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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The Nathan Griffin, Nestor Bautista, Noe Gomez team were great! On time, did a great job. Thanks guys!
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Jacob Lichtenberger came out to Perform some service work. He was one of the most knowledgeable professional and kind people to ever come to my home!
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Cannot say enough about the good experience we had with Justin and his crew of Demarte, Quentin and Harry. They were punctual, called before arrival and all were friendly and appeared to be Jgenuinely glad to do the job. Justin explained what they would be doing and answered all questions before starting work. His team was efficient and completed the job much faster than we anticipated. Justin was very diligent in making sure our floors were leveled to his and our satisfaction and we were very pleased to see cracks between the ceiling and wall disappear. Nowadays it is rare to have someone exceed expectations but Justin and his crew were exceptional and we would not hesitate to to give them our highest recommendation. John and CC Hensley
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Tar Heel Basement Systems encapsulated our crawl space and it looks great. Ken, Stephen and Jesus were great to work with and answered all our questions and kept us informed. Thanks guys!!
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Mike Jones and his crew Nestor and Juan did an amazing job. They were prompt and cleaned up everything before leaving the property. I highly recommend Tarhill basements the job they did in my crawlspace was incredible in my 1892 home.
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Mike z.tae s.lawrence b they did a very good job
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David P and James C encapsulated our crawl space They had great teamwork, were hardworking, professional, courteous and knowledgable answering any questions we had We will recommend them they are an asset to TarHeel Basement
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Jess W, and Zach B. Did an excellent job on a somewhat unique issue with the drainage t of my walkway and patio. They were very professional and explained the procedure thoroughly. I felt comfortable with them at home.
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Our crawl space is beautiful. House is much warmer now. Crew was very professional, hard working, friendly, and knowledgeable about our…
Our crawl space is beautiful. House is much warmer now. Crew was very professional, hard working, friendly, and knowledgeable about our needs. They deserve 5 gold stars or more. Thank you very much for an exceptional job well done. Would recommend to everyone if they want a job done right the first time.
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Jess and Zach repaired our sidewalk and our driveway. They worked well past dark just to get the job done in one day. Well done!
Jess and Zach repaired our sidewalk and our driveway. They worked well past dark just to get the job done in one day. Well done!
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Josh Tiller is a stellar performer and Groundworks team member. He is very professional and knowledgeable. He became a trusted asset to my family and his willingness to address all our concerns and questions is invaluable.
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Jaylnn, Demario and Maruice did a great job on my crawl space encapsulation .everything was explained before, during and after the job was…
Jaylnn, Demario and Maruice did a great job on my crawl space encapsulation .everything was explained before, during and after the job was completed. I’m very pleased with the job .
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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 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.
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Jordan Bumpers, Ethan Romero, Zamiri Merrick and the rest of the crew were wonderful. They are such hardworking guys. Couldn’t be any happier with the crawl space encapsulation and installation of a dehumidifier. Polite and conscientious crew. Great team!
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From the time we called to schedule the consultation to the completion of the project, the company was terrific. Daniel arrived for our consultation. After looking under the house, he provided what was recommended, showing pictures of his findings & explained what the recommendations would do for our home. When install day arrived, Jared, Mike & Shy were great! They were arrived when they said they would & was able to complete the job in one day. We are very satisfied with their work!
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Philip was my inspector that came out to check out my crawlspace Got scheduled for an encapsulation Within 2 weeks Mike, colt and Lee came…
Philip was my inspector that came out to check out my crawlspace Got scheduled for an encapsulation Within 2 weeks Mike, colt and Lee came out. They got right down to buisness and just worked for 2 days all were respectful and hard workers. Will update and revise review as yearly Inspections and future work is done.
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Agent Experience – I contracted Tar Heel Basement Systems for a slab foundation inspection for a buyer client. Christopher Raymond was the…
Agent Experience – I contracted Tar Heel Basement Systems for a slab foundation inspection for a buyer client. Christopher Raymond was the inspector assigned – I couldn’t have been more satisfied with his service. He was attentive to the concerns raised and thorough in his work/ findings. He was able to supply a quote within 2 hours of our appointment! I will definitely recommend Tar Heel to more clients in the future.
Zoe Koskela-Lewis
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We had a fantastic visit! Our inspector (Daniel) was very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. He was able to provide us with the…
We had a fantastic visit! Our inspector (Daniel) was very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. He was able to provide us with the information and peace of mind we were seeking. I cannot say enough good things about experience.
Carmen Allen
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Spoke with Jay Yount in Winston Salem, he gave us a very thorough evaluation of the areas of concern in our home. While we did not go with…
Spoke with Jay Yount in Winston Salem, he gave us a very thorough evaluation of the areas of concern in our home. While we did not go with Tar Heel basement it had nothing to do with the service we were given and will use them in the future for our basement needs
Jonathan Troutman
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Austin & John did an excellent job.
Austin & John did an excellent job.
William Saunders III
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Tae.s Edwin.c Sam.p Great job for me.
Tae.s Edwin.c Sam.p Great job for me.
Sue Coleman
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I recently moved home to assist my parents in caring for their 30+ year old house with a crawl space that had never been touched. It was…
I recently moved home to assist my parents in caring for their 30+ year old house with a crawl space that had never been touched. It was bad and I needed help. My first point of contact with THBS was Pete Horak and I am so thankful it was. From day one Pete was dedicated to making sure my family and I were properly informed, felt safe and never felt alone during this process. Any question or concern I had, and he was ready to hop on the phone and get it handled. Even after work has been completed, my followup questions have been answered and handled quickly. Overall, happy and appreciative of THBS for restoring my family home to a safe place to be, and thank you for Pete; he’s a good one.
Missy Lee
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This company did a great job. The team of Matthew Mounts, Stephen Farrington, and Mathias Limas are great workers. They are very nice and …
This company did a great job. The team of Matthew Mounts, Stephen Farrington, and Mathias Limas are great workers. They are very nice and extremely efficient.
Tyler tarnowski
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Crew did a great job, Thank you John, Kolin and James
Crew did a great job, Thank you John, Kolin and James
GW Urban
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David P. and Mathias replaced the foundation pillars in my basement. They were professional, experienced, and patient in their work. I felt …
David P. and Mathias replaced the foundation pillars in my basement. They were professional, experienced, and patient in their work. I felt like they treated my home as they would their own, and they wanted to be sure that I understood and was comfortable with all work performed. I would highly recommend Tar Heel Basement Systems to others.
Luay Hammami
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The 3 man crew worked very well together and did a great job with our encapsulation project. Completed in 3 days as promised. David, Chris, …
The 3 man crew worked very well together and did a great job with our encapsulation project. Completed in 3 days as promised. David, Chris, and James earn a 10 out of 10. Thanks for your attention to detail.
David Zito
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Devin was very professional and I was very pleased
Devin was very professional and I was very pleased
Pegeen Kolbenschlag
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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.
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If you need foundation work done, do yourself a favor and request Jay Yount at Tar Heel Basements. I had several companies come out, and…
If you need foundation work done, do yourself a favor and request Jay Yount at Tar Heel Basements. I had several companies come out, and Jay was the only one who approached my sagging floor issues with real expertise and a no-nonsense attitude. He spent hours carefully analyzing the problem and provided an honest, straightforward assessment with zero pressure. It's clear he takes pride in his work and values doing things the right way. More companies need people like Jay, and if his management is smart, they'll make sure he's moving up.
Joel D.
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I am very pleased with the quality of work and attention to detail of Tar Heel Basement Systems, specifically of Ken DeCamp and Michael…
I am very pleased with the quality of work and attention to detail of Tar Heel Basement Systems, specifically of Ken DeCamp and Michael James. They were professional, communicative, and determined to do the job right.
Tate Williams
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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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Maurie is super professional, friendly, thoughtful. He spent about 2 hours with us, did all the feasible foundation and structural tests…
Maurie is super professional, friendly, thoughtful. He spent about 2 hours with us, did all the feasible foundation and structural tests for the property we are buying. He found no major concerns, explained to us patiently using the plain words, but accurately. We are really so happy for his free estimation service, strongly recommend this company to the customers in need of the foundation, basement, crawl space services. All the best, Eric
Eric Guo
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The Tar Heel Basement crew was very professional from beginning to end. The crew talked me through every step and even moved my date, for…
The Tar Heel Basement crew was very professional from beginning to end. The crew talked me through every step and even moved my date, for more convenience. The work done was top notch and completed in the time. I would highly recommend this company to anyone.
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Great service and guarantees.
Great service and guarantees.
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Juan & Alex did a remarkable, professional, and quick job. Communication was excellent throughout and the process exceeded expectations….
Juan & Alex did a remarkable, professional, and quick job. Communication was excellent throughout and the process exceeded expectations. Austin completed the original inspection & quote and walked me through the finance and contract. Highly reccomended.
Tim Davis
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We had our crawl space encapsulated and a dehumidifier installed by Tae S. and Edwin C. of Wilmington, NC. We are very pleased with the job …
We had our crawl space encapsulated and a dehumidifier installed by Tae S. and Edwin C. of Wilmington, NC. We are very pleased with the job and they came when they said they would and cleaned up after themselves. I would recommend this company to anyone.
Jeanne D.
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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…
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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Tim was great! He educated me on the whole process, his findings, recommendations and everything in between! We both worked with each…
Tim was great! He educated me on the whole process, his findings, recommendations and everything in between! We both worked with each others schedules to make this happen!
Lexie Vanada
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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.
Mike Reed
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Five stars is not enough for the crew that worked on our crawl space this past week! Mike J, Dillon Y, and Andy L were the most…
Five stars is not enough for the crew that worked on our crawl space this past week! Mike J, Dillon Y, and Andy L were the most knowledgeable, hard working team we have ever seen. They constantly went above and beyond to offer the very best customer service by repairing several items not covered in our initial quote. If you need help with your basement or crawl space look no further! Thank you guys for giving us piece of mind.
Janet Alspaugh
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We used Tar Heel Basement Systems repair a rotted sill beam on the front of our 100+ year old house. From the time Clint showed up to do…
We used Tar Heel Basement Systems repair a rotted sill beam on the front of our 100+ year old house. From the time Clint showed up to do our estimate untill the crew left having completed the work it was a great experience. Clint was very thorough and ensured we understood everything before he left. When the crew arrived the Foreman, Evan spoke in terms I as the homeowner could understand. He went over everything again and made sure I knew the scope of work, the time line, etc. Matt and Cody did a great job. They made quick work of getting all the old insulation out of the crawlspace. They all did a great job with the structural work and that did one last walk around and picked up all the old insulation down to the smallest pieces. Very professional crew
Craig Clausen
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Worth every penny, very happy from start to finish. We opted for the complete crawl space encapsulation, moisture control, and floor…
Worth every penny, very happy from start to finish. We opted for the complete crawl space encapsulation, moisture control, and floor leveling. When the work was done and we discovered that their original plan missed a key leveling issue, they promptly came back out and did the extra work at no charge to us. Our salesman Jay was never pushy and had the patience of an angel. Thank you to the crew including Victor, Brian, Austin, Christian, Malik, Robert and James for doing a fantastic job.
Jennifer Huntley
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The guys were extremely polite and professional, answering all my questions and explaining what they were going to do. Great experience…
The guys were extremely polite and professional, answering all my questions and explaining what they were going to do. Great experience from start to finish. Jason, Mike, Colt, Jay, and Christian from Wilmington team couldn’t have been better to work with. The crawl space looks great and I feel much better about the moisture control now.
Ken Mayer
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We are so pleased with the work Brian C. & John C. did on our crawlspace encapsulation. From the first phone call to the estimate visit we…
We are so pleased with the work Brian C. & John C. did on our crawlspace encapsulation. From the first phone call to the estimate visit we couldn't have asked for better, accommodating workers.
Kathie Roberts
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Christian very professional and good service. Very knowledgeable
Christian very professional and good service. Very knowledgeable
Dennis Loeser
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Ian A, Ian B, Ethan and Justin arrived on time, for a same day service call. They diagnosed the failure of our sump pump (under warranty)…
Ian A, Ian B, Ethan and Justin arrived on time, for a same day service call. They diagnosed the failure of our sump pump (under warranty) and made arrangements to schedule a replacement. I could not have asked for better, more professional service. 5 stars without hesitation.
Richard Friend
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We had an initial appointment to see what is our problem. Mr. Weirich was very professional. He too measurements and pictures. He explained …
We had an initial appointment to see what is our problem. Mr. Weirich was very professional. He too measurements and pictures. He explained his findings and made recommendations. Thank You for hiring such professional people.
Antionette Milligan
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Luke Evans, Jonathan Ruiz and Julian Bruno has worked on our home for the past few days and the work came out amazing m. Our foundation in…
Luke Evans, Jonathan Ruiz and Julian Bruno has worked on our home for the past few days and the work came out amazing m. Our foundation in the kitchen area was beginning to sink in. And the cracks has been filled in by getting the house lifted. Thank you for the great work.
Jallon Tucker
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I had THBS encapsulate the crawlspace in my Raleigh home this past week. Charles, DJ, and Leonard did an amazing job! They were timely,…
I had THBS encapsulate the crawlspace in my Raleigh home this past week. Charles, DJ, and Leonard did an amazing job! They were timely, efficient, clear communicators, and the quality of the work is outstanding. I work from home, had been having significant issues with mold exposure over the past 1.5yrs, and only recently realized what it was. Since last week I am having no further symptoms of mold exposure and my house has rapidly gotten back to normal. 54% humidity in house, and 54% in crawlspace as I type. Used to have to wear a respirator to go in crawlspace before encapsulation. I highly recommend them, and will probably have them level my driveway next! I cannot thank them enough.
Joel Harris
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Tim Martin was very professional and informative. He helped me understand the issue with my home and how to fix it.I highly recommend Tim…
Tim Martin was very professional and informative. He helped me understand the issue with my home and how to fix it.I highly recommend Tim for your crawlspace needs.
countyjailbeats
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Austin, Chris, Preston and Jkwon were the Groundworks/Tarheel crew who did the foundation lift for our home. They were professional,…
Austin, Chris, Preston and Jkwon were the Groundworks/Tarheel crew who did the foundation lift for our home. They were professional, careful, thorough and took time to make sure the job was done right and the site was cleaned up. This was a professional crew and we would highly recommend them and the company. Brian who evaluated the site did an excellent job and Krista, project coordinator, was exceptional in walking us through the process and making sure it fit our needs and budget.
Betsy Parker
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Quick and clean work great job. Team was mike, colt, Austin.
Quick and clean work great job. Team was mike, colt, Austin.
kris underwood
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My Service Tech Matthew K did an awesome job identifying the problem (water seepage) and finding a way to address it without breaking the…
My Service Tech Matthew K did an awesome job identifying the problem (water seepage) and finding a way to address it without breaking the bank (a sump pump system). The foreman Grace H and her team were able to come out just a week or two after I scheduled the work, and they were fantastic to work with — on time, professional, friendly, and very patient even though I had a lot of questions. I would definitely recommend Tar Heel — I feel like this is one of the best investments I've made in my home.
Nick C
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Devin was awesome. Helpful and competent. Can’t ask for more than that
Devin was awesome. Helpful and competent. Can’t ask for more than that
Doug Beary
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Tremendous job with the encapsulation of my crawl space and leveling of my floor. From the initial visit with Steele, to the installation…
Tremendous job with the encapsulation of my crawl space and leveling of my floor. From the initial visit with Steele, to the installation with Tae S., Edwin C., & Sam P, you all did an excellent job. I greatly appreciate the hard work and professionalism.
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Friendly and helpful Thanks guys
Friendly and helpful Thanks guys
Nancy Williams
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We used Tarheel to address our foundation issues with the installation of several vertical piers. I cannot say enough good things about my…
We used Tarheel to address our foundation issues with the installation of several vertical piers. I cannot say enough good things about my experience with them, start to finish. The sales process was super transparent, and prices came in MUCH lower than other providers. Other providers had made recommendations that really weren't necessary, and we really appreciated our rep, Clint, explaining everything to us in a detailed, consultive manner. Even after the sale and the work was done, he still took the time to get back to me very quickly with a couple of final questions. Our install crew, led by Josiah, I believe his name was, was fantastic. Showed up when they said they would, went over the game plan, answered all my questions, and got everything done in one day. The office staff were also very helpful and even reached out to make sure we were completely happy. I wish all of the contractors we have for home projects could operate at this level! Great work!
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Absolutely a great experience and totally seamless. From inspection, to customer contact and scheduling, to installation, all from a top…
Absolutely a great experience and totally seamless. From inspection, to customer contact and scheduling, to installation, all from a top rated professional team. My installers, Mike J and Aaron F., could not have been more friendly and kept me informed everyday of arrival times and work completed for that day. They answered any questions I had and provided additional information I hadn't even thought of. All work was completed with clean up on time as scheduled. Thank you TarHeel Basements team for your A-1 service!
Ophelia Moore
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