1. The local companies charge way to much, does CrawlSpace Concepts travel to other states besides Michigan?
2. Where can I find more information about indoor air quality, mold and insects that damage the structure of homes?
3. How long does it take to install DrySpace™?
4. Does CrawlSpace Concepts sell franchises?
5. Isn't putting plastic down the same thing?
6. What's the big deal with crawl spaces anyway? I don't ever go down there.

The local companies charge way to much, does CrawlSpace Concepts travel to other states besides Michigan?

We are hearing this more and more, homeowners being quoted 10, 12, even $15,000 to have their crawl space encapsulated. We are willing to travel outside our home state to help our customers. The cost will vary depending on which state you live in but our prices are very affordable to start with so chances are we will be less costly than the companies that feel they have the marked "locked up".

We also offer a consulting option. This is where you hire your own labor and we come to you to teach them how to install the encapsulation products properly. This could be very cost effective with reliable labor.

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Where can I find more information about indoor air quality, mold and insects that damage the structure of homes?

A good place to start is with these links.
Mold-
http://www.epa.gov/mold/moldbasics.html
http://www.epa.gov/mold/hiddenmold.html
http://www.epa.gov/mold/pdfs/moldguide.pdf

Insects-
Here is what Ohio State University says about the powder post beetle.
The Powder Post Beetle and What to do about it.

When researching the powder post beetle and mold note that the first recommendation is to control moisture.

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How long does it take to install DrySpace™?

If you are installing it for the first time there is a learning curve which will amount to taking more time. Most often with 2-3 people on a 1000 sq ft home at 2' high (or higher) you can expect 2 to 3 days depending on conditions and the motivation of the labor force.

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Does CrawlSpace Concepts sell franchises?

We have a little different take on the franchise opportunity. We offer to help set up honest, reliable and financially secure contractors that see the need for this service in their area. Contact us for more information on this subject.

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Isn't putting plastic down the same thing?

NO, don't be fooled by the inexperienced contractor or handyman. Plastic does not seal out moisture nor does it keep the crawl space humidity down. In a matter of only a few years the plastic will become brittle and when a person or an animal walks or crawls on the plastic it starts to break apart leaving the dirt crawl completely exposed again. Then you have to pay to do it again. With the DrySpace™ encapsulation system you only have to do it once on a home.

What's the big deal with crawl spaces anyway?  I don't ever go down there.

What most people don't realize is that nearly 50% of the air you breathe in your home comes from the crawl space. If there is mold, water, rotting wood, or old fuel oil tanks in the crawl space you are breathing very unhealthy air. Radon gas is not just a problem with homes built on basements it is also a very real threat for homes on crawl spaces. An inspection is FREE, you owe it to yourself and your family to find out if there is a problem.

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