Crawl Space: The ACS Blog

Did you know...? American Crawlspace Solutions can lift and level your sinking concrete!You may know us for our ability to help you with your crawlspace needs, but we also specialize in concrete lifting and leveling. If you are tired of looking at that trip hazard in...

Months of heat can also cause problems for basements. When there are prolonged periods of hot and dry weather, soil surrounding the home can shrink, potentially causing the foundation to shift or settle. This can lead to foundation damage, along with crawlspace and...

Crawl Space Encapsulation Services: Why Hiring Professionals MattersIf you're a homeowner, you know how important it is to maintain the structural integrity and overall health of your property. While you might be familiar with regular maintenance tasks like fixing...

Maintaining Your Atlanta Home’s Structural IntegrityAs a homeowner in Atlanta, one of the most critical aspects of maintaining your property's structural integrity is ensuring the stability of your foundation. The foundation is the fundamental support system that...

The Most Common Questions About Sump Pumps from our Atlanta-area customersA sump pump is a device installed in a basement or crawl space to prevent water accumulation and flooding. Professional sump pump installation is important because it helps protect your property...

No Crawl Space is Too Small for the ACS Encapsulation Team!Check out these amazing photos of the American Crawlspace Solutions team working in a cramped crawlspace. No space is too small for our team to encapsulate and waterproof the area under your home and make sure...

Modern basements usually have poured concrete walls as opposed to concrete block walls. They look nicer, are stronger, and are way less prone to leak; however, they do tend to develop cracks over time. Mostly, these cracks are what we call “non-structural” or...

Whether you have a sinking driveway, uneven sidewalk, or sunken patio, the ACS team has the expertise to lift, level and restore your concrete. Concrete is used for residential driveways, sidewalks and patios due to its durability, strength, and longevity. However, over time, homes in the greater Atlanta area offen experience problems such as settling, cracking, and sinking.

The foundation of a home is a critical component that provides stability and support to the entire structure. It is important to have regular foundation inspections to ensure that your home is safe and structurally sound. Here are some reasons why foundation...

Mold is a form of fungus which can live anywhere-outdoors or indoors- any time of the year provided a dark, damp and humid environment on which it thrives. If your basement or crawlspace experiences high levels of wetness and dampness, mold will certainly grow there....

ACS Video Check out this time lapse video of the American Crawlspace Solutions crew completing a crawlspace encapsulation project in the Atlanta area.If your home was constructed on a crawlspace, chances are you have open foundation vents in your foundation walls....

Approximately 5% of encapsulated crawl spaces experience what can best be described as a "cat pee smell." Non-professionals have blamed this odor on everything from mold and rotting wood to the poor hygiene of cats. Some so-called "experts" have gone so far as to...