The shallow uphill side
On a sloped lot, the uphill side of the crawl space is where water tends to arrive and where it's hardest to reach. Opening up access there lets us check framing, add drainage and finish the vapor barrier properly.
Access trenches vs. lowering the whole area
A dig out doesn't have to mean lowering the entire crawl space. On Camas hillside lots, a narrow access trench along the uphill side is often enough to reach framing, add drainage and lay a barrier properly — and it moves much less soil. Lowering a larger area may make sense when the goal is long-term access for maintenance or when repairs are needed throughout. We'll recommend the smallest approach that gets the job done and keeps the foundation supported.
Planned carefully
Soil near an uphill foundation is doing work.
Older Camas homes
Low crawl spaces also turn up in older homes near downtown. The same careful approach applies.
What affects the scope in Camas
- How shallow the uphill side is
- Soil volume
- Proximity to footings
- Drainage along the uphill wall
Hillside caution
Uphill soil helps support the foundation.
Questions from Camas homeowners
Why can't anyone reach the uphill side of my crawl space?
It's common on sloped lots — the ground rises toward the floor.
How do I get an estimate?
Getting started is easy. Call or text (360) 470-4956, or fill out the form on this page. We'll learn what's going on beneath your home, schedule a time to take a look, and give you a straightforward dig out estimate.