Madison, AL – Is My Concrete Crawl Space at Risk? – Waterproofing News

Excess water and moisture are the root of all evil for your home’s crawl space. Water and moisture can lead to many crawl space problems, from mold, mildew, and structural damage to foundation shifting and cracks.

Your Crawl Space is at Risk

When your crawl space lacks proper protection, there’s a plethora of potential problems that can arise.

• Cracks: Cracks in foundation walls occur when water infiltrates the soil and pushes pressure onto the walls. Cracks and fractures in the foundation wall impact the structure and stability of your home and provide an entry point for pests.
• Pests: Moist, dark environments attract pests like cockroaches, ants, and termites and during the summer, mosquitoes. Pests eventually make their way from the crawl space inside the home, where they wreak havoc on your family and home, as many pests carry and transmit disease to humans.
• Mold and Mildew: Mold and mildew breed anywhere the environment suits them. Damp, dark spaces such as the bathroom and basement are ideal environments for mold and mildew. When mold and mildew grow in your house, it affects indoor air quality, may cause asthma-like health symptoms, and impacts your home’s structure.
• Foundation Shifting: Crawl space soil expansion and contraction caused by excess water and moisture can cause foundation shifting, which affects the integrity of your home’s structure.

Crawl Space Experts in Madison

If the signs above impact your home, it’s time to take action before it’s too late.

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.