Crawl Space Repair Columbia SC-An Overview

 

When we notice that we need to perform some crawl space repair, the first instinct is to close our eyes to the problem. After all, it is a crawl space. How much repair is justified? And won't the problem just fix itself? After all, out of sight...you know the rest.

Here are the facts: if you don't get your crawl space taken care of, you could find yourself in a world of hurt. Just as you would not let your basement go on leaking (or you'd be wise not to, anyway), you shouldn't turn a blind eye to a wet crawl space.

Sealing the crawl space from water seepage has to be a number one priority. Why? Well if you allow water to sit in your crawl space, you will find that it can cause quite a few issues for you. For example, as water sits, you will find mildew and mold growing underneath your home. What happens is it all gets in the air and finds its way up into your home. As this filthy air cycles through your home, two things happen:

  1. Your family breathes it, day in and day out. The result could be increased allergy problems or even worse. Not something worth risking, is it?

 

  1. Your energy bill will climb as your HVAC struggles against the damp air that is rising through your house.

Another danger you face with a wet crawl space is that of your home shifting. As the ground gets more and more soaked, the dirt holding it level will eventually move about, compacting in some areas and loosening in others. The next thing you know, your doors will stop shutting correctly and you won't be able to open your windows. Your indoor sheetrock will start developing cracks. Even your floors will be affected as they begin to sag and bow in various areas. You'll find yourself spending a small fortune on inside cosmetic repairs. Of course, simply calling for help with crawl space repair would solve this issue.

If you love insects-you know, the kind that bite-then not  space is a great move. That damp, musty crawl space is the perfect breeding ground for all of those troublesome critters. And try as you might to get rid of them, they'll keep coming back as long as you are providing that wet habitat.

The heavy membrane barriers available today will solve the crawl space repair issues that are facing you and prohibiting you from using the whole house you are purchasing. You can control the space you are buying, but only if you are willing to make necessary repairs. And believe it or not, crawl space repair is a necessary thing. Sealing your house, the whole house, from the outside elements is mandatory. Don't waste space that you could be using. Don't endanger the rest of your home or your beautiful family that lives inside of it. Perform the needed crawl space repair today by calling a qualified professional basement waterproofing and crawl space repair company.