Dual Crawl Space Restoration with a Storage Upgrade, Kent, WA

Description:

This homeowner reached out after noticing severe damage in both of their crawl spaces. Insulation was falling, moisture had taken a toll, and neither space was functional in its current condition. One of the crawl spaces sat directly under the home, and the homeowner hoped to eventually use it as a clean storage area, something that was not possible without major restoration.

After our inspection, we put together a plan to bring both crawl spaces back to life. The main crawl space was fully encapsulated to create a clean, dry, and controlled environment ideal for future storage. The second crawl space also received a full restoration, including debris removal, insulation replacement, and rodent exclusion, but without the full encapsulation treatment. In just two working days, our team transformed both areas into brand-new, healthy spaces the homeowner can confidently rely on. What were once damaged and deteriorating crawl spaces are now clean, protected, and built to last.

Location: Kent, WA

Duration: 2 Days

Dual Crawl Space Restoration Services Performed

• Crawl Space 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. Installed a 20-mil white plastic vapor barrier across the encapsulated crawl space ground and up the foundation walls, ensuring full coverage.
• Water Line Wrapping: Wrapped water supply lines with R-11 fiberglass insulation rolls to protect against freezing and maintain energy efficiency.
• Air Duct Insulation: Wrapped main air duct trunk with R-11 fiberglass insulation.
• Crawl Space Insulation: Installed R-30 fiberglass batt insulation using synthetic twine to ensure secure attachment and high performance.
• Concrete Wall Insulation with Encapsulation: Installed R-10 rigid foam boards secured with double side tape and adhesive spray.
• Dehumidifier Installation with Encapsulation: Installed a 180-pint dehumidifier with a built-in pump and a drain line to channel water away.
• 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.