crawlspace services

Your home's crawl space provides easy access to plumbing, electrical wiring, and ductwork, making it an essential part of your home's construction. However, it can also attract a wide array of pests, including rodents, insects, reptiles, and termites. It is essential to remediate damage caused by these intruders and prevent future infestation or climate-related problems. In addition, crawl spaces demand more maintenance than basements because they are more exposed and susceptible to weather and surface water intrusion.

A main indication that you may need restoration is high humidity levels inside your home. Excessive creaking or rattling from cabinets when you walk on your floors can indicate weakness or excessive settling in the areas of your home underneath the primary flooring. Sagging and sloped floors also suggest that your crawl space may need repair. These conditions may require immediate professional help to identify and correct structural and moisture-related problems.

Higher utility bills can also be a sign of crawl space issues. HVAC systems run more than necessary when there are high humidity or extreme temperature variations in your crawl space. The HVAC inefficiency that results can cause rapid and substantial increased energy demands on your system.

Remediation typically involves sealing off the various entryways into your crawl space that pests can exploit in search of food and shelter. We identify gaps between foundation structures and soil surfaces and the opening for plumbing and wiring that pests use to get inside. We fill the gaps with appropriate material that provides a permanent seal. We make sure that ventilation screens are intact and functioning correctly to help regulate temperature and moisture underneath your home. If needed, we can design and install additional vents.

Restoration typically involves eliminating and controlling crawl space moisture. Excess water and humid air cause accelerated structural damage and may attract many pest species that constantly search out ready water sources. After inspecting and repairing water-related damage, we can recommend a suitable vapor barrier and other crawl space encapsulation materials to seal your property from water and pest intrusion permanently.

Crawl space encapsulation is a modern moisture and pest control method for homes with conventional pier and beam foundations. We select and install materials that fit your home's construction and are environmentally responsible and non-permeable. Encapsulation also supports your home's insulation and HVAC system, making the year-round climate control described above more effective and less expensive. Encapsulation also blocks air intake from underneath your home into the interior living spaces. This process restricts the growth of mold, mildew, and fungus inside and underneath your home.

Tonys Pest Killers is the top professional pest control company serving Chicago and Hampton Roads, VA, metropolitan areas. Established in 2016, we are a veteran and family-owned and operated business that emphasizes customer service focused on your complete satisfaction.

Get your home's crawl space into top shape, and let us provide peace of mind about future water or pest infestations by contacting us today for more information or an estimate.