DryTek Crawlspace Solutions

Homes around Salisbury, MD often face damp, musty crawl spaces due to high groundwater, poor grading, or aging vents. A practical first step is evaluating the site and selecting a waterproofing service that addresses both water entry and humidity. For areas that collect standing water after storms, crawl space drainage systems can route water to a sump basin before it affects wood framing or insulation. Where moisture rises from soil, many properties benefit from crawl space moisture barriers that block vapor and help limit mold-friendly conditions. Coordinating drainage, sump pump installation, and dehumidification creates a more stable environment through changing seasons. DryTek Crawlspace Solutions also reviews downspout extensions and basic grading to reduce runoff toward the foundation. In neighborhoods from Fruitland to Delmar, a simple inspection can reveal clogged drains, torn liners, or disconnected ducts that add to moisture problems. Regular checks after heavy rain, plus cleaning and filter changes on dehumidifiers, help keep the system performing as designed.
 

Ownership here is worth untangling, because the brand is older than the current management. The company dates to 2006; K.C. Conaway and David Wilson acquired it in 2024, with Conaway named as owner. Wilson also runs Coastal Homes & Design, founded in 1997 as Wilson Contracting Inc., and Delaware Crawl Space Company, established 2009 — four companies in total across the same region.

The equipment specifics are what separate one encapsulation quote from another. DryTek is a certified AprilAire installer for dehumidifiers and installs Zoeller sump pumps. Pump packages can include alarms, Wi-Fi-connected alarms and battery backup — the last two being the difference between knowing the pump failed and finding out later. Foundation cracks are repaired with Kemko epoxy injection.

Barrier work uses both 16-mil and 6-mil vapor barriers depending on the application, and insulation options span closed-cell spray foam, batt and rigid foam board rather than one default product.

The scope reaches past the crawl space itself into microbial growth remediation, crawl space cleaning, and downspout extensions that move roof water away from the foundation — the cheapest intervention on the list and often the one that matters.

Where the problem turns structural, the company coordinates with structural engineers rather than handling it alone. Its photo gallery is organized by job type and includes push piers, wall anchors, egress windows, subfloor and joist repair, and exterior drainage, which is a reasonable way to see whether your situation has a precedent. A published pricing guide sits alongside it.

Work is backed by a one-year workmanship warranty, with an Annual Maintenance Program available for the equipment afterward. Consultations and estimates are free. A discount of up to $150 is advertised for military personnel, veterans and first responders.

Credentials include Maryland Home Improvement Commission licensure and the AprilAire installer certification.

Two local phone lines serve the two states — 410-543-4848 for Maryland and 302-468-1811 for Delaware — with hours Monday through Thursday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Friday 8:00 AM to noon.

Owner K.C. Conaway co-founded the Good Ole Boy Foundation in 2012, a nonprofit assisting local families in crisis, and previously worked with Delaware’s DNREC, including its Environmental Emergency Response Team.