Flooding

A professional crew will almost always be required to provide flood damage mitigation and remediation services after a flood has occurred in a home or business. Moreover, they will assist in removing any standing water from the crawl space as well as thoroughly drying the space. Replacement of the crawlspace insulation and resealing of the space will also be advantageous.

Is flooding in a crawl space considered to be standard practice?

Crawl space flooding is a common problem, but it is not something you have to accept or should accept as a given in your home or business. Standing water and lingering dampness should be removed from your home as soon as possible to prevent additional damage.

My crawl space fills with water when it rains; what is causing this?

The presence of water in your crawl space may indicate that you have drainage problems caused by inadequate gutters or downspouts, improper grading of your property, or faulty window wells. If you have water in your crawl space when it rains heavily, it is possible that you have drainage problems.

It appears that having water in the crawl space after a rainstorm is standard practice.

Water under the house is not uncommon after a heavy rain, especially if the weather has been particularly wet. An ideal situation would have been for the home to have been constructed with a positive drain that directed water toward the lowest corner of the crawl space. If water does manage to find its way into the crawl space, it should be able to drain away or evaporate within a short period of time after entering.

So, what exactly is the source of the crawl space flooding?

It is possible for crawl spaces to flood through the floor and the walls, as well as through faulty plumbing and crawl space vents that have been left open for an extended period of time. Any flooding source should be identified and eliminated as soon as possible in order to prevent potentially serious damage to the house.

Has it ever been proven that having a wet crawl space is harmful.

The presence of a flooded crawl space, even if it is only partially filled with water, is a warning sign. It has the potential to produce offensive odors, cause rot, and cause structural damage to the building. In addition, it has the potential to attract insects and rodents to the area.