Crawl Space Cleanup

Spend a lot of time in your crawl space? No, we didn’t think so. That hollow, dark space beneath your home probably doesn’t feel like the go-to spot for hanging out or entertaining. Dark, small, and filled with obtrusive wires, pipes, and ductwork, your crawl space isn’t exactly the most hospitable place for people. But to mold? Crawl spaces the fungus equivalent to an all-expenses-paid trip to the Bahamas.   Not only does mold thrive on the moisture which tends to…

Every homeowner knows that energy costs are a major expense each month. If you live in a cold climate, your heating costs are high, and if you live where it’s perpetually warm, you’re spending a small fortune on air conditioning. But this isn’t just “the way it is.” You can get your energy costs under control by upgrading your home’s insulation. The effectiveness of insulation is measured as the “R-value,” which is why this term is so important when adjusting…

If you’ve got mold in your crawl space, you aren’t alone! A mold issue in crawl spaces is one of the most common problems in homes with that foundation type.  What you may not realize is that mold in your crawl space affects the air quality throughout your home. At the same time, mold is an indication that water is present and has been for some time, so addressing your mold issues early will help you avoid costly repairs due…

Maximum homeowners seldom even brood over the crawl space under the home and what type of condition it is in. For the most part, inhabitants can go for years without even eyeing at this area of their property and might even overlook that it exists. However, if mold starts to thrive in a crawl space, cleaning is essential before symptoms of mold growth start to permeate the whole house. It is possible for the air from this region beneath your…

Raccoons are capable of causing and creating somewhat a mess. They are recognized to encroach on residential and commercial spaces to take shelter from harsh weather, seasonal vicissitudes and breeding. Spaces such as attics, roof tops, crawl spaces, garages, sheds and more can be desired living areas for wild raccoons. Wintertime and breeding season are major times for raccoon invasion and problems. This is why animal-proofing a property is highly recommended; particularly if this property is situated near heavily forested…

When mice, rats, bats and raccoons move into your crawl space for any length of time, they deposit urine and feces which in turn act as a petry dish for hazardous microbes such as viruses and bacteria. As about 40% of the air in your living space is drawn from the crawl space, these contaminants straightforwardly find their way into your living space, posing a serious health risk to you and your family. It is for this reason that crawl…