Crawl Space Drainage System

Crawl Space Drainage Systems

At Guardian Crawl Space Company, we are specialists in designing and installing custom drain systems for your home’s crawl space or basement. Our drainage system consists of an interior drain system that will automatically intercept and remove water as it tries to enter under the home’s footer or foundation wall. Once installed, this system paired with a sump pump will help keep water out of your crawl space and free of standing water.

Indicators You May Need a Drainage System

• Standing water in the crawl space
• High humidity
• Sagging floors
• Musty smell in your home
• Presence of mold in the crawl space
• Fiberglass insulation falling down from the subfloor

Why You Need a Drainage System

After periods of heavy precipitation, water can find its way into your crawl space or basement from surface water runoff and/or groundwater penetration. This water can seep in from the block wall or from under the footer and cause many problems for your home. Once water is in the crawl space it can cause your foundation to settle, mold to grow, musty smells, sagging floors, and structural problems. When it comes to standing water in your crawl space, the priority is to know how the water entered and to eliminate that problem as soon as possible, often with a drainage system.

Other Benefits of a Well-Drained Crawl Space

There are some added benefits to having an excellent drainage system in your crawl space. Along with having lower humidity resulting in lower energy bills, it also extends the life of your HVAC system by causing less strain on it. Lower humidity also eliminates problems like termite infestations, mold growth, and wood rot.

Do not wait for an emergency like a burst pipe or heavy rain to flood your crawl space. Be proactive in preventing problems now! Contact Guardian now and let our experts diagnose and solve all of your current or future crawl space water and structural issues.