Once you learn just a little bit about crawl space encapsulation, you are sure to be impressed by what it can do for your home in both the short and long term. Having this service completed will ensure the crawl space under your house remains in great condition and doesn’t cause problems for you or your family, so it’s something worth strongly considering.

But nothing is free. While you are excited about what an encapsulated crawl space could do for the longevity and safety of your home, you will have to pay to have the work completed. How much does that cost? As you might imagine, there are a number of factors that go into the exact cost of crawl space encapsulation, and we’ll get into those below.

To get an exact quote on this service from our friendly team, all you need to do is reach out directly to Air Sense Environmental today. We’ll be happy to provide you with a free consultation to explain what work would need to be done to encapsulate your crawl space and how much it would cost to do that work. Let’s start today!

Two Main Factors

As a starting point to determine the cost of encapsulation, there are two primary factors that will need to be considered. Those are as follows –

• The size of the crawl space. You probably knew this was where we were going to start. It’s natural that the cost of the crawl space encapsulation is going to increase as the area gets bigger. A larger crawl space is going to mean the use of more materials, and more time will be required to do the work.

• The condition of the crawl space. A crawl space that is already in good condition is going to be more affordable because less preparation will be required before the vapor barrier can be added. On the other hand, if the crawl space has current problems with things like mold or critters, those issues are going to need to be addressed before the job can move forward. Of course, that extra work is going to come at an additional cost, but it will still be worth it in the end.

Those might be the two primary factors determining the cost of crawl space encapsulation, but they aren’t the only variables in the equation. Another element could be the accessibility of the crawl space – if it’s a challenging spot to reach and work in, the length of the project will increase along with the cost.

Some General Guidelines

It’s tricky to offer prices on something like the cost of encapsulation because so many variables are involved, like the two mentioned above – and many others. In general terms, having this work done by a professional team is going to cost the typical homeowner somewhere in the neighborhood of $5,000 – $15,000.

Be sure not to put too much stock in those general guidelines, however, as each project is unique. Dealing with a trusted and proven contractor to get an accurate quote for your specific job is the only way to know what the financial picture is going to look like.

This is a good time to mention the notion of taking this on as a DIY project with the goal of saving money on the job. You’d still need materials, of course, but savings would be enjoyed by doing the labor yourself. That might be appealing, but it’s simply not a great idea. Without the experience and knowledge of someone who is trained and works in the industry, the results you achieve will be disappointing and the crawl space won’t be protected as it should be.

Using Good Materials

It’s important to be wary – or even suspicious – of any offers to do a crawl space encapsulation project for less than what is a standard market rate. Why shouldn’t you want to save money on this job? It comes down to quality, and this work is too important to skimp on the details.

Ask yourself this question – if you get a particularly low quote for crawl space encapsulation, where is the contractor saving that money? Most likely, they aren’t just doing the work to be nice. They want to make a profit, so they have to save somewhere. That “somewhere” is almost certainly going to be on crawl space encapsulation supplies, meaning you won’t get as good of a finished product in the end.

For example, a contractor giving you a very low rate for this job may be using a low-quality vapor barrier product. That might not be a problem right away, and the job could look fine when first completed, but you’ll be far more likely to run into trouble along the way when the work isn’t done at a high level with the right materials.

A Better Way

You can trust that the work done by Air Sense Environmental is never going to fall short of your expectations. We offer fair prices, to be sure, but we also use materials that are worthy of your home and will protect its condition over time.

In addition to things like a quality vapor barrier material, the dehumidifier we employ can be expected to perform well for years. We use the AprilAire brand because of its excellent reputation and proven durability for countless homeowners. You’ll love the work we do and every dollar will have been well-spent when you team up with Air Sense.

Get a Straight Answer

It would be a mistake to assume that you know how much crawl space encapsulation is going to cost if you never go ahead and find out for yourself. Prices will vary among crawl space encapsulation contractors based on many factors, including those we discussed above. Your next step is to get in touch with Air Sense Environmental to talk about this potential project and get a quote for the work. That way, you won’t have to wonder if this is going to fit into your budget – you can see the custom quote and then decide how to proceed. We hope to hear from you soon!