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Eliminate crawl space moisture, mold, and structural problems

Crawl Space Problems in Central Virginia, Maryland and West Virginia — Crawl Space
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Crawl Space ProblemsGot a dirty, damp, musty, or sagging crawl space? Learn about common crawl space problems and signs. learn more

Crawl Space Solutions in Central Virginia, Maryland and West Virginia

Why dry your crawl space?

Eliminate Odors

Damp, dark crawl spaces are the perfect breeding ground for foul odors. Pests, mold, and rotting structural components can leave your home smelling less like a clean haven for your family, and more like a hole in the ground. A dry, encapsulated crawl space will rid you of foul odors permanently.

Home Health

Over time, moisture in your crawl space can lead to sagging, buckling, and even collapsing floors as wooden components rot and concrete cracks. Crawl space repairs from Fortress Foundation Solutions ensure the long term health of your home from the bottom up, simultaneously shoring up your home's future market value.

Healthy Air Quality

With as much as half of the air in your home coming from the crawl space, it's essential that it's protected from moisture. If your crawl space is vented or unsealed, it's very likely that moisture has seeped into the crawl space, releasing mold, dust, and other indoor air contaminants into the rest of your home.

Increased Energy Efficiency

Open crawl space vents or poor crawl space insulation can allow heating or cooling to leak out of your floors during the winter and summer months. The resulting effect is an overworked HVAC system, which can raise your energy bill by a significant percentage. Proper insulation ensures you only use the energy you need, saving you hundreds each year.

Why is my crawl space wet?

There are a number of reasons you have a wet, damp, and musty crawl space. These include:

Plumbing failures
Open vents in the foundation
Saturated soil and poor drainage around the foundation

Poor grading around the foundation
Water leaks or seepage through foundation cracks
Ineffective drainage or sump pump systems

Before and After

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After

This customer was tired of dealing with her moldy, musty crawl space. After doing her research online, she found Fortress Foundation Solutions and called to schedule her FREE inspection! Our system designer, Chris, went out to her property and came up with a proposal and quote. The customer was happy and decided to move forward with the work. A few weeks later one of our crews went out and installed our CleanSpace Vapor Barrier System in the crawl space. This customer is thrilled to have her home protected from moisture and mold!
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After

Stacey called Fortress after noticing moisture in her crawl space. Concerned for safety of her home she reached out for a free estimate. We sent Brandon, one of our system designers out to take a look and come up with a plan. Noticing high humidity and moisture in the crawl space, Brandon proposed a full crawl space encapsulation and de-humidification. Stacey was glad that there was a solution to her issues and was happy to move forward.

A few weeks later our crew went out and installed our CleanSpace Vapor Barrier system to the crawl space, along with a Sedona SaniDri Dehumidifier to seal out dirt and moisture from the crawl space for good.
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After

In the before photo, notice the damp, dirty conditions in this Indian Valley, Virginia crawl space, a common issue leading to mold and pest problems. We resolved this with our comprehensive encapsulation approach using CleanSpace, providing a thorough moisture barrier. The installation of our TripleSafe Sump Pump ensures excellent water management, while the SaniDry Sedona effectively controls humidity levels, minimizing mold growth. Additionally, SilverGlo insulation enhances energy efficiency. This transformative solution keeps the crawl space dry and stable, setting a durable foundation for years to come.
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This customer came to us with concerns about their flooding crawlspace that was damp and cold. To keep the heat in the house from escaping though the crawlspace, Fortress foundation solutions installed SilverGlow insulation. Then, Fortress installed a drainage mat and a CleanSpace liner to waterproof the crawl space and address the damp and musty issues the customer was facing. Fortress also installed a SaniDry Sedona to ensure the crawl space would always be dry.
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Sarah called Fortress Foundation Solutions to come out and provide a free inspection and estimate to encapsulate her home's crawl space. She had noticed musty smells in her home for a while but was unable to figure out why. She read online that moisture and humidity in crawl spaces could be the cause and decided to get it checked out.

Riley, one of our expert System Designers, went out to Sarah's property to perform an inspection and concluded that her crawl space was suffering from high humidity, moisture, and organic growth, all contributing to the musty smell she had been noticing. He presented these findings to Sarah, along with a proposal to fix the issues he had found. She was happy with our offerings and decided to move forward with the recommended work.

One of our crews was then scheduled to go out and do a full encapsulation of the crawl space. We utilized our CleanSpace Vapor Barrier System, which starts off with our Delta Drainage Matting and is then covered by the CleanSpace barrier. Sarah also elected to install one of our Sedona Dehumidifiers to fully protect her crawl space from moisture and humidity.

Sarah reported that the musty smells have stopped and that she is so pleased to have her crawl space fully protected!

Why choose Fortress Foundation Solutions for your crawl space repair?

As a part of the CleanSpace® network, we have exclusive access to more than fifty innovative crawl space solutions. These solutions have helped homeowners with crawl spaces in hundreds of thousands of homes throughout the United States, Canada, and the UK.

Year-round training sessions with certification testing
Custom-designed, warrantied crawl space solutions
Highly skilled specialists who work in crawl spaces every day
Free crawl space repair and upgrade estimates!

We are a proud member of the CleanSpace network.

But, what is the CleanSpace network?

The CleanSpace network is a division of Basement Systems, the largest international network of basement and crawl space contractors. Their full-time Research and Development Department is tasked with keeping contractors in the network up to date on all industry practices and ensuring our crawl space solutions are long-lasting and effective, so you know you're getting the best solution when you partner with us.

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Crawl space repair questions & answers

The most common issues with crawl spaces include:

Moisture issues
Mold and mildew growth
Sagging crawl space
Wood rot

Flooding
Ventilation
Energy efficiency
Pest and rodent infestations

If you're dealing with any of the above issues, now might be the time to contact Fortress Foundation Solutions to help you determine the appropriate crawl space repair solution.

If you've noticed increased allergy or asthma flare-ups, chances are, your crawl space is the reason. Your crawl space provides a breeding ground for mold and mildew, indoor air pollutants that cause runny noses, sneezing, itching, headaches, fatigue, and a host of other symptoms. Air from your crawl space then travels up through the rest of your home, affecting indoor air quality.

The best way to keep your crawl space healthy is to install a comprehensive crawl space waterproofing and encapsulation system. Our state-of-the-art crawl space solution comes with perimeter drainage, drainage matting, a sump pump, and a dehumidifier. This combination has proven effective at keeping homeowners' crawl spaces dry for a lifetime and has been used in thousands of homes throughout the United States and beyond.

Poor indoor air quality in your crawl space is due to excess moisture, mold growth, and other contaminants. Air pollutants from your crawl space are transported to the rest of your home. To improve air quality in your crawl space and therefore your entire home, we recommend installing a complete crawl space encapsulation system. A proper encapsulation system will help maintain a stable humidity level in your crawl space and ensure that it stays clean.

Maintaining relative humidity levels is essential because it ensures that mold and mildew don't grow and affect your home's air quality.

There are so many benefits of sealing your crawl space that make it worth the cost. Sealing your crawl space helps prevent moisture from seeping into your crawl space, ultimately combating mold and mildew growth. Not only that but sealing your crawl space can save you money in heating and cooling costs. Plus, you won't have to worry about structural damage due to wood rot in your crawl space.

Yes, you can seal your own crawl space. However, there are a lot of risks that come with DIYing your crawl space encapsulation, including the following:

You miss out on warranties, like our 25-year transferable warranty
Store-bought crawl space products may not last more than a few years
A lot of store-bought crawl space products won't prevent moisture and mold growth
You don't get an inspection to ensure your system functions properly

When it comes to crawl space sealing and encapsulation, you should skip the hassle that comes with DIYing it. You can count on us to get the job done right the first time, saving you time, money, and stress.

How much does crawl space repair cost?

So, how much will it cost to repair your crawl space? This is a very common question with a single answer — it depends. Every home is different, and every crawl space can be facing any number of issues at a given time.

Instead of giving you a projected cost over the internet, or a ballpark over the phone, Fortress Foundation Solutions will instead offer a no-cost, on-site estimate to fit your home's specific needs. Our technicians will arrive at your home, investigate the situation in your crawl space, and work with you to decide the best course of action. The estimate provided on-site requires no commitment on your end — we're simply here to give you the most accurate estimate possible.

Our crawl space solutions offer a 25-year, fully-transferrable warranty!

With Fortress Foundation Solutions, your crawl space encapsulation and repair project is one-and-done. We offer a 25-year warranty against rips and tears for your crawl space liner, which transfers to the next owner of your home should you relocate.

Ready to get started? Call 1-434-473-7012 or contact us online today to schedule a free, no-obligation estimate!

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