Common questions about crawl spaces
- What are the reasons for some houses having basements or crawl
- What are the top reasons for immediate house foundation repair and crawl space encapsulation?
- What challenges should I expect fixing squeaky floors in a house with a short crawl space?
- What is the difference between a crawl space and a basement?
- What is the difference between a moisture barrier and a vapor barrier?
- What should the humidity in a crawl space be at different times of year?
- Why, after so many years living without it, is crawl space encapsulation so recommended now, when it lasts 10-15 years and costs half of a foundation repair?
- Can ‘dormant’ mold spores appear and affect a crawl space?
- Can I use plastic sheeting as a vapor barrier?
- Crawl space is infested with mold, how do we go about properly fixing it?
- Does crawl space encapsulation increase home value?
- Does encapsulating a crawl space really work and is it worth the money?
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between crawl space repair and encapsulation?
Repair fixes damage that is already there: rot, mold, sagging floors, failing posts, standing water. Encapsulation is the sealed system that keeps moisture out for good: a wall and floor vapor barrier, drainage matting, a dehumidifier, and a sump. Many crawl spaces need both, the repair first, then the seal.
How much does crawl space encapsulation cost?
Your number depends on the size of the crawl, how wet it is, and what repair it needs first. A 603 crawl runs $3,000 to $25,000, quoted in writing after we look.
Do I really need to encapsulate my crawl space?
If the space is damp, musty, or growing mold, or your floors above are affected, yes, sealing it out is the durable fix. If your crawl is already dry and sealed, you do not need it. We will tell you straight which one you are.
Can a damp crawl space affect the rest of my house?
Yes. A lot of the air you breathe upstairs starts in the crawl, so moisture, mold, and musty smells down there do not stay down there. A wet crawl also rots the wood holding your floors up.
Does 603 handle crawl space repair and encapsulation across New Hampshire?
Yes. 603 Basement Solutions works crawl spaces across New Hampshire, southern Maine, and northeastern Massachusetts, out of East Kingston, NH. The inspection and written estimate are free.
Not sure whether yours is a repair or an encapsulation job? That is what the free look is for. Call 603-610-1770 or schedule your free inspection, and we will tell you which parts you actually need.
Related: crawl space maintenance checklist · signs of an unhealthy crawl space
Areas we serve for crawl space encapsulation
New Hampshire
- Amherst
- Atkinson
- Bedford
- Concord
- Derry
- Dover
- Durham
- Exeter
- Hampton Falls
- Hampton
- Hudson
- Kingston
- Londonderry
- Manchester
- Merrimack
- Milford
- Nashua
- New Castle
- Pelham
- Portsmouth
- Raymond
- Rochester
- Rye
- Salem
- Windham



























