Can Water Damage Restoration Help a Great Neck Crawlspace?

2/8/2022 (Permalink)

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SERVPRO Techs Have the Training to Remediate Great Neck Crawlspace Issues

Crawlspaces began as a way to buffer homes from the damp earth and have three advantages over a basement, including: 

• Raises the house off the ground and assists in inhibiting moisture and termites
• More cost-effective than a basement 
• The ductwork and mechanicals can run through the crawlspace, making them easy to service. 

The problem with a Great Neck crawlspace is when it needs water damage restoration. When this home area takes on moisture, the result can be inviting a mold infestation. 

The minute water gets discovered in a crawlspace, it needs attention, or substantial damage may occur. Knowing how the water enters can allow homeowners to take preventative measures to prevent this situation from occurring. 

Grade

Water that runs towards the home rather than away can wind up inside the crawlspace. Hints that there is an issue with the grade around the house include pooling water after rains instead of positive drainage sloping away from the structure. 

Flood damage

Residents who live near Little Neck Bay or Manhasset Bay may risk flooding. Large amounts of run-off may cause water to enter a crawlspace, and in these cases, professional extraction is the best option. 

Plumbing Leaks

Plumbing for the home routinely runs through the crawlspace, and when there is a leak, it may be a long period before it gets noticed. Often a raised water bill is the first clue there is an issue in the house that starts the homeowner looking. Inspecting the crawlspace on a regular monthly schedule can avoid this issue becoming a huge problem. SERVPRO technicians can extract the water, dry crawlspaces, and perform encapsulation as needed to ensure none of these issues is a problem for the home in the future.

SERVPRO of Great Neck / Port Washington at (516) 767-9600 brings professional water damage restoration to the Great Neck community available 24/7.