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Crawlspace Specialists Surrey Expands Moisture Control and Encapsulation Coverage to 45+ Lower Mainland Communities Ahead of Rainy Season

September 01
04:00 2026
Crawlspace Specialists Surrey Expands Moisture Control and Encapsulation Coverage to 45+ Lower Mainland Communities Ahead of Rainy Season
Surrey contractor urges homeowners to inspect crawlspaces before the October-to-March wet season, when most moisture damage begins

SURREY, B.C. – August 31, 2026 – Crawlspace Specialists Surrey, a licensed and WCB-insured crawlspace repair contractor that has served British Columbia homeowners since 2012, today announced that its full range of crawlspace services is now available across more than 45 communities in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley, including Langley, Delta, White Rock, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Maple Ridge, Abbotsford, and Chilliwack.

The company is timing the expansion to the start of the region’s wet season. Surrey receives roughly 1,500 millimetres of precipitation annually, with the majority falling between October and March — the window in which most crawlspace moisture damage takes hold.

Crawlspace Specialists Surrey

Much of the region’s housing stock compounds the problem. Tens of thousands of Lower Mainland homes built between 1960 and 1990 were constructed with vented crawlspaces, a design intended to let outside air carry moisture away. In the Pacific Northwest climate, those vents often do the opposite, admitting humid outside air that condenses on cooler soil and framing below and steadily raises the moisture content of structural wood.

“Air moves between the crawlspace and the rooms above it continuously — through gaps in flooring, around plumbing penetrations, through the floor framing itself,” said Michael Saqui, owner of Crawlspace Specialists Surrey. “So whatever is happening down there is not staying down there. By the time a homeowner notices a musty smell or a soft spot in the floor, the problem has usually been developing for years. Catching it before the rain starts is a much smaller repair than catching it in February.”

Crawlspace Specialists Surrey offers 14 crawlspace services, including full crawlspace encapsulation, mold remediation and odor removal, insulation replacement, rodent proofing and pest exclusion, sump pump installation, drainage systems, and structural support and floor joist reinforcement.

The company builds its systems around local conditions rather than generic specifications, citing the Fraser Valley’s expansive clay soils, high water tables in areas such as Newton, and a mild climate that keeps ground moisture in play year-round. Encapsulation work uses 12-mil to 20-mil reinforced polyethylene vapor barriers rather than lighter sheeting, paired with commercial-grade dehumidifiers set to hold relative humidity in the 50-to-55 percent range, below the threshold at which mold can establish itself.

Every project begins with a documented inspection — moisture readings, mold presence, structural condition, and drainage performance — followed by a written scope of work. The company says the approach is intended to avoid the packaged upsell common in the category, and notes that it refers homeowners to structural engineers or drainage specialists when a condition falls outside standard crawlspace practice.

A full list of communities served is available on the company’s service areas page. Homeowners can request a free estimate online or call (604) 239-3896.

About Crawlspace Specialists Surrey

Crawlspace Specialists Surrey is a crawlspace encapsulation, moisture control, and structural repair contractor based in Surrey, British Columbia. Serving Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley since 2012, the company is BC licensed, WCB insured, and Surrey registered, and focuses on durable, engineered solutions that improve home comfort, energy efficiency, and indoor air quality. More information is available at www.crawlspacespecialistssurrey.com.

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Michael Saqui, Owner, Crawlspace Specialists Surrey

9942 151 St, Surrey, BC V3R 0V4

(604) 239-3896

[email protected]

Hours: Monday–Saturday, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

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Company Name: Crawlspace Specialists Surrey
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Phone: (604) 239-3896
Country: Canada
Website: https://www.crawlspacespecialistssurrey.com/