A Better Crawl, Inc. email- info@abettercrawlinc.com. Service area covered: Kitsap, Mason and parts of Pierce county, The Kitsap and Olympic Peninsulas, Olympia and vicinity.
Business highlights
15 years of trusted experience
Services we offer
Drainage & Sump Pump Installation, Encapsulation, Clean Up, 6 Mil Poly Replacement, Real Estate Sale Conditions, Water Control, Dehumidification, Insulation & Basement Waterproofing, Rodent Control Services
Services we don't offer
Structural, Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Exterminating, Heavy Excavating & Settling Foundations, Emergency pump out service
We had this company come out to our house to evaluate any moisture issues in our crawlspace. We wanted to ensure that we addressed any problems that might cause mold in the future. The company representative came out and inspected our crawlspace thoroughly. He told us we don't have any problems that need addressing. We are very impressed with the honesty, integrity, and professionalism of this company. Highly ethical.
Description of Work: We needed an honest opinion about our crawlspace
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Robert S.
07/2018
5.0
pest control, hauling services, insulation, basement waterproofing, foundation repair
+ 3 more
What did we not need...? They quickly and efficiently replaced everything in our crawlspace... insulation, missing screens, open external access, etc. And they installed a barrier beneath a bay window that had allowed animal access to the crawlspace ever since the home was built in the 80s. Very professional and friendly. I highly recommend them!
Description of Work: Complete Renovation of Our Crawlspace
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from A Better Crawl Inc
Thank you for your great review! We gave each service team member who worked at your job a "YAY!" card to work towards a company paid bonus. We strive to make the experience you had the norm for every customer. We were thrilled to have the opportunity to move your job up on our service schedule as well.
Christa M.
05/2018
5.0
insulation, basement waterproofing
+ 0 more
We were very happy with the entire process. Nick sealed the deal even before he forwarded us the written estimate. He was informative, extremely thorough with his inspection and gave us options to tailor the job to our needs. The installation crew (April, Jason, and Scott) did an outstanding job. It was evident that there is great communication within the company as April and the rest of the team knew what needed to be done from the start. April was excellent at informing us what each day's goals were and provided us with an update at the end of each day. Despite completing the job ahead of schedule the quality and thoroughness of the job was still too notch. Clean-up was fantastic.
Description of Work: Crawl space encapsulation, New insulation installation
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from A Better Crawl Inc
Thank you for your review, [Member Name Removed]! We love to hear that our customers are happy and strive for the A rating with every job we do. It was a pleasure working with you!
Robert S.
08/2017
5.0
basement waterproofing, animal removal
+ 0 more
Very competent and professional. A pleasure to work with.
Description of Work: Crawl space clean out, rodent elimination and crawl space encapsulation.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Sally G.
07/2017
5.0
wells
+ -1 more
The crew was fantastic. Very polite, considerate, and hard working. They worked with us to find the best route for the discharge pipe and were easy to work with. They even sent us a refund check when we overpaid- how honest!
Description of Work: Sump pump and perimeter drain install
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Donald H.
06/2017
5.0
pest control, insulation, basement waterproofing
+ 1 more
Travis, and the helper were very prompt . He explained everything to me that they did, which was like a exact review of the given estimate. They were very clean , and , picked up everything. You will not feel like you have been ripped off by these guys.
Description of Work: I needed a complete cleaning of my 6ft crawl space. It had not been cleaned of mice droppings , garbage , and vapor barrier since before we bought the house 15 years ago. And, the floor insulation had begun its journey of falling down.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,149
Response from A Better Crawl Inc
We appreciate the "A" rating! Thank you for taking the time to post a review and, of course, for your business. It was a pleasure helping you restore your crawlspace.
Syl K.
04/2017
5.0
drain pipe
+ -1 more
Several pest control people who saw the work said they made a god job and so far I had no trouble. Their employees were courteous, responsible and they did a great job.
Description of Work: I hire this company on February 10, 2016 to install a sump pump in my crawl space.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,550
Tonnie H W.
02/2016
5.0
pest control, insulation, basement waterproofing, drain pipe
+ 2 more
We had 8 to 12+ inches of water regularly in our crawl space before A Better Crawl fixed the problem and that was with us using a pump regularly until they could get to our house. An assessment was done quickly after our phone call for help. The work was scheduled about 2 weeks out. As this winter (2015-16) has been a record setter for rain, the wait was not unreasonable. The work was done on time and as contracted, but the attention to detail and the communication were exceptional. All those who worked on our job, worked hard and were committed to quality. They also instructed us on the use and care of the pump and will provide service as long as the pump is under warrantee. Throughout the process, they reassured us that the problem wasn't that bad, and that it would be fixed. Everything is now working as it should. We wouldn't know they had been here, except now our crawl space is dry and as neat as can be.
Description of Work: Cleared debris and old vapor barrier from the crawl space, installed a drainage system specifically designed for our crawl space (digging, adding drain tile, and gravel), installed a sump pump including a drainage pipe to the exterior, and installed a new vapor barrier (custom fit) and assessed and fixed potential access spots by rodents.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000
Response from A Better Crawl Inc
We are thrilled when our customers are happy! We have the best crew working hard to install quality drain systems and sump pumps with attention to detail and excellent customer service being a top priority for our company. Thank you for your business, and for your review!
Daniel H.
11/2015
5.0
basement waterproofing, insulation, pest control
+ 1 more
They were prompt and responsive with invoicing. They showed up on time, as promised. Work was done on time exactly as described. I would definitely use them again and have already recommended them to relatives.
Thank you for taking the time to post your review and especially for the referral to your relatives! We take great pride in ensuring that all of our customers are as satisfied as you are and we consider a review/referral as the greatest compliment we could receive! Please let us know if we can be of any further assistance to you.
Carol S.
10/2014
5.0
basement waterproofing, pest control, insulation
+ 1 more
Initially, the crew could not keep the first appointment. I was extremely disappointed because I was leaving for two weeks, and I expected it to be cold by the time I returned, perhaps too cold for leaving the house open for airing out after the procedure. But Clean Crawls called and asked for a second go at the project. I am so glad I went ahead with them. The clean out was as thorough as it could be given my 125 year old house's framing which has open channels from the ground to the second floor crawl space. What my house needs now is an exterminator to maintain the clean conditions the fellows created.
Description of Work: After a very thorough initial assessment, a date was scheduled for the crew to come back. The crew put plastic down where insulation might be tracked in or flying in the air. They used the industrial vacuum to vacuum out the attic space behind my upstairs closet where rats had been nesting. The smell was horrific. A deoderizer was used, though I missed how they did that part. They then put down cardboard over the exposed light fixtures and blew in clean insulation. They then cut a new crawl space door out of plywood, which wasn't easy as the opening wasn't square. They hung the door with hinges and a latch. It was an unpleasant and difficult job. These fellows stuck with it.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$860
Donald & Kim M.
10/2014
3.0
basement waterproofing
+ -1 more
We had to call them back because there were still piles of mouse droppings, plus plastic coming back down again and we are still getting mice under there. They came back and did a little more cleaning (still not clean) and found where a rat had dug it's way out, put the plastic back up. My husband has since put the plastic back up permanently and keeps checking for mice which we still get sometimes. We hesitate to call anyone else to and quot;helpand quot;, it costs alot for very little. Clean crawls would not take our business, said it was too small a job and we should get a handy man.
Description of Work: they put back up plastic that holds up the insulation, dug & poured cement work to keep out mice in areas where they could get under the skirting around our pre-manufactured home. Cleaned up mouse dropping & any dead mice.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Becky W.
09/2014
5.0
basement waterproofing
+ -1 more
Very good company. I would recommend them. The owner has been very responsive to our needs.
Description of Work: Removed and disposed of old debris in crawlspace. Installed interior drainage in crawlspace and new sump pump.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,500
Response from A Better Crawl Inc
Thank you, thank you! We appreciate your business and your positive comments. Please don't hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns that may arise in the future.
Anne P.
08/2014
5.0
drain pipe
+ -1 more
Outstanding from when Melvin came to give us the estimate to completion of the job. His crew were also fantastic. Hard working, clean, precise is how I would describe A Better Crawl, Inc. I have worked with lots of contractors and this was a top 5 experience.
Description of Work: Encapsulation of crawl space with 12 mil liner and walls and 20 mil on floor. Repair sump pump basin lid and change discharge pipe to solid PVC. Install sealed access door. Rodent proof crawl space.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,100
Response from A Better Crawl Inc
Your review is important to us and we thank you for taking the time to add comments. We strive to make all of our customers as happy! We are confident that you will like the results you'll see with having an encapsulated crawlspace. Please don't hesitate to call us if you ever have questions or concerns with your system. Thank you again!!
GERALD B.
08/2014
5.0
basement waterproofing
+ -1 more
The crew was on time and budget. They cleaned out all debris built up over 25 years, fluffed and refurbished all insulation, vacuumed up old wooden shingle bits and pieces in the attic left over from a roof replacement, and vacuumed up dirt and dust in the crawl space. They also straightened the plastic vapor barrier. They added real value to the house.
Description of Work: Cleaned attic and crawl space and installed a new cold air return line.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,246.39
Response from A Better Crawl Inc
Thank you so much for your review! A positive comment is our best form of advertising and we are thrilled that you are happy with the job we did in your attic. Wishing you a nice warm winter!
Loni S.
07/2014
5.0
basement waterproofing
+ -1 more
They did great! Kept all of their promises. Responsive to emails and phone calls. Crew was very professional and pleasant to work with.
Description of Work: Cleaned, sanitized and sealed crawl space. Laid vapor barrier.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$750
Response from A Better Crawl Inc
A Better Crawl, Inc. appreciates you taking the time to post a review. We're happy when our customers are happy and it was a pleasure working with you to get your crawlspace in better condition. If we can be of any further assistance to you in the future, please don't hesitate to call!
Natalia P.
07/2014
5.0
basement waterproofing, insulation
+ 0 more
Went well, they worked fast, corrected all the concerns we had on the spot, very responsive and professional.
Description of Work: Cleaned the crawl, insulated the floor, changed ducting, put screens on crawl space vents, put cover on the ground.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,500
Response from A Better Crawl Inc
We are thrilled that you're happy with the job we did for you and we sincerely appreciate your positive review! We love how hard working our crew is and love it even more when they are acknoweledged by our customers. It was a pleaseure working with you to improve your crawlspace. Thank you again!!
Marc M.
06/2014
5.0
basement waterproofing
+ -1 more
Melvin came out and gave an estimate then I scheduled immediately because I could tell he knew what he was doing and was professional. A tech came out and did the work. It was in a tough spot and hard to do. The critters managed to figure out a way back in but Melvin came out again without question and really quickly and made sure it was done to my satisfaction. No charge.
Description of Work: They came out and sealed a vent that was installed poorly to keep the critters out. It was complicated
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Response from A Better Crawl Inc
Thanks for your review! Yes, this particular job was a bit of a tricky one and when the first attempt did not solve the whole problem, we were happy to come back and make it right for you. That's the A Better Crawl way!
Harold D.
05/2014
5.0
basement waterproofing
+ -1 more
They arrived on time and did the job well.
Description of Work: They encapsulated our crawlspace.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000
Response from A Better Crawl Inc
Thank you for your review! Remember that your encapsulation comes with a 25 year warranty and if you ever have questions or concerns, just give us a call! We appreciate your business.
Sharon A.
05/2014
5.0
basement waterproofing
+ -1 more
They were efficient, professional, and the job was completed on time. We’ve had other contractors here (for other projects) and several have commented on the high quality of the new vapor barrier. We like that the covering is white, so we can see if there’s any damage (rips, etc.) or new debris on it in the future. Bid was competitive. They cleaned up fairly well after themselves. Nice to work with a small company.
Description of Work: Hired to remove debris and encapsulate crawl space with new vapor barrier.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000
Response from A Better Crawl Inc
We appreciate your taking the time to write a review for us, thank you! We truely feel that encapsulation is a smart way to go with any dirt crawlspace and we're thrilled that you're happy with the decision. Best of luck to you in the continuing projects happening at your home!
PAT K.
03/2014
5.0
basement waterproofing
+ -1 more
We had our dryer vent cleaned (or so we thought) by another company about 2 months previous to our appointment with A Better Crawl. I am sure the first company we used did not clean the vent because our laundry room started filling with steam and it smelled like the dryer was burning. I found A Better Crawl on Angies List and they had excellent reviews. Melvin came to our home and cleaned what he could reach with his equipment but told me it would require a second visit to clean the vent within the attic. This would require an extra person and he was alone. We arranged a second appointment and Melvin arrived right on time. He immediately apologized for not being able to complete the job on his first visit. He is professional, friendly and very courteous. This is a fantastic company with excellent follow-through. Everyone I have had contact with has been exceptional. You can tell this is a family owned business that prides itself on customer service with excellence. I highly recommend A Better Crawl and will be using them in the future to keep our dryer venting properly...just as it does now after their cleaning and repairs.
Description of Work: Cleaned and replaced some parts on our dryer vent.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$136
Response from A Better Crawl Inc
We so appreciate your positive review! You are right, we are a family owned business that strives for 100% customer satisfaction, and we're pleased that we made you a happy customer! We look forward to seeing you again next year, when it's time to clean the dryer duct again. Cheers!
gary G.
10/2013
5.0
basement waterproofing, drain pipe
+ 0 more
Melvin and his team were on time and very professional. The work was done in a timely manner. This is the second time we've had this company do work for us and we can not be happier.
Description of Work: Had a sump pump put in our basement and two downspouts redirected
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000
Response from A Better Crawl Inc
Thank you for taking the time to provide a review. We're pleased that you're pleased! It was great working with you and we appreciate your patience as we worked around a very busy schedule to get that basement leak stopped for you. Best wishes for a swift sale!
Brad B.
09/2013
5.0
basement waterproofing, pest control
+ 0 more
Estimate was timely and professional.
Description of Work: Provided estimate for crawl space clean out and insulation replacement.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1
Response from A Better Crawl Inc
We appreciate you taking the time to provide a review. We do our best to respond to all assessment requests as quickly as possible and punctuality is important to us.
alice T.
07/2013
5.0
insulation
+ -1 more
Very well! No problems with timing or the quality of the work. I will definitely call A Better Crawl again.
Description of Work: Removed damaged insulation and vapor barrier in crawl space and replaced it.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,700
Sharon R.
06/2013
5.0
insulation
+ -1 more
They could not have done a better job. They were absolutely amazing. I would use them again.
Description of Work: A Better Crawl Incorporated cleaned all of the old stuff out from my crawl space, cleaned it up and put down new stuff.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$850
Response from A Better Crawl Inc
Thank you for your review! We're thrilled to hear you are more than satisfied with the service we provided you. We aim to please and professionalism is of utmost importance to our company. If we can be of further assistance in the future, just give us a call!
Brian R.
06/2013
5.0
insulation
+ -1 more
Melvin, the owner, came out and gave me an estimate of the crawl space clean up and encapsulation plus both some interior and exterior drainage work. He was very professional and wrote up a good bid - I decided at the time that I would have him do the crawl space encapsulation and would take on the drainage work by myself in the summer (wasn't too urgent). He then provided a revised estimate for just the crawl space clean up and encapsulation - which was great. I got on his schedule and he started work about 2 and a half weeks after I made my deposit for the work. Melvin and his partner (a friend of his Son - sorry, I forget his name) performed all of the work. They worked for approximately 2 and a half days and the crawl space looks pristine after they finished. The detail work that Melvin does during the encapsulation was great - the extra thick vapor barrier product, special tape for the vapor barrier, spray foam, weather stripping, caulk, mechanical fasteners, making sure crawl space doors are straight, etc. Also, in addition to removing the old nasty insulation he hauled away some of the other junk I had laying around outside near the crawl space - that was a pleasant surprise. I'm very happy with the job Melvin and company do at a very reasonable price compared to similar services (full service encapsulation and conditioned crawl space services can cost an insane amount with some companies). He and his partner were a pleasure to have over and I'd highly recommend them to anyone.
Description of Work: Peformed clean-up and encapsulation of a pretty large crawl-space - 3 separate sections.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,832.5
Response from A Better Crawl Inc
Thank you very much for your detailed review! Melvin is a stickler for paying attention to detail and making sure every encapsulated crawlspace looks just as good as yours does. By keeping our overhead costs low on purpose, we are able to provide savings to our customers in our pricing structure, but quality is never jeopardized. We look forward to assisting you with your basement soon, too!
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Service Categories
Basement Waterproofing,
Insulation,
Pest Control,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Foundation Repair,
Dryer Vent Cleaning,
Hauling,
Animal Removal,
Wells and Pumps,
Water & Smoke Damage
FAQ
A Better Crawl Inc is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.
Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
A Better Crawl Inc accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, A Better Crawl Inc offers free project estimates.
No, A Better Crawl Inc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, A Better Crawl Inc does not offer a senior discount.
No, A Better Crawl Inc does not offer emergency services.
Yes, A Better Crawl Inc offers warranties.
A Better Crawl Inc offers the following services: Drainage & Sump Pump Installation, Encapsulation, Clean Up, 6 Mil Poly Replacement, Real Estate Sale Conditions, Water Control, Dehumidification, Insulation & Basement Waterproofing, Rodent Control Services
Structural, Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Exterminating, Heavy Excavating & Settling Foundations, Emergency pump out service