The Foundation Guys LLC

WATER • MOISTURE • STRUCTURE • AIR QUALITY

One Company. One Call. Problems SOLVED.

We specialize in permanent solutions for crawlspaces, basements, and foundations.

✔️ Our Services Include:

• Sump Pumps
• French Drains
• Moisture Barriers
• Basement Wall Supports
• Floor Leveling
• Floor Joist Replacement
• Outdoor Drainage Systems
• Gutter Drainage Systems
• Basement Waterproofing
• Spray Foam Insulation (Crawlspace)
• Mold Remediation
• Radon Mitigation Systems

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Why Homeowners Choose Us

• No pressure sales
• Foremen inspections — not commission salesmen
• Real construction solutions
• We fix the cause, not just the symptom

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📞 Call or Text: 256-504-4224

📍 Locally owned & operated
🛠️ Free inspections • Honest answers

Dehumidifiers, let’s talk about it.

What you see here is a dehumidifier, but this style is meant for inside your home. This dehumidifier will live a very short life inside a crawlspace.

To explain it professionally

Main issues:
❌ Not sealed or rated for dirt, dust, mold spores, or crawlspace air
❌ Plastic coils & electronics corrode fast in crawlspaces
❌ Drain systems fail (they clog, freeze, or back up)
❌ Short duty cycle – they’re meant for a bedroom or basement, not 24/7 abuse
❌ Fire and electrical risk in a damp, unconditioned environment
❌ Zero air distribution – they dry the air right next to the unit only

Most of these die in 6–18 months, sometimes sooner.

What usually happened

Homeowner bought it at Lowe’s/Home Depot
Or a cheap contractor / handyman / pest company tossed it in there
No sealing, no return air strategy, no long-term plan
It “worked” for a few weeks so everyone felt good about it

What SHOULD be there instead

A crawlspace-rated dehumidifier, which means:
✔️ Steel or heavy composite housing
✔️ Designed for dirty, high-humidity environments
✔️ Continuous-duty rated
✔️ Proper condensate management
✔️ Sized for cubic footage, not room square footage
✔️ Installed with airflow in mind (not just dropped on the dirt)

Most importantly, if your crawlspace isn’t dry and encapsulated a dehumidifier is a waste of time and money. Without a dry sealed crawlspace the dehumidifier will never get to acceptable humidity levels. Which also means it will run continuously jacking up your electric bill.

For crawlspace issues, call crawlspace professionals.