Signs your crawlspace needs drainage (not just a dehumidifier)
In the Pacific Northwest, moisture under the house is common — but standing water and chronic damp are different problems.
In the Pacific Northwest, moisture under the house is common — but standing water and chronic damp are different problems.
A dehumidifier can help with air moisture. It will not fix water that is entering from poor roof drainage, saturated soils, or a failed footing drain. When we assess a crawlspace, we look at where water is coming from before we talk equipment.
Musty odors, wet insulation hanging from joists, pooling near piers, or soft wood at the rim. Property managers often hear about it after a winter of heavy rain.
Controlling roof and surface water, correctly sized drain piping, and an accessible exterior pump location so the system isn’t fighting itself. We’ll spell out options and budgets in a clear written proposal.