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Residential Water_68_Keeping Your Crawl Space Dry

12/13/2019 (Permalink)

If you find yourself with a wet crawl space, be sure to dry it quickly and take precautions to prevent another flood

A wet crawl space in your Prairie Village, KS, home can cause serious problems. In many cases, though, it is possible to prevent a flood in the first place.
How To Keep Your Crawl Space Dry
There are a few simple precautionary measures you can take to protect your crawl space. These include the following:

  • Grade lawn away from home
  • Clean gutters regularly
  • Install a sump pump
  • Encapsulate crawl space

Make sure your lawn slopes away from your house so that water can flow away, rather than into, your crawlspace. Maintain your gutters so that they work properly. Additionally, you may wish to put a sump pump in your crawl space. This is a device that will pump any water out of your crawl space before it becomes a problem. Make sure to keep the pump maintained so that it is working well when you need it. Crawl space encapsulation is another way to prevent flooding. Essentially, encapsulation is sealing off the area with a waterproof barrier. Depending on your home's unique requirements, you may need to take one or more of the above precautions to keep your crawlspace clean and dry.

How To Dry a Crawl Space

Even though a wet crawl space might not seem like a threat to the rest of your home, the moisture can result in mold growth and structural damage. It is important to address the problem quickly to prevent further complications. The first step is removing all soaked materials that are in the crawl space so that you can address them separately. Then use pumps to remove the standing water. Afterwards, clean any mold on the surfaces. You can use a bleach mixture or a commercial mold cleaner. Finally, dry out the remaining moisture using a dehumidifier or fans.
If you find yourself with a wet crawl space, be sure to dry it quickly and take precautions to prevent another flood. A professional restoration team can help you get your home back to normal quickly and safely.

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