Warning Signs That Your Crawl Space Needs Repair
It's normal that most of the time crawl space remains beyond the attention of the house owner. This is why any defect in it isn't easily noticeable. But the fact is, its condition is directly interrelated to the integrity of the home in multiple ways. So, for the betterment of the property, the owner should be alert about the place. Once the warning signs are visible, they should contact a professional repair team.
If you are wondering what to look for, this easy read can help you. And, don't worry about whom to call for help. Because Americrawl is only a phone call away. Call us or send a service request online to set an appointment with our service team.
463-218-6767Signs You Shouldn't Ignore
- Water Damage: Water puddles on the floor or stains on the walls, rotten wooden parts, dampness, etc. are certain signs that water damage occurred in the crawl space. When these indications are visible in the, be sure that immediate repair becomes necessary.
- Structural and Foundational Defects: Don't ignore if you notice cracks in the walls and ceilings or foundational parts of the crawl space. Other structural and foundation issues include sagging floors, sticking doors or windows, bowing walls, uneven settling, etc.
- Presence of Molds or Pests: A defective crawl space has high moisture and that makes it an ideal environment for the growth and spreading of molds and different pests. That is confirmed by the musty odor, black dots on the walls or ceiling, discoloration in those parts, and different health problems. For rodents and other organisms nests and droppings are the indications.
- Rise in Energy Bill: A sudden increase in the energy bill is another significant sign. It can be the result of leaks in different parts of the crawl space or high humidity that affects the insulation system. It also compromises the performance of the HVAC system in retaining the preferred temperature of the place.
Why Call for Expert Help Immediately?
The problems in the crawl space are concerning like other different structural faults. And, like other ones, they tend to worsen and make the condition more complicated. Keeping them untreated can drastically affect the structural integrity and result in serious foundational issues. It won't be a surprise if any accident takes place from that. It would degrade the air quality there also followed by serious illness of the residents. Because of continuous intervention in the performance of the HVAC systems and other electrical appliances damage can occur in them. All these problems will grow bigger over time and increase your suffering. Needless to say, the repair cost will also take more money from your pocket which was unnecessary.
Our Crawl Space Repair Services
The A+ rated BBB-accredited company provides different crawl space repair services regarding crawl space foundation problems caused by
- Expansive Soil
- Foundation Settlement
- Foundation Heave
- Sloping Floors
We also work for crawl space ventilation, dehumidification, crawl space access, etc. All these services are easily obtainable in Bloomington, Lafayette, Indianapolis, and other service areas with a single phone call.
Rely on Us for First-Class Services
Since 1993 Americrawl has been a name of trust and reliability to its customers. The licensed contractor has well-trained technician team members who are best at what they do. We never compromise our service quality as customer satisfaction is our first priority. So, what you are waiting for? Set an appointment with us and get back the lost integrity of your crawl space with our expert services. You can call us or reach us online. Apart from crawl space, we can provide you with different basement waterproofing services. Our basement waterproofing systems come with a transferable lifetime warranty.
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