About Denver
Denver is Colorado's capital and largest city, sitting at about 5,280 feet, which earned it the nickname the Mile High City. Its housing ranges from historic bungalows and Victorians to modern infill and high-rise construction.
Regional considerations
Parts of Colorado's Front Range are known for expansive clay soils and claystone bedrock that swell when wet and shrink as they dry. That movement can affect foundations, basement slabs, driveways and sidewalks, and it is one reason many local homes are built with deep foundations or floating basement slabs.
Front Range weather brings freeze-thaw cycles, spring snowmelt and summer storms. Keeping water away from the foundation with working gutters, extended downspouts, grading that slopes away from the house and careful irrigation near the foundation is a common first step before or alongside any repair.
Services Denver visitors ask about
- Crawl Space Encapsulation: What crawl space encapsulation involves, when homeowners consider it, and questions to ask before hiring a contractor.
- Crawl Space Vapor Barriers: How crawl space vapor barriers work, how they differ from full encapsulation, and what to ask about materials and installation.
- Crawl Space Dehumidifiers: When a crawl space dehumidifier makes sense, how sizing and drainage work, and what to ask an installer.
- Crawl Space Insulation: Options for insulating a crawl space, the difference between floor and wall insulation, and what to ask a contractor.
- Sagging Floors: Common causes of sagging or bouncy floors over a crawl space and how support repairs are typically approached.
- Crawl Space Drainage: How water gets into crawl spaces, interior and exterior drainage options, and questions to ask before hiring.
Points to keep in mind
- Grading changes should not bury siding or block weep holes and vents. More on crawl space drainage.
- A dehumidifier works best in a sealed space. In a vented crawl space, it may struggle against outdoor air. More on crawl space dehumidifiers.
- Exterior fixes like extending downspouts are often inexpensive and worth trying first. More on crawl space drainage.
- Moisture is a common root cause. Fixing supports without addressing it may only buy time. More on sagging floors.
- A barrier does not stop liquid water. If water pools in the crawl space, drainage needs attention first. More on crawl space vapor barriers.
- Local energy codes specify insulation levels and where insulation should go. Ask what applies in your area. More on crawl space insulation.
What to have ready
- Have any inspection or engineer reports handy, such as from a home purchase.
- Note when you first noticed the problem and whether it seems to be getting worse.
- Describe whether water shows up in the basement, crawl space or against the foundation, and when.
- Say whether you are buying or selling the home, since timelines may matter.
- Note where gutters and downspouts discharge and whether irrigation runs near the house.
Good questions to ask any provider
- Should my insulation go between the joists or on the walls?
- How much do you plan to lift the floor, and over what period?
- Where will the condensate drain?
- What is causing the moisture or odor you see in my crawl space?
- Where do you think the water is coming from?
Verify before you hire
Licensing, permit and insurance requirements are set by the state and local jurisdiction where the work happens, and they can differ between neighboring cities. Ask any provider which requirements apply in Denver, and confirm details with the relevant agency when it matters.
Nearby areas
We also take inquiries from Aurora, Lakewood, Littleton, Arvada, Westminster.