What homeowners notice
- pooled water after rain
- muddy crawl space floor
- water stains on block or piers
Symptom
Standing water in a crawl space
Standing water under a home can damage wood, raise indoor humidity, and make structural problems worse.
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Standing water in a crawl space
Standing water under a home can damage wood, raise indoor humidity, and make structural problems worse.
- pooled water after rain
- muddy crawl space floor
- water stains on block or piers
Possible causes
- downspouts discharging near the home
- negative grading
- drainage or groundwater issues
When to take it seriously
Note whether the symptom is new, widening, back after repair, paired with water, or showing up in more than one part of the home.
One cosmetic issue may not need structural repair. Several symptoms together should be checked.
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