Why Your Charlotte Crawl Space Turns Into a Pond Every Time It Rains (And What To Do About It)
Why Your Charlotte Crawl Space Turns Into a Pond Every Time It Rains (And What To Do About It) Why Your Crawl Space Keeps Filling With Water Every Storm A few weeks ago I was in Charlotte, grabbing lunch near SouthPark, when a homeowner pulled up a photo on their phone and slid it across […]
How Thick Should Your Charlotte Crawl Space Vapor Barrier Really Be?
Let’s Dive In A homeowner in south Charlotte told me this once over sweet tea at a barbecue place off South Blvd: “The crawl space company said I needed a super thick vapor barrier. The other guy said I was being upsold. I just want to know what’s actually right.” If you’ve had two different […]
Is Encapsulation a Waste If You Never Use Your Charlotte Crawl Space?
I was grabbing lunch in Columbia last week when a homeowner I know brought up something I hear all the time. He said, “I got my crawl space encapsulated a few years back. It’s clean, it’s dry… but I honestly haven’t opened that little door more than twice. Did I just throw a bunch of […]
The Simple Annual Crawl Space Checklist Every Charlotte Homeowner Should Have
Let’s Step Back for a Second A few weeks ago I was talking with a homeowner in south Charlotte, right off Providence Road. We were sitting at his kitchen table, coffee between us, and he said, “I’ve lived here 14 years and I’ve never been in my crawl space. Not once. Is that… bad?” If […]
Vapor Barrier Thickness Rules for Charlotte Crawl Space Encapsulation (Without All the Confusing Jargon)
Let’s Step Back for a Second I was walking out of a crawl space in south Charlotte the other day, mud on my knees, red clay dust on my shirt, when the homeowner looked at me and said: “So… is this plastic thick enough, or did the last guy cheap out?” That’s really what people […]
Transform Your Home’s Safety: Essential Guide to Foundation Repair for Lasting Stability
Transform Your Home’s Safety: Essential Guide to Foundation Repair for Lasting Stability Every homeowner knows that the foundation is the cornerstone of a well-built house—literally! While it is easy to take your home’s structural integrity for granted, fluctuations in the soil and weather can wreak havoc over time. By understanding the importance of foundation repair, […]
Essential Guide to Foundation Repair: Protecting Your Home from Ground Failure
Essential Guide to Foundation Repair: Protecting Your Home from Ground Failure When you think of the foundation of a house, you might envision sturdy blocks or concrete walls beneath your feet. But did you know that your home’s foundation is really like its backbone? It supports everything above and keeps your dwelling upright in a […]
Transforming Your Home: Essential Guide to Effective Foundation Repair Techniques
Transforming Your Home: Essential Guide to Effective Foundation Repair Techniques When it comes to maintaining a home, the foundation is like the body’s skeleton—vital yet often overlooked until something goes awry. Imagine living in a house that feels like it’s doing the cha-cha, or worse, has door frames that resemble a Picasso painting. If you […]
Essential Guide to Foundation Repair: Protecting Your Home from Structural Damage
Essential Guide to Foundation Repair: Protecting Your Home from Structural Damage When it comes to maintaining the integrity of your home, few things are as crucial as the foundation. After all, it’s the unsung hero that keeps everything above it safe and sound, much like the foundation of a good relationship—built on solid ground, not […]
Essential Guide to Foundation Repair: Ensuring a Solid Base for Your Home
Essential Guide to Foundation Repair: Ensuring a Solid Base for Your Home Every solid structure starts with a solid foundation, and when it comes to your home, this adage couldn’t ring more true. Imagine building a mansion on quicksand. Spoiler alert: It’s not going to end well. Foundations provide stability, support weight, and keep everything […]