Got cold floors? Musty smell? That space under your house might be the problem. We'll fix it - warmer floors, lower bills, cleaner air.
Everyone thinks about attic insulation. Nobody thinks about what's underneath. But here's the thing - if you've got a raised foundation (and tons of homes in Glendale, La Crescenta, and Montrose do), that crawl space affects everything above it.
Cold floors in winter? That's your crawl space. Musty smell that won't go away? Crawl space. Humidity issues? Yep, crawl space. It's not glamorous work, but getting that space right makes a real difference in how your home feels. And smells.
Depends on what you're dealing with. Here are your options.
We install insulation between your floor joists - right under your feet. The crawl space stays vented, but your floors get a thermal barrier. Simple, effective, and it's what most homes need.
This is the full treatment. We seal up the whole crawl space - vents, walls, floor - and turn it into a conditioned space. Costs more, but it's the answer if you've got moisture problems or want the best possible protection.
Even here in Southern California - yeah, it's dry - crawl spaces still get moisture. Ground evaporation, tiny plumbing leaks you don't know about, seasonal changes. It all adds up. And moisture under your house causes problems everywhere else.
If you're nodding along, your crawl space probably needs work. We'll check it out and figure out what's going on - might be as simple as a vapor barrier, or you might need full encapsulation. Either way, we'll fix it.
These aren't theoretical benefits. You'll feel the difference.
You know how you crank the heat and your floors are still cold? That stops. Insulated crawl space means warm floors in winter. Your feet will thank you.
Up to 15% of your heat goes straight through an uninsulated floor. That's money you're burning. Add insulation, your HVAC works less, your bills drop. Math's pretty simple.
Open crawl spaces are basically welcome mats for mice, rats, and bugs. Seal it up and they can't get in. Problem solved.
Here's a fun fact: up to 40% of the air in your house rises up from the crawl space. If it's musty down there, you're breathing it up here. Seal the crawl space, clean the air. It's that direct.
Moisture rots wood. Wood rot weakens joists. Weak joists mean sagging floors and expensive repairs. Keep the crawl space dry and your structure stays solid. It's preventive maintenance.
Home inspectors check crawl spaces. Buyers notice when it's done right. An encapsulated crawl space signals "this homeowner took care of things." It's a selling point, not just a hidden upgrade.
Raised foundations are a Southern California thing. Drive through Glendale, Burbank, Pasadena, Eagle Rock - tons of homes have crawl spaces. Builders liked them. Easy access to pipes and wires. Keeps the house above grade.
But nobody thought about insulation back then. Energy was cheap in the 50s and 60s. Why bother? Well, now it's not cheap, and those uninsulated crawl spaces are costing homeowners real money.
Whether you've got a 1920s bungalow in Kenneth Village, a 1950s ranch in Adams Hill, or a 1970s split-level in Verdugo Woodlands - we've probably seen your exact situation before. We know how these homes were built and what they need.
Start to finish, here's what happens.
Someone's crawling into your crawl space with a flashlight and moisture meter. We check for water issues, pest activity, existing insulation (or lack of it), and structural problems. Can't fix what you don't know about.
Floor insulation or full encapsulation? Depends on what we find. We'll explain both options, what they cost, and which one's right for your situation. No upselling - just straight talk.
Debris removal, moisture fixes, insulation installation, sealing - we handle it. One crew, one day (maybe two for full encapsulation). You don't have to coordinate anything.
We inspect everything before calling it done. Then we show you what we did, explain how to maintain it, and answer questions. That's it - you're set.
We'll crawl down there, check everything out, and tell you what we find. Free inspection, no pressure, real answers. Then you decide what to do.