Sagging, uneven floors? Wet, musty crawl space? Olshan offers a variety of affordable structural & waterproofing crawl space solutions, designed to keep your home on level ground.
Olshan treats crawl space issues that include structural, water & air quality
Problems that begin in the crawl space can easily spread to other areas of your home, resulting in water problems, structural problems, and air quality problems. Olshan’s cost-effective crawl space recovery solutions can help.
Olshan’s complete home structural services include Crawl Space Structural Repair, Crawl Space Encapsulation, Crawl Space Water Management and Air Quality solutions designed to fit your home improvement goals and budget. Only Olshan offers:
- Comprehensive Crawl Space Repair solutions
- Certified Structural Technicians
- Free Assessments
- Repairing foundations since 1933
- A+ BBB Rating
- Convenient payment plans
- Available ongoing maintenance
Transform the dark, damp underbelly of your home and convert it into a cleaner, safer environment – schedule a free, no-obligation assessment.
Problems that begin in the crawl space affect the entire home
Crawl space homes are much more common in the south and west coast, but can be found just about anywhere. Since crawl spaces are left exposed to the elements, they are naturally susceptible to foundation damage.
When it comes to crawl spaces, there are 3 areas of concern:
Structural Problems: Structural issues weaken the support system of the home, causing floors to sag, cracks in walls and doors & windows that stick – Left unaddressed, these stability issues can dramatically impact the value and appearance of your home.
Water Problems: Water seeks the path of least resistance and enters your crawl space through weak points. Pooling water underneath the home can lead to structural damage, rot, mold, and unpleasant odors throughout the home.
Air Quality Problems: Do you notice musty odors coming from the crawl space? In your home, hot air rises from below and escapes near the upper levels. This means the air you breath inside your home comes from the humid crawl space area, through a process known as the Stack Effect.
Crawl spaces can become a mess – wood rot, pooling water, uneven floors, foul odors and mold are just a few examples of the problems that can affect an untreated crawl space.
Fixing crawl space problems is easy with Olshan
At Olshan, we carefully investigate the problems affecting your crawl space to determine the best solution. By carefully analyzing your home and soil, we are able to not only fix the symptoms (like cracks or sagging floors), but also treat the source of the problem to ensure a long-lasting solution.
What happens if my crawl space is too low to the ground?
Small spaces are no problem for Olshan. We understand that some pier and beam crawl space homes can be very low to the ground. Sometimes under 1.5 feet. Most foundation pros are unable to navigate these tight, dark spaces.
At Olshan, we use robot crawlers designed to navigate the tough terrain under your home. These gadgets deliver real-time 4K video and are able to help us identify structural problems as well as assess issues with moisture, mold and mildew.
We offer the best technology available. Allowing us to fix crawl spaces of all types and sizes, while meeting any budget.
Built on 90 Years of industry experience and research, the experts at Olshan have developed proven methods to repair crawl space homes.
Our Crawl Space products & services include:
Structural Repair
- SafeAdjust™ – Replaces damaged or missing crawl space stations, improving structural support, to help restore sagging floors and eliminate cracks.
- Cable Lock ST Plus™ – Penetrates deep beneath the soil to improve the structural stability of the home.
- Root Barriers – Defends against moisture-absorbing tree roots
- LumberKote Sealant – Protects wood subfloors from water damage and mold
Interior Water Management
- EZ Drain Plus™ – Superior flow rate and durability. Removes pooling crawl space water. Quick to install.
- Pipe & Rock – Removes pooling crawl space water. Crush & clog resistant.
Exterior Water Management (Drainage)
- French Drain – Traditional & effective exterior Water Management system.
- Double Barrel Drain – Combination drain collects water below grade.
- Surface Drain – Removes pooling surface water.
- Downspout Extensions – Helps move water out and away from the foundation.
Water Discharge
- Sump Pump Basins & Sump Pumps – Forcibly discharge water that enters the crawl space.
- Gravity Discharge – Uses a slope to discharge pooling water away from the foundation.
Crawl Space Encapsulation (Air Quality)
- SafeSeal™ liner – Improves air quality and water issues using a moisture-resistant barrier (installed on walls and/or floor), drainage and air exchange solutions.
- CrawlSafe™ – Combines the air quality enhancements of SafeSeal™ with the structural support of SafeAdjust™ posts.
- Crawl space dehumidifier – Reduces crawl space humidity.
- HumiGo™ – Energy efficient way to reduce humidity inside the home.
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System Benefits
Water Management | Structural | Air Quality | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Interior | Exterior | Discharge | ||||||||||||||||||||
| PROBLEMS | SOLUTIONS | EZ Drain Plus | Pipe and Rock | Exterior Wall Waterproofing | Surface Drain | Footer Drain / Gravel Fill | Downspout Extension | French Drain | Sump Pump Basin | Gravity Discharge | Wall Lock™ | SafeAdjust™ | Adjustable Wall Brace | Epoxy Injections | Carbon Fiber Strips | Root Barrier | Underpinnings | Encapsulation | HumiGo™ | Dehumidifier |
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| Water Intrusion Under & Over the Footer | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||||||||
| Sub Surface Water | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||||||||||||
| Wall Water Intrusion from Cracks / Mortar Joints | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||||||||||
| Bleeding & Sweating Vents | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||||||||||||||
| Bleeding & Sweating Walls / Condensation | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||||||
| Excess Moisture, Humidity & Odor | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||||||||
| Sagging Floors | ✓ | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowed Walls | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||||||||
| Wall Cracks | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||||
SafeAdjust™ restores sagging crawl space floors
Restore and support collapsing or unsafe crawl space areas. Our Certified Structural Technicians identify and repair failing supports using adjustable Support Columns. Learn more about SafeAdjust™.
Crawl Space Encapsulation & Repair reduces moisture and humidity
A dirt crawl space is frequently saturated with moisture. To help eliminate moisture from the crawl space and seal it off from harmful conditions, Olshan recommends Crawl Space Encapsulation. Encapsulation helps your crawl space look and feel just like the rest of your home.
Crawl Space Encapsulation uses our SafeSeal™ Liner that acts as a vapor barrier to protect your crawl space from the negative effects of moisture. It also includes an optional air exchange system to improve indoor air quality and reduce energy costs.
Crawl Space Encapsulation is a great home improvement investment. It can improve indoor air quality, save energy, deter pests, create extra storage space and increase the value of your home.
Available warranty programs & ongoing support
Each of these industry-leading solutions is backed by an available warranty program. Options include annual inspections, necessary adjustments and a full evaluation of any shifts that may have occurred over time. Preventive home maintenance is always more economical than waiting until major repairs are required.
We didn’t become one of the most trusted names in Foundation Repair & Waterproofing overnight. We’ve built experience over the course of eighty years. Put that experience to work you for you. Contact Olshan Foundation Repair now.
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