
Cornelius Crawl Space, Basement & Foundation Repair
Dry Otter is a dependable source for all your crawl space, basement, and foundation repair needs in and around Cornelius.









Basement Waterproofing
If you’re worried about a leaking basement, Dry Otter Cornelius basement waterproofing services are designed to defend your home against potential water damage and costly repairs.
If you notice water on your basement floor, mold, mildew, a musty smell, wet drywall, visible condensation, bowing walls or dampness call Dry Otter for a free inspection.
Excess water creates mold and other harmful bacteria that can cause severe respiratory issues. It can also cause structural damage, compromising the integrity of your home. We offer easy solutions to keep your basement warm and dry.
Crawl Space Repair
Crawl spaces in Cornelius are prone to excess moisture and pest-related problems. Mold and mildew can cause severe health issues, and excess water can damage the structural integrity of your home.
At Dry Otter, we offer comprehensive crawl space repair services, including encapsulation, insulation, crawl space dehumidifiers, crawl space drainage, sump pump installation, vapor barriers, and wood joist repair.
When we repair your crawl space, we target the dirt floor and vents. The dirt floor lets moisture seep under your foundation walls, and vents allow excess water and moisture to form in the crawl space.
By creating a waterproof space and repairing any damage to piers or joists, you can rest assured that your crawl space is in good working order. Schedule your free inspection today.
Basement Repair
Basements often have a variety of problems, especially excess moisture that should never be ignored. At Dry Otter, our Cornelius basement repair services offer a comprehensive solution to all your basement needs.
If you notice water on your basement floor, wet drywall, cracking, a musty smell, visible condensation, mold, mildew, white residue on your walls, bowing walls, or a damp basement, it’s time to schedule a free home inspection.
Our technicians will determine the scope of the problem before your home suffers significant damage. Once we identify the main issues we will compile of list of required repairs to restore your basement to a safe, dry space again.
Foundation Repair
When it comes to foundation repair, Dry Otter has a solid reputation for quality work. We will restore the structural integrity of your foundation by identifying potential problems and offering solutions that will address the issues.
Problem signs like bowing walls, drywall cracks, sticking windows, jamming doors, bouncing floors, wood damage, or damaged piers, are all indications you need foundation repair.
We offer a free home inspection to check out your foundation to identify possible issues and formulate a repair list to quickly resolve the problems.
Our foundation repair uses carbon fiber straps to fortify and stabilize your concrete foundation. They also add strength to your basement walls to counteract cracking, bowing, and shifting. We also offer wood joist repair to fix any damage to piers or joists.
Mold Remediation
Mold is a serious issue because it can destroy the integrity of your home by compromising your wood joists and subfloor. It is also a significant health concern.
Studies show that the basement or crawl space affects 40-50% of the air on the first floor of your home. Mold growth in those areas can cause severe respiratory infections, increased allergies, and asthma.
Dry Otter has a simple solution for mold removal that will improve air quality, maintain the integrity of your floor joists and subfloor, and increase the value of your home.
Our 3-step process removes pollutants, allergens, and dangerous particles from the air. Then, all visible mold is removed, and the area is cleaned.
Ready to Waterproof Your Home?
Can’t remember the last time you had your crawl space and basement inspected? Then it’s probably due! Contact Dry Otter Waterproofing today to schedule your free inspection.
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Our process includes the following inspections:
Crawl Space Inspection:
- Moisture and Water Damage
- Mold and Fungus
- Insulation Condition
- Vapor Barrier
- Structural Issues
- High Humidity
- Condensation on Ducts
Basement Inspection:
- Water Intrusion
- Cracks and Wall Leaks
- Foundation Integrity
- Sump Pump Operation
- Mold and Mildew
- Basement Floor Cracks
- Hydrostatic Pressure
Our expert will personally visit your home and examine the issues you are having with your basement or crawl space foundation.
What Our Customers Are Saying
EXCELLENT Based on 347 reviews Nancy Buckman2025-10-03Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fantastic crew of Trey, Jonathan & Desmond. Knowledgable, professional and a great help of understanding the process. David Stephens2025-09-27Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Will and Josh did an excellent job, they were extremely knowledgeable and careful with the areas outside the crawl space. They answered all our questions and wanted to make sure we were absolutely satisfied before they left. Also appreciated the daily communication with arrival times and daily work plans. Amy Minacapelli2025-09-25Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dry Otter did a great job! They went above and beyond and would definitely recommend their services. We had the pleasure of a fantastic crew, Noah, Corey, Jam and Tristen are top notch. Call as soon as possible because they are extremely busy! Vicki Gurley2025-09-25Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. After reading many great reviews, we used Dry Otter to remove mold and mildew from a newly purchased older home. Dry Otter then expertly encapsulated the crawlspace and installed a dehumidifier (Thanks Johnathan, Trey, and Desmond!!) and did the needed structual repairs. Great job!! The dehumidifier monitor now assures us that the crawlspace remains dry. THANK YOU, DRY OTTER! Rick Dunlap2025-09-24Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The work done by Will and his crew was excellent. I can sit in my crawlspace with a sense of calm as it is so clean. Cheryl Waggener2025-09-18Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had several companies quote me a price...dry otter was the best price, with the highest quality materials being used! For ex...20mil vapor barrier....just one thing....Will & Josh were extremely informative, knowledgeable, professional & helpful with any and all questions! They did an excellent job! They are from the Denver NC office! I highly recommend them! Dry otter is blessed to have them! I am very happy with the job they have done! And last their guarantee is excellent...they also clean up extremely well after themselves! Thank You Dry Otter! ...Will & Josh! Kimberly Jones2025-09-17Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. After researching crawl space encapsulation and asking neighbors, I found Dry Otter. I contacted 4 companies and 2 didn’t even respond. Dry Otter came out and presented photos, info on their process & system and a quote on the spot. I appreciate their professionalism and responsiveness and the price was not only the better option but most importantly was a better material used and I like the fact they are independent family-owned. The team that did the work was Noah, Corey, Jam & Tristen. A group of very nice hard working young men. Noah was especially great and easy to work with. They called both days 20 minutes out, communicated during the process and explained everything in detail with instructions, etc. With our house being a new build only a year old, we wanted to make this important investment to protect the support beams and trusses for the long term. I’m looking forward to some energy saving as well. And, no critters or bugs will be especially nice too! I highly recommend Dry Otter! Joey Tirak2025-09-05Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My crawlspace needed some attention had pretty high humidity and condensation on duct work. Decided to go with an encapsulation with foam board on walls. Dry otter was great to work with. Will and Josh were the installers and their communication and professionalism was outstanding. The crawl space looks great now and thet explained everything very well. They even checked back in a couple days after the install to make sure the humidity has dropped. highly recommend Dry Otter if you need a crawl space encapsulation
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