FLOODED CRAWL SPACE

STANDING WATER IN A CRAWL SPACE IS COMMON IN INDIANA AND CAN BE AN UNPLEASANT SITUATION. FLOODED CRAWL SPACES DETERIORATE WOOD SUB FLOORING AND WOODEN JOISTS, CAN MAKE YOUR ENERGY BILL HIGHER, MAKE ROTTEN MUSTY SMELLS FROM STAGNANT WATER, CREATE A GREAT ENVIRONMENT FOR MOLD GROWTH, AND CREATE AN INVITING LIVING CONDITION FOR BUGS AND CRITTERS. WE OFFER AN AFFORDABLE, EFFECTIVE SOLUTION TO TAKE CARE OF THIS PROBLEM.

​​Most common reasons for flooding or standing water include:

• Improper rain runoff from your roof and gutters
• Poor lot grading
• Clogged or broken tile drain system
• Cracked or leaking water inlet supply
• Sump pump failure
• Seepage through cracks in foundation
• Sewer backup or sewers are full

The Solution

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All homes are different and there is no one size fits all solution. It is best to have a professional come and assess the property to find out what option is best for you. One of the most common ways to keep a crawl space dry is to remove the water before it can get in. A French/tile drainage system is the preferred method. We first dig a trench around the perimeter of the foundation. After we place a layer of gravel in the trench, a corrugated pipe is then installed and buried with more gravel. These pipes collect water and gradually grade down to a sump pit. It is then pumped out through the foundation, away from the house with a 1 ½“ pipe. It is recommended to use this system along with a vapor barrier and dehumidifier in a crawl space to keep the area at a low humidity.