Crawl Space Repair in Fredericksburg, Fairfax, Alexandria, Arlington
Are you noticing a wet or musty smell coming from your crawl space?
Crawl spaces are small, unfinished areas on the bottom level of the house, like a small basement. They are typically accessible only through crawling, hence the name. Crawl spaces are very important to the air quality in your home, as much of the air you breathe on the first floor comes from the crawl space.
If you’ve begun noticing a musty, wet smell coming from your crawl space, you should have a crawl space inspection done by Summit Crawl Spaces immediately, as unsafe air from a crawl space can be dangerous to you and your family’s health. Mold spores in the air from a wet crawl space can aggravate allergies and even cause respiratory problems in some people.
Methods of Crawl Space Repair
Summit Environmental Solutions will find the root of your crawl space problem and provide you with the best solution possible based on your specific needs. Some of the solutions we offer include:
- Crawl Space Drainage System: If you have standing water in your crawl space, we can install a drainage system that runs directly into the sump pump liner and install a sump pump to remove water from the area before we begin the encapsulation process.
- Dimpled Drainage Matting: A dimpled plastic material that we can use on high footings and concrete floors to assist with crawl space drainage issues
- Crawl Space Vent Covers: older building codes used to require a crawl space be vented, however now we know that leads to more issues than it solves, and we can seal any vents or areas where outside air gets in with our vent covers.
- Crawl Space Vapor Barrier: the final step of sealing the crawl space, our crawl space vapor barrier will be installed to completely eliminate the vapors and odors rising from the ground. This vapor barrier will create a layer of protection between the dirt floor and your living space. This process will aid in lowering your heating bills and lead to a more comfortable living space.
- Crawl Space Dehumidification system: our high-efficiency dehumidifiers are installed after the crawl space is sealed to keep your crawl space’s humidity level controlled and under 50%.
What is the purpose of crawl space repair?
Crawl spaces, when damaged, can lead to many unexpected problems, including moisture growth, mold and mildew, infestations of pests, and even structural damage to your home. Crawl space repair can alleviate any current issues, as well as prevent these issues in the future.
Crawl Space Repair and Pests/Wildlife
Having a vented, water damaged, un-encapsulated crawl space is the perfect recipe for attracting pests and wildlife. Pests such as rats, spiders, silverfish, and even the dreaded termite are drawn to moisture, so getting your crawl space encapsulated can help reduce moisture and prevent these pests from invading your property. Wildlife such as raccoons, opossums, skunks, and even snakes can also make their way into your crawl space through unsealed vents. Thankfully, Summit Crawl Spaces can help.
Contact Summit Crawl Spaces for Crawl Space Repair today!
Summit Crawl Spaces specializes in crawl space repair and crawl space encapsulations. Our team has years of experience in home improvement and waterproofing, and we can help keep your crawl space protected for years to come. We also offer FREE estimates! Call us today at (703) 520-5868 or fill out a contact form.