The Negative Effects of a Damp Crawl Space
Your crawl space may be separated from your home, but problems below the ground still can have a major impact on your home. Water in your crawl space can lead to health issues, damage your house, and cause you to spend more money on utilities.
Health concerns
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Asthma and allergy issues
A damp crawl space can worsen allergies and asthma symptoms of people living in the home
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Dust mites
Your home may get dust mites as a result of a wet crawl space. Dust mites can lead to allergies.
Home damage
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Sticking doors and windows
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Damp carpets
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Buckling floors
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Damage to paint on the outside of the house
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Damage to roof shingles
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Condensation and mold
When your crawl space is damp, you may get mold inside the living area of your home. Your windows may also get condensation or mold on them. Additionally, moisture from the crawl space could make its way to your attic, leading to condensation, mold, or rotting wood.
Increased heating/cooling bills
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It takes more energy to heat and cool damp air
When you fail to address water issues in your crawl space, you are opening a door for costly issues that can harm both your home and the health of your family.
If you have water in your crawl space, one of our inspectors can evaluate the problem for free and offer solutions to make your house happier and healthier.
