Movement of the Walls
Hydrostatic pressure is pressure that is exerted on the home, which impacts the walls when the soil around the house is saturated with water. What we found was this wall was experiencing this pressure, allowing water to leak in and movement of the walls.
Debris & Standing Water
Structural damage creates a domino effect of other adverse effects. Movement of the walls allows water an accessible entrance into the home. This crawl space had standing water in the basement days after a heavy rain! So how does this negatively affect the crawl space? Water inside the crawl space could lead to mold and humidity.
Outdated Sump Pump
The previous sump pump that this homeowner had wasn't able to handle the vast amounts of water the crawl space encountered. Not only that, but this sump pump wasn't sealed. A sealed lid would prevent anything from falling into the pump and keeps the moisture inside.
Needs SmartSump
It's essential to buy a sump pump that you can depend on. The SmartSump is designed explicitly for the crawl space to ensure it can withhold vast amounts of water and will continuously operate properly!
Water Leaks Leave Crawl Space Dirty & Musty
The tarp that the homeowner had down was moldy and dirty due to the water leaks. A tarp is an organic material, meaning that it is susceptible to mold development. With a CleanSpace encapsulation system, this system is entirely inorganic and will seal the entire area, keeping the space nice and clean.