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A crawl space foundation is one of the more popular foundation options for homes these days. If you have a crawl space, you need a foundation repair company you can count on for repairs and maintenance.
You’ve come to the right place — contacting G.L. Hunt is the right call for Dallas crawl space services, including crawl space encapsulation. Our team of professionals can handle any issue related to crawl space service calls.
We’re ready for everything from a structural repair to removing water or moisture using a crawl space sump pump. G.L. Hunt also handles humidity issues with dehumidifiers and vapor barriers.
What Is A Crawl Space?
A crawl space foundation is different from a typical foundation slab.
With a crawl space, your home is elevated off the ground anywhere about a foot and a half to four feet via concrete walls (with help from interior support walls in many cases).
This leaves room under the main floor for professionals or the homeowner to access key parts of the home, such as the plumbing system and wiring – thus the name “crawl space”. In fact, this is the biggest advantage of a crawl space foundation over a slab.
A foundation repair company can take care of any repairs or maintenance through the crawl space with no need for massive excavation around the foundation.
Crawl spaces are also great solutions for anyone looking to build on a sloped lot.
Crawl Space Encapsulation
G.L. Hunt also offers the ultimate protection for your foundation with crawl space encapsulation. In fact, we’re the experts in crawl space encapsulation Dallas homeowners have trusted since 1987.
If you decide on a crawl space encapsulation, our team will cover and seal the areas of your crawl space with heavy-duty barrier lining. This eliminates many of the problems homeowners end up facing with crawl space foundations – and it protects the structural integrity of your home.
Common Problems With Dallas Crawl Space Foundations
Crawl space foundations present some different challenges from your traditional slab foundations. As always, you’ll want to be able to spot the signs of a foundation issue quickly and call a professional immediately to minimize any potential damage. Below are some of the most common signs of issues with a crawl space foundation.
Musty, Stale Odors
Moisture in your crawl space is, perhaps, the biggest issue Dallas homeowners will face with this type of foundation. Any build-up of moisture will eventually lead to mildew and mold, and your nose will start to notice it before too long. The smell oftentimes will permeate the house.
Growths Of Mold
Beyond the troublesome smell, mold growths are a major concern on their own. This is something you need to have treated as quickly as possible by a professional. The last thing you want is for the growths to move from the crawl space area to your home.
Evidence Of Pests
Crawl spaces are often dark and unbothered, meaning they’re an ideal home for pests. Rats, cockroaches and ants, just to name a few, love to set up shop in these spaces. That’s why it’s crucial to have a foundation repair company perform regular maintenance on your crawl space.
Flooding
As you might imagine, you will always need to be aware of flooding in your crawl space area. This is especially concerning here in Dallas when we go through periods of heavy rain. A sump pump can be used to eliminate water that has accumulated and help you avoid damage to the foundation or the structural integrity of your home.
Dry Rot
Speaking of structural integrity, the support beams that are typically used to help hold up the home can fall victim to a fungus called dry rot, which eats away at the wood. Once dry rot sets in, those beams may begin to sag, crack or buckle under the weight of the home.
Extra Humidity In Living Areas
One of the easier problems to spot is your home feeling muggy and humid even with the AC doing its job. You’ll also start to see condensation on your windows. Either of these is often a sign of too much humidity in your crawl space. Proper crawl space ventilation and insulation are keys to preventing this from happening.
Spotting any of these signs means you should contact the professionals at G.L. Hunt as soon as possible. It doesn’t matter what type of issue you’re facing – everything from routine maintenance or repair to structural issues or a complete encapsulation – you can count on us to get the job done right.
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