If you’ve never hired a technician to perform a crawl space inspection at your Madison home, you probably wonder what this service entails and when and if it’s really necessary. Crawl space inspections protect your home from potential damage and expensive repairs.  

Why Schedule a Crawl Space Inspection

An experienced crawl space inspector can detect problems with the crawl space that can lead to flooding, mold and mildew, musty odors, and structural damage. Although it is tempting to perform the crawl space inspection yourself, hiring a licensed inspector can save a lot of stress and money seeing how an untrained eye can miss problems that experts immediately notice.  

What to Expect During a Crawl Space Inspection in Madison

A crawl space inspection begins at the entryway. At a minimum, the entryway should be 2’x18”. If the entryway is smaller, you automatically fail the inspection and need to have the space widened. Once the inspectors get inside the crawlspace, he looks over the entryway, making sure there are no loose nails or electrical wires hanging out. He also looks for standing water and signs of water damage. The inspector then looks for mold, moisture damage, wiring malfunctions, foundation cracks, insect and pest infestations, framing problems, asbestos, and ventilation problems. If the crawl space is termite and pest-free and has no other issues, you will pass the inspection and can sleep well at night knowing that your crawl space is damage-free. If the inspector finds problems, they’ll provide a detailed report of the issues and a quote for repairs, although you are never obligated to schedule repair service.  

Installed Vapor Barriers?

Even homeowners who’ve previously installed vapor barriers in Madison need crawl space inspections from time to time. Know that you know what to expect during an inspection, schedule service, or request your free estimate from Southern Crawl Space today. 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.