Encapsulating your crawl space will benefit your house in several ways: improved air quality, pest and mold control, structural protection, and even energy savings. But which company is the best fit for you? If you are looking for a professional and reputable crawl space encapsulation company, you have come to the right place.
Restore-It is a company certified by the IICRC with over 50 years of combined experience delivering high-quality service. Our role as industry educators and the warranties we offer with our work have left hundreds of satisfied customers who can vouch for us. This, combined with our company values, makes us the recommended go-to choice for crawl space encapsulation.
Now, of course, we will tell you that we are the best company for crawl space encapsulation, but we don't just want you to listen to us; we want you to trust us. Today, we will break down our guarantees and our commitments so you get what it is that sets us apart in this industry.
The state of the crawl space encapsulation market
The harsh reality is that very few companies do true crawl space encapsulation. What we mean by this is that encapsulation should be considered as an integrated system to avoid moisture in the crawl space. This is intended to be a long-term solution with relatively low maintenance (two inspections a year should be enough to keep everything in check).
Instead, what many companies offer is preventive work. More often than not, we get calls from customers who have worked with other companies and have had bad results in the short to medium term. What usually happens is that, because of a lack of general knowledge, they were offered insulation instead of encapsulation. When fiberglass insulation is used between the floor joists in areas with a lot of humidity, they can retain moisture and attract mold and pests, lowering the house's air quality.
Poor crawl space insulation
Generally speaking, using paperback insulation in a crawl space is a big no-no. These areas tend to gather a lot of moisture, which, combined with the paperback, will inevitably result in mold growth, making the encapsulation ineffective.
In more than one case, when we reached the crawl space, we found insulation between the floor joists. To avoid mold growth, we must rip it off during the process, adding to the time it takes to finish the crawl space encapsulation.
Cheaping out on the crawl space vapor barrier
Ever heard the phrase "save a penny, lose a dollar"? Well, this can also apply to crawl space encapsulation, as what may save you some money today can be a pain tomorrow. A professional project like this in your house will require using polyethylene plastic with at least 20-millimeter thickness to form the vapor barrier to keep moisture at bay from the building materials.
However, sometimes people buy very thin materials to save some money. More often than not, this doesn't get the job done long-term as they tend to be more fragile. When clients call us because their vapor barriers are not working as they should, we have no choice but to remove them. Then, we have to reinstall the vapor barrier with higher-quality material, making the task a lot more laborious than it needs to be. This also delays the project timeline, making your final bill bigger.
No attention to detail on the crawl space
If using cheap materials is a bad idea, so is cheaping out on the workmanship. Saving a few hours by not ensuring the vapor barrier is firmly tight around the floor, and piers will inevitably render the crawl space encapsulation project ineffective in the long term.
If the vapor barrier is not tight enough, moisture in the building materials and mold growth are more likely to occur. If this happens in your home's crawl space, we must remove it and install new material.
What we offer for crawl space encapsulation at Restore-It
When you choose us to encapsulate your home's crawl space you can rest assured you will be working with a professional and reputable company that will ensure your peace of mind and enjoy the long-term benefits of a well done job. And speaking of benefits, here are the reasons why you should work with us:
Our commitment to quality service
As a reputable crawl space encapsulation company we at Restore-It guarantee using only the best materials and doing what's right by you and your home. Because of this we offer warranties for the materials and our workmanship.
For our crawl space encapsulation projects we offer a warranty of 20 years for the materials used like the spray foam, mortar, vapor barrier liners, etc. We also give a warranty of 5 years for the dehumidifier and finally we provide a one year warranty for the workmanship.
Should any problem arise post-installation because of a failure on our part, like a broken liner in the crawl space or the unsealing of a portion of the vapor barrier, we will cover the expenses.
Save money in the long run
Here at Restore-It, we understand that your home is your main investment, and what better way to take care of it than to protect its foundations from damage? By encapsulating your home's crawl space, you can prevent moisture from damaging the building materials of the area, such as the subfloor, piers, and walls.
At the same time, by controlling the humidity level in the crawl space, we can improve your house's energy efficiency. With better insulation and less humidity, you will notice a reduction in your energy bills.
A healthier living environment
Moisture control is the key to crawl space encapsulation. With it, we can eliminate mold growth, improving indoor air quality. This can, in turn, benefit your family's health, as a lot of the indoor air can come from the crawl space due to the "stack effect."
We also encapsulate the crawl space to prevent insects and rodents from invading it. These critters can leave waste that can negatively affect the air quality. By sanitizing the area, we can also reduce the risk of infestations in your home.
Our core values as a company
As a professional reputable company for crawl space encapsulation we have four guiding principles that accompany all our actions:
- Integrity: To maintain our high ethical standards.
- Dependability: To be available for you and your needs.
- Humility: To listen to you and reassure your concerns.
- Grit: To keep going no matter how hard the job.
Our guarantees are more than a promise, they reflect our commitment to excellence. A commitment to ensure that when you choose us you have chosen the best option for the long-term health of your home, and rest easy knowing you're in good hands.
By now we hope that by educating you on potential issues in the industry as well as discussing how we stand behind our work, you feel confident in choosing us for your crawl space encapsulation needs. If so, your next course of action is to contact us. Here at Restore-It we will be glad to extend a helping hand!
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