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Moisture Brings Mold

Entrance to the Crawlspace

CONTROLLING MOISTURE TO STOP MOLD

TRULY SOLVING THE PROBLEM

When our office received the call to come and inspect this crawlspace, it was due to a musty smell reported by the homeowner. When asked how long the smell had existed, the homeowner said, "the smell comes and goes, and gets worse when it is hot or we've been gone for a few days. I think there might be something dead down there and would love it if you guys could check it out.". Going under the home through the bedroom, gave a much different view of the home's health. Opening the hatch to the crawlspace, that smell came immediately to the forefront. Our inspector proceeded forward into the inspection and it didn't take long to discover the source of the smell. 

A wet warm cavern greeted the design specialist and an initial visual sweep of the space revealed a white fuzz that coated much of the space and a squishy mud began to rise along the heels of his boots. This film covering the crawlspace was mold due to high humidity. The mud was a result of high humidity and condensation accumulating in the space, combined with ground water from an exterior wall.  

Mold in the Crawlspace

This space had an existing sump pump that was not working like it should have. Our crew came in and dried out the clean space then installed our CleanSpace System. Our system utilizes Basements Systems patented products, and the near fifty years of experience and skills our crews have. This system provides a clean, usable, and healthy space for homeowners. 

Our crews are the best in the industry and have decades of experience waterproofing basements and crawlspaces. That is our specialty. There is no situation that our crew and inspectors have not seen. This allows us to provide unique and customizable solutions for each home we visit in order to create a joyful experience and provide superior service to each homeowner we work with. 

If you are concerned with musty smells or moisture under your home, call our office today and request a free inspection. We will provide you with a detailed inspection, and estimate, to give you a clean and healthy space under your home. These benefits translate into clean air, lower heating and cooling bills and a usable space that will increase the value of your home.  

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John's Waterproofing
219 Airport Road
Silverton, OR 97381
1-503-419-0404
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