Crawl Spaces 101

As a homeowner, it is important to know how to maintain a healthy home, and that goes for even the places that you can't see. 

What Is a Crawl Space?

A Crawl Space is an area under your home that allows for proper air circulation, gives the homeowner means to access their electrical, plumbing, pipes, and other utilities that are in need of maintenance or repair, and serve as an aesthetically pleasing asset to your home as it essentially lifts the home off of the ground and can give the appearance of a larger house.

Crawl Space Neglect

Unfortunately, crawl spaces are often forgotten due to the “out of sight, out of mind” philosophy. In fact, many people don’t even realize that their crawl space needs maintenance at all. Most crawl spaces have dirt or gravel floors, are poorly insulated, and may even be home to some creepy crawly pests you don’t want to encounter. Also, because the crawlspace is located on exposed earth, extreme temperatures can also pose as a threat to frost or water accumulation, which can cause pipes to burst, electrical wires to malfunction, mold to accumulate, or even wood to rot.

Due to the “stack effect,” whatever condition your crawl space is in has a big effect on the condition of the rest of your home. Air vapor and moisture from your crawl space are drawn up through the house in an airflow pattern from bottom to top. Thus, the air that is in your crawl space is the same as the air you breathe in your home. 

Fixing the Issue

For the sake of your home's health, it is important to ensure your crawl space is in good condition. We believe that educating our customers about their home is of the utmost importance. Master Services professionals will inspect your crawl space for free and talk you through the logistics of what’s happening underneath your home so you can decide the best solution.

If you are worried about your home's health, call Master Service Companies today for a free inspection and estimate!