Crawl Space Humidity
Maintaining humidity levels in your crawl space can help to prevent unfavorable and unhealthy conditions below your home. When this area is not properly sealed off from the outside environment, excessive humidity and moisture can get inside and cause problems.
Warning Signs of a Problem
- Home smells musty on the first and second floor.
- First level of the home feels un-level or as if it is sagging in spots.
- Noticeable mold can be seen growing on wooden supports and floor joists when doing a visual inspection beneath the home.
Crawl Space Problems
Dangers of High Humidity Levels
Too much moisture in the air can lead to the development of harmful mold and bacteria beneath your home. This is a dark green or black fungus which can cause a variety of serious health problems, including: respiratory problems, asthma attacks, skin rashes, eye irritation, allergies, headaches, fatigue, cold/flu-like symptoms, and other serious medical conditions. Additionally, it can weaken wooden materials beneath the home and eventually jeopardize its structural integrity. This, in turn, will significantly lower the value of the property.
Dehumidifiers
To take care of the problem, St. Louis Basement Pros can install a dehumidification system to control the amount of moisture in the air. Installation is fast, easy, and there are different capacities available based on your home’s unique needs.
Testimonials
wet basement, waterproofing
Quick note: This is Paul in Swansea, IL and I wanted to say thank you to Andrew and company for doing such a good job repairing our wet basement issues.
I feel much better knowing that when it rains we won’t have water all over the place.
Basement Waterproofing & Crawl Space Repair
They waterproofed my crawl space and encapsulated the entire crawl space. They used excellent quality materials and completed the job on time. The staff were organized and knowledgeable in all details of the job. The crew arrived on site on time as promised. They reviewed the crawl space area and explained to me what would be taking place in detail. They protected all areas of the home they would be accessing by placing protective coverings on the floor. They worked the entire time with only taking a short lunch break. They cleaned up their tools and area the first day and returned the next morning on time to finish the job. They also had to dig a drain pipe in the backyard and took care to not damage the yard. They came the final day to inspect the completion and go over any questions I may have had. They also offered additional service to inspect and maintain the crawl space and sump pump on a yearly cycle which I have signed up for. I would recommend this company and feel they will stand behind their work at all times.
Foundation Wall Crack Repair
Tony came on time, kept in contact with my husband and I as we couldn’t be home for the foundation wall crack repair. They worked quickly and efficiently. They didn’t stall on the appointment setting and came out to work the day after we called.
