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I was out in Sevierville yesterday looking at a crawlspace. Insulation falling everywhere. Fungal growth on the wood. A little water pooling near the door.

I'm standing in a crawlspace in Farragut right now, looking at a vent fan. If you live in this area, there's a good chance you've got one too. Maybe even multiple fans. They were required by building code years ago, so builders installed them in thousands of homes. The idea made sense at the time - push humid air out

Walked Into a Crawlspace That Smelled Like Cat Pee

I walked into a crawlspace in Oliver Springs yesterday that tells you everything you need to know about half-measures. Five years ago, one of the biggest companies in the area came out and sealed the vents. They put in a dehumidifier. They collected their money and left.

I walked into a crawlspace in Farragut yesterday that stopped me in my tracks. This is an older home - late 70s, early 80s. Someone had come in and encapsulated part of the crawlspace. Just one section. Maybe 500 square feet. The rest? Completely open to the dirt.

I was out in Farragut today looking at a crawlspace. Before I even talked to the homeowner about what they needed, I knew exactly what the problem was. Water marks all over the vapor barrier. Little trails and puddles underneath the ductwork. I see this in almost every single crawlspace I inspect.

I was out in Farragut yesterday looking at a crawlspace in a newer house. Standing water sitting right on top of the vapor barrier.

We just wrapped up a crawlspace job in Oak Ridge. Full encapsulation, drainage system, two sump pumps, dehumidifier, new door - the whole deal. The customers are thrilled. Everything looks clean and works perfectly. But honestly? I'm already thinking about how this crawlspace is going to look in five years. Ten years.