How much water is acceptable in the crawl space? Well, in theory, the answer is zero water. On a more practical level, you want as little water as is possible. Unfortunately, at least in Bellingham and the wet northwest, the fact is that many homes are built on lots that, in one way or another, accumulate water. That can be caused by ground water that passes into the crawl space or, in the lucky cases, a solution can be found by simply grading soil on the outside and controlling gutter and downspout water. It that does not resolve the problem, then it usually makes sense to talk to a drainage specialist. These individuals have many means of alleviating the problem -- from mechanical means to methods that include excavation, adding gravel or, in general, having gravity help resolve the problem. When possible, natural forces are superior to mechanical means which require more maintenance and repairs. Thanks for stopping by, Steven L. Smith
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I have a foreclosure right now that seems to hold water underneath. Wonder if I'll ever get rid of it. I have to tell what I know....or the neighbors will. The neighbors are the ones who told me.
Wait a second -- are you back home from sunny Mexico? Or did the rodent phone this in??
I remember looking in a crawl space a few years back and it had almost a river running through it. Needless to say, my Buyer's didn't buy that house...
Houses don't make very effective boats.
Steve - I am amazed at the amount of buyers and sellers I have encountered who think nothing about water issues. More so, it's the sellers trying to downplay a situation. But, I have had buyers who have been unruffled about the disclosure of such problems. Personally, I would RUN from any house that had the least little sign of seepage.
Like Carol, I saw buyers who apparently were unconcerned. Go figure.
Nutsy, Did you know standing water is the fountain of youth for squirrels. Drink freely. [I'm switching over to health tips since you ignored my cutting-edge fashion tips.]
Kater you are fooling no one by turning over a new leaf of being helpful to Nutsy.