Crawl space waterproofing mistakes can be as costly as a lack of waterproofing, whether they take your time, money, or a combination of both -as most do. Avoid common mistakes made during crawl space waterproofing in Madison by learning what you shouldn’t do -and following the information to a T. Start with the information below.  

Not Dealing With Water Damage

Before crawl space waterproofing in Madison, homeowners must first remediate their homes of water damage.  Gutters and downspouts, leaking faucets, and high humidity levels are three issues that potentially cause water damage in the crawl space that need expert repair before proceeding with waterproofing.  

Installing Fiberglass Insulation

Fiberglass insulation is preferred when insulating the house but is the worst option in the crawl space. Like sponges, fiberglass absorbs water and moisture.  This can cause a mold problem in no time at all. Avoid fiberglass insulation in the crawl space and opt for a rigid foam insulation board instead.  

No Vapor Barrier

Vapor Barriers protect your home against mold and wood rot by preventing the build-up of moisture from the soil to enter the crawl space. Without this important waterproofing tool, foundation damage and other structural issues may occur. Health problems can also affect those in the household since mold distributes spores into the air they’ll breathe inside the main living area of the home.  

Choosing the Wrong Crawl Space Waterproofing Company

Southern Crawl Space is the premier crawl space waterproofing company in Madison, eager to protect your home against water damage using our proven LumberKote system. We offer free, no-obligation crawl space inspections and estimates upon request and stand behind our work. We’re also licensed, insured, and dedicated to our clients and meeting their needs. Don't choose a crawl space waterproofing company in Madison that offers subpar work at substantial costs when we’re one call away. Southern Crawl Space offers moisture control services, including basement and crawlspace waterproofing, drainage system installation, and vapor barrier installation. SCS guarantees to fix your moisture issues permanently. Our trained team of technicians utilizes only the best solutions for your basement or crawlspace. We are proud to offer LumberKote™ and MaxxBarrier™ waterproofing sealers by WatsonSeal. We are Alabama’s ONLY Watson Seal Authorized Dealer. If you have a service request, give us a call. We will happily provide a free inspection and service estimate.