What Causes Mold in Crawlspaces?

The space below your home is highly prone to mold, bacteria, and other harmful pathogens. If crawl spaces and basements are not insulated properly moisture will find its way into the space, giving birth to mold. Mold can be quite harmful to health as it can cause sneezing, trigger allergens, and other respiratory diseases. Hence, it is essential to keep your property dry and clean at all times to prevent mold growth. However, if your property has already been affected by mold, Reed's Waterproofing & Foundation Solutions can help.

Our certified mold remediation experts will make sure your crawl spaces are free from all forms of harmful pathogens. If you reside in Lexington, Charleston, Georgetown, and other cities throughout Kentucky, and West Virginia, Tennessee just dial 833-914-1113 and we will be there to extract the harmful mold efficiently.

Reasons for Mold in Crawl Spaces

The main reason for mold growth is moisture and dampness. When we fail to keep the crawl spaces dry, mold thrives,

• Improper Insulation- If crawl space is not properly insulated moisture can easily seep inside.
• Leaks in walls or floors- Overtime, the walls, and floors of a property might crack, even the tiniest hairline crack can bring groundwater inside your crawl space.
• Open Vents- Homeowners often use vents in the crawl spaces to make air circulation easier. However, outside air is humid, whereas, crawl spaces are usually cold. When warmer air enters a cold space, condensation occurs, giving birth to mold.
• Interior Flooding- If there has been minor flooding in your home, like an appliance malfunction that caused a flood, water will make its way to the crawl space below, if not extracted right away.

Hence, eliminating the moisture from your crawl space is extremely important. If your property needs a moisture-inspection, do not hesitate to call us at 833-914-1113. We use state-of-the-art moisture meters to detect hidden moisture and then fix the root of the issue causing the dampness.