Crawl Space: The ACS Blog

Despite the heat and humidity of summers in Atlanta, basements and crawlspaces are generally below ground level and hence are always slightly cooler that the surrounding air. Even in summer when it is stifling hot and humid outside, basements and crawlspaces can...

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Foundation problems can be a major issue for any homeowner. As the first thing built, the foundation is the basis of a home’s structural strength. The crawlspace – that is, the space inside the foundation – is directly affected by the overall strength and stability of...

Sump pumps are small, self-contained electrical pumps which are designed to pump water. When installed in a basement or crawlspace, sump pumps can efficiently remove excess water and pump it to a nearby drain or away from your home. According to estimates from the...

From Acworth to Zetella, American Crawlspace Solutions proudly serves over 130 cities and towns, large and small, in the Greater Atlanta area.

The short answer is the Encapsulated model is dry whereas the Wall-Vented model is damp.  Allow us to explain: Here is the Southeast US, we have predominantly humid weather. Venting this damp air into your crawlspace can only produce a damp space under...

There are many factors that impact the value of your home. You may not realize but basement problems drastically impact your house's value. If your house is affected by basement problems, it is likely to have a much lower value on the market. Here are some of the key...

Have you wondered that exactly happens beneath a house during an ACS project?ACS co-owner John Harman walks us through a recently completed project in Peachtree City, including crawlspace encapsulation and mold remediation with our safe and simple soda blasting...

In this short video, American Crawlspace Solution pro John Harman explains how water can enter your crawlspace.Contact ACS Please Call Us Anytime if You Have a Question About Your Basement, Crawlspace or Foundation Call Us (678) 871-7890

For most of us, it's been a wet winter so far. If you've noticed standing water under your house, ACS can resolve the issue with a drainage system which will automatically remove water from your crawlspace or basement. Does your crawlspace or basement have standing...

With everybody’s health in mind, we have implemented several COVID-safe strategies for our employees. And while ACS has not experienced any significant business impacts, our team has taken steps to mitigate potential disruptions to our ability to assist Georgia homeowners.

This is a common thing homeowners deal with. All of the nice new batted insulation that was installed years ago now looks like trash. What happened? It could be rodents, poor installation techniques, or more than likely moisture damage. Believe or not, when you leave...

The foundation is perhaps the single most important part of any house. It is the base on which the entire structure has been built and stands. Foundation problems can lead to major structural issues in your house which needs to be addressed immediately. Many of the...

Many homes in the Metro Atlanta area suffer from a lack of structural support in the crawlspace. Either the builder didn’t install enough block piers, the ones you have are inadequate, or they were not installed on concrete footings. Over time, as we add more and more...