Water can Hide Anywhere: Crawl Space Water Damage

4/20/2020 (Permalink)

Wet Crawl Space Water Damage

Crawl spaces are often forgotten when it comes to water damage. If your home has a crawl space, an area that has limited height and is typically used for electrical wiring, this space is often fall victim to water damage. Crawl spaces can have moisture, standing water, or staining within the crawl space, which will alert you to the water damage within.

If this crawl space is underneath your floors, this is caused by water that has seeped into the foundation of the home. If this crawl space is in your attic, that means you likely have a leak in your roof somewhere.

Often times, your crawl space can flood from ground water and not enter your home if it's a small amount. It's always a good idea to check your crawl space periodically if there's been an uptake in rain and flooding in your area. 

If your crawl space does get water damage, call your local SERVPRO® of Madison, Rockcastle, Garrard, & Lincoln Counties today.