Is it worth it to clean a crawl space?

• <div><p>Yes, cleaning a crawl space is worth it. You might think you can ignore the area since it’s out of sight, but doing so can lead to pest infestations, mold, and other problems. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-repairing-and-cleaning-crawl-space-cost.htm">Crawl space cleaning costs</a> between <b>$0.50 and $4 per square foot</b>, but the cost to deal with pests or mold would be much higher.</p></div>

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Q: Is water damage always accompanied by mold?

• <div><p>Mold and mildew are always a primary risk with any water damage, but it&rsquo;s not guaranteed that mold will grow. The chances of mold growth are dependent on many factors, such as the severity of the damage and how quickly the area was cleaned up and dried out&mdash;that&rsquo;s why responding to water damage immediately is imperative. If you suspect you have mold and mildew growth, you should talk to a local mold removal expert .</p></div>

Q: Should I pick a topical or a penetrating sealer for my project?

• <div><p>Topical sealers adhere to the surface of concrete to create a protective layer. In many cases, this is all you need for concrete that sees light to moderate traffic, such as your basement. Penetrating sealers, on the other hand, bond with the free lime in the top layer of concrete to form calcium silicate, which prevents liquid from passing through. This type of sealer protects the surface from water, oil, and gasoline spills.</p></div>

Q: What are some alternatives to a gutter system?

• <div><p>Alternatives to gutter systems include <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-rain-chain.htm">rain chains</a> and drip edges, which work to disperse rain coming off of your roof to a wider section of the ground to prevent erosion and pooling. These options aren&rsquo;t standalone alternatives to gutters in all parts of the country because they don&rsquo;t divert water. They&rsquo;re often reserved for dry climates. On the ground, you can also opt for a drip path or French drain. These can serve as standalone alternatives, but they&rsquo;re expensive and can detract from your curb appeal and usable yard.</p></div>

Q: How long does it take to waterproof a basement or crawlspace?

• <div><p>The process might take a few days to a week, depending on the method chosen, area size, and weather conditions. Some solutions, like simple interior sealants, may require less time.</p></div>

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Last update on October 31, 2025

Reviewed in April 2020
Dependable, courteous, answers all questions. Workers work nonstop to get the job done on time. We are extremely satisfied. We highly recommend Frontier Basement Systems
Frontier Foundation and Crawl Space Repair
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Reviewed in March 2019
Bryan was very accommodating with the time restraints that we were dealing with; everything had to be done within a 2-week window. He promptly came to evaluate our problem; we received his estimate in 2 days; and he began the work a few days later. He was vey thorough in the assessment of our...
Restoration 1 of Metro Atlanta
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Reviewed in January 2013
Basement was flooded with aprox. 6 to 10 inches. I pumped the water out using 2 sump pumps and called Ron's Rooter Service. They thought at first it was due to water seeping into the basement through the walls from a recent down pour of rain. I asked them to jet the drain line anyway. They...
RON'S SEPTIC TANK & DRAIN CLNG
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Reviewed in April 2011
Waylon Wright and his crew are one of those rare crew of professionals that are good enough to stay busy through word of mouth references. Waylon is a true professional. He stayed in contact throughout the job and was very accomodating in the inspection, explanation, and estimation of the...
Wright Masonry
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Reviewed in February 2009
After heavy rain and snow melt the basement of my house became flooded with approximately 4-6 inches of water. I called on a Wednesday night and they came out the next afternoon. The arrived five minutes early. After evaluating the situation, the basement was first going to need the water pumped...
Jeff The Plumber
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Bluegrass Foundation Repair, LLC

Bluegrass Foundation Repair, LLC

Customers say: Quick response

18 years of experience

Free onsite estimate

Bluegrass specializes in waterproofing, foundation repair, crawl space repair, and concrete raising and leveling in Kentucky. Offering over a decade of experience, free no-obligation estimates, lifetime warranties, and affordable customized solutions, Bluegrass serves KY areas including Bowling Green, Lexington, Louisville, Paducah, Elizabethtown, Owensboro, and Frankfort. Call us today or vist or website www.bluegrassrepair.com to schedule your free estimate.

"Thank you for making the process easy!"

Joshua E on April 2025

"Thank you for making the process easy!"

Joshua E on April 2025

AccuLevel, Inc. - Missouri

9495 North Waldron Road

AccuLevel, Inc. - Missouri

9495 North Waldron Road

Customers say: Quality work

82 local quotes requested

29 years of experience

Acculevel is your foundation repair expert, serving Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Kentucky, and Ohio with over 20 years of experience. Our repairs come with a life of the structure warranty. Acculevel begins by evaluating your entire foundation system, checking your property for the signs and causes of foundation failure. From foundation & crawlspace repair to waterproofing & encapsulation systems, Acculevel can help you protect your home-- the most valuable investment you'll ever make.

"Thrilled with the results! Good design and implementation."

Janet E on June 2023

"Thrilled with the results! Good design and implementation."

Janet E on June 2023

We are a local veteran owned and operated crawl space waterproofing business. We specialize in crawl space encapsulations, mold remediation, vapor barriers, sump pump systems, and more! We pride ourselves on using high quality materials and high quality workmanship. On top of our 30 year warranty on multiple services!

Midwest Foundation Repair

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Midwest Foundation Repair

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34 years of experience

With over 20 years of experience under our belt, we pride ourselves on excellent customer satisfaction. We are locally owned and operated and our professionals are always prompt, clean and friendly every step of the way. Call us today for a free estimate!

Rod Layman Masonry

321 Stonegate Way

3.83(

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Rod Layman Masonry

321 Stonegate Way

3.83(

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53 years of experience

Additional DBAs - Layman's Masonry Estimator, Rod Layman Mason Contractor.

"We have an old 1930's house that needed a large chimney repointed and cap replaced. Rod at Layman Masonry and his team were referred to us by our roofer, Kelvin Howard, for doing good work. We contacted Rod for a quote, and he came out the very next day to quote a price that was good considering the amount of work to be done. Rob and his team are insured and were courteous and friendly throughout the project. They showed up on time and maintained a clean job site. The project consisted of grinding out and replacing the old mortar, a new chimney cap and to put two coats of paint back on the chimney. The project was completed in 4 days despite rain every other day. We were very happy with the work done and will use Rod again in the future."

Terry H on March 2024

Additional DBAs - Layman's Masonry Estimator, Rod Layman Mason Contractor.

"We have an old 1930's house that needed a large chimney repointed and cap replaced. Rod at Layman Masonry and his team were referred to us by our roofer, Kelvin Howard, for doing good work. We contacted Rod for a quote, and he came out the very next day to quote a price that was good considering the amount of work to be done. Rob and his team are insured and were courteous and friendly throughout the project. They showed up on time and maintained a clean job site. The project consisted of grinding out and replacing the old mortar, a new chimney cap and to put two coats of paint back on the chimney. The project was completed in 4 days despite rain every other day. We were very happy with the work done and will use Rod again in the future."

Terry H on March 2024

Dorian Visionheart Dyer

3560 South Brandon Street

4.80(

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Dorian Visionheart Dyer

3560 South Brandon Street

4.80(

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Customers say: True professional

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

I am a self-taught artist, initially drawn to experiment with pastels and colored pencil, and now working with acrylic on canvas. My art speaks for itself.

HELITECH Heartland

1616 Adams St

4.50(

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HELITECH Heartland

1616 Adams St

4.50(

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Customers say: True professional

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

Helitech is a family, locally-owned specialty contractor that provides waterproofing, foundation repair, & concrete repair services to homeowners across a 4 state region. Services include basement & crawlspace waterproofing & encapsulation, complete foundation repair - piering, wall anchoring, & crack repair, as well as concrete leveling / mudjacking, dehumidifiers, sump pumps, & yard drainage. We service the greater Southern Illinois, Southeast Missouri, and Western Kentucky regions including Mt Vernon, Benton, Herrin, Carbondale, Harrisburg, Cape Girardeau, Jackson, Perryville, Sikeston, Poplar Bluff, Charleston, Metropolis, Paducah, Mayfield, Benton, Murray, and everywhere in between out of our facility in Marion. Our Helitech Promise is to provide the highest quality products and finest service and to stand by our work for the life of your home. We have been serving the area for 5 decades strong and our longevity speaks to our reliability and commitment to excellence.

Hampton Enterprise LLC

254 W Lawrence Harris Hwy

3.40(

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Hampton Enterprise LLC

254 W Lawrence Harris Hwy

3.40(

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36 years of experience

Our mission at Hampton Enterprise LLC is to provide clients with superior customer service, quality work and speedy service in all aspects of their home improvement needs. Licensed, insured and trusted since 1989; come discover the Hampton difference today! We specialize in the installation and repair of Windows, Doors, Flooring, Sinks, Bathtubs, Showers, Sprinkler Systems and much more. We also offer Interior and Exterior Home Painting, Custom Welding Fabrication and Carpentry.Localy in your area just call and i will call back with a local number thank you . from James Hampton AL.Dothan 334-648-3817, AL Birmingham 334-648-3817, AL Huntsville 334-648-3817, AL Mobile 334-648-3817, AL Tuscaloosa 334-648-3817, AL Montgomery 334-578-4761, AR Little Rock 334-648-3817, AZ Phoenix 334-648-3817, CA LosAngeles/Sacramento 334-648-3817, CO Denver/Colorado Springs 334-648-3817, CT Hartford 334-648-3817, DE Dover 334-648-3817, FL Tallahassee 334-648-3817, FL Cape Canaveral/ Cocoa 334-648-3817, FL. Destin 334-648-3817, FL Gainsville 334-648-3817 Fl Jacksonville 334-648-3817, FL Orlando 334-648-3817, FL Panama City 334-648-3817, FL Tampa 334-648-3817, FL Miami 334-648-3817, GA Atlanta 334-648-3817, GA Albany 334-648-3817, GA Augusta 334-648-3817, GA Columbus 334-648-3817, GA Macon 334-648-3817, GA Valdosta 334-648-3817, IA Des Moines 334-648-3817, ID Boise 334-648-3817, IL Chicago/Springfield 334-648-3817, IN Indianapolis 334-648-3817, KS Levenworth/Topeka 334-648-3817, KY Frankfort 334-648-3817, LA New orleans/Baton Rouge 334-648-3817, MA Boston 334-648-3817, MD Annapolis 334-648-3817, ME Augusta 334-648-3817, MI Detroit/Lansing 334-648-3817, MN Saint Paul 334-648-3817, MO kansas City/Jefferson City 334-648-3817, MS Jackson 334-648-3817, MS Biloxi 334-648-3817, MS Gulf Port 334-648-3817, MT helena 334-648-3817, NC Raleigh 334-648-3817, ND Bismark 334-648-3817, NE Lincoln 334-648-3817, NJ Trenton 334-648-3817, NM Santa Fe 334-648-3817, NV Carson City 334-648-3817, NV Las Vegas 334-648-3817 NY Albany 334-648-3817, OH Columbus 334-648-3817, OK Oklahoma Ciy 334-648-3817, OR Salem 334-648-3817, PA harrisburg 334-648-3817, RI Providence 334-648-3817, SC Columbia 334-648-3817, SD Pierre 334-648-3817, TN nashville 334-648-3817, TX Austin 334-648-3817, UT Salt Lake City 334-648-3817, VA Richmond 334-648-3817, VT montpelier 334-648-3817, WI Madison 334-648-3817, WV Charleston 334-648-3817, WY Cheyenne 334-648-3817

"They guys suck."

Penny S on February 2024

"They guys suck."

Penny S on February 2024

United Structural Systems Ltd Inc

723 Chenault Bridge Rd

4.72(

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United Structural Systems Ltd Inc

723 Chenault Bridge Rd

4.72(

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Customers say: Super punctual

37 years of experience

United Structural Systems is a family-owned business specializing in foundation repair, wall realignment, and waterproofing systems. We are constantly researching new and innovative ways to service our customers. Additional phone numbers - (304) 346-7777, (513) 561-0300. Additional fax - (513) 561-030. Additional DBA - Perma Jack - United Structural Systems.

"This one-star rating is generous! We are seven weeks into a four-day job at our house! The have been back three times to finish the job and it is still not done. My back yard is a mud pit! I have been informed by the "office" that it will take two more weeks before I can be put on the schedule for a crew to come back. The crew is working from their Lancaster office, and the managers won't return phone calls and are hiding behind the receptionist. I work just a few miles from their Lexington office, so I decided to pop in and talk to a different person only to find out that there is no staff in this office. The website for the Lexington office has a picture of the building and posted hours of 9 am to 6 pm, but it is just a building with mailboxes and a few shared meeting rooms used by several companies. Customer service is absolutely horrible. Think twice before hiring USS!"

Gary T on July 2025

"This one-star rating is generous! We are seven weeks into a four-day job at our house! The have been back three times to finish the job and it is still not done. My back yard is a mud pit! I have been informed by the "office" that it will take two more weeks before I can be put on the schedule for a crew to come back. The crew is working from their Lancaster office, and the managers won't return phone calls and are hiding behind the receptionist. I work just a few miles from their Lexington office, so I decided to pop in and talk to a different person only to find out that there is no staff in this office. The website for the Lexington office has a picture of the building and posted hours of 9 am to 6 pm, but it is just a building with mailboxes and a few shared meeting rooms used by several companies. Customer service is absolutely horrible. Think twice before hiring USS!"

Gary T on July 2025

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Basement Waterproofing questions, answered by experts

Mold and mildew are always a primary risk with any water damage, but it’s not guaranteed that mold will grow. The chances of mold growth are dependent on many factors, such as the severity of the damage and how quickly the area was cleaned up and dried out—that’s why responding to water damage immediately is imperative. If you suspect you have mold and mildew growth, you should talk to a local mold removal expert .

Topical sealers adhere to the surface of concrete to create a protective layer. In many cases, this is all you need for concrete that sees light to moderate traffic, such as your basement. Penetrating sealers, on the other hand, bond with the free lime in the top layer of concrete to form calcium silicate, which prevents liquid from passing through. This type of sealer protects the surface from water, oil, and gasoline spills.

Alternatives to gutter systems include rain chains and drip edges, which work to disperse rain coming off of your roof to a wider section of the ground to prevent erosion and pooling. These options aren’t standalone alternatives to gutters in all parts of the country because they don’t divert water. They’re often reserved for dry climates. On the ground, you can also opt for a drip path or French drain. These can serve as standalone alternatives, but they’re expensive and can detract from your curb appeal and usable yard.

The process might take a few days to a week, depending on the method chosen, area size, and weather conditions. Some solutions, like simple interior sealants, may require less time.

Yes, cleaning a crawl space is worth it. You might think you can ignore the area since it’s out of sight, but doing so can lead to pest infestations, mold, and other problems. Crawl space cleaning costs between $0.50 and $4 per square foot, but the cost to deal with pests or mold would be much higher.

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Midwest Foundation Repair

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Rod Layman Masonry

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Dorian Visionheart Dyer

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HELITECH Heartland

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Hampton Enterprise LLC

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Who Can Inspect My Crawl Space?

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The Crawlspace Ace

Midwest Foundation Repair

Midwest Foundation Repair

Rod Layman Masonry

Rod Layman Masonry

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Dorian Visionheart Dyer

HELITECH Heartland

HELITECH Heartland

Hampton Enterprise LLC

Hampton Enterprise LLC

United Structural Systems Ltd Inc

United Structural Systems Ltd Inc

The Grand Rivers, KY homeowners’ guide to basement waterproofing services

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How Much Does Crawl Space Repair Cost? [2025 Data]

How Much Does Crawl Space Encapsulation Cost? [2025 Data]

Who Cleans Crawl Spaces? The Best Pros to Hire

Who Can Inspect My Crawl Space?

How to Unclog a Sump Pump in 5 Steps

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