Will Bleach Kill Mold in My Crawl Space?
Mold is a sneaky danger that can quickly develop and thrive in your crawl space, compromising the health and safety of your home and family.
In a previous article, we shared six things to know about crawl space mold.
In this post, we will address whether bleach kills crawl space mold.
The answer is straightforward, so let’s jump right in!
Does Bleach Kill Crawl Space Mold?

Bleach is a popular and powerful chemical, but is it any match for crawl space mold, which is equally potent?
Chlorine-based disinfectants like bleach may eliminate surface mold on non-absorbent materials in a crawl space. However, their effectiveness is limited when dealing with deep-rooted mold or fungal growth within wooden structures.
The high water content of bleach solutions (typically 90%) can penetrate porous surfaces like wood, potentially nourishing mold colonies beneath the surface. The relatively low concentration of active chlorine (usually 10%) may not sufficiently penetrate these materials to eradicate mold at its source.
The same applies to other commonly used chemical solutions like vinegar and hydrogen peroxide.
Why Can’t I Remove Crawl Space Mold on My Own?

The DIY applications mentioned above are discouraged because they fail to offer lasting protection. They might appear to work briefly, but they don’t address the cause of mold in your crawl space.
True, we can’t stop you from going into your crawl space, but you should know what you’re up against. Crawl spaces are typically very small areas without much light or room to work. Dangers like mold, pests, and other critters could be lurking there.
Not only could you get stuck in this tiny area, but you risk exposing yourself to dangerous mold spores and pest waste. Inhaling chemicals like bleach in this closed area is also hazardous, and it’s possible to not adequately treat areas in your crawl space.
What to Know Next
In this post, we answered your question about killing crawl space mold with bleach. We care about your safety, and we urge you to seek assistance from mold remediation professionals for proper removal.
Crawl space mold is a hot topic, and there’s much more to cover. Next up, we’ll address the steps involved in crawl space cleanup.
If you need crawl space encapsulation and repair services to prevent mold growth and spread, you’ll benefit from a free inspection and customized solutions from our experienced team at Tar Heel Basement Systems. Simply click the link below to get started!
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FABULOUS JOB AND CREW! WENT ABOVE AND BEYOND OUR EXPECTATIONS!!!!
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I posted the wrong post on here. It was meant for a different company. This is a great company.
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John McGovern met with me on February 5th, on March 24th and 25th my encapsulation was completed. I have never worked with a more professional, detailed, patient, kind team. John and his installation team are all amazing. The complete team kept me informed step by step until filling completely. They carried themselves with respect and kindness. The area was left very clean and trust me it was a mess. I would recommend them to anyone. If you want the EXCELLENCE, PROFESSIONAL, TOP PERFORMANCE CONTACT JOHN MCGOVERN at TARHEEL BASEMENT SYSTEMS! Thank you to John and his Team for ALL your hard work! The difference in my crawlspace is truly speechless! Sincerely, Dena
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Austin Moody,Jesus Villagomez, John Noyola. were the crew that came out to install my Tarheel basement system. The gentleman were extremely …
Austin Moody,Jesus Villagomez, John Noyola. were the crew that came out to install my Tarheel basement system. The gentleman were extremely professional in their work, kept the work site very clean while working, and cleaning up after themselves. I highly recommend this crew to The next customers of Tarhill basement systems.
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These guys did an amazing job to my crawlspace. Austin Moody, John Noyola, Roy Ruiz, Johnathan Ruiz great team of guys! In and out in, they hustled and busted their tails to get the job done. Looks amazing under there now. Hardly knew they guys were here, weren't too loud and cleaned up the mess very well. Austin was very well at explaining the whole process and what they were working on throughout the process. Definitely recommend!
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The team worked diligently at my mom’s house. I highly recommend their services.
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Tae.s Edwin.c Sam.p Great job for me.
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Tarheel Basement Systems and the entire crew including Ken, Stephen, Tyler B., Terrance H., Keaton and Jael did an incredible job! They all …
Tarheel Basement Systems and the entire crew including Ken, Stephen, Tyler B., Terrance H., Keaton and Jael did an incredible job! They all were respectful, polite, worked very hard and got the job done on time! We received quotes from a couple of other companies, but Jeff at Tarheel Basement Systems beat all the others and saved us thousands! I highly recommend them, no need to call any other company!
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The gentlemen came out as promised, worked very hard, cleaned up from my crawlspace and made it healthy again. They did a super job. Thank…
The gentlemen came out as promised, worked very hard, cleaned up from my crawlspace and made it healthy again. They did a super job. Thank you each one that was here.
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Nester and Luis were very professional, timely, and very helpful. Work was completed as promised and cleanup was awesome.
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I am very pleased with the service received from Tar Hill Basement and the outstanding job done by Service Tech Josh Lichtenberger. I was very pleased with this young man's professionalism, ability and customer care. He very efficiently diagnosed the problems with my sump pump and dehumidifier. He then proceeded to clean and replace/update or repair old or worn out parts. I asked a trillion questions and he very patiently explained to me my system(s) and how they worked. His commitment to go the extra mile is much appreciated. I highly recommended the company, the equipment and the service tech.
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Jared, Mike and Shy did excellent work. They advised me when they were enroute to my house and kept me informed on the progress of my crawl space encapsulation. I cant tell you how happy I am to get dirty nasty space looking so spiffy clean and hope to reap utility rewrds during peak cold and hot seasons. Thank you so much and I would definitely recommend thes guys !!
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Ken,Gerry & James P did an excellent job. They were very professional. I would highly recommend.
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Nathan Addington just left my Mom's house after a routine service inspection. He was so nice and very thorough! Thanks to him, we found out the gutter downspouts are in need of repair and some need replacing. We ordered from him right then and there! He even told us we qualified for an extended warranty for a very special price. I have been very satisfied with Tarheel Basement over the years and they continue to provide quality personnel and support! Thank you, Nathan, for being so sweet to us old folks!
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I hired Tarheel Basement Systems to do a crawlspace encapsulation on a property that I am renovating and preparing for the market. I could…
I hired Tarheel Basement Systems to do a crawlspace encapsulation on a property that I am renovating and preparing for the market. I could not have been more pleased with their level of professionalism and workmanship. The entire experience was positive, starting with my sales person Nathan Seeley, and including our on-site crew of Jaylan, Daniel and McKai. I would highly recommend this company for foundation and crawlspace work. 👍🏻👍🏻
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I got a 2nd opinion from tar heel. They came within that week. Albert was so patient and understanding especially due to our financial concerns. Justin H and Hayden were very professional. They did their work properly and made sure that I understood what was done.
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Austin, John, and Chris were extremely professional, communicated very well, and did great work from what I can tell. Highly recommend…
Austin, John, and Chris were extremely professional, communicated very well, and did great work from what I can tell. Highly recommend this company and crew for anyone in need of crawl space work.
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Ian and Nathan were pure professionals during our installation.At the end of each day I was made aware of progress made with documentation…
Ian and Nathan were pure professionals during our installation.At the end of each day I was made aware of progress made with documentation and what was to come. Transparent and professional. Could not be happier with the service I received.5/5 stars.
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From start to finish, everything went great. Jay was thorough and answered ALL of our questions. He even reviewed the competition's…
From start to finish, everything went great. Jay was thorough and answered ALL of our questions. He even reviewed the competition's proposal! The communication was fantastic every step of the way. The installation was a complicated one being that we have a 100+ year old farmhouse. Tyrese and Stephen had quite the challenge! They did a phenomenal job and really went above and beyond. They worked so hard and did an excellent job of explaining things. Five stars all day
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Devin and Joel were great, easy to talk to and broke the information down step by step.
Devin and Joel were great, easy to talk to and broke the information down step by step.
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Great job! Edward G., Tim E., And Kyle G. Did a great job encapsulating our crawlspace. They were very professional, Easy to work withand…
Great job! Edward G., Tim E., And Kyle G. Did a great job encapsulating our crawlspace. They were very professional, Easy to work withand answered all my questions. Also, I want to mention John Reavis. He was the sales rep for this job and was very knowledgeable and answered all my upfront questions. Thanks a lot to the team at groundwork.
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THANKS for sending Joel Cocker to do my yearly inspection. He was the most professional and thorough tech from ANY company I have dealt…
THANKS for sending Joel Cocker to do my yearly inspection. He was the most professional and thorough tech from ANY company I have dealt with for 41 years living in Bunn. He took pictures inside, outside and under the house. He explained everything in a manner even I could understand. His "bedside" manner was on point. On your scale of 1 to 5, Joel was an 11. Please send him next year unless you send him to your higher office. THANKS!!! Mike Lovin
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Just had an awesome experience with Tar Heel Basement Systems and Brandon Dyer on Oct 11th 2024. He did an amazing job with a French Drain…
Just had an awesome experience with Tar Heel Basement Systems and Brandon Dyer on Oct 11th 2024. He did an amazing job with a French Drain and Dehumidifier Installation. All I can say is the Brandon is a Rock Star and knows his stuff. I will use him and Tarheel Basement Systems for all my future needs. Thanks again Brandon.
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JONATHAN, Brandoni,Givanni,did a wonderful job.I rate them 100 percent on their work performance
JONATHAN, Brandoni,Givanni,did a wonderful job.I rate them 100 percent on their work performance
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Had driveway lifted in areas where the concrete had sunk and cracked. They levelled everything nicely and did quick work. Price right and crew was professional. Would recommend Groundwork’s to others.
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Jay Yount was great salesperson. Foreman David and crew mates Nestor and James C were knowledgeable and efficient. Got the job done in two days. All my expectations were at least met. Would definitely recommend Tar Heel to friends and family.
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Joe W, Tim and Edward were awesome. Their work is top notch, they were very knowledgeable, and were even super friendly to our cats….
Joe W, Tim and Edward were awesome. Their work is top notch, they were very knowledgeable, and were even super friendly to our cats. Overall, it was a great experience. Highly recommend.
Stefan Leoczko
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Juan and his crew were very knowledge, hardworking, and courteous. They thoroughly explained everything they were doing. I will not use…
Juan and his crew were very knowledge, hardworking, and courteous. They thoroughly explained everything they were doing. I will not use anyone else in future as they are the true professionals at this sort of work. The last company that I hired did not do a proper job and Tar Heel showed me that by the quality of work.
Johnathan Clow
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Juan,Alex and Quentin were very diligent and made sure the yard wasn’t trashed or damaged. They kept us abreast of the progress and shared…
Juan,Alex and Quentin were very diligent and made sure the yard wasn’t trashed or damaged. They kept us abreast of the progress and shared pictures. We were very pleased.
Ursula Frye
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I have now been working with John Cotten who was first my Groundworks SALES REP and is.now functioning as my PROJECT MANAGER. He has the…
I have now been working with John Cotten who was first my Groundworks SALES REP and is.now functioning as my PROJECT MANAGER. He has the second role as a result of the exceptional job he did in the initial role. Needless to say, agreeing to a complete crawlspace encapsulation was not an easy sell. It was a big budget, unplanned project that I resisted doing . But due to the thoroughness of John’s investigation of my issues and complete and detailed plan that addressed every one of my concerns, it was difficult to not move ahead. John knows the business of foundations- the problems and how to resolve them. His communication skills and desire to help his clients save their homes couple to create a dialog that is engaging, informative and even comforting when knowing the end result will be a better home. And after the sale, he is always reachable, responsive and makes me feel he is not only working for Groundworks, but also for me!!
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Devin hunt was prompt in the same day schedule and came early and gave me good news. Reviewed the report thoroughly with me
Devin hunt was prompt in the same day schedule and came early and gave me good news. Reviewed the report thoroughly with me
Dale Barnhill
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We were extremely pleased with the work they prefor on our home. Highly recommend this company.
We were extremely pleased with the work they prefor on our home. Highly recommend this company.
Felicia B.
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We had two crews at the same time. Very friendly and knowledgeable. Both crews got their work done in a very reasonable time and they were…
We had two crews at the same time. Very friendly and knowledgeable. Both crews got their work done in a very reasonable time and they were on their way. Before leaving they had videos and pictures to show the crawl space improvement. These folks show up! There was very little time between the initial call and completion of the job.
Shelton Edmondson
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10 ! I love warranty too ! Exceeded our expectations!!! Justin H , Demarte, Quentin and Harry were PROS ! ?Great Hires? to the CEO ?
10 ! I love warranty too ! Exceeded our expectations!!! Justin H , Demarte, Quentin and Harry were PROS ! ?Great Hires? to the CEO ?
Jeff M.
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Juan and Alex are the best. Thank you to Matt as well! What I thought was going to be a very expensive repair ended up being very…
Juan and Alex are the best. Thank you to Matt as well! What I thought was going to be a very expensive repair ended up being very manageable. The best!
Kevin Kelly
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The service was great and the crew was polite and worked at a great place..i recommend Ken, Gerry and James P for your basement needs.
The service was great and the crew was polite and worked at a great place..i recommend Ken, Gerry and James P for your basement needs.
sheila davis
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Great experience! Both Ian and Daniel installed my Aquastop Gutter System. They arrived on time, very professional, kept me posted on the …
Great experience! Both Ian and Daniel installed my Aquastop Gutter System. They arrived on time, very professional, kept me posted on the daily progress and what it entailed. They completed the project as scheduled and cleaned up afterwards, I would recommend this to anyone with water penetrating problems. Thanks Ian and Daniel!
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Just had our crawlspace and foundation repaired and seated… looks like everything was completed as promised…. Hopefully we’ll see benefits…
Just had our crawlspace and foundation repaired and seated… looks like everything was completed as promised…. Hopefully we’ll see benefits in our heating/cooling costs shortly, and also be able to notice more level floors following their repairs. Gary and Robert were so respectful and we really appreciate all of their work!
Rhonda Allred
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I talked with 3 companies regarding a moisture/mold problem in my basement and was most impressed with Tar Heel Basements. The initial…
I talked with 3 companies regarding a moisture/mold problem in my basement and was most impressed with Tar Heel Basements. The initial inspector was thorough and knowledgeable, spending more time checking my foundation both inside and out than Tar Heel's competitors. He answered a lot of questions and assisted with the interest free financing. It was an expensive repair that I was very stressed about, but Tar Heel made it as easy as possible. Once the scheduled week arrived, the technicians provided advanced notice of arrival each day, and showed up on time or early. They kept me informed throughout the process and answered numerous questions. They hung plastic to protect my belongings from the dust and advised regarding their findings (such as termites) as they removed walls and insulation. They coordinated with the electricians for installing power to the sump pump and made sure they cleaned up. Tar Heel kept everything clean and even mopped my floor once the work was completed. I'm very appreciative of Nathan Griffin, Zac Mathis, and James Passmore for their hard work, and the care and consideration they provided while working in my home.
Sharon Langley
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I was extremely satisfied with the professionalism and hard work that Adam Canter (lead), Tim Witherspoon and Ryan Oldman displayed. They…
I was extremely satisfied with the professionalism and hard work that Adam Canter (lead), Tim Witherspoon and Ryan Oldman displayed. They worked well together to complete the job on time and above expectations. I was impressed with the systems but even more impressed with the way it was installed, the efforts to control the dust and the cleanup that occurred throughout the job. I would suggest you ask for this crew by name. I had the work quoted by others but there was no warranty included. I think the extra money spent was well worth the quality, warranty and included follow-up inspections. The lifting peer systems installed closed the cracks in the brick veneer on the length of 3 sides of the house as planned. I observed the installation of the wall braces and could see the immediate reduction in bowing of wall. Very happy with results.
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Jess Zach Wonderful job
Jess Zach Wonderful job
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So I spent a LOT of money to ensure my crawl space was properly protected and encapsulated. I had both Charles and DJ who worked non stop…
So I spent a LOT of money to ensure my crawl space was properly protected and encapsulated. I had both Charles and DJ who worked non stop to complete the entire job within a day. They did an excellent job and helped me inspect the crawl space myself (yes I crawled around, sheesh!) These guys were hard working, thoughtful and diligent! I am pleased with the thoroughness of their work. I also passed the City inspection without issue. Thank you Charles and DJ!!
Jacq J.
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Thank you Tar Heel Basement for your work. I feel very good about your work and my home is safe and structurally sound.
Thank you Tar Heel Basement for your work. I feel very good about your work and my home is safe and structurally sound.
Don Price
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Juan and Alex did a great job with the encapsulation of the crawl space at my house. They were very polite and professional. I would highly …
Juan and Alex did a great job with the encapsulation of the crawl space at my house. They were very polite and professional. I would highly recommend them and Tar Heel Basement Systems.
Lauren Warner
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Jeffrey Traub came out the day after I called the company. I had a large tree root that appeared to be going under my house and I was…
Jeffrey Traub came out the day after I called the company. I had a large tree root that appeared to be going under my house and I was concerned it could cause cracks in my slab. He was on time and very thorough in examining my house. While he didn't find any problems he did spot a couple of issues for me to keep my eye on. He also explained I probably had lots of tree roots going under my house and that I just couldn't see them. My neighborhood had been built on land that was heavily wooded. He also explained HOW they fix a SLAB house that has foundation problems. I had envisioned all sorts of nightmare scenarios such as having to move all my belongings out and having my new floors ripped up. Luckily that is NOT how they repair it. Just knowing if that horrible day ever came where I would need their services, that it wouldn't be the nightmare I had thought, put my mind at ease. Jeffrey's explanation of the care they take to preserve my flooring while making repairs was very reassuring. The person who set up the appointment was also very thorough in asking questions to determine what the issue might be and which serviceman to send. Since I don't have a basement or crawl space I never thought I could have foundation problems. I was wrong but luckily I do not have any at this time and thanks to Jeffrey I am knowledgeable about what to look for in order to catch problems in their early stage when it is easiest and cheapest to fix. I would definitely recommend this company and suggest you ask for Jeffrey Traub to come to your house.
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Carter and Josiah were informative, skilled and communicative. Their patience with thoroughly answering many questions was very much…
Carter and Josiah were informative, skilled and communicative. Their patience with thoroughly answering many questions was very much appreciated. The job was completed as described during the estimate. All of the employees involved were respectful. Thank you!
Lisa Nathan
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Outstanding work by the crew. Super nice guys to work with. Nate and his team did a fantastic job.
Outstanding work by the crew. Super nice guys to work with. Nate and his team did a fantastic job.
David Perfetti
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This morning Supervisor John,Tech Austin,Tech Chris arrived on time ready to work.They got everything together went under the house and got …
This morning Supervisor John,Tech Austin,Tech Chris arrived on time ready to work.They got everything together went under the house and got the job completed.John kept me informed on how the job was going.Great job by all.
Dean Godwin
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Grace H. was a great foreman. She was professional, nice, knowledgeable, courteous and responsive. She kept her team (AJ, Eduardo, Omar,…
Grace H. was a great foreman. She was professional, nice, knowledgeable, courteous and responsive. She kept her team (AJ, Eduardo, Omar, Chris and Zy) on task. She kept me informed every day and stayed true to her word.The work was professional, neat and clean.
Sharlet Ambrister
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Josue “Daniel” Morales and Tito Chahine just completed installation in our crawlspace of a commercial grade dehumidifier. They were very…
Josue “Daniel” Morales and Tito Chahine just completed installation in our crawlspace of a commercial grade dehumidifier. They were very responsive to our questions and impressed us as highly informed. Their skills were evident in the finished project. True professionals with wonderful personalities. Excellent company ambassadors…
Karen Steinour
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I'm extremely pleased with Groundworks. Austin Moody, Kenny and Cody came out and did the work just as planned. They looked and acted…
I'm extremely pleased with Groundworks. Austin Moody, Kenny and Cody came out and did the work just as planned. They looked and acted professional and were very courteous. Exactly what I expected. We have had some previous experience with Ground works under the old name and it seems to me there is continuity and the company is doing what they say they will. As for my representative, Nick Harmon, I'd say the same qualities. I see no reason why we would ever call anyone else.
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Myles sold me the encapsulated crawl space. The three gentlemen that completed the installation were very professional. It was finished in…
Myles sold me the encapsulated crawl space. The three gentlemen that completed the installation were very professional. It was finished in three days and after inspection, I was informed that it was the “best install that they had seen, and that It appeared they had gone above and beyond”. It was very expensive, but I hope in the long run it was worth it.
Jim Saunders
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This is just in the beginning stages. What I am rating the company on currently is the Certified Field Inspector John Dounoucos. John has…
This is just in the beginning stages. What I am rating the company on currently is the Certified Field Inspector John Dounoucos. John has been to our home twice. The first time was last week to learn what my concerns were and then quote me on the work that was needed. The first thing I would like to mention is John arrived on time and was very thorough and went over all the processes required. I told John I would be getting a second quote before making any decisions and he was good with that. The one thing that means the most to me is, John was NOT pushy, there was NO hard sell and NO you have to sign now or the price could change. John followed up with a text a few days later and we had just finished with our second quote. The price from the second company was fairly even, but I liked John's approach and the scope of work for this project. Looking forward to seeing how the job goes! I feel confident it will meet the high standards John outlined for us!
Randy Good
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JAMES JOSH AND JACK WERE GREAT! Highly recommended!
JAMES JOSH AND JACK WERE GREAT! Highly recommended!
Vinod Mathew
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I have been very pleased by the work done by Groundworks/Tarheel Basement Systems. Helene damaged the structure underneath my 110 year old…
I have been very pleased by the work done by Groundworks/Tarheel Basement Systems. Helene damaged the structure underneath my 110 year old house and I chose Tarheel Basement Systems to strengthen the existing structure and add additional beams and supports. I think there work was done to a high standard. In particular, Justin and Devon seemed to take great pride in ensuring that everything was done just right. I highly recommend them and the company.
Steve Oliver
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Jonathan and his team was very honest, knowledgeable, and thorough! Jonathan took the time to explain the solution options to me. He was…
Jonathan and his team was very honest, knowledgeable, and thorough! Jonathan took the time to explain the solution options to me. He was always pleasant and friendly even though I may have needed more attention to understand the solution options. When we found the source of my basement leak, it turned out that I only needed a simple repair! He even helped me to move forward with it! I highly recommend Jonathan, his team, and Tar Heel Basement Systems! Thank you!
Mark Lott
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Mason was a great sales rep. Very responsive and knowledgeable. Jesus is a great job Forman. He maintained constant communication during…
Mason was a great sales rep. Very responsive and knowledgeable. Jesus is a great job Forman. He maintained constant communication during project execution.
Franklin Williams
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Jess and Brad showed up on time even gave me a call before they arrived. They thoroughly explained the repair procedure and got right to it!…
Jess and Brad showed up on time even gave me a call before they arrived. They thoroughly explained the repair procedure and got right to it! They fix the issue cleaned up after themselves and we’re very courteous.
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They do great work and follow-up to ensure all is OK.
They do great work and follow-up to ensure all is OK.
Harvey Satterwhite Jr.
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They did great job leveling a driveway concrete slab that had dropped about 3". They arrived on time and cleaned up the area so it looked…
They did great job leveling a driveway concrete slab that had dropped about 3". They arrived on time and cleaned up the area so it looked like they'd never been here.
Robert Lee
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Juan S, Alex S, Rob P, did a great job on my crawl space! Juan and his guys were very professional, did an awesome job, in a timely manner…
Juan S, Alex S, Rob P, did a great job on my crawl space! Juan and his guys were very professional, did an awesome job, in a timely manner and had excellent communication skills. I'm not sure what their Christmas bonus was last year but it should double this year! Tar Heel Basement has an awesome crew in these guys. Dawn Dise
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Great experience with the crew, Austin G, Justin H, and Austin L, who came to level my floors. They were knowledgeable and friendly….
Great experience with the crew, Austin G, Justin H, and Austin L, who came to level my floors. They were knowledgeable and friendly. Completed the job, thoroughly, within the time that they said they would.
Deanna Dennison
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Our technician was Devin Hunt. He listened to our concerns and then went about his inspection with the utmost attention to detail and our…
Our technician was Devin Hunt. He listened to our concerns and then went about his inspection with the utmost attention to detail and our concerns. When he was finished, he walked us through everything he did with accompanying photos. He was very thorough and professional. We were very pleased with his service today.
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We needed foundation stabilization. Tae S., Sam P., and Austin L. were super workers, polite, thorough and prompt…great crew!
We needed foundation stabilization. Tae S., Sam P., and Austin L. were super workers, polite, thorough and prompt…great crew!
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