Standing Water

It is possible for mold and mildew to grow in a crawl space, which can pose a number of health risks to those who are exposed to them. For example, mold and mildew can cause rot and structural damage to a home's structure, among other problems. An investment property with standing water in the crawl space is a high-risk proposition. Additionally, if you intend to live in the structure for an extended period of time, you should look for mold.

Is standing water in crawl space normal?

A small amount of moisture in your crawl space is normal, especially if you live in a humid climate or a region that receives significant amounts of rainfall each year. However, it is not a good idea to allow it to remain there for an extended period of time if at all possible, as this will encourage mold growth.

What should I do if there is standing water in my crawl space and I don't know what to do about it?

If you're using a pump to remove water from your crawl space, direct the suction hose of the pump into the floodwater while directing the draining hose away from the house. If you turn on the drainage hose immediately after turning it on, the water should be discharged far enough away from the house to prevent it from being redirected back into the crawl space.

What does standing water in a crawl space mean?

A clogged low-point drain in your crawl space may indicate that you have a clogged low-point drain in your crawl space that requires cleaning. Immediately contact a professional to have it cleaned out if this is the case. When a drain is properly functioning, the water contained within it flows through the pipe and is discharged into the surrounding area of the street.

What causes standing water in crawl space?

One of three things is most likely to be the cause: a plumbing leak, seepage from the surrounding soil (which occurs most frequently after a heavy rain), or condensation in the crawl space. Because of the high humidity in the crawl space, it condenses and drips onto the crawl space floor when it comes into contact with cold surfaces such as the walls or ceiling ductwork.

It appears that having water in the crawl space after a rainstorm is standard operating procedure in the industry.

After a heavy rain, it is not uncommon for water to collect under the house, especially if the weather has been particularly wet. As a result, the home should have been built with a positive drain that directed water to the lowest corner of its crawl space, which would have been the ideal situation. Ideally, any water that does manage to find its way into the crawl space will be able to drain away or evaporate within a short period of time after entering.