Crawl Space Mold In Charlotte, NC
Is Your Crawl Space Infested With Mold?
Don’t Worry, Dry Otter Can Help
The very word can cause anxiety for any homeowner. When mold has taken hold in your crawl space, you smell that musty "basement" smell it produces. But mold is more than just a foul smell. Mold is insidious; it spreads rapidly and can make living in your home dangerous to you and your family.
Why Does My Crawl Space Have Mold?
Your crawl space likely has mold because it wasn't adequately protected against moisture and humidity. Since crawl spaces usually have no covering from the bare earth, moisture is always present in a confined space. When this moisture is combined with North Carolina's high heat and humidity, you have the perfect breeding ground for crawl space mold.
Dry Otter’s Lasting Solutions For A Moldy Crawl Space
Mold removal is not a DIY job. It takes the right tools and experience to remove mold and keep it from coming back. Dry Otter has lasting solutions for removing crawl space mold, such as:
Mold Remdiation
Dry Otter's mold remediation is individualized to your unique problem.
Our process covers everything; we'll not only remove mold but also
identify the source of moisture in your crawl space that caused mold
growth. Because without finding the source, you're just inviting mold
to come back.
Vapor Barrier
In a standard vented crawl space, the NC Building Code requires at
minimum a 6-mil vapor barrier. It must cover 100% of the soil and
be overlapped no less than 12 inches. At Dry Otter, all vapor
barriers we install are 10-mil, which is thicker than required.
While adequate in some situations, a simple vapor barrier will
hold down ground vapor but is no solution for groundwater
penetration or high humidity.
Encapsulation
In a crawl space, moisture enters through the soil, below-grade
walls, and vents. An encapsulation will seal off the crawl space
floor, foundation walls, and foundation vents with durable plastic
to prevent moisture from coming in through those places. In
addition, a dehumidifier is installed to ensure the moisture level
stays below the threshold for mold to grow or wood to rot. An
encapsulation system also improves indoor air quality and provides a
15% increase in energy efficiency.
Dehumidifier
Installing a dehumidifier in your crawl space will go a long way
toward prevent moisture issues from water being in the crawl
space. Dehumidifiers remove moisture from the air and replace it
with dry air. This process controls humidity, preventing wood rot,
mildew, and mold growth. At Dry Otter, our energy-efficient
dehumidifiers will keep your crawl space dry all year round.
Reviews From Satisfied Dry Otter Customers
We focus on delivering solutions that improve your home and protect your family. Let our customers tell you why they trust Dry Otter Waterproofing as their preferred crawl space and foundation specialist.
- Wesley and Will did an outstanding job. Kept me updated and informed as work progressed. All issues rectified... Read More Read LessAAlanda Richardson3 months ago
- Dry Otter installed a complete encapsulation of my crawlspace, including french drains, sump pump, and dehumidifier. The most impressive asp... Read Moreect of the job was the dedication and hard work of their crew. William and his team were passionate, and it was obvious they cared about their integrity. Read LessMMike Delehanty3 months ago
- We were in the market for controlling moisture in our crawlspace. I interviewed several companies and it came down to two. I decided to hire... Read More Dry Otter and couldn't be happier! It's been a month now and I check on my investment periodically and it dry, dry, dry! Tyler was our initial contact and he answered all of my questions. I even called for additional questions which he was very happy to answer. Will, Quentin and Luis did the install and did a great job! From start to finish they were all very polite, professional, and thorough. You'll be very happy that you called Dry Otter for any crawlspace moisture problems you may be experiencing. Read LessSS Hahn3 months ago
- Complete encapsulation very friendly and helpful and interactive... Read More Read Lessjjessica gray3 months ago
- We used Dry Otter to improve the crawlspace conditions of our 35 year old house. We had known that the crawlspace needed some attention with... Read More its falling insulation, musty smell, damp soil and let's not forget our slightly bouncy and sagging floors. Dry Potter came in and provided a detailed quote delivered in quick fashion, Tyler was professional and experienced. He delivered the information to my wife in great detail, not the demeaning way that some other companies had delivered the details. Lorissa kept us up to date on the schedule and the details of the workflow. William, Wesley and Luis, dang what a group of guys! Working away in the crawlspace and sending detailed updates along the way. I appreciate the level of concern for the work being done and the skills and effort that went into the job. Great job, we now have solid, level floors, a sealed and dehumidified space with a sump and all new insulation. I would highly recommend the Dry Otter Team to anyone! Just wish they gave out t-shirts like Matt's OffRoad Recovery! Read LessRRob Trenck2 months ago
- My home was built in 1995 and has a crawl space. I talked with a couple companies regarding getting the crawl space encapsulated and to take... Read More care of mold remediation. After selecting Dry Otter for the project, I am happy to report that their service was outstanding. William was the lead technician on the project and Lorissa was the support at the office. William and the team showed up on time each day of the project and he did a get job communicating throughout the project. Each day I received pictures of the progress in the crawl space. They finished the project on time. The monitor shows the system is controlling the humidity in the crawl space, plus we see a significant reduction of humidity in the house. Bottom line, if you are considering having your crawl space encapsulated, I would recommend Dry Otter because of their service, professionalism and attention to detail. Remember to ask for William on the project. You will not be disappointed. Read LessDDon Rothwell1 month ago
- I love dryotter... Read More Read Less卓伯勳1 month ago
- The office staff was prompt in responding to my request for quote. Tyler was the sales rep who provided the quote. He is very professional a... Read Morend personable. I explained my needs and he offered recommendations needed to clean the mold and protect my crawlspace while keeping within my budget. The work was scheduled in a timely manner. William and his crew, Wesley and Luis, kept me informed with the time they would be here. He is a good leader with a professional and polite team. The only trace they had been here was the excellent job of remediation, removing old insulation, and laying the barrier. I highly recommend their services. Read LessBBonnie Link2 months ago
- Marcus was very knowledgeable of explaining the details of what they could do and answered all my questions. William’s crew came out and h... Read Moree explained in detail what they would do and kept me informed. His crew worked very good together and cleaned up thoroughly after completion. Read LessCChristy Davis2 months ago
- My husband and I just recently purchased our home and knew nothing about crawl spaces, water proofing or vapor barriers. After contacting Dr... Read Morey Otter we have been so happy with our interaction with them. The office staff is professional, Tyler who came out to give us a quote and then followed up to explain what needed to be done first and worked with our budget to help us protect our home, to the incredible team that arrived today to do the work. William was on time, super polite and with his team completed the job. It is just really wonderful to work with such a great team of people and get a quality job done. Thank you again to the whole Dry Otter waterproofing team! Read LessSSusan Masterson2 months ago