There are a lot of nooks and crannies in your home, but none is more important than your crawl space. Whether you use it for additional storage, leave it empty, or aren’t even aware of its existence, your crawl space affects the entirety of your house. Regular crawl space cleanup is required to help your home stay healthy and fresh. If you aren’t checking and cleaning your crawl space, you may be missing what’s really going on inside.

Water Damage

Crawl spaces are often one of the first places in a house to sustain water damage, only beaten out by basements. Because of where the crawl space is situated in your home’s structure, poor insulation and sealing can let rain seep in during a storm. And if there’s water in your crawl space, you may not notice it right away.

Water damage in your crawl space is particularly dangerous because it can sit longer without being noticed, allowing it to cause more damage. Mold, structural support issues, and even electrical concerns can come into play when water reaches your crawl space. It’s important to keep a regular eye on your crawl space, especially after experiencing rain.

Pests and Insects

Crawl spaces, unfortunately, make great homes for insects and pests. Rodents, spiders, and even birds love making their nests in these small, dark places that don’t see much daily activity. Animals are especially drawn to crawl spaces if there is water damage. This is because provides them the additional resources they need to survive.

If you aren’t checking your crawl space or keeping it clean, you could face a serious pest problem. Not only can the animals and insects get into the rest of your home and ruin walls, flooring, and furniture, but they can also leave behind urine and droppings that cause serious health issues. Professional crawl space cleanup can help remove their habitats and keep future pests out of your home.

Air Quality

Over 50% of the air that circulates in your home comes from your crawl space. Therefore, it’s important to keep it cleaned regularly to help improve the air quality in your home. Without cleaning and maintenance, your crawl space collects dust and other allergenic debris that travels through the air in your house. If you aren’t cleaning your crawl space, you’re breathing in contaminated air.

Professional Crawl Space Cleanup

At HS Restoration, we believe in helping families enjoy the most out of their homes. That includes providing a clean and fresh atmosphere that promotes healthy living. Our professional crawl space cleanup services remove water damage, pests, allergens, and mold from your home. With the help of our trained and certified technicians, your home will feel healthier than ever. If you want to improve your house’s air quality and keep your crawl space clean, give us a call at 609-949-5062.