You might already know that there’s structural damage because of the
humidity in your crawl space or even that the crawl space is the source of the musty odors in
your home. Maybe
you’ve even tried a few do-it-yourself solutions to mask the smell or lock out the moisture from
the
ground.
But the truth is dirt crawlspaces are pretty much like having a dirt floor
in your
home.
What happens is that moisture, or even water from the ground, seeps up into
your crawlspace and
creates the ideal environment for decay. Dry rot is a fungus that thrives in your crawl space
and grows and feeds
off damp wood.
The beams that hold your house together slowly disintegrate over
time. It’s so slow
that maybe you don’t even notice it happening.
If you’re also smelling foul
odors it means that
the decay is well underway. Sometimes the dry rot is so well underway that you
experience sagging or
bouncy floors. Sometimes cracks appear, especially around your door frames. The doors then warp
or become sticky and
squeaky and won’t close properly.
These are just some of the signs but there are
many others. Maybe you
have only one or two. And that’s good. Because it means there’s still a little time to fix
your crawl space
before the damage is too costly.
FAQs | Some questions many homeowners begin to ask
themselves
are:
- How can I live with the disgusting smells?
- How much damage do I really have to my home?
- What are the long term financial risks to my home if I don’t fix this immediately?
- How do I fix this and how much will it cost?
It’s time to call and schedule your FREE on-site consultation.
We know every home
is different and many
variables affect how unhealthy a crawl space becomes over time – things like the size, where it
sits in relation to
the water table, how the crawl space has been insulated and vented – all come into play when
assessing not only what
damage has already occurred but also what needs to be done to fix it.
Contact us at 704
773 9021 and one of
our customer care professionals will come out and talk with you about what they find and what it
will cost you to
fix your crawl space.