Water Damage - Crawl Spaces

8/15/2020 (Permalink)

Water Damage Mitigation in a Crawl Space

Crawl spaces that sustain water damage in the Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) area can be a difficult situation due to the lack of access to the confined area, the potential for contaminants that may reside in crawl space, and the potential for secondary damage to the main floor of the residence.  When excess moisture or even standing water is in the crawl space due to flooding or a leak, the moisture can have a tendency to migrate to the living area of the house and cause water damage there as well, even if the water never directly touched the main floor.  The first step is to extract any standing water from the crawl space.  Once the water has been extracted, drying equipment, such as commercial dehumidifiers, air movers, and sometimes even portable furnaces, should be set up in order to pull the excess moisture from the affected areas and stabilize the area before additional damages, such as mold or rotting, can occur.  It is also important to note that the equipment needs to be set up properly so as to not contaminate the living area of your residence with contagions from the crawl space.  If you suspect water damage in your crawl space, call the experienced professionals today!