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Omaha, NE · Crawl Space Encapsulation · Since 1994

Crawl Space Encapsulation in Omaha, NE

A sealed liner, closed vents and a dehumidifier sized to the space, installed as one system for Omaha crawl spaces and the rest of Douglas County. Our Omaha office is in town.

Nebraska · Iowa · Kansas · Missouri Since 1994

Let's take the first step toward a healthy home.

A local specialist will inspect your foundation, walk you through the findings, and send a clear estimate, no cost, no pressure.

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Omaha office

12305 Gold St

Ste 2, Omaha, NE 68144

Hours

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Getting to you

This office is in Omaha.

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Crawl Space Encapsulation in Omaha

Crawl Space Encapsulation near you in Omaha

Omaha is a Douglas County town in Nebraska. About 489,201 people live here, across roughly 197,842 households. Detached single family houses number 133,882, and 58 percent of occupied homes are owner occupied.

This is one of the towns with an Epp office in it, so the trucks leave from inside the city limits. 37,840 homes went up before 1940, more than in any other decade, and the median build year is 1972. The Census puts Omaha at a median home value of $210,300 and a median household income of $70,202. The split is 114,534 owner occupied to 83,308 rented. Homes built before 1980 make up 67 percent of the stock, 131,573 in all.

Population and housing figures: American Community Survey, by way of the Signature Media market data set.

The sealed system

How does crawl space encapsulation work in Omaha?

The typical Omaha house dates to 1972, and homes from that era were often built with open foundation vents that let humid summer air into the crawl space. Epp encapsulates the crawl as one system: a liner sealed at every seam across the floor and up the walls, vents and rim joist gaps sealed shut, and a dehumidifier sized to the space to hold the humidity down. If the floor has sagged or the support posts have already moved, that work is crawl space repair in Omaha, and it is done before the crawl is sealed.

Omaha projects

Recent crawl space encapsulation work in Omaha

Completed crawl space encapsulation jobs in town, photographed on site by the crew that did the work.

Omaha housing

When were Omaha homes built?

Omaha has about 210,493 homes, and the median one was built in 1972, based on U.S. Census Bureau survey data. Roughly 63 percent went up before 1980, 33 percent before 1960.

In an older crawl space, a thin plastic sheet laid years ago can tear and pull apart at the seams. The inspection checks the cover on the soil, the vents and any water on the floor.

Based on NOAA 1991 to 2020 climate normals for Omaha Eppley Airfield, about 9 miles away, precipitation averages 31.9 inches a year and the average July dew point is 66 degrees. In a vented crawl space, water can condense on any pipe, duct or joist that is cooler than 66 degrees.

Omaha homes by year built
BuiltShare of homesHomesShare
Before 194037,84018%
1940s9,4714%
1950s22,02310%
1960s30,13514%
1970s32,10415%
1980s22,52611%
1990s25,59812%
2000s17,5938%
2010s12,6246%
2020 on5790%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, year structure built, for the city of Omaha. Counts are housing units. Climate: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991 to 2020, OMAHA EPPLEY AIRFIELD (USW00014942); July dew point averaged from the hourly normals at OMAHA EPPLEY AIRFIELD (USW00014942), retrieved September 30, 2026.

"Fiberglass batts between joists in a vented Nebraska crawl is a five-year decision. Maybe eight if the crawl runs dry. We've pulled out so much sagging, wet, mouse-chewed fiberglass over the decades I don't even photograph it anymore. The modern answer is rigid foam or closed-cell on the walls, and you don't insulate the walls until the encapsulation is finished. Get the sequence wrong and you're paying for the work twice."
Dave Epp
Dave Epp
President, Epp Foundation Repair
Recent Work

Crawl Space Encapsulation in Omaha: Job Site Photos

Real projects completed in Omaha, Douglas County, photographed on site by the crew that did the work.

A crawlspace has been cleaned and encapsulated with a vapor barrier after debris removal, with interior drainage infrastructure visible along the perimeter.
A crawlspace has been cleaned and encapsulated with a vapor barrier after debris removal, with interior drainage infrastructure visible along the perimeter. View project in Omaha, Nebraska
A completed crawlspace encapsulation project showing the before condition with exposed dirt and debris, and the after condition with white vapor barrier and rim joist insulation installed.
A completed crawlspace encapsulation project showing the before condition with exposed dirt and debris, and the after condition with white vapor barrier and rim joist insulation installed. View project in Omaha, Nebraska
A crawlspace has been encapsulated with a vapor barrier membrane and rim joist insulation installed, showing the completed before-and-after transformation from exposed soil and debris to a sealed, finished condition.
A crawlspace has been encapsulated with a vapor barrier membrane and rim joist insulation installed, showing the completed before-and-after transformation from exposed soil and debris to a sealed, finished condition. View project in Omaha, Nebraska

What we install

Crawl Space Encapsulation solutions for Omaha homes

Each item below is one part of the same sealed system, and the inspection decides which parts a Omaha crawl space needs.

Cost and scope

What does crawl space encapsulation cost in Omaha?

Pricing depends on the size of the crawl, how much water gets in, and whether drainage or a sump goes in first. The free inspection ends with a Customized Repair Estimate that states the scope and the price.

When is crawl space encapsulation not the right fix?

If the posts, beams or joists under the house have moved, crawl space repair comes first, and the sealed system goes in once the structure is sound.

Where we work

Neighborhoods we serve in Omaha

Inside the city boundary you will find South Omaha, Elkhorn, Millard, Benson and East Omaha, and every one of them is covered by the Omaha crew on the same terms.

South OmahaElkhornMillardBensonEast OmahaSkylineDeboltNoDoRegencyWest OmahaSouth Central OmahaNorth Central OmahaShermanNorth OmahaCentral OmahaNorthwest OmahaFlorenceMidtownNortheast OmahaAksarben/Elmwood ParkBenson GardensKeystoneMiller Park Minne Lusa AreaOakdale

The crew

Team members working from the Omaha location

Dakota Plummer, Foreman at Epp Foundation Repair
Dakota Plummer
Foreman
Dylan Gray, Poly Foreman at Epp Foundation Repair
Dylan Gray
Poly Foreman
Justin Throener, Concrete Repair Team Lead at Epp Foundation Repair
Justin Throener
Concrete Repair Team Lead
Alex Clinebell, Foundation Specialist / Master Foreman at Epp Foundation Repair
Alex Clinebell
Foundation Specialist / Master Foreman
Corey Clinebell, Master Foreman at Epp Foundation Repair
Corey Clinebell
Master Foreman

The same office schedules the inspection and runs the install.

Google reviews

What Omaha customers say

Honestly 10/10. Demea was very professional and nothing but helpful. The joint sealant was even more helpful and overall amazing. Epp is definitely something that I would recommend to family and friends.
LyvJuly 2024via Google
I had a great experience! I had the very kind a professional Demea and the joint sealant was very very good! I’ll definitely be referring EPP to my friends and family in the future!
Christina C.July 2024via Google
Demea was very knowledgeable & made process easy 2 understand. Sealant job was top notch. Can count on positive reference.
Michael C.July 2024via Google
Omaha Crawl Space Encapsulation FAQ

Crawl Space Encapsulation questions from Omaha homeowners

About Omaha and the Omaha office that serves it.

It is at 12305 Gold St, Ste 2, Omaha, NE 68144, inside Omaha, so the crew does not drive in from another market.

Request a free crawl space encapsulation inspection in Omaha

A specialist from our Omaha office inspects, explains what they found, and sends a Customized Repair Estimate at no cost.

(402) 521-5081