Dunn, NC Expert Basement Waterproofing, Foundation Repair & more

In June of 2026, Dustin and his crew completed 2,775 sq feet of insulation removal in Mr. Smiths home in Dunn, NC. Mr. Smith had lived in the home for 21 years and began noticing musty smells, which concerned him. He did not go into his crawlspace often and was worried about the effects of moisture, since he lived near a large lake. After his free inspection, we found that the wood under the crawl space had mold and mildew which can cause musty odors and unhealthy air to rise into the home from the space below. Mold can also rot the wood, leading to several issues within the foundation floor that can become costly to repair. Mr. Smith decided he wanted to get his home fixed, because he plans to live there for years to come.

We began the 3-day job with insulation removal and our Soda Blasting technique, which uses compressed air to blast baking soda for cleaning or striping the surface without damage, to remove the mold from the wood. The process is eco-friendly and efficient and includes sealing all vents in the house and then using a nozzle to spray the wood under the crawl space.

Mr. Smith has been having some water build up in the crawlspace because his old sump pump was broken. We installed a new SmartSump system to pump water out of the crawlspace and keep it dry when it rains. We then laid down 2,775 feet of 20 mil CleanSpace Moisture Barrier and Drainage Matting to seal the floors from water and outside conditions. 864 sq feet of SilverGlo foam insulation for the walls were added to prevent moisture and improve energy efficiency.

We placed a SaniDry Sedona Dehumidifier in the crawl space to keep it dry and maintain the perfect level of humidity, preventing musty odors, mold growth, wood rot, and pest infestations.

And lastly, we installed two custom made crawlspace doors for easy entrance and protection.

After the full crawl space encapsulation, Mr. Smith and his family experience the benefits of:

• More comfortable living conditions — Your home won't feel damp in the summer and floors won't be cold in the winter.
• Improved air quality — Vented crawl spaces negatively affect the air inside your crawl space and upstairs.
• Greater energy efficiency — Homes with a sealed crawl space use an average of 20% less energy (according to Advanced Energy's study).
• Usable storage space — A crawl space sealed with CleanSpace provides a clean, bright storage area with no worry of belongings being ruined by moisture, mold, termites, or pests.
• Fewer pest problems — Crawl space encapsulation helps keep out pests and wood-destroying insects.

With Southeast Foundation and Crawl Space Repair, your crawl space encapsulation and repair project is one-and-done. We offer a 25-year warranty against rips and tears for your crawl space liner, which transfers to the next owner of your home should you relocate.

Ready to get started? Call 1-910-299-0198 or contact us online today to schedule a free, no-obligation estimate!

The Cancino Family contacted our office with concerns of water running through the crawlspace of their home. Worried about wood rot in the future. Upon our inspection we did find evidence of standing water and actual "rut out" of the dirt in the crawlspace from water runoff. Mr. Anthony Futrell and his foundation crew install our EZ Flow system with smart sump and outside drainage for the water issues. Customer advised that they have had alot of rain since and they have checked and the crawlspace is nice and dry unlike before. They area very well pleased with the results.