Water can enter a crawlspace as a result of:

	Seepage from poorly functioning footing or downspout lines
	Missing footing/foundation drains
	Soil Saturation
	Damaged drain pipes from residence
	High water tables
	Seepage through vents or cracks

(Fluorescent dye used during the investigation/estimate process shows downspout water leaking into crawlspace)

In addition to making the crawlspace inaccessible, moisture can create high humidity throughout the house causing conditions which can include:

	Rot and settling to framing materials
	Cupping/damage to hardwood floors
	Mold growth on crawlspace floor and in subfloor insulation materials
	Infestation by insects and rodents
	Submerged heating ducts can create the ideal environment for mold growth and ground water pollutants which can then be transported into living spaces, contributing to allergies and other health problems.

Drainage solutions may require the following interior/exterior systems:

	Proper drain piping & appropriate size of drain rock
	A proper depth of outlet or discharge line
	Collection drainfields or trenches
	Sediment/catch basins
	Silt and debris filters

Typically water can flow naturally by gravity or may be pumped if necessary. Without the above elements in place and operating properly, the system may not dry out the crawlspace completely. In addition, the extra strain can shorten the ‘Life’ of a pumping system.

Washington State License # BODINC*332BT | Serving King and Snohomish Counties.