Crawl Spaces

While modern homes are built on slab foundations, most homes built prior to 1970 have a crawl space instead of a foundation.  

A crawl space foundation is where the home is held up about 2 feet off the ground by a stem wall and/or piers.  There are many advantages of having a crawl space foundation including: easier access to plumbing, they can be more energy efficient, and can discourage pests & termites if done properly.  Additionally, they made it easier to access the underneath side of the home making repairs cheaper & easier.  

Unfortunately, most people never look in their crawl space to make sure it is properly maintained.  We highly recommend getting the crawl space inspected.  Some of the things we inspect include: piers, pipes, wiring, subflooring, mildew, and pests.