
Understanding Crawlspace Restoration in Dunwoody
Dunwoody's aging homes frequently have crawlspace contamination from decades of wildlife access. We restore these spaces to clean, healthy condition.
Your crawlspace might be out of sight, but it should never be out of mind. Up to 40% of the air you breathe inside your home comes from your crawlspace — it rises through gaps in your subfloor, gets pulled into your HVAC system, and circulates through every room. If your crawlspace is contaminated with animal waste, mold, or moisture, you're breathing that in every day. It's one of the most important spaces in your home, and for most homeowners, it's also the most neglected.
We get calls every week from homeowners who didn't even know animals were living in their crawlspace until the smell became unbearable. Raccoons, opossums, rats, and mice all love crawlspaces — they're warm in winter, cool in summer, and most homeowners never go down there. A family in Douglasville called us about a persistent musty smell that had been getting worse for months. When we opened the crawlspace access, we found a family of raccoons had torn through the vapor barrier, destroyed the ductwork insulation, and left droppings and urine everywhere. The smell was coming up through the floor vents and permeating the entire house. That's not uncommon — we see variations of this scenario every single week.
Crawlspace restoration is more than just cleaning up animal waste. It's about restoring the space to a condition that supports good air quality, energy efficiency, and structural integrity. That means removing all contaminated insulation and debris, sanitizing surfaces, replacing the vapor barrier, repairing or replacing damaged ductwork, and installing new insulation. In many cases, we recommend going a step further with full encapsulation — sealing the crawlspace completely to prevent future moisture and pest issues. Either way, leaving a contaminated crawlspace untreated is not an option if you care about your family's health and your home's value.
What To Do Right Now
Do This
- Have your crawlspace inspected at least once a year — many problems develop silently
- Check for musty odors, especially in rooms above the crawlspace or near floor vents
- Address any animal activity immediately — crawlspace damage escalates quickly
- Ask about encapsulation if you're doing restoration — it prevents future problems
Don't Do This
- Do NOT enter a crawlspace with visible animal activity or heavy contamination without proper PPE
- Do NOT ignore musty or foul smells — they indicate active contamination affecting your indoor air quality
- Do NOT lay new vapor barrier over a contaminated one — the old material must be completely removed
- Do NOT assume that removing the animals solves the problem — the contamination remains and gets worse over time
Is This Happening in Your Dunwoody Home?
Foul odors from beneath your home through floor vents or HVAC
Animals living, nesting, or dying in your crawlspace
Contaminated insulation from droppings, urine, or nesting
Torn or damaged vapor barriers from animal activity
Damaged ductwork, wiring, or plumbing from wildlife
Standing water or excessive moisture creating mold
Crawlspace restoration on aging Dunwoody homes with decades of contamination
Dangers & Health Risks
Air Quality Hazards
Up to 40% of indoor air comes from your crawlspace. Contamination circulates through your HVAC.
Structural Damage
Moisture and wildlife damage weaken floor joists and subflooring.
Disease & Parasites
Animal waste harbors roundworm, hantavirus, and parasites that migrate into living spaces.
How We Solve Your Crawlspace Restoration Problem
Every situation is different, but our proven process ensures a permanent solution — not a temporary fix.
Crawlspace Inspection & Assessment
We inspect the entire crawlspace — vapor barrier condition, insulation damage, ductwork integrity, structural components, moisture levels, and contamination extent. Detailed report with photos provided.
Debris Removal & Sanitization
We remove all contaminated insulation, torn vapor barrier, animal waste, and debris. Every surface is sanitized with hospital-grade enzyme treatments and deodorized to eliminate odors at the source.
Vapor Barrier, Insulation & Repairs
We install a new heavy-duty vapor barrier, replace damaged insulation, repair ductwork, and seal entry points. For homes that need it, we recommend full encapsulation for permanent moisture and pest control.
Common in Dunwoody & DeKalb County
Crawlspace issues are extremely common across Metro Atlanta, where most homes are built on pier-and-beam or block foundations with vented crawlspaces. Georgia's humidity makes crawlspaces prime real estate for moisture problems, mold growth, and wildlife intrusion. We see heavy crawlspace restoration activity in Douglas, Paulding, Coweta, and Fayette counties, where newer subdivisions often have crawlspace-height foundations with construction gaps that wildlife exploits. Older homes in Marietta, Carrollton, and Newnan frequently have decades of accumulated contamination from animal activity that previous owners ignored.
North Fork Peachtree Creek, Brook Run Park (77 acres), Dunwoody Nature Center, and dense tree canopy throughout residential areas. Aging 1970s–80s rooflines make Dunwoody a hotspot for squirrel and raccoon entry. Bat colonies are common in neighborhoods near Brook Run Park. Rodent issues persist in the Winters Chapel area.
Transparent Pricing, No Surprises
Most residential crawlspace restoration projects in Dunwoody range from $1,500–$6,000+
Projects can range from $1,500 to over $6,000+ depending on crawlspace size, accessibility, contamination severity, and scope of repairs needed. Free inspection and detailed quote included.
What Dunwoody Customers Say
"Squirrels had been getting into our Dunwoody Village attic for months. The Outdoors Group sealed every entry point and replaced the chewed insulation. Should have called them first."
Steve N. — Dunwoody, GA
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