Crawlspace Concerns? Who to call?

2/24/2020 (Permalink)

Don't let this be you. Inspect your crawlspace and contact our team at SERVPRO of East Greenville Co. if you need need help.

One of SERVPRO of East Greenville County specialties is water mitigation, and often times we discover a secondary issue while helping home or business owners recover from a water damage event: Mold. In the majority of those instances we are able to be proactive and resolve the mold situation before it can become a major problem. But, there are a few occasions where mold growth can become an enormous problem, and if the source of loss for the water damage is a hot water heater that is located in an unconditioned crawlspace, the chances of a major mold issue increase drastically.

Unconditioned crawlspaces are ideal locations for microbial growth. They are dark, damp, and rarely disturbed. Combine those favorable conditions with even a small, unnoticeable leak from a hot water heater and mold can grow and spread quickly in the crawlspace and may impact other parts of your home. If your hot water heater malfunctions causing a leak it may spray hot water onto the insulation or parts of HVAC unit and insulated duct lines in your crawlspace.  Many times, this goes unnoticed until a homeowner begins to notice damage on the interior of the home like warped or buckling flooring. Unfortunately, by the time damage is noticed on the interior of the home there is likely significant damage and probable mold growth in the crawlspace as well.  It is important to inspect your crawlspace periodically to prevent major damage from occurring.   

Should you notice a leak in your crawlspace and have concerns about any damage it may have caused, contact our team at SERVPRO of East Greenville County.  We can schedule a crawlspace inspection to assess any damage and provide you with a plan for remediation.