Crawl Space Repair and Restoration, Puyallup, WA

A homeowner in Puyallup reached out for a crawl space inspection, knowing they needed a new vapor barrier and wanting to discover if they needed any structural repairs. It was discovered that their 1,332-square-foot crawl space had a deteriorating vapor barrier that had pulled away from the concrete walls, allowing water and rocks to seep in and pool on the floor. Additionally, the insulation was inadequate, with sagging insulation failing to properly fill the cavities. This not only reduced energy efficiency but also created an ideal nesting environment for rodents, leading to further damage.

Our team quickly got to work, restoring the crawl space in just one day. We removed contaminated materials, sanitized the space, sealed air leaks and rodent entry points, and installed a durable vapor barrier and new insulation. By the end of the project, the homeowner had a clean, dry, and well-insulated crawl space protected from moisture, rodents, and heat loss. They were relieved to know their home was now safer, more comfortable and helping them save more money on energy bills year-round.

Location: Puyallup, WA

Duration: 1 Day

Services Performed

• Clean and Sanitize: Removed old insulation, vapor barrier, animal feces, nests, carcasses, and debris. Sanitized the area with a disinfectant mold inhibitor effective against viruses, bacterial, mold, and mildew.
• Rodent Exclusion: Sealed all rodent entry points using concrete, steel wire, construction adhesive, and re-screened vents where necessary.
• Prescriptive Air Seal: Sealed air leaks around plumbing, ducting, and electrical wiring with foam.
• Vapor Barrier Installation: Installed 6-mil black plastic vapor barrier secured with deep ground stakes and sealed with industry-standard tape.
• Water Line Wrapping: Wrapped water supply lines with R11 fiberglass insulation rolls to protect against freezing and maintain energy efficiency.
• Floor Insulation Installation: Hung R25 fiberglass batt insulation using synthetic twine to ensure secure attachment and high performance.
• Crawl Space Door: Installed seal treated-wood frame around crawl space entrance and vertical treated-wood cover secured with latch.
• Rodent Protection Plan (1 Year): Monitoring rodent traps every three months with ongoing exclusion services and an unlimited damage warranty contingent on an active plan.