Generally, having the safest, cleanest, and healthiest house possible is every homeowner’s ideal. Making sure that your crawl spaces are tidy and in good shape is a step in this process that is oftentimes forgotten. You should routinely maintain your crawl space, and having it inspected by a crawl space professional is the best option for ensuring that your home is in excellent shape.
According to several studies, crawl spaces infected with dangerous rodents, vermin, or even mold allow the spread of poisonous air throughout your house. You and your family can be affected by some major health issues due to air contaminated in this way. Additionally, the structural integrity of your foundation and support beams can be weakened by the development of mold and water damage in your crawl space. Not only can your home’s integrity be compromised, but your energy expenditures can increase dramatically if the insulation in your crawl space has degraded.
Your home’s capacity to maintain heat or cold depends on the condition of your crawl space. It serves as a partition between your living area and the outside world, so even though it is frequently disregarded, it is crucial to remember the impact it has on the general well-being of your house.
The best rule of thumb from your crawl space professionals here at Smoky Mountain Crawlspace Systems recommends that you schedule your crawl space for a thorough inspection at least twice a year. In the meanwhile, you can keep an eye out for any warning signs of trouble, such as musty or unpleasant smells, water damage, moist air, rising energy costs, and sounds of invading pests.
What Do I Need To Look For When Checking My Crawl Space?
The presence of foul odors is the clearest symptom of danger. It’s a good idea to have your crawl space inspected if you’ve noticed any unpleasant or strange odors that you can’t identify. Since one of its main jobs is to move air around your house, there’s a good chance that it is contributing an odor to your living spaces.
The existence of bugs and rodents is another frequent issue to monitor. You should call a specialist to come in and take care of any pests you find in your crawl spaces, such as spiders, rats, mice, squirrels, or other animals. They can seriously harm your house’s structure, and their trash and feces might pollute the air within your home. It’s best to take care of them as soon as you can.
Last but not least, if your house has trouble maintaining a steady temperature, there may be problems in your crawl space. The insulation in your crawl space may need to be replaced, especially if your HVAC is operating more frequently and your energy costs are rising.
Emergency Check-Ups
Your crawl space can sustain major damage due to weather conditions that bring storms and heavy rain. Heavy rains can potentially cause flooding under your home by saturating the soil surrounding it. This is why you must check your crawl space after inclement weather to ensure they are in excellent condition.
Unpleasant odors: It’s time to check your attic and crawl space if you’ve noticed any strange or unpleasant odors in your home that you can’t place. Since these two areas are typically in charge of distributing air throughout your house, a smell of decay in one area could quickly permeate your living spaces.
Presence of rodents and pests: You may first want to check your crawl space if you notice that pests like rats, spiders, or even mice slowly encroach on your property. After all, those are the parts of your home where bugs tend to congregate. If it appears that you have an infestation, you can take immediate action to enlist the assistance of our highly qualified and experienced waterproofing team to ensure that the space under your home is sealed tight from invading elements.
Temperature increasing: If your home’s temperature is noticeably lower or higher than usual, displaced or damaged insulation may be to blame. Your home may need more energy to stay cool or warm due to water damage or pest infestation, compromising the seal of your home against the elements.
Having a crawl space encapsulation professional come out and take a look is the greatest thing you can do to safeguard your house and crawl space. Call Smoky Mountain Crawlspace Systems today at (865) 299-2315 to examine your crawl space carefully and determine whether any problem areas require attention. We recommend a routine upkeep program that meets the individual needs of your home.
