A little water in your crawl space might seem ordinary, but in reality, it could be the culprit to mold and allergy issues in your home.
The Negative Effects of a Wet Crawl Space
Water in your crawl space gets in your home one of three ways: a plumbing leak, water seepage from the surrounding soil (usually after heavy rain), or condensation.
Puddles of water in the crawl space aren’t good, but the water itself won’t ruin your home. It’s the water vapor (or moisture) that causes rot, mold, energy loss, and attract pests. And these problems don’t just stay in your crawl space. As much as 50% of the air on the first floor of your home comes from your crawl space.
Keeping the Crawl Space Dry
Adding a sump pump is the first line of defense in keeping water out of the crawl space. It’s necessary to install a sump system with a sturdy sump liner, an airtight lid, and a reliable pump. A high-quality sump pump system with a battery backup pump is the best way to avoid common sump pump problems.
The best solution for your crawl space water problem depends on your specific situation. If you are worried about water in your crawl space, contact us to schedule a free crawl space inspection from TerraFirma!