About the service
Who am I actually talking to when I call?
A waterproofing company that is independent of this website and takes work in your area. Clarksville Crawl Space Help arranges the introduction and nothing more.
Does it cost anything to call?
We do not charge you. The company may pay a fee for the introduction. Whether the company charges for coming out to inspect is its own policy, so ask before you book.
Am I committed to hiring the company?
No. You can thank them for the information and stop there, or collect proposals from other companies and compare.
Can you recommend a particular company?
No. We do not rank, rate or endorse companies, and we cannot tell you in advance which one will pick up. The guide to choosing a waterproofing company shows how to check any firm yourself.
I rent my house. Should I call?
Tell your landlord or housing office instead. Work on the structure is the owner's decision, and the companies need the owner's agreement.
About the work
How long does an encapsulation take?
It depends on the size of the crawl space and how much repair comes first. The company will give you its schedule after seeing the house. Be cautious of anyone who promises a date before looking.
Is a crawl space or basement job disruptive?
Crawl space work is mostly out of sight, with traffic through the access door. Interior basement drains mean cut concrete and dust indoors. Exterior work means a trench in the yard.
Do I need to be home?
For the inspection, yes: you want to hear the findings and see the photos. During the work, ask the company what access it needs.
Will this stop termites or fix a cracked wall?
No. Pest control and structural repair are separate trades. A dry crawl space is less inviting to pests, but it is not a treatment, and a liner should leave room for a termite inspection.
What time of year is right for this?
Any. Summer shows the humidity problem at its worst and a wet spring shows where water enters, so both are useful times for an inspection.
Local points
Do I call the city or the county about permits?
Inside the Clarksville city limits, City Building and Codes at (931) 645-7426. Elsewhere in Montgomery County, the county office at 931-648-5718. In Adams, Ashland City and Pleasant View, the town page here names the office.
The storm drain in my street is blocked and water is backing into my yard. Who handles that?
Not a waterproofing company. Inside Clarksville, drainage complaints go to the city's Street Department. On a county road, the Montgomery County Highway Department maintains the road.