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Crawl Space Repair St. Petersburg

Saint Petersburg Crawl Space Repair

With an average of some 361 days of sunshine each year, bringing a Guinness World Record to Saint Petersburg for logging the most consecutive days of sunshine (768 days), it is nicknamed “The Sunshine City”.   Its good weather and low cost of living make the city a popular retirement destination, although in recent years the population has moved in a more youthful direction.  Many magazines and rankings show St. Petersburg as a top mid-size city, citing its “vibrant” arts scene as a the main reason.  At Solid Foundations we are foundation repair St. Petersburg specialists, dedicated to making sure that the Crawl Space of your home or business is on solid ground.

If your property is equipped with a crawl space, that crawl space could really come in handy. A crawl space is a type of basement under a home that provides easy access to portions of the home such as pipes and substructures that may otherwise be difficult to gain entry to. Therefore, a crawl space can be a convenient resource for managing and maintaining a home. Crawl spaces can also supply a helpful storage spot, as the low heights of crawl spaces disqualify them as living spaces but make them perfect for packing with infrequently used items

3 Causes of Crawl Space Problems in St Petersburg

Moisture – Moisture is the biggest culprit when it comes to crawl space issues, but other factors can put your crawl space in dire need of attention as well.

House Settling – There are four main crawl space issues that can arise when a house is settling and below are the 4 major culprits:

  • Defective drainage and grading
  • Wet Weather
  • Dry Weather
  • Plumbing Leaks

Poor Construction – The foundation, floor joists, and support beams of your home all influence the long-term status of your crawl space. Certain types of foundations allow more water and air to enter a crawl space than others. For example, concrete blocks let a lot of air and moisture into crawl spaces, while poured concrete is much better at keeping water and air away from the area. The spacing of the support beams in your crawl space also contributes greatly to the enduring stability of your crawl space.

If any of these destructive issues — moisture, house settling, or poor construction — have created noticeable problems in your crawl space, then it is important you receive a thorough inspection from crawl space professionals and whatever repairs are necessary to remove any hazards that may exist.

Solutions For Crawl space Repair in St Petersburg

At Solid Foundations, we have the experience to effectively diagnose the problems with your crawl space. We start off with a detailed evaluation, so that we can successfully discover and fix the issues. Our most common solutions to crawl space problems include:

  • Crawl space vapor barriers
  • Waterproofing
  • Foundation Support System

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We look forward to speaking with you regarding your project.