About crawl space water cleanup
Crawl spaces are easy to forget until they start affecting the floors above. Standing water and high humidity underneath a home can lead to musty odours, sagging insulation and wood decay.
Our team works in these confined spaces to remove water, pull out wet insulation and debris, and dry the area with equipment sized for the job.
Common causes
- Groundwater seepage
- Plumbing leaks under floors
- Poor drainage around additions
- Condensation from uninsulated ducts
Warning signs
- Musty smell in rooms above
- Soft or bouncy floors
- Visible standing water through access hatch
- Sagging insulation
Our process
- 01
Safe access
Evaluate access, lighting and electrical safety.
- 02
Extract
Pump water and remove saturated debris.
- 03
Remove insulation
Bag and remove wet or contaminated insulation.
- 04
Dry
Dry soil, sill plates and joists.
Equipment we may use
- Compact pumps
- Low-profile air movers
- Dehumidifiers
- Moisture meters
Benefits of professional restoration
- Improves air quality in the home
- Protects floor joists
- Reduces pest attraction
- Lowers mold risk
Crawl Space Water Cleanup for Hamilton properties
Additions, cottages-turned-homes and older properties around Dundas and Stoney Creek sometimes sit over crawl spaces rather than full basements. See our service areas.
