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Just finished a job at a 100-year-old house where the homeowners couldn't figure out why their crawl space smelled like cat urine. They'd paid a big billboard company for encapsulation, thinking they were protecting their home. Instead, they got a problem that literally stunk.
Every crawl space is different, and sometimes customers know exactly what they want. That's what happened recently in Rogersville, just north of Knoxville. Instead of our typical approach, this homeowner had specific ideas about his crawl space system - and we were all ears.
Your Crawl Space is Telling You Something - Are You Listening?
When I inspect a crawl space, I'm looking for specific signs that tell me what's really going on. Today's inspection was a perfect example - fallen insulation throughout the space, fungal growth covering the wood, and ductwork with deteriorating aluminum facing.
I just left Rich's house after checking on his crawl space encapsulation we completed last week. While most contractors would consider the job done after installation, that's not how we operate at Forever Guard.
I just left a crawl space inspection in North City that perfectly shows why getting the right diagnosis matters. The new homeowner called us in to check things out, and what we found was frustrating - but not surprising.
I just left an inspection where the homeowner was planning to install foam board on their crawl space walls. They had the right concern - protecting their pipes from freezing - but the wrong solution. It's a situation I see all too often, especially as winter approaches.
I just inspected a crawl space that perfectly illustrates a problem I see far too often. The homeowner had hired a pest control company to handle their crawl space issues. They did what they typically do - laid down a vapor barrier and applied a borate treatment for pests and fungus.
I just left a crawl space inspection in Crossville that perfectly shows why "good enough" can end up costing homeowners double. The homeowner hired a company to encapsulate their crawl space, thinking they were protecting their investment. Instead, they got work so poor they'll have to pay to have it all done again.
