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Unfortunately for this homeowner, even with an encapsulated crawl space, the rodents found there way in. Rodents leave droppings and urine everywhere. They also destroy the insulation under the home. Much of the health of your home comes from the crawl space so it is important to keep it clean. The crawlspace contributes to much of the air you breathe in your home. Fortunately, with an encapsulated crawlspace, it is much easier to clean-up a rodent problem, but before we do any clean-up a rodent specialist needs to be called to solve the root of the problems with rodents entering the crawlspace, then we can come and sanitize and clean the entire crawlspace! Good job by the homeowner noticing this and the crews getting it all cleaned up.
Many crawl spaces have moisture issues. A lot also get up to 3 feet of water that floods the crawl space. This is why it is so important to make sure before any crawl space issues are fixed we must ensure the crawl space has proper drainage. In this picture, you can see one way we make sure if any water enters the crawl space gets pumped out. We dig trenching where water would collect and install perforated pipe then fill it with rock. The pipe runs to a sump pump to be pumped a safe distance away from the home.
Doree's Point Reyes Station, CA, home harbored a hidden menace: a rodent infestation that had taken over her crawlspace. Droppings littered the floor, the pungent smell of urine and saliva hung heavy in the air, and gnawed insulation lay testament to their destructive reign. This wasn't just about property damage – Doree's health was at risk. But a call to Clean Crawlspace changed everything.
The Clean Crawlspace’s team’s first order of business was swift and thorough. Rodent droppings were meticulously removed, eliminating the immediate health hazard. But Clean Crawlspace understood that true sanitation meant addressing the source. The entire crawlspace was encapsulated, creating a barrier against moisture, the very element that had attracted the unwelcome rodents in the first place.
The result? A dry, pristine haven, free from furry fiends and their malodorous mess. Doree could finally breathe easy, both literally and figuratively, knowing her Point Reyes Station, CA, home was no longer a haven for vermin, but a safe and healthy sanctuary.
Paul’s Olema, CA, home was plagued by a severe crawlspace water problem. The presence of standing water, along with muddy conditions and breaks in the foundation, had resulted in leaks into the house, causing the unpleasant smells of mold and mildew. In order to address this issue effectively, Paul called in the experts at Clean Crawlspace.
Clean Crawlspace’s comprehensive cleanup process by their moisture control expert’s was undertaken. Debris was removed, and a HEPA vacuum was utilized to filter small particles, ensuring cleaner air for the residents and relief for asthma and allergy sufferers. Additionally, drainage trenches were dug, surrounded by drainage rock, to channel any remaining water away. To further combat moisture, Delta matting was installed for added protection, and the highly efficient CleanSpace® Crawl Space Vapor Barrier system was implemented to seal off the space from external moisture. Completing the solution, a smart sump pump was installed in the lowest area of the crawlspace to efficiently remove any water and prevent future mold problems.
Now, Paul finally enjoys a moisture-free home and fully appreciates the beauty of his beloved Olema, CA, residence once more.
We come across this situation more often then we should. A company will come and dig a hole, put a bucket in there with a few holes, stick a sump pump into it and call it a day. Unfortunately, unless proper drainage is dug and installed that directs any water that enters the crawl space to the sump pump, all that work is useless. Fortunately, our moisture control specialists are trained professionals in proper drainage technics. They will make a plan that will ensure if any water enters the crawl space it gets diverted to the sump pumps to be pumped a safe distance away from your home! Here are 2 pictures of how to properly install drainage and install a sump pump.
