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Waterproofing & Sealing "Short" Crawl Spaces

A crawl space that's so narrow that it's not a hand's width tall.

Low-Ceiling Crawl Spaces

Crawl spaces with three-foot ceilings (or less) are surprisingly common!

We have many products and techniques we apply to repair these spaces, including our sump pump systems, dehumidifiers, and vapor barriers.

One of the most common concerns homeowners bring to us is this: Their crawl space is damp, rotting, and needs to be fixed -- but it also has a tremendously low ceiling height.

The good news is that our contractors handle challenges like this every day -- and we have practical, common-sense solutions that can seal and dry even a very narrow crawl space.

Why Dry A Crawl Space?

Sealing your crawl space with a vapor barrier provides many benefits for your home, including holding back water vapor that enters your home through the walls and floors.

It will also prevent humid air from flowing in through the vents during hot, humid weather, and cold air from flowing in during winter months.

By maintaining a dry crawl space, you help to control mold, moisture, and a stable temperature. This will minimize the potential for rot, mold, and related structural damages.

Schedule A FREE Estimate

At Basement Systems, we've seen it all! Across our network, our experts have successfully repaired hundreds of thousands of crawl spaces, and we've come up with a warrantied solution for just about any problem your crawl space may have.

To schedule a free crawl space waterproofing estimate with one of our experts, contact us by phone or e-mail today! We'll put you in touch with your local dealer, who can inspect your crawl space and work with you to customize an ideal crawl space repair system for you!

A low crawl space with structural support posts installed

Our SmartJack® Crawl Space Jack Posts can be customized to fit crawl spaces of any height.

Their galvanized steel design resists corrosion and rust, so they stay adjustable for decades!

Repairing Structural Issues

If structural support issues are not addressed quickly, they can develop into much more serious issues. A sagging crawl space will mean uneven floors above, jamming doors, and even cracks in drywall throughout the home.

A crawl space can experience structural issues for three major reasons:

  • Moldy, Rotting Structural Wood
  • Sinking Supports In Weak Soils
  • Too Few Supports Were Installed

Traditional means of crawl space structural repair (light-duty support jacks, concrete supports, etc.) are particularly challenging and ineffective in a narrow crawl space.

Our SmartJack® System address every cause of structural damage, with a long-lasting, warrantied solution that typically installs in about a day.

How Low Can A Crawl Space Go?

At Basement Systems, our dealers have seen (and repaired) narrow crawl spaces of all types! You wouldn't believe how narrow some of them have been!

Below are just a few shots our experts have taken from the field:

(Click each photo to enlarge.)

Five Steps To Waterproof A "Short" Crawl Space

Our experts specialize in basement and crawl space environments, and we pride ourselves on our fast, professional, warrantied installations.

Once we've sealed your crawl space with our complete system, you can count on your crawl space to be drier, healthier, and more energy efficient. As with our crawl space structural repairs, a complete installation is most commonly completed within a day's time.

When sealing and waterproofing a short crawl space, we follow these five simple steps:

We Waterproof, Insulate, & Seal Crawl Spaces!

At Basement Systems, we have the experience, training, and award-winning products to solve any crawl space issue -- including narrow, low-ceiling spaces. The 25-year warranty on our crawl space vapor barrier system is transferable to the next homeowner -- which is a great edge to have if you sell your home!

It costs you nothing to meet with one of our professionals for a free crawl space waterproofing estimate! We'll send an expert from your local dealership to inspect and measure your crawl space, answer any questions you may have, and work with you to customize a warrantied solution.

Our free estimate includes a cost estimate, provided in writing, and a mailed copy of our full-color book: Crawl Space Science. Our free book is packed with everything you need to know about crawl spaces, including information about our products and services.

We proudly serve throughout Canada and the United States. We look forward to serving you!

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Quality, Innovation, Patents, Awards

Our innovative and forward-thinking approach to designing products has solved wet basement problems that the basement waterproofing and crawl space industry has faced for decades, and our patented sump pump systems are the smartest and most reliable. Plus we listen to our customers and respond accordingly! Basement Systems Inc. has been awarded 24 Patents and 19 Innovation Prizes on waterproofing products we use every day, including a battery back up sump pump system. This approach ensures the best waterproofing systems and solutions available.

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