Summit Crawl Spaces Services
Crawl Space Services in Fredericksburg, Fairfax, Alexandria and Arlington
Summit Crawl Spaces offer a variety of different crawl space waterproofing services in the Fredericksburg, Fairfax, Alexandria and Arlington areas, including crawl space encapsulation, crawl space drainage, and crawl space repair. [phone]
Crawl space encapsulation is the process of sealing the floor of your crawl space with a vapor barrier, as well as sealing the crawl space vents to prevent the build up of moisture and the intrusion of pests and wildlife. Crawl space encapsulation helps prevent the growth of mold and mildew in the crawl space, which can help improve the air quality of your home.
Proper crawl space drainage includes dimpled drainage matting that helps form channels that guide water to a sump pump basin, where the sump pump can pump the water through the French drain and out the drainage line to the drainage box on the edge of the property.
Crawl space drainage is an essential component of keeping your crawl space dry.
If you are noticing a wet or musty smell coming from your crawl space, then you might need crawl space repairs done. Crawl space repairs can include the installation of a sump pump and drainage system, the encapsulation of your crawl space and the installation of a dehumidifier. Dehumidifiers keep the humidity level in your crawl space down to prevent the growth of mold and mildew. Pests like termites and silverfish are drawn to moisture, so a dehumidifier can also keep these pests away.
Why Do I Need My Crawl Space Waterproofed?
You might be wondering why you need your crawl space waterproofed in the first place. The floor of a crawl space is oftentimes just bare soil. Water can rise through this soil and cause water damage like mold and mildew. Most of the air you breathe on the first floor of your home comes from the crawl space, so if you have mold spores and dust mites floating around your crawl space, then they could be circulating in the air on your first floor and end up in your lungs. Mold spores and dust mites can aggravate your allergies and even lead to respiratory problems in some people. Moisture also attracts pests like termites and rodents, so a crawl space that is not waterproofed leaves your home vulnerable to these pests.
Call Summit Crawl Spaces for Crawl Space Services Today
If you need your crawl space serviced in the Fredericksburg, Fairfax, Arlington or Alexandria areas, call Summit Crawl Spaces at (703) 520-5868 or fill out a contact form.