Although the least visited part of your home, the crawl space still has an incredible impact on the quality of the air you breath indoors and your health, not to mention your savings.
How Does the Crawl Space Affect Your Health?
Simple. The air moves from your attic through your living areas to the crawl space and back up again. Areas that are not frequently used become full of cracks and holes which allow water, dirt and allergens to get inside. One such area is the one under your house. In a nutshell, too much moisture encourages mildew and mold growth, and then mold spores (as well as many other contaminants) reduce the quality of the air in your home. But you can rest assured that once our team is done cleaning the area, the air you breathe will be completely allergen free.
Home for Rodents and Other Pests
Who would want to visit a dark, dirty and wet place, let alone stay there? While the very thought of entering that kind of space is making you uncomfortable, many species consider your unsightly crawl space to be an ideal home, e.g. rodents and insects. And when mice or rats gain access to this area, they will tear up the insulation to make nests and may cause other damage by their constant gnawing. Our technicians will trap and safely remove these vermin and make the space rodent-proof for you.
Low Energy Efficiency
Neglected cracks and holes will allow both pests and the elements into your crawl space. Even if you don’t have rodents tearing up the insulation, excess moisture will damage it and make it ineffective. Your heating or cooling system will then have to work overtime to maintain the set temperature, which means that your utility bills will become higher, but may also mean premature failure of your HVAC system (and more money spent on repairs). Our advice is to spend a little to save a lot. We can turn your derelict crawl space into an energy efficient, pest and allergen free area. Give us a call and schedule a visit.