Wet Crawl Space Repair

Your crawl space repair in Northern Virginia is just as important as your basement when it comes to making sure it is properly waterproofed and ventilated. Often because it is located beneath your home, it is easy to forget. At Foundation Medix, we want to make sure you don’t forget about your crawl space. A moldy, wet space is no good for the rest of your home structurally and no good for you healthwise. Continue reading below to learn how to keep your crawl space!

What Causes Wet Crawl Spaces?

There is a multitude of things that can cause wet or damp crawl spaces. If your area experiences a lot of rain and you happen to have a clogged gutter or misaligned spout, you could deal with a wet crawl space. If your property was improperly graded before construction you could have pooling water at the base of your foundation. If the soil beneath your home has started to shift along with your home, you could have a wet crawl space. It’s important to be aware of the weather and always check your home after a major storm for signs of damage.

Should I Get This Fixed?

A wet crawl space is incredibly dangerous to ignore. Not only does mold and mildew thrive in this environment, but it also poses an extreme health risk. Dangerous mold can grow in your home, making you sick and even possibly killing you. You don’t want to risk it. Water can also cause damage to your structure, rotting the wood support systems or damaging HVAC systems. This puts the entire stability of the structure at risk. To avoid these problems, give one of our foundation repair specialists a call today.

How To Fix Wet/Damp Crawl Spaces’

Whether your crawl space is already wet or you want to take preventative measures, we can help. There are so many affordable and viable options for crawl space waterproofing that you’ll never have to worry about water again. We can do:

Choose Foundation Medix

We have many years of experience and only hire the best specialists in the field. We know exactly how to fix your wet and damp crawl space. Once your crawl space is taken care of you’ll be able to relax and stay calm every time there’s a big storm in the area. Stay prepared by giving us a call today. You’ll even receive a free quote!