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How do you get rid of mold in a crawl space?

Eliminating crawl space mold requires addressing the moisture that’s allowing it to grow. Professional repairs typically include removing excess moisture with a vapor barrier, crawl space dehumidifier, improved drainage, and sealed vents, along with treating or removing mold-affected materials when necessary. Simply cleaning visible mold without controlling humidity often leads to it returning. A professional […]

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Why Do I Have Crawl Space Mold?

If you’ve never dealt with crawl space mold before, you might not know what causes it. This knowledge can help you avoid crawl space mold in the future. Here are a few of the most common causes of crawl space mold.  Warm Spaces   Mold loves warmth and grows readily anywhere the temperature is pleasant. […]

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Why Do I Need an Expert for Crawl Space Drainage Solutions?

Many homeowners look to DIY solutions to try and find a more cost-effective way of maintaining their homes. However, while this might be applicable for some situations, it won’t be for a crawl space drainage system. Why do you need to look to JES for your crawl space drainage? These are a few reasons why. […]

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Your Crawl Space Drainage Options

There are a number of options for you if you don’t have a great crawl space drainage system. You can fix the drainage problems in your crawl space, but it’s important to do it right. The good news is, many of these options can work alongside each other. If you’re looking for an answer to […]

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What Can a Poor Crawl Space Drainage System Do?

Of course, even though a crawl space drainage system should exist in your home, you might not know whether it works. There are a surprising number of poor crawl space drainage systems out there, which means yours might not be functioning its best. What might that mean for your home? These are just a few […]

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Why Are Crawl Space Drainage Systems Needed?

A crawl space drainage system ensures that your home doesn’t end up with significant water underneath it. However, some people aren’t sure how water would even get in the crawl space in the first place, making it hard to see the use of crawl space drainage. There are many potential inputs for water in your […]

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3. Problems Caused by Things That Cause Condensation

The Stack Effect Condensation typically comes from open crawl spaces, and possibly the biggest frustration open crawl spaces cause is the stack effect. This describes the effect that occurs when there’s an entrance for air in the crawl space and in the attic; air enters in the crawl space, warms up, then rises through the […]

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2. Secondary Moisture Problems

Mold and Mildew  Wherever high levels of humidity flourish, you’ll also find a lot of mold and mildew. Unfortunately, mold and mildew tend to thrive in levels of humidity higher than 60-70%. If your crawl space has a level of humidity that’s that high or higher, it’s very common to see a significant amount of […]

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1. Directly Moisture Related

Standing Water   Standing water is a huge problem you need to address as soon as you see it. There are many ways standing water can exist in a crawl space. For example, you may notice it across the crawl space or only in certain spaces, which might be because your crawl space has a tilt […]

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Can I Encapsulate My Crawl Space on My Own?

You do have the option, upon discovering moisture in your crawl space, to encapsulate the space on your own. It is not, however, always in your best interest to try and take on this challenge.  More Costly   Many homeowners believe that DIY solutions can save them money on the repairs they may need to […]

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Baltimore

8361 Town Center Ct
Nottingham, MD 21236

Fredericksburg

311 Central Rd.
Suite 2-02
Fredericksburg, VA 22401

Hampton Roads & NE NC

2569 Quality Ct
Virginia Beach, VA 23454

Northern VA & DC

7940 Gainsford Ct.
Bristow, VA 20136

Richmond

309 Quarles Rd
Ashland, VA 23005

Southwest Virginia / Roanoke

2033 Cook Dr.
Salem, VA 24153

Western Virginia

456 Old Courthouse Rd
Appomattox, VA 24522

Winchester

45 W Boscawen St,
Winchester, VA 22601