Moldy Crawl Spaces

7/10/2018 (Permalink)

Mold in Crawl Space

When was the last time you checked out your crawlspace?

If you haven’t inspected your crawlspace in a while you probably should, and check it regularly as well.  At any time you could have water damage in your crawlspace and never know it. People often think that their crawlspace is just dirt, and the water will simply absorb into the ground. Often, this is true. But larger amounts of water, continuous leaks, or high bentonite content in the soil (common in Casper) could mean that it will not dry out on its own quickly. With saturated soil and standing water, high humidity can develop in the crawlspace. If that humidity condenses on the underside of the subfloor and flooring joists, secondary damage can occur. If these porous materials stay wet, mold can grow. With its lack of sunlight and air flow, a crawlspace is a perfect environment for microbial growth.

If you check your crawlspace and see any suspected microbial growth, give SERVPRO a call. We will come out and do a free inspection. We will review the steps that need to be taken to bring your crawlspace back to a safe state. Call SERVPRO of Casper today for your free assessment at 307-235-6558.