A Better Crawl: Damage Restoration in Bremerton, WA | Crawlspace & Basement Services

Company Overview

Melvin Baird, owner of A Better Crawl in Bremerton, started his company after years with a franchise restoration firm, realizing he could deliver better results at lower costs. Since 2009, this family-run business has provided crawlspace and basement restoration services across Kitsap and Mason counties. They specialize in encapsulation, insulation, and waterproofing—installing vapor barriers, fiberglass batt insulation, sump pumps, and rodent control monitoring. Melvin, a former chair of the Kitsap Home Builders Association Home and Garden Expo (2008-2011) and a 40 Under 40 award recipient, emphasizes community involvement and affordable solutions. For Bremerton residents dealing with local water damage issues like water heater leaks, sprinkler system leaks, roof leaks, or condo water damage, A Better Crawl offers phased work to fit any budget. Their encapsulation process seals crawlspaces completely, eliminating moisture, mildew, and mold—common problems in homes near the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard or neighborhoods like Manette and West Hills. By reclaiming crawlspaces as part of the home, they create healthier living environments without the high costs of larger franchises.