Crawl Space Encapsulation & Repair in Nashville, TN
Crawl spaces are extremely vulnerable to moisture, and this leads to hazards below and within your home. AFS experts can keep your crawl space protected with our various solutions!
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AFS Foundation & Waterproofing
1519 Heil Quaker Blvd.
LaVergne, TN 37086
(615) 246-7220
4007 Delaware Ave.
Suite 205
Nashville, TN 37209
(629) 222-8992
Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday: 6 am – 10 pm
Saturday: 7 am – 10 pm
Sunday: 9 am – 10 pm
Crawl Space Repair in Nashville, TN
Due to outdated design techniques, crawl spaces are susceptible to moisture damage from a variety of sources. Rain, humidity, or flooding are all natural occurrences in the Nashville area – and each of these phenomena has the potential to cause moisture problems in an unprotected crawl space. When your crawl space is damaged, your entire home suffers.
Whether it’s moisture-related issues that pose a risk to your health, or structural damage that arises after a heavy storm, installing crawl space encapsulation is an effective way to keep your home safe. AFS has the experience and tools to do just that. Since 2000, we’ve helped homeowners in Nashville protect their crawl spaces from moisture. Don’t let crawl space problems ruin one of your most important investments!
The AFS Repair Process
Crawl Space Problem Signs in Nashville
Because your crawl space is separated from your home, certain problem signs are easy to overlook or simply difficult to spot. Going below to check for problem signs can be dangerous, so we don’t recommend going into your crawl space without professional help. Thankfully, there are problem signs that arise inside your home—making them easier to spot.
Look out for sagging floors, musty odors, and high humidity in your home. These problem signs stem from unseen issues in your crawl space such as condensation, crawl space flooding, wood rot, and mold. Even worse, mold and mildew release spores into the air that spread into your living space. This contributes to musty odors and makes the air in your home unhealthy.
Causes of Crawl Space Damage in Nashville
Most crawl spaces are exposed to the elements, allowing moisture to collect beneath your home, especially in Nashville’s high humidity and frequent rains. When humidity rises in Nashville during the summer, air can enter your crawl space and permeate the wooden structural beams. This leads to wood rot and mold.
As water drains into the soil, it travels below your crawl space, potentially leading to flooding or high amounts of water vapor beneath your home. The main causes of crawl space damage include open crawl space vents, rain and groundwater, and the stack effect. Essentially, all crawl space damage is traced back to excess moisture.
Crawl Space Repair Solutions in Nashville
Since moisture is the main source of problems in your Nashville crawl space, AFS has solutions that prevent moisture from building up below your home. When it comes to keeping humidity out of your crawl space, our team installs a few different measures – dehumidifiers, vapor barriers, and crawl space doors all stop humidity from accumulating.
To prevent flooding and precipitation from damaging your crawl space, AFS installs crawl space drains, drainage matting, and a sump pump system to direct water away from the foundation. Lastly, we repair damaged floor joists to restore your foundation and help ensure long-term crawl space stability.
Why Choose AFS?
Crawl spaces can seem out of sight, out of mind. However, AFS understands that protecting these important foundations keeps your entire Nashville home healthy and secure. We know just how important it is for you to keep your home safe. With two decades of expert knowledge and experience under our belts, you don’t have to go at it alone.
Our local team is always ready for the next challenge, and thousands of positive online reviews prove that we’re committed to success. Plus, our company has nationally recognized awards from Home Advisor and Angi which highlight our unbeatable customer service. Contact us to learn more about crawl space repair in Nashville, and to schedule a free inspection with one of our specialists today!
Reviews from our Local Customers
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Trevor came and visited with us. He throughly explained what we needed after doing a thorough video and inspection of the crawl space. He …
Trevor came and visited with us. He throughly explained what we needed after doing a thorough video and inspection of the crawl space. He walked us through the process of installing a correct crawl space environment. Within days, Kenneth and his crew redid the space in two days. He showed us after photos and explained what had been done. There was zero damage, they were organized and friendly. We are very pleased.
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Casey was thorough on his checkup of our units. We have dogs and I was worried about them bothering him. He was great with the pets, and…
Casey was thorough on his checkup of our units. We have dogs and I was worried about them bothering him. He was great with the pets, and not bothered at all. He explained everything he dis. Great job!
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Micah Pierce and Shawn Lowe were just outstanding! They called to let me know when they would arrive, were specifically detailed on what…
Micah Pierce and Shawn Lowe were just outstanding! They called to let me know when they would arrive, were specifically detailed on what they would be doing, made sure that I was kept informed about everything. Micah also was so courteous during the process as I was not feeling well to make sure that he let me know from a distance what was still happening! This was the best crew to have on this job. Thank you both so much.
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Alex made a very professional presentation after a thorough inspection of my drive. Nick and Josh performed the work in timely manner. They …
Alex made a very professional presentation after a thorough inspection of my drive. Nick and Josh performed the work in timely manner. They explained in detail their procedures. I was impressed with their politeness and belief in the benefits AFS provided it’s customers.
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I just had Wade Siler come take a look at my house's foundation. We were seeing cracking in the corners of our doorways and on our garage…
I just had Wade Siler come take a look at my house's foundation. We were seeing cracking in the corners of our doorways and on our garage door. Wade checked every corner of our house's foundation, all around our troubled areas. Come to find out the foundation was in good shape. He proved it with a laser level. The interior issues appear to be from vibrations in the house causing the cracks. The drywall needs some expansion joints. The issues outside around the garage door are from the lintel beam sagging. Again, he proved it with the laser level. Wade was super honest about everything and I highly recommend him coming out to take a look at your house even if you have just the slightest concern about foundation issues. Thanks Wade!!!!
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Jordan is great, they offer a great service and you can count on them to be around if a warranty issues arises!
Jordan is great, they offer a great service and you can count on them to be around if a warranty issues arises!
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Josh and his team Isaiah and Noah did an Excellent job. Very quick and thorough. They answered all our questions. Kept us informed every…
Josh and his team Isaiah and Noah did an Excellent job. Very quick and thorough. They answered all our questions. Kept us informed every step of the project. Highly Recommend Thanks Larry Williams
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Contacted AFS and their rep, Austin, was very thorough. His repair plan was on point. Highly recommend this company.
Contacted AFS and their rep, Austin, was very thorough. His repair plan was on point. Highly recommend this company.
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Austin came out and provided a top tier inspection, top class professionalism and comradery. Our repair plan was easy to understand and…
Austin came out and provided a top tier inspection, top class professionalism and comradery. Our repair plan was easy to understand and left us with no questions. Will contact AFS for us and friends/family.
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Evan,Aldo&Jorge did an amazing job encapsulating our crawspace and leveling our floors! Highly recommend this crew. Thank you for the…
Evan,Aldo&Jorge did an amazing job encapsulating our crawspace and leveling our floors! Highly recommend this crew. Thank you for the fantastic work you did!
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My family, and Me (Tom) want to thank AFS, and their inspector, John Alexander, who came today to inspect the install of my crawlspace…
My family, and Me (Tom) want to thank AFS, and their inspector, John Alexander, who came today to inspect the install of my crawlspace (installed June 2022). We were impressed with John, he was very thorough, completely checked the entire crawlspace and the mechanical systems (pumps) that AFS installed. We very much appreciated John's professionalism, information, checklist, answering of questions, and warm personality. Thank you AFS and their great inspector, John Alexander. Tom, Shawna, and Hope.
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DEVON ,DEE AND OMAR Arrived timely set up and did the job with respect and professionalism. No problems with any request towards house…
DEVON ,DEE AND OMAR Arrived timely set up and did the job with respect and professionalism. No problems with any request towards house respect or requests for special attention. Problems with install came up Devon immediately attempted to describe and explain situations and remedies. Was not offened nor showed any frustration when I asked to talk with Allen. Devon was patient and friendly, he immediately called Allen and communicated the problem, continued other work and waited for Allen to arrive and settle and answered all concerns. The whole experience was not with out issues. But where handled and remedied on site to my satisfaction. Great crew, did a good jod even in spite of terrible weather. Thank you
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Ke'sean, Austin and Ben did a great job on our crawlspace. They took great care to do the job right. Highly recommend!
Ke'sean, Austin and Ben did a great job on our crawlspace. They took great care to do the job right. Highly recommend!
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Donta was very detailed in his work. He wanted to ensure I understood what he was going to do and afterwards what was done.
Donta was very detailed in his work. He wanted to ensure I understood what he was going to do and afterwards what was done.
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Trevor did what he could to save me some money since I am a disabled Vietnam veteran
Trevor did what he could to save me some money since I am a disabled Vietnam veteran
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Patrick was absolutely wonderful to work with. He’s honest, and truly cares about the quality of his work. The entire process was smooth…
Patrick was absolutely wonderful to work with. He’s honest, and truly cares about the quality of his work. The entire process was smooth and stress-free. We couldn’t be happier with the results — highly recommend!
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Rhys Lucena- Jones has done an excellent job helping me scheduled a new project. This is my second time working with him, this time after…
Rhys Lucena- Jones has done an excellent job helping me scheduled a new project. This is my second time working with him, this time after having a very and experience with a different company. He had been communicative, listens well to my project requests and is excellent at explaining things to me. Very glad he is working on this home project with me!
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Rhys checked the system free of charge! He did excellent job with no issues ( he was explaining the things I might do in the future )
Rhys checked the system free of charge! He did excellent job with no issues ( he was explaining the things I might do in the future )
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Jordan came out to look at some of these cracks in my basement walls, they just showed up one day and nearly gave my girls a panic attack!!…
Jordan came out to look at some of these cracks in my basement walls, they just showed up one day and nearly gave my girls a panic attack!! He was SUPER knowledgeable and you can tell he’s been doing this for a long time. Even when we were talking numbers, I never felt like he was rushing me. He went over all my options in detail and I really felt confident knowing the next steps. I’d totally recommend him to anyone needing an inspection!!!
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Nick Cianciolo with AFS in Nashville came to my home today for the annual inspection. I noticed some issues with my flooring and bought…
Nick Cianciolo with AFS in Nashville came to my home today for the annual inspection. I noticed some issues with my flooring and bought them to his attention. After his inspection, he made a detailed plan to resolve the issue and explained everything in detail so I knew exactly what caused the issue, but more importantly how to correct the problem. Nick was meticulous and even found a slight plumbing leak during his inspection. He is a true professional and a great asset to AFS.
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