## [Crawl Space & Basement Services](/service-category/crawl-space-basement-services) ![Crawl Space](/sites/default/files/2024-08/shutterstock_2066182754.jpg) You probably don’t spend much time hanging out in your basement or crawl space, but it’s one of the most important parts of your home. Problems with your crawl space or basement can impact the health, comfort, and energy efficiency of your entire Chesapeake Bay home. Total Home Performance offers a full range of basement and crawl space services to protect your home’s foundation, many of which qualify for savings through [the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR program](https://totalhomeperformance.com/service/home-performance-energy-star)! [Get In Touch](/contact) ## Why Do You Need Crawl Space or Basement Services? Many of the issues that plague homeowners in the Chesapeake Bay area start in their basements and crawl spaces. Moisture problems, mold growth, pest infestation, poor indoor air quality, high energy bills, and even structural damage can all be caused by a poorly maintained crawl space or basement. If you don’t take action, your basement or crawl space will leak humidity and moisture, as well as musty odors, into your living spaces—air that’s not only unpleasant but also unhealthy. It will also allow heated and cooled air to escape, wasting energy and hiking up utility bills. Protecting your home’s foundation with the right basement or crawl space services from Total Home Performance will lead to a healthier, more comfortable, and more energy efficient home. Our services will also help control humidity and bulk water problems, [preventing water damage and structural damage](https://totalhomeperformance.com/blog/6-benefits-basement-and-crawl-space-waterproofing). The team at Total Home Performance will inspect your crawl space for possible bulk water problems, combustion appliance issues, and pests before we begin making any improvements. If any of these exist, we will help you address them before encapsulation for the safest and most effective solution. Once encapsulated, your crawl space will maintain a more even temperature relative to the ground and your home, controlling humidity and improving indoor air quality while decreasing your energy consumption. ![](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/2023-05/group_2792x.png?itok=SLTVaqmW) Sleep & Breathe Easier ![](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/2023-05/allergy_symptoms.png?itok=mhMDA6jb) Allergy Relief ![](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/2023-05/mold-moisture_icon.png?itok=KS4054zS) Moisture & Odor Control ## How to Fix Crawl Space and Basement Problems ![](/sites/default/files/styles/sc_460x345/public/2023-05/smartsump_17.jpg?itok=TE2pAO4w) ### [Sump Pumps](/service/sump-pumps) A sump pump helps keep your home dry by automatically pumping and channeling water away from the foundation. If the sump pump fails, your crawl space or basement can flood, causing expensive damage to your home and valuables. It's important to have a reliable sump pump that can help you protect your home in even the wettest weather. ![Mold Remediation](/sites/default/files/styles/sc_460x345/public/2024-08/shutterstock_2350225429.jpg?itok=QgMDQrs8) ### [Mold Remediation](/service-category/mold-remediation) If your crawl space or basement is damp and musty, it's important to control moisture and prevent mold growth. Total Home Performance offers professional mold remediation service and crawl or basement encapsulations throughout Maryland's Eastern Shore for better moisture control and protection against mold growth. ![Drain System Installed. ](/sites/default/files/styles/sc_460x345/public/2024-08/shutterstock_2332817047.jpg?itok=Qs24rCHU) ### [French Drain Installation](/service/french-drain-installation) Reduce water and moisture issues in your crawlspace or basement with French drain installation in your Eastern Shore home by Total Home Performance. Learn more about how a simple French drain solution can give you more control over your home, reduce mold growth and indoor air quality issues, and more. ![clean crawl space](/sites/default/files/styles/sc_460x345/public/2023-07/crawl_space_main_image.jpg?itok=M-OE6y3J) ### [Crawl Space & Basement Dehumidifier](/service/crawl-space-basement-dehumidifier) Install a dehumidifier in your crawl space or basement with Total Home Performance to keep your Eastern Shore home safe from moisture and mold growth. ### Solve your basement or crawl space problems at the source! Call [(410) 822-1390](tel:4108221390) or contact us to schedule an evaluation. ## What Our Customers Are Saying About Us - The contractor was thorough, professional and impressive in the presentation and completion of the work completed at our home. Their work crew was extremely neat, efficient and timely in getting the work done. I highly recommend Total Home… [Read more](https://totalhomeperformance.com/testimonial/john-davis) ### John Davis - Total Home Performance did an outstanding job. The work was completed as promised (time/price/quality). ### Joseph Holt - Entirely Satisfactory - Derek Dombrosky is an extremely capable young man. ### Elden and Barbara Hartshorn - Over all the THP experience was complete thorough and very professional. The equipment utilized was first rate and the work was excellent. As an Energy Engineer with over 25 years experience I watched the process very closely and the crew worked… [Read more](https://totalhomeperformance.com/testimonial/william-gilmore) ### William Gilmore - Total Home Performance is a yong company that is dedicated to doing outstanding work. Following the energy audit, Derek made an excellent presentation to us regarding our problems and their proposed solutions. Rob, Richard and Joey always were… [Read more](https://totalhomeperformance.com/testimonial/bill-leasure) ### Bill Leasure - Excellent staff. Professional work. Worked well with my schedule. ### Dean Hinton - Total Performance LLC was a very professional, hard working group. Since we are a total electric house with three heat pumps and a crawl space, we are looking forward to a lower power bill this winter. ### Ed Bishop - Total Home Performance was an excellent contractor. They were very knowledgeable and recommended solutions which were very helpful in improving the livability and energy efficiency in my home. They were extremely responsive and maintained… [Read more](https://totalhomeperformance.com/testimonial/peter-kennedy) ### Peter Kennedy - Contractor was on time, neat, had very good workers, and cleaned up after finished. Very satisfied. ### Patrick - The owner of the company Derek, came to our home soon after we contacted the company for an audit. He seemed to do a very thorough evaluation in all parts of the house. This was followed by another visit by him presenting a folder with the… [Read more](https://totalhomeperformance.com/testimonial/joyce-m-fitzpatrick) ### Joyce M. Fitzpatrick - We had our home sealed and our crawl space too and as the winter months are here---we feel the difference already. ### Tim Nowak - Addressed a number of issues we had with an old "ballon frame" house. Updated crawlspace and insulated attic. [Read more](https://totalhomeperformance.com/testimonial/gary) ### Gary - The work was done effeciently and I could feel the difference in the in the heat/air right away. I am very happy with the work that was done. ### Judy - Designated work completed as scheduled. Workers were courteous and completed work in above average manner. ### Larry Fry - I was amazed at the immediate impact of house sealing on the level of comfort. I have to wait until next winter to see if the savings are as expected. The contractors crew were very professional and very careful. ### B J Latka - We were very pleased with Total Home Performance and the energy audit experience. All the employees were very professional, they showed up on time to perform the audit, which took about two hours, as they indicated. The work we had done, again… [Read more](https://totalhomeperformance.com/testimonial/ocjacobs) ### ocjacobs - Very capable personnel, respectful of our home, pleasant, able to answer question intelligently, thorough. ### John Bayliss - Company was outstanding. ### Dr Bill Plack - This is the second time the contractor has done work for us and each time it was a delight doing business with him. ### The Danns - We are delighted with the work that Total Home Performance performed in our home. The workers and the type of work they did were professional. They updated us on the status of work. We would definitely utilize them in the future if the need… [Read more](https://totalhomeperformance.com/testimonial/david-turner) ### David Turner - Total home performance did a great job sealing, removing decking in attic and installing new insulation and attic tent. They cleaned everything left no mess. Wife was very happy when she got home. ### Jimmy - Everyone was very nice and explained the reason for every improvement they suggested. There were several issues with having my information submitted for my rebates from my electric company, but they were eventually resolved. ### Crystal D. - Professional and friendly people provided excellent service. ### David Gibson - The company was dependable in terms of doing what they said they would, when they said they would. They seemed to be very knowledgeable. They resolved several of the issues that their audit indicated were problems. Our new crawlspace alarm went… [Read more](https://totalhomeperformance.com/testimonial/karen) ### Karen - I can only say one word for the performance of Total Home Performance LLC is EXCELLENCE in all areas of work performed. Aside from a job well done, cleaned up working space at the end of each day, kept me informed as to what was taking place from… [Read more](https://totalhomeperformance.com/testimonial/bjd) ### BJD - Everthing done well – sales, energy audit, installation, paperwork. ### Roger Crow - Total Home Performance has been very easy to deal with and I found them very efficient. ### Julie Libby - Matt Hargrove and his crew were excellent, on time and completed the work as indicated with no additional ala carte charges. Matt came out on the evening of hurricane Irene after we noticed our sump pump not working. He and his crew arrived,… [Read more](https://totalhomeperformance.com/testimonial/deb-rich) ### Deb Rich - All went well. Very polite and professional. Finished work in timely manner. Hope it helps improve our heating costs! ### Bonnie Greer - From start to finish a very good experience. Complete analysis of needed upgrading to implementation was very positive experience. Work crew was very responsible and personable. ### Chuck and Ruth Barbour - My experience with the Maryland Home Performance program was very good for the following reasons. 1. The use of a certified contractor in energy efficient methods. 2. Having a certified contractor company that employs a crew that does good work… ### Sidney Schneider - Contractor was professional and completed all tasks as agreed. Program was helpful. We hope to realize energy savings over the coming years. ### Bruce Thomas - The contractors were kind, courteous and respectful of our home. ### Ed Watkins - The workers were experienced, fast, and neat. In addition they were polite. This is my first year in my home so I have no way of comparing my energy use this year with other years. I am satisfied with the work done. ### Carol - Work was completed on time and the workers went above and beyond. Great company to work with kept us informed the whole process ### Richard Covert - I can only say one word for the performance of Total Home Performance LLC is EXCELLENCE in all areas of work performed. Aside from a job well done, cleaned up working space at the end of each day, kept me informed as to what was taking place from… [Read more](https://totalhomeperformance.com/testimonial/maryland-local) ### Maryland Local - From start to finish a very good experience. Complete analysis of needed upgrading to implementation was very positive experience. Work crew was very responsible and personable. ### Maryland Local - The workers were experienced, fast, and neat. In addition they were polite. This is my first year in my home so I have no way of comparing my energy use this year with other years. I am satisfied with the work done. ### Maryland Local - Matt Hargrove and his crew were excellent, on time and completed the work as indicated with no additional a-la carte charges. Matt came out on the evening of hurricane Irene after we noticed our sump pump not working. He and his crew arrived,… [Read more](https://totalhomeperformance.com/testimonial/maryland-local-4) ### Maryland Local