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Case Study: Crawl Space Encapsulation in Hiawassee, GA

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A homeowner in Hiawassee, Georgia began noticing musty odors inside their home, uneven floors, and signs of moisture damage near the crawl space. After inspecting the area themselves, they discovered standing water, damp insulation, and clear signs of mold growth.

Concerned about the long-term damage to their home’s structure and indoor air quality, they contacted the local experts at AquaGuard Foundation Solutions, a Groundworks company, for a permanent crawl space solution.

Our team waterproofed and encapsulated the crawl space, creating a safe and dry environment from the bottom up.


The Challenge

  • Water in crawl space
  • Mold growth & must
  • Damaged floor joists

The Solution

  • Crawl space drainage matting
  • Crawl space encapsulation
  • Vapor barrier installation

The Impact

  • Dry crawl space
  • Year-round drainage
  • Healthy crawl space air

Before Crawl Space Encapsulation:

Crawl Space Moisture

Rainwater frequently pooled in the crawl space, saturating the ground and seeping into wooden beams. The lack of drainage caused persistent standing water and accelerated material deterioration. High humidity levels led to mold and mildew growth across joists and insulation.

After Basement Waterproofing:

Drainage Matting

We installed crawl space drainage matting on the floor to provide reliable performance and rapid water mitigation all year round. This easy solution channels water away from the crawl space with ease, preventing major moisture accumulation.

Crawl Space Encapsulation

A high-performance crawl space vapor barrier was the perfect solution to maintain healthy, dry air quality in the crawl space. This thin yet durable layer acts as a shield against outside elements, preventing cold, damp air from penetrating inside and compromising the home’s HVAC system.

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The experience with AquaGuard Foundation Solutions was outstanding from beginning to end! Bill came out and gave us an estimate and was…

The experience with AquaGuard Foundation Solutions was outstanding from beginning to end! Bill came out and gave us an estimate and was extremely patient during the financing approval process! Bill notified me and kept me updated with the appointment date throughout the process. The Foreman Tim was highly professional and called 30 minutes prior to arrival, showed up on time and completed the job efficiently with his colleague Damion. We are very pleased with the result!

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Dylan was super friendly, polite, knowledgeable, and informative and walked me through everything in our free consultation. If you want to…

Dylan was super friendly, polite, knowledgeable, and informative and walked me through everything in our free consultation. If you want to speak with someone who’s super passionate and helpful ask for Dylan!!

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Very happy with the service and professionalism of my AquaGuard Team. Project Manager/Inspector Blake Whitner came over and assessed our…

Very happy with the service and professionalism of my AquaGuard Team. Project Manager/Inspector Blake Whitner came over and assessed our crawl space the the water damage we had. He even caught things other inspectors missed and worked with us to take care of our needs as quickly as possible. Forman Chris Jarret was incredibly thorough the day of the work. He provided many updates and lots of pictures of the end result which we were very pleased with. I can rest assured my family and new baby are in a much cleaner, healthier home because of Blake, Chris and AquaGuard Foundation Solutions. Many thanks!

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The team at AquaGuard was very professional – explained the process well, adapted to our time line, and discussed the process as they were…

The team at AquaGuard was very professional – explained the process well, adapted to our time line, and discussed the process as they were completing it. Would recommend them for any foundation issue.

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Great process and service from start to finish. Production team of Kevin A and Joseph P were punctual, knowledgeable and great in every way….

Great process and service from start to finish. Production team of Kevin A and Joseph P were punctual, knowledgeable and great in every way. 5 stars all the way around.

Need Expert Crawl Space Repair in Georgia?

Crew Installing basement waterproofing vapor barrier

This Birmingham homeowner now enjoys a safer, healthier home thanks to a professionally encapsulated and waterproofed crawl space. AquaGuard offers advanced crawl space repair solutions to homeowners across the Peachtree State. Contact us today to schedule a free inspection.

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