How to Deepen a Crawlspace
- 1). Identify the section of foundation wall farthest from the crawlspace access door. Remove any plastic vapor barriers covering the ground.
- 2). Loosen the dirt along the wall with either the pickax or shovel. Shovel the dirt into the wheelbarrow or pail, and carry it out of the crawlspace.
- 3). Continue removing dirt, while moving from the farthest wall toward the access door, until you reach the desired depth. Replace the vapor barrier.