Crawl Space Encapsulation?
Since 2012, Michigan Basements has provided affordable crawl space encapsulation and basement waterproofing for residents of Oakland County, Wayne County, and Macomb County. Our innovative system for crawl space moisture barriers and crawl space waterproofing is second to none.
As we work in your crawl space or basement, we keep you up to date with the process and answer any questions you have along the way. We’re prepared with the necessary tools and training to completely cover your basement or crawl space. Further, we respect your space, ensuring we leave your home cleaner than we found it. We are bonded and insured, and our positive attitude has made us favorites of residents of Walled Lake, MI and the Detroit Metropolitan area for nearly a decade. We’ll even do the work of keeping you in compliance with building codes and obtaining permits for all jobs that require them, including electrical and plumbing permits.
We offer no-cost inspections and assessments to homeowners interested in crawl space encapsulation and basement waterproofing, and we’re ready to create customized crawl space systems and sump pump solutions for your home. With an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau, you know your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed.
Worried about crawl space encapsulation cost? Michigan Basements offers flexible and affordable financing options via Greensky so you can improve your home without breaking the bank. Call us at 248-327-0065 to ask about our quick and easy application process.
View our waterproofing project portfolio, read testimonials from some of our satisfied customers, or contact us to get your free estimate now.
Get A Free Estimate for Crawl Space Encapsulation in Walled Lake, MI
For nearly a decade, Michigan Basements has proudly served the communities of Commerce, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake, Wixom, Wolverine Lake, and more.
If you notice any amount of standing water in your home’s crawl space, seek immediate assistance. Fortunately, our waterproofing process can be completed in as little as one day and all of our work is backed by a full warranty.
Protect your home and say goodbye to mold, bacteria, and other hazardous water damage. Encapsulate your crawl space and stop mold exposure and moisture problems before they start. Explore safe, secure crawl space systems from Michigan Basements and trust us with all your crawl space waterproofing needs.
Contact us online or call 248-327-0065 now for your FREE encapsulation project estimate!
