🛑 Is Your Crawl Space Contractor Certified to Inspect What’s Under Your Home?
- invadersnate
- Jun 22, 2025
- 2 min read
Before anyone touches the underside of your home — make sure they’re qualified to inspect it first.
We don’t say that to call out other companies — we say it because we’ve seen firsthand what happens when unqualified contractors jump into crawl space work without understanding the bigger picture.
At PierPoint Foundation Solutions, we’re not just a crawl space company. We’re certified inspectors, trained through InterNACHI® (the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors) — the world’s largest and most respected inspection organization. That means when we show up, we’re not just quoting a job — we’re inspecting for hidden damage, code violations, safety risks, and long-term issues before they get sealed away forever.
What’s the Difference Between a Contractor and a Certified Inspector?
A contractor might know how to install vapor barrier or sump pumps — but without proper training, they might miss:
Hidden structural damage in floor joists, girders, or piers
Electrical hazards from exposed or outdated wiring
Code violations that could hold up a future home sale
Signs of mold growth or moisture intrusion
Ventilation issues that affect your entire home’s air quality
Even well-meaning companies can accidentally encapsulate over problems, trapping moisture or mold and making future repairs more difficult and expensive.
What Certifications Should You Look For?
If someone is working under your home, they should have at least one of the following:
✅ Certified Professional Inspector® (CPI) from InterNACHI
✅ InterNACHI Structure & Foundation Inspector
✅ Licensed Home Inspector in your state
✅ OSHA Safety Training for confined spaces
✅ Moisture intrusion, ventilation, and air quality training
At PierPoint, we hold all of the above — and we’re continuing to train. We believe every crawl space project should start with a full inspection, not just a sales quote.
Why This Matters for You as a Homeowner
Your crawl space is connected to your foundation, framing, HVAC, plumbing, and even the air you breathe. If the person working down there doesn’t know how to inspect those systems properly, you could end up with:
Repairs that don’t fix the root problem
Expensive follow-up work
Dangerous conditions hidden behind vapor barrier
A false sense of security
You Deserve More Than Just a Quote
When you hire PierPoint Foundation Solutions, you’re getting more than materials and labor. You’re getting a certified inspection by someone who’s trained to find what others miss. And if everything looks good? We’ll tell you that too — because our job is to protect your home, not push a sale.
We encourage every homeowner to ask for proof of certification before hiring any crawl space contractor — including us. Because no matter who you choose, your home deserves someone who knows what they’re looking at.
🔍 Need a Certified Inspection?
We serve Beebe and surrounding areas with full crawl space inspections and solutions.
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✅ Ask to see our credentials — we’ll be proud to show them.
Because in the crawl space business…
What they miss now is what you’ll pay for later.
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