When a Cerritos or Hawaiian Gardens Property Has a Crawlspace

1/15/2022 (Permalink)

Why Are Crawlspaces Important to our Scope of Work

When a property is affected by water damage, the first thing we want to make sure of is that we have an accurate understanding of all the affected areas. Especially in our territory, it is common to find crawlspaces underneath the main level of a property. If a crawlspace is left unchecked, the consequences can leave you with even more to deal with than when the initial loss occurred. So why is it important that we inspect the crawlspace? And how do we mitigate crawlspace damage?

• Not Ideal Drying Conditions

To start, it's important that a crawlspace is at least evaluated to determine whether or not mitigation is needed. Due to the natural state and low temperatures in crawlspaces, heavily affected materials will not dry out on their own. A drying chamber is recommended to ensure vital structural components are properly addressed.

• Odor Control

In most affected crawlspaces, when the soil is heavily affected an odor can become present. If the soil is not turned over or mucked out (removed and disposed) the odor can persist long after everything inside the home is restored. 

• What Restoration in a Crawlspace involves

When we mitigate damages to a property with a crawlspace, we ensure the scope of work includes every affected area. Our crawlspace team lays down an absorbent barrier to draw out as much moisture as possible. After which a contained drying chamber and drying machines are hauled into the affected area to dry out the subfloor and footings of the home. 

Do your property have a crawlspace? Contact us today to have a trained technician evaluate and survey the area for moisture or signs of damage. 562-916-7646