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Crawl Space Repair in Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Rochester & Nearby
Eliminate crawl space moisture, mold, and structural problems
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 Frank's Basement Systems 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
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AfterEdward’s crawlspace in his home in Forestville was once forgotten and used only for storing items. But after mold was discovered in the space, he knew he needed to do something to prevent the problem from returning or becoming worse. Our Team went in and encapsulated the whole space using products from the CleanSpace® Crawl Space System. First, they laid down CleanSpace Crawl Space Drainage Matting System, which is a dimpled mat designed to prevent water from building up underneath and to allow it to flow to a perimeter drain. After the CleanSpace Crawl Space Vapor Barrier was installed, it is a bright white, thick, and durable liner that covers the floor and walls of the space, keeping water and moisture out. Plus, the inorganic material of the liner includes UltraFresh™. This material is an anti-mold additive, meaning mold will never grow on the liner. Now Edwards' crawl space is dry, mold-free, and worry-free, thanks to Frank’s Basement Systems.
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AfterWhat was a damp and musty space under this house in Silver Creek is now clean and dry after a CleanSpace® Crawl Space system was installed. The system installed consisted of the CleanSpace Crawl Space Matting, TerraBlock™, and CleanSpace liner. Each part of the CleanSpace line was designed to work together, making what was once a "problem" crawl space clean and energy-efficient and no longer scary to enter! Then, to help keep this space dry and must free, a SaniDry® Sedona was placed to maintain the ideal humidity level automatically, and it automatically drains right to the sump pump! Now, homeowners can rest easily knowing their crawl space is no longer a hidden nightmare.
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AfterThis homeowner in Angola, NY, called in because they wanted their 3 feet deep crawl space encapsulated. Our crew came in and installed our patented CleanSpace liner. This durable crawl space liner converts crawl spaces into usable storage areas. And with its mold-resistant additive "UltraFresh", CleanSpace® will never support mildew or mold growth on its surface.
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AfterWhen Eileen and Tony noticed several cracks leaking water in the crawl space of their home in Angola, NY, they knew they needed to call Frank's Basements. Our crew came in, completely sealed off their crawl space with our durable CleanSpace system, then installed our award-winning SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier to keep the crawl space moisture and humidity-free. Eileen can enjoy a clean and water-free crawl space year round!
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AfterWhen Peter M. wanted a solution to get use out of his nasty crawl space, he called the experts at Frank's Basement Systems for help. Our crew went out to Peter's home and installed our patented CleanSpace solution to bring his crawl space back to life as a usable space!
Why choose Frank's Basement Systems 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.
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 Frank's Basement Systems 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, Frank's Basement Systems 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 Frank's Basement Systems, 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 1-716-303-3189 or contact us online today to schedule a free, no-obligation estimate!
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