Unless you’re operating a pest and fungi motel from your home, a damp crawl space means trouble. A myriad of issues occurs when the crawl space is damp. Pest infestations are one of those issues and among the most serious. Mold and fungus growth, structural damage, and other issues related to damp crawl spaces should also be of concern to homeowners looking to maintain their properties.
Uneven Floors
The number one cause of uneven flooring is water damage. Uneven flooring usually means there are bigger issues lurking beneath the surface. Wood rot, mold and fungus growth, subfloor warping, and foundation damage are among the most serious issues.
Leaky faucets and pipes, heavy rains and/or flooding, and other sources of water entering the crawl space can lead to structural issues and uneven flooring. Reach out to Southern Crawl Space immediately if you notice uneven flooring and suspect water damage.
Standing Water
Flooding is often thought to be the most common reason for standing water in the crawl space but leaks and other issues can also cause puddles of water to settle at their lowest points. Standing water signals an issue with crawl space dampness and should be addressed by a professional as soon as possible.
Water can stand in a crawl space for weeks, months, or years before it’s noticed. Substantial damage to the home can occur by this time. Pest infestations, damage to the subflooring, mold, mildew, and damage to the wood beams and foundation of the home are potential problems.
Mold
Mold poses a risk to the integrity of your home, as well as to the health of your family. When mold begins to grow on a surface, it distributes spores into the air. We breathe in these mold spores which, over time, can lead to upper respiratory issues and allergies.
Dampness and high humidity levels are both responsible for mold growth. It can also grow rapidly if there is standing water in the crawl space. Mold remediation experts can locate the source of the mold growth and completely eliminate it from the home, a step you immediately take after identifying this problem.
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 team of technicians utilizes 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.
