Expert Duct Cleaning & Air Sealing Contractor Ocean City, MD

It's important, particularly here in the coastal climate of Ocean City, MD, to keep an eye on your crawlspace. Lots can go wrong down there and if it does a homeowner needs to know about it as soon as possible - before a small problem develops into a big deal. Most homeowners don't want to crawl around in their crawlspace. But Lawson Home Services technicians do it every day. They are trained to spot problems and address them quickly and efficiently. 

If you've have a crawlspace "encapsulation" Lawson Home Services will be there to check on the liner, dehumidification equipment, and the sump pump equipment to make sure all are in tip-top shape and performing as efficiently as possible. Lawson's technician will also have an eagle-eye out to spot other problems, like water leaks, pest intrusion, and mold and microbe growing on wooden surfaces.

It's quick, convenient, and affordable. So why not have Lawson Home Services provide you with an annual inspection of your home. After the inspection and service you will be given a report of all the things that were done, as well as a list of any recommendations and concerns that should be brought to your attention for action. 

Lawson Home Services recently conducted the recommended annual maintenance at this home in Ocean City, MD which had two primary pieces of home equipment for control of indoor moisture: a Sedona SaniDry™ dehumidifier and a sump pump. 

The tech first cleaned the pre-filter and replaced the pleated filter. Next the discharge hose was checked to ensure that is was clean and clear, allowing the SaniDry™ unit to drain properly into the sump. The condensate pump was checked for proper operation. And finally a test run of the SaniDry™ unit was conducted. 

Next the sump pump was inspected and cleaned as needed. The alarm and all switches and pressure relief systems were tested and verified for proper operation.

Finally the humidity of the air inside the crawlspace was tested to verify the dehumidification system was doing its job properly. The level was perfect. The moisture content of the wooden structures in the crawlspace were tested and found to be just 10%.

Everything checked out A-Okay this year. 

Its a simple, inexpensive service that can be done once a year. Call Lawson Home Services to inspect and service your crawlspace equipment today. 

Poor insulation in one’s home can lead to high costs and discomfort over time.  When Ocean City homeowners Donna and Lou noticed that parts of their home were colder than others, they realized they had an insulation problem on their hands.  After using Dr. Energy Saver Delmarva for a previously unrelated problem and liking their work, Donna and Lou decided to call them again for help with their problem.

After explaining their situation to a Delmarva representative on the phone, they were soon met by Michael Brittingham and his installation crew, Production Team One.  Michael and the crew went throughout the house and found the spots that were cold.  Michael also noticed while examining the crawl space that it had moisture issues.  Thankfully, Michael had the perfect solution.  For the insulation within the home, Michael removed the old fiberglass insulation and had closed cell spray foam insulation installed.  Within the crawl space, Michael had the old floor debris removed and a SmartSump sump pump system installed.  This system comes with an alarm built in the cover, so if there is a risk of flooding, the homeowner is notified of it.  Closed cell spray foam insulation was also installed throughout the crawl space along with a 2” SilverGlo R10 insulation board.  

After a nine day installation and restoration process, Donna and Lou’s home is evenly insulated throughout and their crawl space is no longer an area of concern, all thanks to the professionals at Dr. Energy Saver Delmarva.

James R. of Ocean City, MD noticed one day that parts of his house had a musty scent in the air.  Remembering that these problems typically come from within the crawl space, James knew he needed to act quickly before a bigger problem emerged.  After seeing an ad for Dr. Energy Saver Delmarva in the local newspaper, James decided to give them a call to send a representative out.

James was met by crawl space repair specialist Michael Tucker at his Ocean City home.  After showing Michael the musty smell within the house, Michael agreed that the problem most likely stems from a problem in the crawl space.  Michael then asked to check out the crawl space.  What he found was excessive moisture throughout the crawl space.  Luckily, Michael knew exactly what to install.  Michael explained to James that he should install closed cell spray foam insulation.  This specific type of insulation has air and water barrier properties allowing it to keep the elements out and insulate the home at the same time.  Michael also proposed a SaniDry CX dehumidification system, condensation pump combo.  This combination eliminates the excessive moisture in the air and will also get rid of the musty smell.  Additionally, Michael suggested adding an EverLast crawl space access door as opposed to his rusted metal one.

With the recommendations agreed upon, Michael called in Production Team One to complete the installation and restoration process.  Now that his crawl space is fixed, James's house is no longer is haunted by the musty smell and his crawl should continue to stay dry in the upcoming years.