Crawl Space Inspection
A crawl space inspection helps homeowners identify moisture problems, standing water, mold growth, insulation damage, and structural issues underneath the house. Many crawl space problems go unnoticed for years until a proper inspection reveals excessive humidity, wood damage, or drainage failures beneath the home.
During a crawl space inspection it is important to check for standing water in a crawl space, mold growth, wood destroying fungus, damaged insulation, and high humidity levels. These issues often indicate drainage failures or long-term moisture problems underneath the home.
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Signs Of Crawl Space Moisture Problems
Here are some things to look for when performing a crawl space inspection, that will help you identify moisture problems underneath your house. Normal contractors do not understand, nor do they know proper repair methods, that are required, in order to fix these type issues properly.
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Crawl Space Inspection Tips
One of the giveaway signs of a moisture problem is visible wood destroying fungus growing atop floor joists. If the issues under the house are not repaired, the fungus will do just as it's name implies, destroy the wood sub-flooring system, and all floor joists underneath the home. |
Inspecting The Area Under Your House
Often times, while under houses, inspecting crawl spaces for homeowners, I see moisture problems so bad, that I can grab the floor joists with my bare hands, and literally crumble them to pieces! If your crawl space has not been inspected in a while, contact us today to get on our home inspection schedule.
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Real Crawl Space Inspection Video
Common Crawl Space Problems Found During Inspections
Some of the most common issues discovered during crawl space inspections include standing water, mold growth, wood rot, damaged insulation, and poor ventilation. When these problems are left untreated they can eventually lead to structural damage and poor indoor air quality inside the home.
If your crawl space has not been inspected in several years, it may be time to take a closer look at the conditions underneath your home.
If your crawl space has not been inspected in several years, it may be time to take a closer look at the conditions underneath your home.