Why Does My Crawl Space Smell?

 

A crawl space is often a forgotten and neglected part of the home. People may not check for odors in their crawl space because they believe that it doesn't get dirty or wet like other parts of the house. However, this is not the case! This area of your home is often more vulnerable to animals, mold, and more. Here are just a few reasons why you might be noticing a smell coming from your crawl space.

Unwanted Critters

Many things can cause a crawl space to smell, but one of the most common reasons is because animals have taken up residence there. In order to keep your home smelling fresh, it's essential to get rid of any unwanted critters in the crawl space before they move into other areas of your house!

Mold and Mildew

There's one thing that crawl spaces are not good at—staying dry. Moisture will always try to make its way into these closed-off sections of your house through leaking pipes or areas that aren't correctly sealed. This will eventually lead to a build-up of mold and mildew, dangerous bacterial growth that is harmful to breathe in and has a nasty odor if it gets bad enough!

Sewage Backup

There are two ways sewage can get into your crawl space—either from a drain pipe leak or a sewage system backup. Either way, of course, this will make a huge mess and cause quite the stink for your home! It can make you sick, induce mold and bacteria growth, and create structural damage.

So remember to give us a call once you first notice any strange smell coming from your crawl space!

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