The Dangers of a Poorly Maintained Crawl Space

If your crawl space contains a lot of moisture and/or clutter, it will attract several species of pests, including spiders, mice, rats, crickets, termites, and even snakes. Nobody wants to enter their crawl space and come face to face with a large venomous spider, a giant rat, a snake, or a colony of termites eating away at their most important family asset.

Besides attracting a variety of unwanted house guests, a poorly maintained crawl space can present other dangers to your family. Moisture can cause mold to form, which reduces the air quality in your home and can cause allergic reactions and respiratory problems. In addition, pests such as rats and mice will leave droppings, which present another respiratory hazard to you and your family.

How to Keep Your Crawl Space Pest-Free

We offer several preventative options to keep your crawl space clean, dry, and pest-free. For example, a vapor barrier can help prevent water vapor from getting in and causing dangerous rot and mold. Another option we often recommend is crawl space encapsulation, a protection measure that involves sealing the crawlspace to keep both moisture and pests out.

Call us today to schedule your Henrico VA and surrounding area crawl space inspection.