Understanding Termite Warranties With A Crawl Space Encapsulation

When considering a crawl space encapsulation, a primary concern of many homeowners is “Will it affect my termite warranty?” This is a very important question for our customers because termites can spell BIG problems for homeowners.

A crawl space encapsulation should not affect your termite warranty. However, it will depend on your termite company’s terms of service. We still encounter homeowners whose pest control companies won’t honor the warranty if the crawl space is encapsulated. Still, there are more and more companies understanding the benefits of an encapsulated crawl space.

The Virginia Building Code requires that an encapsulated crawl space leave space at the top of the foundation wall (a termite viewing strip) and the full face of the sill plate visible for termite inspections. The Building Code keeps crawl space companies from covering up the most important areas for termite inspectors to see during inspections, protecting you, the homeowner.

A crawl space encapsulation helps to control moisture and humidity in the crawl space, helping to keep pests out, prevent mold and mildew growth, and create a healthier environment. A dry crawl space can typically deter termites and other pests and rodents, as they typically seek out damp environments to make their home.

Termites require a damp environment to build mud tubes. With a properly encapsulated crawl space, your chances of keeping termites out are higher. Plus, there are added benefits of energy savings, warmer floors in the winter, protecting hardwood floors, improved indoor air quality, and protecting the substructure of your home.

The Drying Company has fixed tens of thousands of Crawl Spaces, and we’ve teamed up with Pest Control Companies who understand the benefits of encapsulating and provide treatment and warranties for encapsulated crawl spaces.

It is always important to maintain annual termite inspections with a pest control company as no crawl space encapsulation guarantees that termites will not infest your home. We recommend checking with your pest control company about your warranty when encapsulating your crawl space. If you have any questions or are looking for a company that will provide termite warranties and inspections with an encapsulated crawl space, we can help!