Your energy bills drop. Most homeowners in High Point see around 15% savings on heating and cooling costs once their crawl space stops pulling in humid outside air and forcing the HVAC system to work overtime.
The air inside your home gets cleaner. Up to half the air on your first floor comes from your crawl space, so when that space is damp and moldy, you’re breathing it. Encapsulation with a proper vapor barrier installation cuts off that source.
You stop worrying about what’s happening under your house. No more musty smells when guests come over. No more wondering if that moisture is rotting your floor joists or inviting pests. Just a dry, controlled space that does its job without becoming a problem.
We focus exclusively on the systems that affect the air you breathe. That means crawl space encapsulation, dehumidifier installation, and moisture control are what we do all day, every day.
We’re BBB accredited and NADCA certified, with technicians who’ve been trained specifically on crawl space issues common to High Point and the surrounding Piedmont Triad area. High Point sits near Oak Hollow Lake and High Point Lake, which means higher humidity, more groundwater, and more homes dealing with moisture problems than in drier parts of the state.
We’ve seen what happens when crawl spaces go untreated in this climate. We’ve also seen what proper encapsulation does for homes here, and that’s why we keep our process thorough and our communication clear from the first inspection to final walkthrough.
We start with a full crawl space inspection. That means looking for standing water, checking humidity levels, examining floor joists for rot or mold, and identifying where moisture is getting in. You get a walkthrough of what we find and what needs to happen.
Next comes crawl space cleaning if needed. We remove debris, old insulation, and anything else that shouldn’t be down there. Then we install a heavy-duty vapor barrier across the floor and up the walls to seal out ground moisture.
After that, we handle drainage if necessary—French drains, sump pumps, or condensate pumps depending on your situation. Finally, we install a crawl space dehumidifier to keep humidity between 40-50%, which is the range that prevents mold growth and wood rot. You’re left with a controlled environment that stays dry year-round.
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A complete crawl space encapsulation in High Point includes a durable vapor barrier that covers your crawl space floor and foundation walls. This isn’t the thin plastic you see at hardware stores—it’s a reinforced material designed to last 20-25 years.
You also get a professionally installed dehumidifier sized for your space. High Point’s climate means relative humidity regularly exceeds 60%, which is above the threshold where mold starts growing. A dehumidifier keeps levels stable even during our humid summers.
If your crawl space has water intrusion issues, we install drainage systems—sump pumps, French drains, or condensate pumps—to move water out before it becomes a problem. And if your crawl space insulation is damaged or ineffective, we handle that too, sealing rim joists and ensuring your floors stay warm in winter without drafts.
The whole system works together. Barrier blocks moisture from the ground. Dehumidifier controls air moisture. Drainage moves water away. Insulation keeps conditioned air where it belongs. That’s how you get a crawl space that actually protects your home instead of threatening it.
Most crawl space encapsulation projects in High Point run between $5,000 and $15,000 depending on the size of your crawl space, the extent of moisture damage, and what drainage or dehumidification systems you need. A typical 1,500 square foot crawl space with moderate moisture issues usually falls in the $8,000-$10,000 range.
That includes vapor barrier installation, crawl space cleaning, a dehumidifier, and any necessary drainage work like a sump pump or French drain. If you see quotes around $3,000, that’s usually a thin vapor barrier with no real moisture control—it won’t solve the problem.
The investment pays back. Between energy savings, avoided structural repairs, and increased home value, most homeowners see a return within 10 years. And in High Point’s real estate market where median home values are pushing $285,000, buyers and appraisers absolutely check crawl spaces for moisture damage before closing.
Most crawl space encapsulation jobs in High Point take 2-4 days from start to finish. Smaller crawl spaces with minimal prep work might be done in a day and a half. Larger spaces or those needing significant crawl space cleaning, mold remediation, or drainage installation can take up to a week.
The timeline depends on what we find during inspection. If your crawl space has standing water, we need to remove that and let things dry before installing the vapor barrier. If there’s damaged insulation or rotted wood, we handle that first. Rushing the process just means the encapsulation won’t work properly.
You’ll have access to your home the entire time. We work in the crawl space, so you’re not displaced. Most homeowners don’t even notice we’re there except when we’re moving equipment in and out. We’ll give you an exact timeline after the initial inspection so you know what to expect.
Yes, if the smell is coming from mold or mildew caused by moisture. Once we install the vapor barrier and dehumidifier, we cut off the conditions that allow mold to grow. No more damp air, no more mold growth, no more musty odor filtering up through your floors.
But encapsulation only works if we address the source of moisture first. If you have a plumbing leak or groundwater seeping in, we need to fix that before sealing everything up. That’s why the inspection matters—we’re looking for every moisture source so nothing gets trapped inside after encapsulation.
Most High Point homeowners notice the smell is gone within a few weeks of encapsulation. The dehumidifier pulls out the existing moisture, the vapor barrier prevents new moisture from entering, and the air quality improves throughout the whole house. Remember, up to 50% of your first-floor air comes from the crawl space, so fixing that space fixes your indoor air.
Yes. A vapor barrier stops ground moisture, but it doesn’t control humidity in the air that’s already in your crawl space. High Point’s climate means outdoor air regularly hits 70-80% relative humidity in summer, and any air exchange with your crawl space brings that moisture in.
A crawl space dehumidifier keeps humidity between 40-50%, which is the range where mold can’t grow and wood doesn’t rot. Without it, you’re leaving the job half-done. We’ve seen plenty of crawl spaces with vapor barriers but no dehumidification, and they still develop mold problems because the air moisture never gets controlled.
The dehumidifier also protects your investment. Encapsulation costs several thousand dollars, and it only works long-term if humidity stays low. A quality dehumidifier designed for crawl spaces will run for 10-15 years with minimal maintenance, and it uses less energy than running your HVAC harder to compensate for a damp crawl space.
You’ll usually notice signs before it becomes a major problem. Musty smells that won’t go away, higher energy bills without explanation, floors that feel damp or cold, or visible mold on floor joists are all red flags. If you’ve seen standing water in your crawl space after heavy rain, that’s a clear indicator.
High Point homeowners should also pay attention to allergy symptoms that get worse at home. If you’re dealing with respiratory issues, sneezing, or congestion that improves when you leave the house, your crawl space air quality might be the culprit. Pests like termites and carpenter ants are attracted to damp wood, so an infestation can also point to moisture problems below.
The best way to know for sure is an inspection. We check humidity levels, look for water intrusion, examine structural wood for rot or mold, and measure whether your current setup is actually protecting your home. Most crawl spaces in this area have some level of moisture issue just because of our climate—the question is whether it’s causing damage yet.
It can increase your home value by up to 10% according to industry data, but the bigger benefit is making your home sellable in the first place. Today’s buyers in High Point are educated about foundation and crawl space issues, and appraisers specifically look for moisture damage, mold, and structural problems before approving loans.
If your crawl space has visible moisture issues, you’ll either need to fix it before listing or drop your price to account for the work the buyer will have to do. Professional encapsulation removes that obstacle and gives you documentation showing the space has been properly sealed and maintained.
Beyond resale value, encapsulation protects the value you already have. Crawl space moisture leads to rotted floor joists, sagging floors, and mold remediation costs that can easily hit $10,000-$15,000 if left untreated. Encapsulation now prevents those repairs later, and in High Point’s market where homes are selling for nearly $285,000 on average, protecting that investment makes sense.
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