Water can seep into your Alabama home through the basement or crawlspace via numerous entryways. Unwanted water weakens the structural elements of a home and may cause health issues if it lingers for any length of time. Protecting your home from unwanted water can save plenty of undue stress, worry, and expense.
How Water Enters Your Home
Water can enter your home via one of the five methods below.
- Cracks in basement or crawlspace walls
- Leaky windows in basement or crawlspace
- Cracks in the floor
- Elevated humidity levels
- Pipe penetrations
Keep in mind this list is not inclusive and water can enter your home through several other entry points. The five ways above are among the most common entryways.
Signs of Water Damage
Unwanted water doesn’t always announce its presence and can be difficult to spot. Learn the signs of water damage so you know when trouble lurks underneath the surface. Calling Southern Crawl Spaces at the first sign of trouble reduces structural damage and repair costs!
Common signs of water damage in a home include:
- Standing water anywhere in the home
- Stains on the floors or walls
- Discoloration on the walls
- Mold/mildew
- Musty odors
- Moisture condensation around windows and/or doors
- Elevated humidity levels in the home
These conditions weaken the foundation of the home and cause bowing, but when caught early enough, do not pose a great deal of concern.
What To Do
Regular maintenance is one of the best ways homeowners can prevent or reduce the risk of unwanted after entering their home and causing water damage. Maintenance costs certainly are much less than the cost of repairs to the crawl space or basement.
If you suspect unwanted water is entering your home through one of the five ways above or notice water damage, give Southern Crawl Spaces a call. We offer no-obligation consultations and estimates and can answer all of your water damage-related questions.
Southern Crawl Space offers moisture control services, including basement and crawlspace waterproofing,
drainage system installation, and vapor barrier installation. SCS guarantees to fix your moisture issues permanently. Our trained technicians utilize only the best solutions for your basement or crawlspace. We are proud to offer LumberKote™ and MaxxBarrier™ waterproofing sealers by WatsonSeal. We are Alabama’s ONLY Watson Seal Authorized Dealer.
If you have a service request, give us a call. We will happily provide a free inspection and service estimate.
