Indianapolis Crawlspace Spray Foam Insulation

Are you tired of cold floors all winter long?  Are your heating bills increasing every winter?  Does your home seem like it is drafty?  Well, if you have a vented, uninsulated crawlspace, then you are wasting money every month in higher heating bills.  When cold air enters under your crawlspace via the foundation vents, it is working against the heat that is moving through the ducts and causing it to be cooled before it even enters the living area above.  Seal the crawlspace off, and you will keep all of the heat within your home.

  Our CrawlSeal Encapsulation System and Spray Foam Insulation insulates and seals off outside air from entering the space below your feet; saving you money every year  The Crawlspace is lined with a 20 mil cord-reinforce liner and conditioned to prevent high humidity levels.  The bandboard is insulated and sealed with spray foam.  This is the most advanced waterproofing and insulation system on the market.

If you live in the Greater Indianapolis Area and surrounding areas, including Avon, Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville, Bloomington, Columbus, Greenfield, Plainfield, Mooresville, Greenwood, Franklin, Zionsville, Westfield, and nearby, give us a call for a free estimate.  317-893-7016.  Visit our website @ www.indianacrawlspacerepair.com

Indiana Crawlspace Waterproofing Reviews

The following are some of the testimonials and feedback from recent crawlspace waterproofing, mold remediation, and encapsulation customers in Indiana:

"Larry made the process easy, and made every effort to ensure work was completed on time and within budget (no surprises or unexpected add on costs).  Staff was professional and provided clear, regular updates throughout the project.  Larry documented everything clearly to ensure no problems at home closing."

                                                                               - Sheila H.  Indianapolis, IN

"I think you are all awesome & that you did a wonderful job.  Thank you for everything."
                                                                               - Erlaine Y.  Indianapolis, IN

"Quality......Affordable.....and Fast"
                                                                               - Emily B.  Franklin, IN

"The owner and members of the crew were very professional and well mannered in performing their job responsibilities"
                                                                               - James F.  Greenwood, IN

"Work performed as detailed.  Inspection and Estimate provided prior to home purchase.  Work completed post sale as described and timely.  Guys were professional, arrived timely, and completed work.  Larry completed walk thru inspection of work upon completion."
                                                                                - Scott H.  Brownsburg, IN

"Crew arrived on scheduled date.  Work was completed, debris was cleaned up.  Entire transaction was very smooth and professional."  "All phone calls answered, all appointments kept and on time.  Work crew arrived as scheduled.  Price paid was as agreed.  My problem solved!  Whats not to like about that?"
                                                                                - John B.  Greenwood, IN

"Larry Ralph Jr. is knowledgeable, reliable, organized, and professional.  My experience with Indiana Crawl Space Repair was worry free!"
                                                                                - Helen B.  Indianapolis, IN

"Great job!  The crew was friendly, professional, and very efficient.  They took the time to make sure that the job site didn't get dirty.  Very good work, and very nice people.  So glad that they were able to come out quickly and help us with our repairs so that we could sell our home.
                                                                               - Amee A.  Columbus, IN
 

Crawl Space Vapor Barriers Indianapolis

Indiana Crawl Space Repair provides homeowners of Indianapolis and surrounding areas professional installation of vapor barrier / encapsulation systems.  The above pictures show a recent installation of a liner in a crawl space.

This Crawlspace had a vapor barrier improperly installed by a previous contractor.  The contractor had installed a  6 mil plastic to the sill plate rather than fastened and sealed to the foundation wall below the sill plate.

If you are looking for a responsible, honest contractor to the job right, give us a call at 317-893-7016.

Larry Ralph Jr.

Cellar Crawlspace Encapsulation System

These are pictures of a crawlspace cellar recently encapsulated by Indiana Crawlspace Repair.  We were able to slide the liner under the well pressure tank and dehumidifier.

The drainage and sump pump in the cellar was upgraded to prevent water from standing or flooding like it was before.

A drainage grate was installed at the door opening of the cellar to facilitate water to the drainage system installed under the encapsulation liner.

Before and after photos of the corner of the cellar room.  The encapsulation system made for a great area of storage space after it was installed.

Whether you live in Avon, Anderson, Brownsburg, Bloomington, Brazil, Carmel, Cicero, Columbus, Crawfordsville, Danville, Ellettsville, Fairland, Fishers, Franklin, Greensburg, Greenfield, Greenwood, Indianapolis, Jasper, Jeffersonville, Kokomo, Lafayette, Lawrence, Lebanon, Logansport, Madison, Marion, Martinsville, Mooresville, Muncie, New Castle, New Palestine, Noblesville, North Vernon, Pendleton, Peru, Seymour, Shelbyville, Terre Haute, Westfield, or Zionsville, IN we can help to dry out your cellar crawl space area for useable storage space.

Give us a call at 317-893-7016.

Larry Ralph

Squeaky Floors - Why and what to do

We receive quite a few calls from customers who are tired of hearing the creaks and squeaks across their floors.  If you have ever tiptoed across the floor to keep from waking someone, and the floor gave you away, then you know what we are talking about.  Most of the time, the sound is from wood rubbing on wood.  There are many treatments to this condition, but first it is important to know what the source of the problem is.

  We have found that squeaky floors above a crawlspace or basement, are generally a result of some type of moisture problem.  When there is a fluctuation in moisture content in the floor joists, they tend to swell and shrink. When the wood shrinks, it moves apart, causing the fasteners to become loose.  This shrinkage effect can result in a gap to occur between the sub floor and the floor joist.  The squeaking noise occurs as the fasteners and boards move against each other as weight is placed on them.

  The basement or crawl space does not have to have a "water" problem for the moisture content to be too high.  If you have a vented crawlspace, outside air that enters your crawlspace is full of humidity in the summer.  In a basement, moisture will evaporate from the walls and from the floor. 

The best solution to squeaky floors is to first address the moisture problem below the floor.  In a crawlspace, it is recommended to encapsulate and condition the space so that the moisture content is consistent and low in the crawlspace.  In the basement, it is recommended to have a good vapor barrier on the walls and a whole house dehumidifier installed.

As to repairing the squeaky areas of the floor, this can be simple and complex.  Typically, screwing down the sub floor to the floor joists will eliminate the problem.  It is best to add sub-floor glue during this process.  If it is an area that cannot be screwed down from up above, there are specialty fasteners that can be used to draw the floor down to the joist.  A simpler technique to the specialty fasteners is to attach a 2x4 to the side of the joists and screw at an angle up to the sub floor bringing  it down tight against the joist.  If the squeak is caused by two layers of subfloor rubbing against one another, then the bottom layer needs to be screwed to the top layer from underneath the floor. IMPORTANT: When you are screwing upwards from underneath, make sure your screw is not too long so you will prevent it from going through your hardwood floors or carpet.

  As a general rule, the approach taken to remove the squeak is to remove the rub or gap out of the wood, and remove the moisture content in the air that is causing the rub.  Otherwise, you will constantly be repairing squeaks in the floor as they continue to pop up from high humidity levels in the floor.

  If you would like some professional advice, give us a call for a Free Evaluation and Estimate to your squeaky floors.  Call 317-893-7016.

Larry Ralph Jr.

Bloomington, IN Drainage Systems

We met with a homeowner on the east side of Bloomington, Indiana near Smith Rd off 46.  After inspection of the crawlspace, standing water was noticed in puddles along the perimeter of the crawl space walls.  A perimeter drainage system was recommended in the crawl space, and the homeowner agreed to the repairs.

Drainage Trench

Trenches were excavated around the perimeter of the crawlspace to divert water entering through the block and under the footer to the sump pit.

A sump pit hole was dug, and a 4"perforated corrugated pipe was placed in the trench running into the sump basin hole.

The sump basin was installed in the hole with the 4" tile draining the water from the trenches.  The trenches were backfilled with an aggregate to prevent silting and clogging.

Crawl Space Sump Pump

A sump pump was placed in the sump basin with the float switch appropriately placed in the center to prevent it from sticking against the side walls of the pit.  The crawl space floor was covered with a 6 mil black vapor barrier.  The homeowner plans on encapsulating the crawl space once he saves up for it.  A drainage system was more important at this time because of the flooding that was occurring in the crawlspace.

If you live near the Bloomington or Central Indiana area, and are in need of a Crawlspace Drainage System, Give us a call at 317-893-7016.

Larry Ralph

Indianapolis Crawl space Repair Reviews

Review Date: February 15, 2014

Company Name:  Indiana Crawl Space Repair   Categories:  Basement Waterproofing Insulation   Services Performed:  Yes Work Completed Date:  December 10, 2013   Hire Again:  Yes   Approximate Cost:  $5,000.00   Description Of Work:  Dug my crawlspace from 10 inches to 24 inches. Removed termite damaged beams and floor joist and replaced with new ones. Removed my seal plate and replaced with new ones. They leveled my floors and took care of the cold drafts I was getting in the winter time. Encapsulated my crawlspace for future moisture problems and treated all the wood. Member Comments:  I was extremely happy with how much quality work I got for my money. They did exactly what I asked and are very professional with a ton of knowledge. I was very impressed with the transformation of my crawlspace. My floors are not only level but solid. The winter draft I was experiencing with the cold floors is now gone. I can finally move under my crawlspace with it dug out and its clean. I would highly recommend them to anyone with a crawlspace nightmare like mine. Share on Band of Neighbors:  Yes

Overall A Price A Quality A Responsiveness A Punctuality A Professionalism A

Crawl Space Waterproofing New Palestine, IN

Standing water is a common problem for homeowners with a crawl space in New Palestine, IN.  Ten days after the last rain, this crawlspace in New Palestine was still drying out from water that entered the crawl.  The drying process that is occurring in this crawl after heavy rains is causing excessive humidity levels in the crawlspace and in the home.  This excess moisture causes mold growth, wood rot, odors, and many unwanted problems.  The best solution is to waterproof the crawlspace with a drainage and encapsulation system.  Give us a call 317-893-7016 for a Free Evaluation and Estimate.