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

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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.

Crawl Space Mold New Palestine, IN

A recent visit to a home in New Palestine, Indiana found an extreme case of mold growth and wood rot in their crawlspace.  The homeowner was aware of "joist problems" when she bought the home 4 years ago, but was blindsided by the extent of repairs needed for the home.  The access was too tight for her home inspector to evaluate the crawlspace so no inspection was done until she called us out to assist her in getting her home ready to sell.  She was horrified over what she saw going on under her home.  The home had been completely remodeled when she bought the home.  Unfortunately, this is not the first home buyer that was unaware of the severity of problem in their crawlspace.  It is very important to thoroughly inspect the crawlspace before purchasing the home.  Give us a call at 317-893-7016 if you are looking for a professional crawlspace inspection.  We service all of central Indiana.

Sill Plate Repair Indiana

A sill plate is typically 2x4 or 2x6 treated boards sitting horizontally on the top of the foundation wall.  It is anchored to the foundation block, and the floor joists are fastened to it.  A common mistake by builders in older homes was to use a non-treated board.  The sill plate is the first board to touch the foundation and is very susceptible to moisture wicking into the board from the foundation.  This excessive moisture in the sill plate will cause it to rot.  

 Once the seal plate starts to rot, the floor joists will sink into the rotted plate causing the floor to pull away from the wall.  In some cases, the whole structure will start to drop with the plate.  Homes with brick ties will have the walls stay in place just from being held up by the ties.  

The sill plate rot is most commonly noticed in your home by a gap in between the floor and the baseboard trim.  Experienced professionals should be used in this repair, as it requires the floor structure of the home to be lifted up off of the foundation to replace the sill plate board.  It is not a simple tasks, and there are many repairs that are not sufficient to pass a home inspection.  The entire plate must be replaced.  It cannot be wedged or beamed.  

In either case, Indiana Crawl Space Repair has the professional experience in repairing hundreds of homes with sill plate rot problems across Indiana. Trust us with your next crawlspace sill plate repair.

Contact us today 317-893-7016 for your free, no obligation sill plate repair quote! We serve the Greater Indianapolis Area and many surrounding areas, including Avon, Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville, Bloomington, Columbus, Greenfield, Plainfield, Mooresville, Martinsville, Greenwood, Franklin, Columbus and nearby. 

Floor Joist Repair Indiana

The Floor Joist is a vital supporting component as it supports the entire floor above.  In most homes in Indiana, the joists are 2x8’s or 2x10’s running from the center beam to the sill plate.  A damaged floor joist may require different methods of repair.  

Floor joist repair is determined by the problem the floor is experiencing.  If end of the joist has wood rot, it can be sistered with a new joist four feet past the rot.  If the joist is sagging in the middle from being undersized, it may require a full replacement joist with additional support.

In either case, Indiana Crawl Space Repair has the professional experience in repairing hundreds of homes with floor joist problems across Indiana. Trust us with your next crawlspace floor joist repair.

Contact us today 317-893-7016 for your free, no obligation floor joist repair quote! We serve the Greater Indianapolis Area and many surrounding areas, including Avon, Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville, Bloomington, Columbus, Greenfield, Plainfield, Mooresville, Martinsville, Greenwood, Franklin, Columbus and nearby. 

Drainage Pipe in Crawl Space Foundation

  In many crawlspaces throughout Indiana, there are 4" corrugated drainage pipes going through the foundation or under the footing.  These are installed by a builder as a means to prevent a wet crawlspace.  Unfortunately, in many cases, this is the only means of waterproofing that is utilized.  We've seen many homes with improper grading, and non-existent footing drains.  The builder just puts in a pipe to the outside.

All this does is prevent major flooding (2"-6" water levels). It is not a means to prevent or stop water from flooding the crawlspace.  In some cases, we have found that the drainage pipe leads to nowhere, just basically set in the earth and back filled with soil.

In any case, if the crawlspace remains wet, a perimeter drainage system or external waterproofing systems need to be installed to keep the crawlspace dry.  If this is the only source of drainage in your crawlspace, give us a call at 1-317-893-7016 for a FREE no-obligation inspection of your crawlspace.

Indianapolis Crawlspace Insulation Contractor

Indianapolis - Save Money By Insulating Your Crawl Space!

Does your home have a crawlspace? Well, if it isn't insulated properly, then it should be! Even though they are small areas, crawl spaces offers huge savings on heating bills when properly insulated. So if you’re going to insulate your home this winter, DO NOT forget about the crawl space.

Crawl spaces are small, tight spaces installed directly into the earth under your home. Since the earth's temperature is 55 degrees and even colder in the winter, crawlspaces tend to stay cooler year round. Most crawlspaces have vents and air leaks that are drafting unwanted frigid winter air into the home.

If you have heat ducts, furnace, or hot water pipes in your crawl space, your energy bills will increase. This cold air entering through the vents and air leaks will work against your utilities, forcing them to work harder just to maintain a warm temperature.

At Indiana Crawlspace Repair, we will upgrade your crawl space's energy efficiency with products that are durable, long-lasting, and made especially to optimize energy efficiency in the crawlspace.  We are the premier crawl space insulation contractor in Central Indiana.

Contact us today 1-800-371-1939 for your free, no obligation insulation quote! We service the Greater Indianapolis Area and many surrounding areas, including Avon, Carmel, Brownsburg, Fishers, Noblesville, Bloomington, Columbus, Greenfield, Plainfield, Mooresville, Martinsville, Greenwood, Franklin, Columbus and nearby. 

CALL TODAY TO KEEP YOUR FLOORS WARMER IN THE WINTER AND SAVE MONEY EVERY MONTH.