Got Water in Your Crawl Space? PestGuard Solutions Can Help!
First, you might be wondering: "How does water get in my crawl space?" The most common reasons you or someone inspecting your home might find water in the crawl space are:
Results of Water in the Crawl Space
Standing water in the crawl space leads to many possiblities when it comes to damages to your home. You are likely to see the effects of standing water through things such as:
Interior French Drain - Your Solution
A French Drain is a trench filled with gravel or rock containing a perforated pipe that redirects surface and groundwater away from a specific area. This drain will intercept water as it enters your basement. Any professional performing the job will begin by digging out a channel around the perimeter of your crawl space floor, install perforated pipe all the way around, and cover with gravel. The water will flow to a tank, called a sump pump, that is sunk into the floor at the low point of the crawl space, that reroutes the water out into the yard or a storm drain.
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