Crawl Space Mold Solutions

Crawl Space Mold Solutions: How to Remove Mold and Protect Your Home

Mold infestations in crawl spaces are a common issue that can pose serious health risks and structural concerns. As a mold removal business, it’s crucial to provide our customers with effective solutions for tackling crawl space mold.

Understanding the Problem

Crawl spaces are susceptible to mold growth due to their dark and damp nature. The presence of moisture from various sources, such as groundwater seepage, plumbing leaks, moisture vapor from the ground and humidity, creates an ideal environment for mold to thrive. Left unaddressed, mold growth can lead to health issues, worsen indoor air quality, and compromise the structural integrity of a property.

Key Steps in Crawl Space Mold Removal

1. Inspection and Assessment. We begin by conducting a thorough inspection of the crawl space. Identify moisture sources, potential entry points, and areas with active mold growth. We assess the extent of damage and determine the appropriate removal strategy.
2. Containment. To prevent mold spores from spreading to other areas of the property, when we perform mold removal, we set up containment barriers using plastic sheeting and negative air pressure. This will minimize cross-contamination during the removal process.
3. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Proper protective gear is essential to ensure the safety of our team. Our teams will always be wearing the proper PPE.
4. Mold Removal and Cleaning. If necessary, we will remove affected materials, such as insulation and contaminated debris, using appropriate containment methods.
5. Drying and Dehumidification. Unlike other mold companies, as a water and moisture expert, we address the moisture issue that caused the mold growth in the first place. We’ll also install our powerful HumidiGuard™ dehumidifier to be sure to maintain low humidity levels in your crawl space.

Preventive Measures for Crawl Space Mold

1. Moisture Management. With our encapsulation system and dehumidification, you will have the most effective moisture control to prevent future mold growth in your crawl space.
2. Regular Inspections. We have a program to schedule routine inspections of your crawl space. This is to be sure that everything continues to be sealed up and working well to prevent future mold growth and subsequent damage.
3. Sealing the Crawl Space. Properly sealing the crawl space to maintain low moisture and humidity levels reduces the risk of future mold growth. We seal the crawl space walls, floors and columns to keep moisture out of the crawl space with our ‘58 Crawl Space Encapsulation Solution.
4. Waterproofing System Installation. If groundwater is present, we will install our Channel ‘58 waterproofing system and Workhorse sump pump system to remove the water from the crawl space.
5. Dehumidifying the Crawl Space. Our powerful HumidiGuard™ crawl space dehumidifier will maintain humidity levels and reduce the risk of future mold growth. The HumidiGuard™ can drain up to 130 pints of water per day from the air in your crawl space.

At ‘58 Foundations & Waterproofing, we offer comprehensive mold removal and crawl space mold solutions to ensure the well-being of our customers and the longevity of their properties.