For those wondering, without having to watch the entire video. The answer is $15k average, which is given in the last 30 seconds. If you want validation for the $15k then watch video.

@CrawlSpaceNinja

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing.

@chesslover8829

Жыл бұрын

My crawl space renovation, including cleaning everything, installing new plastic sheathing, dry pouring a 1.7-inch concrete floor, painting white DryLok on the concrete walls, nailing cedar slats to the ceiling joists to better hold the insulation in place, and then stapling Reflectix to the cedar slats, will cost about $4,000 in materials and about six months of my time, with my working about 20 hours a week on the project. This cost will not include the two dehumidifiers that I will also install to pull excess moisture from the air. Note that my crawl space is 1,500 square feet. So, the $15,000 price to have a professional encapsulate a typical crawl space sounds about right.

@CrawlSpaceNinja

Жыл бұрын

@@chesslover8829 Thank you for sharing.

@angelica9566

4 ай бұрын

😭😭

@roushstge2

24 күн бұрын

Unfortunately he doesn't get any views from the people that just look at the comments rather than watching

I like that the videos here teach some of the process and things to look for. Not necessarily DIY tutorials, but informative enough to keep homeowners aware of the warning signs and what's involved in the process and why. Maybe a great sales pitch of your work, but the transformations on this channel are undoubtedly badass. I know you're the crawlspace ninja, but I'd love to see even more basement videos as well (e.g. what to watch for, best practices for moisture mitigation vs all the products available, finishing prep, insulation, airflow, and maybe even radon mitigation). I feel you know enough to be the basement samurai.

@CrawlSpaceNinja

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, we hope to start focusing on basements more this year as well. I appreciate your feedback on that.

The fact that I’m an electrician is giving me a huge leg up. I’ve already done at least 2K in electrical repairs as I was installing the French drain. I still have to run a dedicated outlet for the sump. (I temporarily connected it to the exterior GFCI circuit.) My crawlspace is 3’ to 12-14” tall. But, after finishing the French drain yesterday, I don’t feel like there is ANYTHING I can’t do. That was by far the hardest project I’ve EVER taken on. I’m 41 and have done almost every kind of construction there is. I have bruises from head to toe. But, my crawlspace is dryer now than it’s been since 1961!!

@redbonegaston2010

Жыл бұрын

I also have a 17 yr old son who is plenty capable.

@CrawlSpaceNinja

Жыл бұрын

That is awesome to hear! It can take a while when you're doing it yourself, but it will definitely be worth it.

@darylsmith9318

9 ай бұрын

You're an animal!

I'm in the process of encapsulating my crawl space, its definitely time-consuming. The "no unexpected problems" comment was priceless. thanks for the chuckle.

@CrawlSpaceNinja

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching

Great, honest video!

@CrawlSpaceNinja

Ай бұрын

Thank you.

I work in healthcare and I’m not a doctor. My time is worth more at home doing a project then being at work.

@CrawlSpaceNinja

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing.

@MarS-el7kq

2 ай бұрын

Then why watched?!

This guy really knows what he is talking about. He made me laugh when he said, “Who do you want to hire, some work release?”

@CrawlSpaceNinja

8 ай бұрын

Lol. Thank you. I appreciate you watching.

Is it suggested or required to put in vent exhaust on a complete encapsulated crawl space? Thanks, Paul

@CrawlSpaceNinja

11 ай бұрын

Suggested in some areas, required in others and banned in others. Check local codes for more details.

Telling people to look at quality and not price is a great way to alienate everyone who can barely afford to DIY it lol.

@CrawlSpaceNinja

7 ай бұрын

Good point, thank you for sharing and watching.

I just found your channel. Do you offer some sort of consulting service. I have a 4 plex and it looks like a nightmare in the crawl space and I don’t know where to start. The square footage is huge to me. I was going to start by having some high schoolers rake it level and remove all the debri and rubble at $12/hr. Do you have consulting service I can get help from? Thanks

@CrawlSpaceNinja

Жыл бұрын

We have created a consultation option if you'd like to do a video call. Here is where you can sign up: www.buymeacoffee.com/csninja/extras

Do you have recommendations for how lower income folks can prioritize and break up the whole process of crawl space rennovation? 40k would be near impossible all at once and waiting till the money is saved up would allow for the wood and conditions of the crawlspace to get worse over that time frame.

I'm more interested in understanding how to figure out what the ROI is. How do I figure out the savings per month I should be able to achieve

@SamLopez11

Жыл бұрын

You're more than likely not going to save money. The benefit is from better air quality, more consistent temps, more consistent humidity etc.

@CrawlSpaceNinja

6 ай бұрын

Hard to say! We can dive into this if you submit a Ask a Ninja form here - crawlspaceninja.com/ask-a-ninja/

Ive been talking to a local company here in Horse Cave KY and they were going to do a encap for me and the price wasnt horrible i guess but they werent going to use anything like foam board over the cinder blocks and about half of them are exposed and not buried. shouldnt there be some type of foam board or something on all the walls if it is going to be a encapsulated conditioned crawlspace? they said they have never used it in an situation (which i thought was weird) and that they could add some to the front wall because its totally exposed for a large amount of money. I thought it was pretty standard practice to put some type of insulation between the block and the vapor barrier? even more if its going to be a conditioned space.....

@CrawlSpaceNinja

20 күн бұрын

That is typical especially with no insulation on the crawl space walls. We have a book that you may enjoy. It includes homeowners experiences but also ammo for you to to use for contractors to make sure they do this properly and effectively. Here is a link - diy.crawlspaceninja.com/crawl-space-repair-myths-busted-avoid-bad-advice-bad-decisions-bad-repairs-paperback-january-27-2023/

Hi, I've been watching your channel for a while to prepare myself to encapsulate my crawlspace. I'd like to buy from your DIY store, only problem is I'm from Canada, so I was wondering if you have any recommandation for Vapor Barrier, Tape, etc. A brand I can trust that ships in Canada. I know It's a lot to ask, but after researching brands, It seems harder than I thougth to choose one for a DIY this big.

@CrawlSpaceNinja

6 ай бұрын

If you are still looking we would love to help you! diy.crawlspaceninja.com/contact-us/

Thanks for the good video, I am having a house built in eastern Ky, I want the conditioned crawlspace with a 10min vapor barrier along with concrete slab over it. I am trying to get advice on that option. Can you offer your opinion?

@CrawlSpaceNinja

Ай бұрын

Gotcha. We use 12 mil due to finding out most 10 mils are two 5 mils stuck together with adhesive. The 12 mil we use is a solid sheet of polyethene. Here is a link - diy.crawlspaceninja.com/crawl-space-ninja-12-mil-crawl-space-vapor-barrier-1000-sqf/

@armandoyourpersonaljeweler7558

Ай бұрын

@@CrawlSpaceNinja excellent! Thank you. Would it be good to add the concrete on top? I’ve also seen some use spray foam over the entire vapor barrier.

I am a senior on Social Security who can’t really afford the $20,000.00 encapsulation would it be worth the time to put down 128 feet of aqua stop crawl drain with sump pump and then cover the ground with 20 mil cover in a 1420 square fort crawl space

@CrawlSpaceNinja

Жыл бұрын

If that is a waterproofing product and your crawl space is flooding it may help. Have you seen the Hydraway product? It moves water way faster and does not require an aggregate to install therefore saving on labor. I'd also recommend a solid vapor barrier vs a glued which many 20 mils tend to be. Here are links to Hydraway (diy.crawlspaceninja.com/hydraway-strip-drain/) and 12 mil solid vapor barrier (diy.crawlspaceninja.com/crawl-space-ninja-12-mil-crawl-space-vapor-barrier-1000-sqf/). Hope that helps.

@georgserna3380

Жыл бұрын

@@CrawlSpaceNinja Thank you Sir

@CrawlSpaceNinja

Жыл бұрын

@@georgserna3380 You are very welcome!

In central Arkansas I was quoted $9500 for cleaning out and encapsulation of a 915 square foot house with a dehumidifier, lights, insulation around the perimeter, and a new access door.

@CrawlSpaceNinja

6 ай бұрын

How interesting! If you want to entertain the idea of DIYing the job yourself. Check out our DIY Store here - diy.crawlspaceninja.com/contact-us/

Do you have a average cost per square foot? I own a pest control company and looking to add this service

@CrawlSpaceNinja

10 ай бұрын

I don't sorry

Im from a competitor company and i found the average cost as of late is really based on SQ ft 800-1000 sq is about 10-12k. 1100-1500 13k-17k 1600-2000 is always about 20k+

@CrawlSpaceNinja

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the information

@lowfiep

Жыл бұрын

@@CrawlSpaceNinja I won't say who now 🤣 but super educational videos wish more homeowners would take advantage of this stuff!

@CrawlSpaceNinja

Жыл бұрын

@@lowfiep Thank you

What type of insulation can be used after a basement encapsulation?

@CrawlSpaceNinja

9 ай бұрын

Foamboard, spray foam, insulbarrier (diy.crawlspaceninja.com/insulation-vapor-barrier/). Are you insulating walls or subfloor?

What mil liner do you guys offer?

@CrawlSpaceNinja

Жыл бұрын

Hi Joe, we offer a 12-mil liner. You can learn more about it on our DIY Store: diy.crawlspaceninja.com/ Or if you are in our service area and are looking for a quote, you can schedule a free assessment here: crawlspaceninja.com/free-assessment/

Man, my floors suddenly feel much warmer than I thought they were. Glad I got some new fuzzy house slippers for Christmas!😁😂

@CrawlSpaceNinja

7 ай бұрын

Haha! You have plenty of options with getting warmer floors including the DIY route if you'd like!

@mattgarrett1309

5 ай бұрын

$15,000 for the average is when the company has a big warehouse, and office and upper management and franchisee corp. When a company gets bigger they make more layers and have to charge more. No matter who you choose ask them for there last month or year book of business to call whichever customer they want to call. Thats the best way of finding a truly reliable and cost effective contractoer. In all avenues of contracting. If they won't give it to you, you got your answer : )

Great video. Loved the “what’s your time worth” segment. Now to start saving up for my $15k crawl space encapsulation 😅💸

@CrawlSpaceNinja

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Why don’t they just encapsulate it when they build the house

@CrawlSpaceNinja

Жыл бұрын

Most contractors will do the minimum to meet building code requirements and pass inspection. Requesting an encapsulation would likely add to the cost of the build.

@arieljoyfine8833

11 ай бұрын

@@CrawlSpaceNinja it would add to it but spread out over a 30 year mortgage as opposed to retrofitting? No contest!

@BloomByCC

5 ай бұрын

Exactly!

Dude , how do you introduce/exhaust fresh air into an encapsulated crawl space? I just built a house in the alutian chain in Alaska , 4 foot crawl space, in floor heat, I had vents, nope!! I shut them suckers down , overkill on sealing any air leaks. Encapsulated to the sill plate. Now I’m just worried about creating a confined space? Help. Support support. I need your help mr church! I put a dehumidifier down there. At 50% Considering getting the one you mention in description

@CrawlSpaceNinja

5 ай бұрын

Inviting fresh air into crawl space would be inviting moisture. It isn't best to do that.

@diegocastillo5576

5 ай бұрын

Roger that skipper! Thanks. Your videos are 💣 💥

I did a full encapsulation on a 10x11 crawl space under a kitchen and it cost $1,000 in material but I did the work myself. That includes tear out all old joists, repointing old clay brick joist pockets, new treated joists, 1" foam hard board, 13mil vapor barrier, 3/4" subfloor and hardware.

@CrawlSpaceNinja

7 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for the information great job!

Where are you located?

@CrawlSpaceNinja

11 ай бұрын

crawlspaceninja.com/service-area/

Soo..... how much does it cost?

@CrawlSpaceNinja

Жыл бұрын

Well, it depends :)

It’s ridiculous I got a estimate for 20k I took there exact materials they will use cost around 4-5k and the rest is labor i don’t have mold, flood, termite issues and my space 3 ft high very easy install

@CrawlSpaceNinja

Ай бұрын

Nice! DIY can be great if you know how to do it! We wish you luck and hope it goes great!

Where to get the best materials at cost . Labor is free

@CrawlSpaceNinja

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing

The problem is.. doing it yourself might “save” you money but if you miss or overlook something and 2-3 yrs from now you start having issues … a professional is going to have to tear out what you did and fix the issue and then encapsulate it. Cheaper in the long run to have a professional do it

@sparrow3626

Жыл бұрын

It’s well worth it, I work here and the dedication, hard work and attention to detail these guys have is amazing. It’s week worth the money and will save you more and more in the future.

@sparrow3626

Жыл бұрын

It’s well worth it, I work here and the dedication, hard work and attention to detail these guys have is amazing. It’s week worth the money and will save you more and more in the future.

@CrawlSpaceNinja

6 ай бұрын

That absolutely correct. However our team of experts are willing and happy to assist, guide, and mentor a DIYer along the process.

🤗

@CrawlSpaceNinja

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment!

Did he say 40,000?

@CrawlSpaceNinja

4 ай бұрын

Yes

3500/40000 =0.0875?

@CrawlSpaceNinja

Жыл бұрын

Sounds good

Is there crawl space ninjas in northern california?

@CrawlSpaceNinja

Жыл бұрын

I am sorry there is not currently.

I just discovered our crawl space/basement isn’t incapsulated. We bought our house in January and didn’t know any better. Inspection didn’t even say anything about it. I couldn’t figure out why we had so many drafts in weird places. After researching for the last 3 days I now know why. To get to the crawl space you lift the door up outside and walk down the stairs. We can fully stand up. Older house that has been remodeled. Built originally in 1905. We don’t have $15k realistically to pay for this to get done. So we are going to have to do to it ourselves. I’m discouraged to be honest.

@CrawlSpaceNinja

Жыл бұрын

I am so sorry. Hopefully our videos can be a help. Also, our DIY specialists are available to help you order the correct materials. diy.crawlspaceninja.com

ive calculated material cost of encapsulating my house at 1600 imma do it myself ive got my tools

@CrawlSpaceNinja

Жыл бұрын

Great job! Please let us know how it goes.

@DBK420

9 ай бұрын

Can we get an update?

I wish u to update every 6 months

@CrawlSpaceNinja

Жыл бұрын

Ok

Just getting 4 outlets with 3 of them switched in my crawlspace cost me $1500.

@CrawlSpaceNinja

Жыл бұрын

Yes, great information. Thank you for sharing.