Basement Waterproofing Photo Album: Symptoms of an Unhealthy Crawl Space in Marysville, WA

These homeowners in Marysville had a wet crawlspace and they were preparing to put the house on the market. The home was situated at the bottom of a hill where water run-off would leak in frequently, and despite having an existing sump pump, there were significant problems under the home that needed to be addressed prior to sale.

Leaking Crawl Space in Marysville, WA

This crawl space in this home was leaking in water from run-off of the street and insufficient drainage, leaving the space wet and damaged.

Symptoms of an Unhealthy Crawl Space in Marysville, WA

A large majority of the air you breathe comes from the crawl space, so you can imagine the adverse effects this moldy and damp crawl space could have on the rest of the living space.

Iron Ochre Bacteria in Marysville, WA

The bright orange and red slime shown here stems from iron ochre, a gelatinous substance that can block and clog drains and pipes that comes as a byproduct of oxidizing minerals.

Mold in Marysville, WA Crawl Space

The white substance covering most of this crawl space floor is a type of mold often found under homes with little protection from moisture and humidity. You can see the wood posts supporting the home are starting to rot, leaving the foundation of the home unstable with little support.

Symptoms of an Unhealthy Crawl Space in Marysville, WA

The homeowner had installed a sump pump in a bucket, which unfortunately leaves it open to debris and can easily clog and leak. The sump systems we carry are installed with an airtight basket to prevent clogging and can handle thousands of gallons of water per hour with high reliability.