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Crawl Space Problems

Rotting joists, damp insulation, pests or standing water below. Here's what causes it and how we fix it.

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Signs to Watch For

  • Rotting joists, damp insulation, pests or standing water below.
  • Damp or stained drywall, flooring or storage boxes
  • Musty odour or noticeably higher humidity
  • Problems that worsen after rain or spring melt

What Causes It

Most basement moisture comes from groundwater and surface water building up against the foundation, humid air meeting cool concrete, or drainage that can't keep up. In Calgary, clay soils that hold water and rapid freeze-thaw cycles make these issues common.

Why Not Wait?

Moisture rarely fixes itself. Left alone, it can damage finishes, stored belongings and indoor air quality — and repairs get more costly over time.

In Bragg Creek, Redwood Meadows or Priddis? Read about crawl space humidity control for foothills homes, cabins and acreages.

Open crawl space access hatch showing a dirt floor

Book Your Free Inspection

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How It Works

Damp crawl space with mould on the joists and torn plastic over wet soil
Damp crawl space
  • Humid air and mould on the wood above
  • Torn plastic over wet soil
  • Moisture rises into the home
Encapsulated crawl space with sealed liner and dehumidifier
Crawl space encapsulation
  • Sealed liner on floor and walls
  • Dehumidifier controls humidity

Water in your basement? Let's stop it.

Book a free, no-obligation inspection and written quote. Backed by GG Group, trusted in Calgary for over 15 years. Your one-stop shop for a dry basement, from demolition and waterproofing to rebuild, refinishing, exterior grading and exterior waterproofing. Work many companies won't take on. Proudly Canadian Owned & Operated. The person who quotes your job stands behind it.

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