Home Energy & Crawl Space Services in Holly Springs, NC
We diagnose and fix the moisture, insulation, and energy problems that cost you comfort and money, from crawl space encapsulation to energy audits to attic insulation. Serving homeowners and contractors across the Triangle.
Crawl Space Encapsulation
Moisture in your crawl space affects the entire home, from the air you breathe to the energy bills you pay. Encapsulation seals and conditions the space to stop moisture problems at the source.Most homes in Holly Springs and the Triangle were built with vented crawl spaces on Piedmont clay soil. In our humid climate, those vents let in warm, moist air that condenses on floor joists and ductwork, causing mold, wood rot, and pest problems.
We assess, seal, and condition crawl spaces using heavy-duty vapor barriers, dehumidification, and air sealing. Projects typically range from $7,500–$15,000.
Learn About Encapsulation
What's Included
A full sealed and encapsulated crawl space, built to control humidity, protect your home's structure, and improve indoor comfort and air quality for years to come.
- Mold treatment on wood surfaces
- Heavy-duty reinforced white vapor barrier
- Sealed seams & taped joints
- Columns & piers wrapped
- Walls and vents insulated and sealed
- Dehumidifier for ongoing humidity control
Our Services
From crawl spaces to attics to code compliance testing, we handle moisture, insulation, and energy performance across the Triangle.
Crawl Spaces
Full sealed and conditioned crawl spaces with vapor barriers, air sealing, and dehumidification.
Insulation & Vapor BarriersCrawl space insulation upgrades and vapor barrier installation for moisture control.
Crawl Space DehumidifiersCommercial-grade dehumidifier installation to maintain 45–55% relative humidity.
Energy & Insulation
Comprehensive assessments with blower door testing, thermal imaging, and duct testing.
Attic InsulationBlown-in and batt insulation upgrades with air sealing to reduce heat loss and energy bills.
Energy MonitoringWhole-home energy monitoring systems to track usage and verify savings in real time.
Contractor Testing
Code compliance testing for HVAC contractors and builders across Wake County.
NC code compliance testing for residential duct systems. Must meet =5 CFM25/100sf.
Blower Door TestingBuilding envelope air tightness verification. Must meet =5 ACH50 for new residential.
HVAC Airflow TestingSupply, return, exhaust, makeup and fresh air testing using flow hoods.
Why It Matters for Triangle Homes
Most Triangle homes lose energy, trap moisture, and circulate poor air without the owner knowing it. The problems often start in the crawl space and attic, showing up as high bills, uncomfortable rooms, and musty air.
Crawl Space Moisture
Piedmont clay holds water and summer humidity hits 70 to 90%. Vented crawl spaces trap moisture that causes mold, wood rot, and pest damage. Encapsulation and whole house dehumidification solve it.
Energy Loss
Poor attic insulation, air leaks, and duct losses waste 20 to 40% of energy in a typical home. An energy audit can help find where the waste is.
Indoor Air Quality
The stack effect pulls crawl space air into living spaces. If there's mold or moisture below, your family breathes it above. Sealing and conditioning the crawl space stops the cycle.
No Way to Track It
Most homeowners have no visibility into where energy goes. Whole home energy monitoring shows what's driving your bills, before and after improvements.
Our Approach
We use building science diagnostics to find the real problems, then fix them and help you track the results.
- We test before we recommend
- Crawl spaces, attics, ducts, and whole home energy
- Energy monitoring to track results over time
- Locally owned, 15+ years serving Wake County
How We Work
Assess & Diagnose
Blower door testing, thermal imaging, moisture readings, and duct testing to find exactly where the problems are.
Fix & Install
Encapsulation, insulation, air sealing, and dehumidifiers. Targeted solutions based on what the diagnostics revealed.
Verify & Monitor
Post-project testing confirms the work performed as expected. Optional energy monitoring tracks savings over time.
Hear From Our Customers
In August, Peak Energy transformed our crawl space into a cleaner, drier and healthier environment! After all, it is the ‘lungs’ of our home!! They came in and disposed of much of the junk and rocks we had down there, sprayed for mold and sanitation, placed a thick plastic as a moisture barrier, sealed vents, installed drains, insulated the access door and other interventions. We can eat off the ground in there!! I highly recommend them.
Peak Energy/ Nathan Rider is the only person/company that I have worked in conjunction with for many years to provide our company with duct testing as well as blower door testing for our projects. Not only is Nathan a great guy, but he also has the expertise and experience to perform top shelf testing. This is a man that you can count on to be there when needed and to provide superb and accurate testing!
Great team of people that came to our place in Chapel Hill. They took the time to explain everything ahead of time. Work was done in a timely manner and cleaned up afterwards. Highly recommend Nathan and his team.
Peak Energy saved our crawl space and dare I say… house. The crawl space beneath our house was a mess, exposed uneven earth, flooding and poorly functioning sump pump and drainage… leading to high humidity, not good. Nathan and his team were able to regrade, put down vapor barrier and address the sump pump and drains. We have not had an issue since! Nathan is also very prompt in responding and came out after the work was complete to make sure everything was functioning correctly. We can’t recommend him and his team enough!
Nathan Rider, With peak energy, Has been doing work for me a long time. When I was in the building business with my son, By the way who still uses Nathan, We found him to be professional, trustworthy. And honest and is far beyond others. He worked on my personal home, crawlspace, cleaning mold off my floor joist, resealing my vapor barrier, and installing a dehumidifier and sump pump. I have known Nathan many years and consider him a friend, but most of all a very professional representative of Peak Energy. I would highly recommend Nathan in his company.
We had crawl space encapsulation, mold treatment and dehumidifier installation performed and are extremely satisfied with the work that was done. Nathan and his team were extremely professional. Our house is much more comfortable now. We are located in Raleigh NC.
We worked with Nathan Rider in 2020 to encapsulate our crawlspace and install a dehumidifier. We were very pleased with his work and for his follow through. After the encapsulation, we had some minor drainage issues during a very hard rain. Nathan came back to look at the issue, solved it with a very simple fix, and came back to verify that the problem had been addressed. We’d use him again and recommended Peak Energy to a neighbor.
Check out Peak Energy to recommend exactly what’s needed to resolve any crawlspace mold or humidity issues you have. Our space was treated for existing mold and a dehumidifier installed. The space is much drier now and no more musty smells in the crawlspace or inside the home. Thanks Nathan, you are a pleasure to work with :-)
Nathan was great to work with. He handled the duct leakage test professionally and made the whole process smooth from start to finish. Communication was clear and consistent, and he took the time to explain things so I understood exactly what was going on. Showed up when he said he would and got the job done right. Definitely recommend Nathan if you’re looking for someone reliable and easy to work with.
Peak Energy is The Best!!! This companys owner and employees are hands down the best!!! They completely restored my crawl space in a home i remodeled. They removed old insulation, mold, and spiderwebs. Then sealed my crawlspace to keep humidity at the proper level. Peak Energy uses AprilAire dehumidifiers that has worked flawless for me so far!! I have used Peak Energy for several years now as well as my friends upon my recomendation to them and they have all been well pleased.
Peak Energy was outstanding to work with on our project in Fuquay-Varina. Their team was professional, responsive, and easy to coordinate with from start to finish. Communication was clear, and everything stayed on schedule. The crew was efficient and respectful of the job site, keeping things clean and organized throughout. Their attention to detail and commitment to quality were evident in the final result. A smooth, well-run experience. I'd absolutely work with Peak Energy again and highly recommend them.
Nathan helped me with a full encapsulation for my crawlspace and I'm super happy with how it came out. He gave me a fair price and the job was done on schedule. Highly recommend
Nathan with Peak Energy did many homes for me for the duct leak and blower door test. They provided excellent consultation services and advice for energy efficiency and sealing the thermal envelope for the homes. They also did my personal home and I would highly recommend using them. It is an extremely important part of a home or building and Peak Energy has a lot of experience is this field.
In my interactions in Raleigh/Wake County for conducting duct tests, Energy Star inspections, and crawl space work, I have interacted with Peak Energy on numerous occasions. In all cases, the services were delivered professionally, and the customers were left satisfied. There is no doubt that this company understands what they are talking about when it comes to energy-related services and that their services are of good quality. For reliable energy services in Raleigh, there is no better place than Peak Energy.
Very professional service, quick response time, the result was excellent.
When we moved into our new home we found out our new wood floor was cupping. It was being ruined due to the humidity in our crawlspace. We called Peak Energy and talked to Nathan about our options to fix the problem. A vapor barrier and a dehumidifier was installed. The work was done promptly at a fair price. After a short time the humidity in our home was lowered and the wood floor was fixed and has remained so. We have Peak Energy come out yearly to check our dehumidifier and crawlspace to keep our home clean and dry. We have been very happy with Nathan and Peak Energy and highly recommend them.
We are a local builder and all our duct testing and energy consulting is done by Peak energy. They have been great to work with. Always on time and professional. 5 star service all the way!
Nathan is always a joy to work with, highly recommend!
Great experience working with this team in Wake, Harnett and surrounding counties! We've had both duct testing and blower door testing done on several homes, and they're always prompt, knowledgeable, and easy to coordinate with. They make the process smooth and stress-free. Definitely recommend for anyone needing energy efficiency testing!
Did a great job. Blower and duct test.
We've been working with Nathan Rider at Peak Energy for the past 5 years, and he has consistently provided outstanding service. He handles duct blast testing for our HVAC company and is always professional, punctual, and thorough in his work. We can always count on him to do the job right the first time. Beyond his work, Nathan is simply a great person to work with. Highly recommend Peak Energy!
I'm very happy with my experience with Peak Energy on our crawlspace encapsulation. Communication was excellent when setting up the estimate and worked with me on customizing the work being done. They also let me know what other work needed to be done prior (HVAC ventilation and termite pre-inspection). They worked with my schedule on setting up the start of the project. The team was professional on site and was thorough in their work. They finished when they said they would. I'm impressed with the quality of materials and work. An all around recommendation from me!
I have used Peak for many years in Wake County and surrounding areas. This is a top notch company that we count on for our duct blaster and blower door testing. Nathan makes energy testing easy to understand!
I've had a great experience working with Peak Energy. They do excellent work with duct testing and blower door testing, and their attention to detail really stands out. If you're a builder or contractor in Wake County or the surrounding areas, they are a reliable company to work with. They're professional, knowledgeable, and make the whole process smooth from start to finish. I would definitely recommend Peak Energy for anyone needing energy testing services done right.
They do a great job. I work for a builder and I have counted on Nathan hundreds of times. He has never let me down. He is always on time and does his best. If there's ever a problem he explains what needs to be done to fix the problem. He's very helpful.
As a local custom builder I have worked with Peak Energy over the last several years. They have performed numerous duct tests for me all around the triangle area, as well as provided me with a blower door test and hers rating consultation on high efficiency homes in Raleigh. Nathan and his team’s promptness and attention to detail are second to none. If you are looking for a knowledgeable company that you can trust with your efficiency needs then these are your folks.
Peak Energy performs our duct testing for NC Energy code. Excellent service and very professional. I highly recommend their services in Raleigh and Wake County area for duct testing and blower door testing.
We had Nathan Rider and his company perform mold treatment, encapsulate our crawl space, and install a dehumidifier. I couldn't have asked for a better installation. They showed up on time, provided quality work, and finished the project within the timeframe and cost Nathan quoted. If you use anyone other than Nathan, you are making a mistake.
Peak Energy does an excellent job of duct testing for us. Highly recommend them for NC code energy testing for new homes and existing homes.
Great job and thank you for always being on time, appreciate for all you do, very professional in all you do.
Nathan and his guys sealed my crawlspace and did an awesome job. I had some water issues and they took care of everything. I highly recommend Peak Energy.
Nathan and his team did a fantastic job at sealing our crawlspace. During his first visit where he walked around the property and explored the crawlspace he painted a clear picture of what the work encompasses, what it's for, what the state of the crawlspace is today, and if it would be beneficial for us to seal it. The communication was always prompt and we while we were coordinating some AC work that had to be done before the sealing, Nathan was flexible in being available immediately after to start their work. The work itself was incredibly smooth and only took about 3 days total. During the installation and sealing we would get updates on how it was going, and were involved in setting up some of the Bluetooth and Wifi features the equipment offers. At the end we got a full walkthrough of how everything works, what was completed and why, and clear instructions on maintenance and upkeep, both on the frequency and the why and how. I'm incredibly happy with the result and wholeheartedly recommend Peak Energy's services. It's helpful to know whatever happens, I can call and rely on them to help out.
Nathan is a very good guy. Came to Wilson to do a duct leak test and was very patient and helpful. Recommend him to test anything for your HVAC needs.
Nathan showed me the AC energy audit he conducted and gave recommendations on how to thoroughly insulate my home. Great work from Peak Energy.
Nathan Rider and Peak Energy came to my home east of Raleigh to treat the mold in my crawl space. I was thoroughly impressed with his level of professionalism, attention to detail, and concern for the health and safety of my family. He treated the mold with Benefect Decon 30 botanical disinfectant to keep my family from being exposed to any harsh chemicals. He completely killed all of the mold in our crawlspace and the scent of the disinfectant brought a fresh scent to the whole house. Nathan's expertise in building science enables him to treat the house as a system. When you hire Nathan and Peak Energy, your home and family are in good hands.
My experience with Nathan from Peak Energy was fantastic. He was extremely polite, knowledgeable, and helpful. He took the time to explain each step of the testing and what the results meant. Specifically, he conducted a blower door test, duct leakage test, and infrared thermal imaging. Collectively, this gave me strong direction on what is needed to be repaired in my home to ensure it is energy efficient and not subject to air leaks, for both outside the duct work and my home insulation. I could not recommend Nathan enough! I'm very grateful for his service.
A great company for duct leakage test in Durham.
Peak Energy is awesome!!!! On time and great to work with.
Serving the Triangle
Based in Holly Springs, we serve homeowners and contractors across Wake County and the surrounding Triangle area.
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