Vapor Barrier Repair and Replacement
Old plastic tears, shifts and lets moisture through. We inspect what you have, patch it where it is sound and replace it where it is not, always with heavy-duty material and taped seams. The goal is a barrier you can forget about.
- OptionsPatch or full replacement
- MaterialHeavy-duty reinforced liner
- IncludesRemoval of old plastic
- FinishTaped seams and edges
What is included
- 1Fixes real gapsTears and bunching are gone.
- 2Better materialStronger than the old plastic.
- 3Clean removalOld sheeting is taken away.
- 4Honest advicePatch when it works, replace when not.
From the first call to a dry crawl space
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- 1InspectWe look at the old barrier and the soil.
- 2DecideWe explain patch or replace.
- 3InstallNew material goes down and is sealed.
- 4RemoveOld plastic is cleared away.
Is this the right service for you?
- A crawl space with torn black plastic
- Owners with a thin or bunched barrier
- A home that still has a damp smell
- Anyone after a pest or plumbing repair
Common questions
Can the old plastic stay?
Sometimes. If it is sound and clean, we may patch it. If not, we replace it.
Do you remove it?
Yes. Removal and disposal are part of replacement.
Will it look different?
Yes. A bright reinforced liner looks cleaner and is easier to inspect.
Services that pair with this one
Vapor Barrier InstallationA heavy, reinforced vapor barrier laid across the floor and sealed at every seam and pier.See the service 
Seam and Pier SealingTape, overlap and detail work that makes a crawl space liner actually airtight.See the service 
Crawl Space Cleaning and Debris RemovalClear out old insulation, trash and leftovers so the space is clean enough to treat and seal.See the service Find your city
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