Huntsville’s Trusted Restoration Company
Around the Clock Water Restoration is a locally owned and operated team that gives you fast response times and friendly service across the Greater Huntsville and North Alabama area. We’re actively certified by the IICRC Firm and follow rigorous standards for things like water extraction and mold removal service.
We can fully eradicate the nasty things growing inside your crawl space and restore your home to a healthy and happy state in no time.
Crawl Space Concerns In Huntsville
A lot of people never go down into their crawl space for one reason or another. Sometimes it’s used for storage, and those items also become vulnerable if the area is neglected. Here’s what you need to be aware of:
Mold and Mildew
The Alabama heat and humidity we’re known for make for humid crawl space conditions. These conditions are ideal for mold spores to multiply at a faster rate than normal. We target regional strains like Cladosporium and Stachybotrys (also known as black mold) before they can break down the foundational materials in your home and present health hazards.
Wood Rot and Subflooring Damage
Long term wood rot can lead to things like rotting joists and sagging floors. You’re dealing with a constant exposure to trapped water and high moisture. Over time if this goes untreated you may need to do a full remodel as the floor joists and load bearing wood become structurally unsound and unsafe for habitation.
Soil and Water Intrusion
Huntsville’s soil has a lot of clay that holds rainwater instead of letting it drain smoothly. Whenever you’ve got a heavy rainstorm the surface water will pool beneath your home’s foundation and create standing water. In the heat this water steams into wood subframing continuously and will need to be properly extracted for true mitigation.
The Importance Of Crawl Space Cleanup
Professional crawl space cleanup in Huntsville and North Alabama has both long and short term effects for your health and home value.
- Indoor Air Quality: The biohazards in your crawl space, like mold spores and other pollutants, will circulate into your living space if left unchecked.
- Foundational Stability: We remove the standing water and damp insulation to better protect your subfloor and framing from collapse.
- Eliminates Musty Odor: The full decontamination and drying process will get rid of persistent smells at the source.
- Damage Prevention: Catching subfloor moisture early on can help prevent major structural damage that will require remodeling.
Schedule With Around the Clock Water Restoration Today!
Don’t let a crawl space in your Huntsville home go unnoticed and get the proper treatment needed! Around the Clock Water Restoration offers free estimates for standard cleanup work. Call us at (256) 906-5250 to schedule your estimate today and we’ll take care of the rest. Note that calls after-hours will have an additional discharge fee. Get in touch with us today for a cleaner, healthier Huntsville home!
Frequently Asked Questions
Are crawl spaces more vulnerable in Huntsville homes?
Yes. The heavy seasonal rain and southern humidity create ideal conditions for things like black mold. Since the clay heavy soil has less drainage you could be dealing with frequent standing water beneath your home.
What does professional crawl space cleanup look like?
We extract the standing water and clean out any wet debris or damaged insulation. Then we’ll mitigate any active mold growth before doing a thorough drying of the framing and repair damaged subflooring.
Can you do a free inspection of my crawl space?
Yes. We provide free estimates for standard crawl space cleanup during normal business hours. After hours may have an additional service fee applied for an immediate response.
