How Crawl Space Health Impacts Your Family's Health

Your crawl space may be out of sight, but it should never be out of mind. Around 50% of the air in your home comes from the crawl space, meaning issues below your floorboards can have a direct effect on your indoor air quality and your family’s health. Moisture, mold, and musty odors from an unsealed crawl space can aggravate asthma, allergies, and other respiratory issues. But with the right system, you can protect your home from the ground up.



Tricia & Alan’s Story: Restoring Comfort in St. Joseph, MI
When Tricia and Alan bought their beautiful home nestled between Lake Michigan and the St. Joseph River, they expected fresh lake breezes, not musty odors and worsening allergies. After weeks of discomfort, they called Ayers for a free inspection. Our system design specialist discovered that their crawl space had a humidity level of 70%, well above the 60% threshold at which mold growth begins. Efflorescence was also forming on the block foundation, indicating that water had infiltrated over time.

To address the problem, we installed a comprehensive encapsulation system that included CleanSpace® Vapor Barrier, Drainage Matting, a SaniDry™ Sedona Dehumidifier, and IceGuard® discharge line protection, ensuring the system performs reliably all year long, even during Michigan’s harsh winters. Now, Tricia and Alan have peace of mind knowing their crawl space is dry, their air is cleaner, and their allergies are under control.



Steve & Michele’s Story: Repairing Floors and Protecting the Air Below in Plainwell, MI
Steve and Michele had lived in their home near the Kalamazoo River for years, but recently, the sagging, bouncing floors had become hard to ignore. They called Ayers for a free inspection, and what we found was more than just structural issues. Moisture was impacting their floor supports, causing mildew and mold.

Our crawl space expert designed a comprehensive solution to stabilize their home and improve air quality. We installed the SmartJack® System with a supplemental beam to support the floors, encapsulated the crawl space with CleanSpace®, added drainage matting and rim joist insulation, and finished the job with a SaniDry™ Sedona to control humidity. With their crawl space supported and sealed, Steve and Michele can now enjoy their home without worries about indoor air quality or stability.

Our Crawl Space Solutions
At Ayers, we install a full suite of crawl space repair systems designed to protect your health and your home’s foundation:

• CleanSpace® Vapor Barrier: A thick, durable liner that prevents water vapor and outside air from entering.
• Drainage Matting: Helps direct water beneath the liner to a sump pump system.
• SaniDry™ Sedona: A powerful, energy-efficient dehumidifier that controls humidity and filters the air.
• SmartJack® System: Adjustable steel supports to stabilize and level sagging floors.
• Rim Joist Insulation: Prevents drafts and energy loss at the outer edges of your crawl space.
• IceGuard®: A sump pump discharge line protection that prevents backup during freezing conditions.



Related: Sometimes, it's not just moisture and mold, but also mice and other unwanted critter guests making their way into your crawl space. Follow our team as they encapsulate and protect Laingsburg, MI homeowner, Susan's crawl space for lasting protection and peace of mind.

Start with a Free Crawl Space Inspection
If you’re noticing musty smells, increased allergy symptoms, or cold, uneven floors, your crawl space could be the culprit. At Ayers, we offer free inspections with no obligation. One of our trained system design specialists will walk through your crawl space, answer your questions, and create a solution that fits your needs and budget.

We proudly serve homes across Michigan and Northern Indiana, from Grand Rapids to Traverse City, Lansing to Detroit, and Kalamazoo to South Bend. Whether your home sits near Lake Michigan, the St. Joseph River, or the Kalamazoo River, Ayers is here to help you breathe easier.

Schedule your free inspection today and take the first step toward a healthier home from the ground up.