Have you noticed a damp or musty smell coming from your crawl space? Crawl spaces, similar to mini basements, are small areas beneath your home typically only accessible by crawling. These spaces are crucial as they often contain support beams, cables, and wires, but they are also often exposed to bare ground.

Since crawl spaces are usually exposed to bare dirt, groundwater can easily rise into them, increasing the risk of moisture, humidity, and water damage. Additionally, old and outdated building codes often leave crawl spaces with large, open vents to the outside, allowing rainwater to enter and exacerbate moisture problems.

Crawl spaces are responsible for over 40% of the air you breathe on the first floor of your home, so it’s important not to ignore a damp or musty-smelling crawl space. Damp, humid crawl spaces can become breeding grounds for mold and mildew, impacting your home’s air quality and causing allergy issues. They can also attract moisture-seeking pests like termites.

Summit Waterproofing can help. We offer a wide variety of crawl space services, including vapor barriers, vent sealing, waterproofing, dehumidifier installation, and insulation installation/repair.

Our expert team has been serving the Herndon area for years, ensuring your crawl space is protected against water damage. Contact Summit Waterproofing today for a FREE estimate at 703-291-1516!