Crawl Space Cleaning Guide: Experts Advice

Crawl space cleanup begins with the obvious: removing trash, damaged or wet insulation, wood scraps, and other unwanted debris. Once cleared, our professionals inspect for hidden issues, such as mold growth, wood rot, and structural damage.

Mold remediation is a crucial first step in crawl space cleanup. Mold can worsen allergies, asthma, and indoor air quality, creating health risks. If our inspection reveals mold, we’ll refer you to a mold remediation specialist before crawl space repair and encapsulation installation. This approach ensures a healthier home environment and enhanced indoor air quality.

Crawl space repairs address bouncy floors and overspanned floor joists often caused by rotting wood and moisture. Mount Valley Foundation Services installs IntelliJack™ crawl space jacks as part of this service. These steel supports are installed beneath the floor joists and connected to the crawl space beams above. They stabilize and resolve sagging, uneven floors with an adjustable feature for fine-tuned alignment.

• Crawl Space Sump Pump: These systems pump excess water toward the interior drainage system, preventing water pooling and crawl space flooding.
• Crawl Space Drainage System and Matting Installation: These systems direct water away from the crawl space foundation, ensuring a dry space.

• Crawl Space Flood Vent Installation: Crawl space flood vents regulate water pressure during floods, allowing water to flow freely and reducing structural risks. Their clog-free design ensures functionality even in debris-filled conditions.  
• Crawl Space Door Installation: Crawl space doors prevent pests and moisture entry while providing an access route for maintenance and repairs. We may recommend reinstallation if your crawl space doors are worn or weathered.

• Crawl Space Vapor Barrier: Our 20-mil moisture barriers are installed on the crawl space floor to prevent ground moisture seepage. Its robust, tear-resistant design ensures the floor stays clean and dry.
• Crawl Space Dehumidifier: They extract moist air from the crawl space, cool, and condense the moisture into water droplets, and then collect and drain them away. This process is vital to crawl space cleaning.
• Crawl Space Insulation: Our ExTremeBloc™ thermal insulation panels are designed with specialized materials to reduce moisture, deter pests, and enhance home energy efficiency, potentially lowering your utility bills.

Crawl space cleaning is vital to overall home health. The area houses essential HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems and supports the flooring and house above. Neglecting crawl space cleaning can result in excessive humidity and moisture levels, mold growth, structural issues, and health concerns. Preventing these safety hazards is critical for homeowners.

Crawl space cleaning creates the ideal conditions for installing crawl space encapsulation solutions. DIY cleaning and repairs can be unsafe and often fail to provide long-term support, which may cause further damage and costly repairs. Trust the professionals for lasting crawl space restoration.

Crawl space cleaning and encapsulation must be done right the first time to prevent ongoing damage and expensive future repairs. Mount Valley Foundation Services provides a comprehensive crawl space restoration process from start to finish, protecting your home and health.

If you live in Charleston, Columbia, Savannah, or our surrounding service areas, contact us for your free inspection and no-obligation repair quote. Our specialized solutions ensure a clean crawl space that lasts.