Rain, rain has finally gone away (but in your crawl space it will likely stay.....)

Here in the coastal region of South Carolina - and throughout much of the state - we have just endured a persistent, relentless, near-Biblical weather event.  The good news (ha ha - no Biblical pun intended) is that we're told we should be able to enjoy the next thousand years without another similar occurrence.  The bad news?  Well, beyond the many tragic flood-related stories from around the Lowcountry and Palmetto state, our ground is absolutely saturated, and all that water at and below the surface is finding its way into many an already damp crawl space.  In a season when vented crawl spaces in our area should typically be enjoying some natural drying conditions after a warm, humid summer wreaked dew point condensation havoc on them, they are instead brimming with moisture - and a resulting mold and fungus bloom of epic proportions is nearly inevitable for many homes built upon these damp, stagnant Petri dish environments.

So as we begin the arduous process of cleaning up the mess we've been dealt, tend first to that which is of primary importance to you - your family, your home, your grounds - but please do not neglect that which is brewing beneath the house which, if left unchecked, can lead to serious structural and personal health problems for years to come.

We wish our fellow South Carolinians all the best in your cleanup and recovery efforts.  Please do not hesitate to call on us if we can be of any assistance in drying out your crawl space and making your home healthier and more energy-efficient for years to come.