Mehlville is a suburb of St. Louis and is located fairly close to the Mississippi River. Mehlville has an elevation of less than 700 feet. With a low sea level, many homes are built with a crawl space to protect the home from water and flooding.
Since Crawl Spaces are often less prone to flooding and other water damage there is a good chance your Mehlville home has one; though, flooding and water damage can still occur. If your Mehlville crawl space does become damp, there are many potential dangers to look out for. When left neglected, these problems can quickly escalate.
Not only is a damp crawl space bad for the structure and foundation of your Mehlville home, the humid air that it circulates can spread mold and cause wood to rot. As mold grows it can spread throughout your home and can be costly to remove from walls and other parts of your house. Additionally, there is serious health risks associated with mold.
If you want to prevent these problems from affecting your home, then you should get on the phone with the professionals at St. Louis Basement Pros. They can get results quickly with basement waterproofing. By adding dehumidifiers and sump pumps can help remove water from your crawl space. How water is entering your crawl space is another part of the solution. You may have cracks or other damage that is causing leaks. Sealing cracks and installing features, such as additional drainage or downspouts will help keep the water out.
Keep a damp crawl space from destroying the beauty of your Mehlville home. The answer to any damp basement problem is quality basement waterproofing from the pros at St. Louis Basement Pros. Make a phone call today and get your crawl space dry again.
