What’s Happening Beneath Your Home
Out of sight, but not without consequences.
Moisture that collects in your crawlspace doesn’t stay there. It moves upward through floor joists and into living areas, affecting air quality, structural materials, and the overall comfort of your home. In our climate, where warm, humid air is present for much of the year, an unmanaged crawl space is one of the more common sources of long-term home damage.
Early Warning Signs
The early signs are easy to overlook.
A musty smell in a lower room. Floors that feel slightly soft. Condensation on pipes or HVAC components. These are not isolated problems. They are early indicators of a moisture issue that tends to progress without attention.
Crawlspace Remediation
Start by fixing what’s already there.
If your crawlspace already has mold growth, deteriorated insulation, or damaged wood, remediation addresses those existing problems directly. Our team treats and removes mold, repairs compromised materials, and restores the space to a clean, stable condition before any protective measures are installed.
Crawlspace Encapsulation
Once it’s clean, keep it that way.
Crawlspace encapsulation seals the space with a durable vapor barrier across the floor and up the foundation walls, closes exterior vents, and adds a dehumidifier to maintain consistent humidity levels year-round. This combination blocks the primary ways moisture enters, through soil evaporation, humid air, and wall seepage, creating a stable environment beneath your home.
For homeowners who have already completed remediation, or whose crawlspace is in good condition but unprotected, encapsulation is the most comprehensive long-term solution.
Free On-Site Evaluation
We’ll evaluate the status of your crawlspace!
If you’ve noticed signs of moisture or you haven’t had your crawlspace inspected in several years, we offer a free on-site evaluation. Our team will assess the space, explain what we find in plain terms, and recommend the right path forward based on your home’s actual conditions. Book it today!
Have a Crawlspace
Project in Mind?
Protecting your home starts from the ground up.
Tell us what you’ve been noticing, and we’ll help you understand what’s behind it and what it takes to address it properly. Wilhoit Exteriors provides crawlspace remediation and encapsulation services built for the conditions homeowners in Chattanooga and North Georgia actually face.