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Crawl Space Issues |
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that may require immediate attention to prevent Major Expenses later on!
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Excessive Moisture – this can result from numerous causes: |
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- Air Conditioning too cold; thermostat set too low, causing condensation
- HVAC Ductwork damaged by animals, Pest Control operators, or other tradesmen performing repairs
- Plumbing leaks; in the kitchen or bathrooms, in supply or waste lines in the crawl space
- Rain water infiltration due to lack of, or faulty gutters
- Changes in landscaping growth, plantings or watering practices
- Damaged or deteriorated vapor barrier
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Damage to insulation caused by moisture, animals, or workers
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Damage to beams, joists and/or subflooring caused by moisture and/or insects
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Foundation settlement caused by unstable soils or old stumps and roots rotting away
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Foundation uplift caused by growing tree roots
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About Us |
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Serving the Lowcountry of SC since 1989
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Licensed Contractors since 1985
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ASHI Certified Inspectors and SCAHI Master Inspectors
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Over 8,000 inspections performed
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Mold and other Environmental testing available
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Green Corner |
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 Instead of printing
our Inspection Reports and this News Letter, save them on your hard
drive. This will not only save paper and trees, it’ll save ink,
electricity and wear and tear on your printer.
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Tip of the Month |
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 When watering
lawn and/or shrubbery, make sure to position sprinklers so that you do
not water the crawl space. In other words, don’t let the water hit the
siding or foundation wall.
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