Lakewood sits just south of Sumter near Second Mill Pond, and the water that makes the area pretty is the same water working under your house. Homes near ponds and creek bottoms ride on a higher water table than the rest of the county, and after a wet spring, plenty of Lakewood crawl spaces hold moisture well into summer.
Attic and Crawl Space Solutions handles the full chain — getting water out, keeping it out, and sealing the space so the humidity stays outside where it belongs. We have served the Midlands since 2014 from our shop in Lugoff.
Living Near Second Mill Pond Means Managing Groundwater
Lakewood crawl spaces take on moisture because the nearby pond and creek system keeps the water table shallow, while the county’s clay hardpan stops rain from draining away. The result is ground that stays damp under the house for months, feeding humidity into the crawl space even when no water is visibly standing.
That constant dampness is what produces mold on joists, musty rooms, cupping floors, and the summer power-bill creep so many Lakewood homeowners notice.
The Right Fix, In the Right Order
- Crawl space waterproofing — full water management for high-water-table lots
- French drains and sump pumps — capture and remove groundwater
- Encapsulation — the Your Crawlspace sealed liner system over the dry space
- Dehumidifiers — hold the sealed space below mold-friendly humidity all year
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“Very professional and courteous help me with all of my crawl space needs would definitely recommend them to all my family and friends”
William Brogdon
How a Lakewood Job Goes
Free inspection first — the whole crawl space, photographed and written up, whether or not you are home. Then an exact quote, the work itself by our own crew, and a 100% satisfaction guarantee behind it. If water is actively standing under the house, our 24-hour emergency water removal comes first.
Free Inspection · Written Quote · No Obligation
Stop Wondering What’s Under Your House
Book your 100% free crawl space inspection — we crawl it, photograph everything, and hand you a written quote the same visit. You don’t even have to be home.
Lakewood Crawl Space FAQs
My crawl space is damp but never floods. Do I still need drainage?
Not necessarily — if no liquid water enters the space, sealing and dehumidification may be all your home needs. The free inspection measures moisture in the wood and soil so the quote matches the actual problem.
How much does encapsulation cost in the Lakewood area?
Most Lakewood encapsulations run $4,500 to $7,000, with a French drain and sump pump adding $2,500 to $6,500 when groundwater calls for it. Every crawl space is different — your free inspection includes an exact written quote.
Will encapsulation stop the musty smell in my house?
Yes — the musty smell is crawl space air rising into your living space, and sealing the crawl space with a dehumidifier removes the source. Most homeowners notice the difference within days.
Does a sealed crawl space cause termite problems?
No — done correctly, encapsulation preserves your termite bond. We leave the standard 3-inch inspection gap so termite inspectors can still see the foundation masonry.
Around the Corner From Lakewood
We also serve South Sumter, Privateer, and the rest of the city of Sumter — see all our service areas.