The majority of crawlspace water problems are a result of ground water rising. Contributing factors can be lack of footer drain upon construction, a footer drain not functioning properly, or drainage from guttering. These issues can be corrected by installing interior drain systems inside the crawlspace, diverting surface water away from foundation. Some consumers think that encapsulating the crawlspace is the best method, but at Thomas Waterproofing Company we prefer to fix the problem rather than cover it up. I have personally removed encapsulation from several homes over the years and the majority had wet block foundation behind the plastic. This is a result of the moisture from the ground trying to evaporate. With encapsulation the only place for the moisture to go is into the porous block foundation wall. The blocks never have the opportunity to dry out, and over a period of time this can be very harmful to your foundation. Thomas Waterproofing will eliminate the water and dehumidify the air, keeping your crawlspace as dry as possible to preserve the integrity of the foundation.