The thought of preventing water damage in a crawlspace is often the last consideration that crosses a homeowner’s mind. After all, it’s normal to encounter a moist crawlspace when the ground experiences patterns of wet and dry throughout the seasons, right?
Not quite – in fact, damp crawlspaces can encourage mold and mildew growth underneath the home. These can exacerbate allergies and asthma, as well as pose other health risks for those residing in the home. In addition to microbial growth, excess water in a crawlspace introduces other concerns:
- Dust mites thrive in humid environments, and especially love unfinished dirt crawlspaces. These microscopic parasites can infiltrate your home and exacerbate allergies. Dust mites aren’t the only pests who love crawlspaces – termites, spiders, mice, rats, and snakes would also consider the moist environment their ideal home.
- Elevated humidity levels aren’t restricted exclusively to the crawlspace. Moisture can infiltrate your home and potentially cause higher energy expenses as the heating and cooling systems cannot work as efficiently as they are meant to.
- Structural deterioration is always a concern when mold and mildew are involved. Wood and other porous materials can lose structural integrity as mold spores grow and weaken the material.
Restoration Pasadena is proud to provide speedy and reliable crawlspace cleanup services to Pasadena and the surrounding communities. Our expert technicians thoroughly inspect your crawlspace to determine the source of water and the extent of damage.
Water can accumulate in the crawlspace due to a variety of reasons. Locating the source of water is key to properly stop its infiltration into the crawlspace and administer successful repairs. Water primarily enters the crawlspace in three ways:
- Surface water can seep into the crawlspace. This water typically originates from heavy rains and storms, where excess water can cause localized flooding that intrudes into the crawlspace. Overflowing gutters, drainage from roofs, and leaky basement windows or window wells can all contribute to this intrusion. Additionally, downspouts that are bent, broken, or pointed in the wrong direction can direct water straight into the crawlspace.
- Groundwater, or water from the surrounding soil of a home, can push against a foundation’s walls, eventually gaining entry.
- Plumbing pipes run through crawlspaces, allowing a plumber easy access to inspect and make repairs as needed. When these pipes leak or burst, crawlspaces can easily be inundated with the volume of water. Plumbing issues are especially concerning if they are drain lines – introducing sewage and its harmful pathogens into the crawlspace.
Extracting any standing water from the crawlspace is a crucial first step. Restoration Pasadena’s teams utilize the latest equipment to pump out all the standing water. Hidden water is detected using moisture meters and infrared cameras. Absorbent it applied to wick away any remaining moisture in the crawlspace.
When you discover moisture in your crawlspace, it’s imperative to pursue remediation and restoration promptly. Restoration Pasadena is available 24/7 to provide a rapid response. Our certified professionals provide peace of mind for any disaster you are faced with.
