An inspection issue that often comes up is mold and/or water in crawl spaces. Sellers should inspect their crawl space and make sure it is dry prior to listing their home. For buyers, if this situation is found in the home you are under contract to buy, this issue is something that can be overcome through remediation. Owners should periodically inspect their crawl space to make sure it is staying dry.
Remediation:
Water intrusion comes in through various sources. A good water proofing company can help determine how the water came in and make sure that penetration stops and is prevented in the future.
Mold can grow in moist crawl spaces. There are certified mold remediation companies who can clean the joists and rid the crawl space of mold.
Moisture will be present in wood in crawl spaces. There are moisture measurement tools. Inspectors state that the moisture of wood should not exceed a range of 16-19%.
If you find mold or moisture in a crawl space, it can be fixed!
