How much does crawlspace encapsulation cost?
How much any kind on home improvement project costs to have done is one of the main factors in the information gathering and decision making process, and crawlspace encapsulation is no exception.
There is an extremely wide range in terms of cost for "crawlspace encapsulation" depending on who you ask. Some may claim that it can cost as little as $1,500, and others might tell you it could run upwards to $30,000. Given such a wide range, it is understandable that it can cause confusion as to what the right cost is or should be, so I will break down some general information and specific factors that will affect pricing on this project.
1. Who is doing the work - First and foremost, you want to find a true, reputable professional who specializes in the specific service, whatever that may be. In any industry it's not uncommon to find people who spread themselves very thin and dip their hands in as many cookie jars as they can just to reap whatever extra financial benefits possible. As the crawlspace industry grows in popularity, it too is becoming infiltrated by many non-specialists who are adding the term "crawlspace" to their arsenal in order to dip their hand in the crawlspace cookie jar or jump on the crawlspace bandwagon. We see a lot of handymen, pest control companies, insulation contractors, cleaning companies, landscapers, and all sorts of individuals claiming to be "crawlspace experts" and just stick up some fiberglass insulation and throw down some low grade plastic at most and tell people they fixed the crawlspace. These folks are just simply not experienced in the true specific science of crawlspaces - the problems and the solutions. They will typically cut costs by cutting corners like using inferior products and materials, and not implementing proper procedures and protocols for effective results, to turn quick 1-day jobs and grab the money and run.
We do crawlspaces day in and day out, and stick with what we know and dedicate ourselves to doing it to perfection. By zeroing in on one specific industry we are able to ensure that it gets our full attention, focus, knowledge, and skill. Trust me, you won't find me trying to re-wire your house or putting on a new roof, or servicing your furnace or air conditioner, and I don't think you want me to! It's like - would you want a barber decorating a wedding cake, or a plumber performing surgery if they offered a discount to save you money? Most likely not..hopefully not. You'll want a specialist to perform the specific service that you are in search of.