Crawl space vapor barrier in Burley ID - the dirt floor covered wall to wall
Bare dirt under the house and cold floors above it? We clear the crawl space out and cover the ground as fully as we can.
Does my crawl space in Burley need a vapor barrier?
A crawl space vapor barrier is a plastic ground cover, also called a vapor retarder, laid over the whole dirt floor under your house. In Burley we put them in to slow ground moisture and help keep soil gases out of your home.
A lot of the calls I get start with cold floors or a hard-to-heat house, or with someone shining a flashlight under the house and finding bare dirt, torn plastic or years of storage. Your price mostly comes down to the square footage, how much has to come out before the plastic goes in, and how heavy a sheet you want. The schedule depends on whether drainage work has to happen first. If the moisture worry is in your walls or basement instead, that's our vapor barrier installation work. Your estimate lays all of that out for your own crawl space.
Why homeowners choose us for crawl space vapor barriers
You can count on the steps being done in order, so nothing gets covered up that should've been fixed first, and on a straight answer when a crawl space isn't ready yet.
Owner looks, owner runs it
I come out to see the crawl space and write the estimate, then run our crew on the job.
In Burley since 2021
I started this business here in 2021, after years in maintenance and time on another contractor's insulation crew.
Fully licensed and insured
We're fully licensed and insured, and you can search a contractor's registration with the Idaho Contractors Board before you hire.
Storage and debris cleared
Our crew hauls out stored items and debris first, so the plastic covers the ground completely instead of skipping around piles.
Ground covered edge to edge
We run the cover up the walls and around the piers as far as the space allows, so no bare dirt is left showing.
Crawl space vapor barrier choices to talk through
I pick the cover based on how often someone goes down there, whether the vents stay open, and what's in the crawl space, like ducts, a furnace or plumbing.
Ask about your crawl space cover
Call (208) 679-8041 or use the form, and have the rough square footage and any water trouble you know of handy.
How Total Burley Spray Foam Insulation handles crawl space barriers
I start every one of these by looking for water, because a sheet of plastic won't fix standing water or a yard that drains toward the house. National guidance says drainage and moisture problems in and around a crawl space have to be handled before it's sealed up. If yours needs that, I'll tell you before we quote the cover.
After a crawl space is sealed, guidance suggests tracking its temperature and humidity, ideally for a year. It also suggests checking the floor joists, the beams that hold up your floor, for moisture. The cover takes care of the ground and not the house above it, so a lot of owners also ask about attic air sealing.
Crawl space barrier questions we hear
Does a vented crawl space still need a vapor barrier?
Yes. National guidance says a plastic ground cover belongs in a crawl space whether it's vented or sealed. Keeping the vents or closing them is a separate decision, and we can talk it through once I've been under your house.
What is the best plastic for a crawl space vapor barrier?
National guidance calls for polyethylene plastic at least 6 mil thick, which is six thousandths of an inch, and says thicker, reinforced plastic holds up better. A plain 6-mil sheet needs protecting anywhere people crawl over it to reach equipment, so I'd lean toward the reinforced kind in a busy crawl space.
How much does a crawl space vapor barrier cost in Burley?
Across the US, a basic plastic vapor barrier over just the dirt floor usually runs about $0.50 to $1.50 per square foot. That's the going range, not our quote, and it doesn't cover closing the vents, insulating the walls or any drainage repair. Your estimate prices your own crawl space, prep included.
Can I install a crawl space vapor barrier myself in Idaho?
Yes. Idaho's contractor law exempts owners who do construction on their own home, though the exemption is limited for someone fixing up a property to sell it quickly. The water check still comes first, and the city's building office is the place to ask before you start.
How long does a crawl space vapor barrier take to install?
The plastic is usually the quick part. Most of the time goes into clearing the space and fitting the cover around piers, pipes and ducts. I'll give you a date once I've seen how much is down there, and any water work gets scheduled ahead of the cover.
Do I need a radon system under a crawl space vapor barrier?
For a sealed, insulated crawl space, one national guide says yes, a radon venting system should go under the vapor barrier. Since it sits beneath the plastic, that's a choice to make before the cover goes down, so bring it up at the estimate.
What happens when you call about a crawl space barrier in Burley?
We plan the job around what's actually under your house, so the prep and any water work are settled before the plastic goes in, not after.
Call or send the form
Call (208) 679-8041 or use the form, and tell us roughly how big the crawl space is and whether you've seen water down there.
I look underneath
I come out and go through the crawl space myself, checking the ground, any old plastic and any sign of water or drainage trouble.
Your estimate
You get an estimate that spells out the prep, like hauling debris or water work, along with the cover itself, so nothing surprises you later.
The work gets done
Once you say yes, we check on permits and set the date. Then our crew clears the space and lays the cover, with me running the job.
Crawl space vapor barrier work in Burley and nearby
In Burley, the city's Building Department, 208-647-7086, issues permits and asks owners to check with its Chief Building Official before any work. We do that first and handle any permit it calls for. Choose your city or call us.
Ask Total Burley Spray Foam Insulation for an estimate
We pick up from 6 AM to 11 PM, seven days a week, so call (208) 679-8041 or send the form whenever it suits you.