Crawl Space Care in Augusta
Moisture Control and Pest Protection for the Small Space Under Your Home
Out of sight, out of mind. That's how most of our customers treat their crawl spaces, and pests count on it. Dark, quiet, and often damp, it gives rodents, spiders, and termites an ideal staging area and an easy path into the rooms above.
Since 1960, Borden Pest Control has been the fully licensed, family-owned and operated pest control company that Augusta residents turn to for reliable protection. Our crawlspace care services tackle both sides of the problem by managing the moisture that attracts pests and treating the pests themselves.
Why CrawlSpace Care is Important
Are you having problems with excessive moisture within your home? CrawlSpace Care can eliminate a major source of moisture and solve the cause of many of these type issues.
Excessive moisture in a conventionally vented crawl space is the number one cause associated with a host of serious crawl space concerns. As levels of moisture rise in a structure, the structure becomes more conducive to wood-destroying insects, more prone to microbial growth, more susceptible to rot, and suffers greatly diminished indoor air quality. The crawl space of your home may be out of sight, but the effects of excessive moisture in your crawl space should not be out of mind.
The CrawlSpace Care systems protect your home from the bottom up. It provides moisture control by using a high-quality, tear-resistant vapor liner to cover the ground, walls, and piers. All the seams are taped to protect moisture from passing around the liner. If foundation vents are already present, they will be sealed. This system, along with proper drainage and a form of mechanical drying, will provide great moisture control protection.
With CrawlSpace Care, your home is protected against:
- Condensational moisture
- High levels of humidity
- Ground moisture vapors
- Moisture intrusion from outside of the foundation walls
Benefits of a Closed Crawl Space
- Enhanced quality of the crawl space environment
- Less humidity
- Less humidity variation during the annual seasonal cycle
- Reduces the susceptibility to insect damage, wood rot, and mold issues by reducing moisture
Energy Savings*
* The improvements result in reduced annual energy use for the heating and cooling your home.
Find out what's lurking beneath your floors. Call 803-398-4981 to request a free crawl space inspection in Augusta.
What Customers Say About Borden
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We always have the same tech who comes out twice a year and really knows our home. We trust them to use the best chemicals that are also safe.Craig Young
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We've been using Borden's termite services for over 25 years. Very professional and we are satisfied with their services.Carlton Bauer
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Great company and one of the few family owned companies still around.Ray F R Raptor
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Best subscription service I've ever paid for. They do a wonderful and thorough job.Rebekah LaRusso
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Great company that takes care of its community and customers.Steve Sullivan
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Very thorough inspection, with clear direction and opinions. No nickel and diming.Joe Snyder
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Very polite and very accommodating; he explained things thoroughly.Fred Schalk
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The techs always do a good job — very knowledgeable and friendly.Michael Stripling
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Borden Pest Control has taken time to make sure that every single one of their employees highly values, cares for, and treats customers with the utmost concern and care!!!Iris Gardner
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Great service. Easy to schedule by phone and pay online.Jaclyn Alexander
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Came out on short notice to do a termite inspection so we could close on time.Tara mcnaylor
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I use this company on my personal home and recommended them for my clients.Mary Iacovelli
Drying Out the Welcome Mat
Pests are drawn to damp crawl spaces, so controlling moisture is one of the most effective ways we’ve found to stop them from making themselves at home on your property. Every visit begins with a free inspection, where our technician checks the space for activity and for the conditions that invite it. From there, we build a plan around what we actually find, not just general guidelines.
Our crawl space services include:
- Moisture assessment. We look for damp soil, standing water, condensation, and wet framing, which are the conditions that draw in termites and other pests.
- Drainage and ventilation review. We check gutters, downspouts, grading, and foundation vents, then recommend adjustments that help keep moisture from collecting.
- Targeted pest treatments. We apply treatments matched to the pests present, focusing on the areas where they travel and hide.
- Entry-point identification. We locate gaps around vents, pipes, and foundation walls that let rodents and insects inside.
- Ongoing monitoring. Follow-up visits help us spot new activity or changing conditions before they become bigger problems.
You never have to squeeze into a tight, dark space yourself. We handle the work and walk you through every finding in plain terms.
Raised Foundations and the Pests That Love Them
Many of the homes we treat throughout Augusta and the surrounding CSRA sit on raised foundations with accessible crawl spaces. In our experience, that open space beneath the floor is often the first place pests settle. Georgia's red clay soil holds water, and our frequent summer downpours can leave crawl spaces damp for days, which is why moisture control matters here.
These conditions are attractive to a variety of pests, including:
- Rodents. Mice and rats can slip through very small gaps and use crawlspaces as sheltered nesting sites near wiring and ductwork.
- Spiders. Quiet, undisturbed corners make ideal hiding spots, and webs and egg sacs can build up unnoticed.
- Camel crickets. These humpbacked jumpers gather in cool, damp spaces and often wander upward into living areas.
- Termites. Mud tubes, climbing piers, and foundation walls are an early warning sign that deserves a prompt look.
As a family business that has served this community for generations, Borden Pest Control knows how local homes are built and how our weather affects them.
Start With a Free Pest Inspection
Request a free inspection to discuss your crawl space concerns and learn about service options for your home, business, or industrial property. When you contact us, tell us what you’ve seen, where you've seen it, and how long it’s been present.
As a family business built on trust since 1960, your feedback means everything to us! If you're satisfied, please consider leaving us a quick review to help others find the same peace of mind.