What crawl Space Mold Remediation involves in Blythewood is the same as anywhere. What differs is the condition it is dealing with, and that is set by the ground the house sits on.
There is growth on the joists or subfloor, and a smell coming up into the house.
Mold remediation on piedmont and upstate ground
In Blythewood the pattern is usually a wet spell that never fully dried. Clay holds water against the foundation after each storm, and an enclosed space over damp ground stays in range long enough for growth to establish on the joists.
Clay also makes Blythewood crawl spaces slow to dry. The surrounding ground gives moisture back reluctantly, which is why this stage is finished against a reading rather than a date.
Blythewood at a glance
| County | Richland County |
|---|---|
| ZIP | 29016 |
| Elevation | about 505 ft |
| Region | Piedmont and Upstate |
Named water nearby
- Mullers Lake (reservoir)
- Lake Columbia (reservoir)
- Keels Lake (reservoir)
- Crescent Lake (reservoir)
Signs you need this
- Visible white, gray, green or black growth on joists or subfloor
- A persistent earthy or musty smell in rooms above
- Smell that intensifies when the heating or air conditioning runs
- Fuzzy or powdery deposits on the underside of the floor
What the work involves
What is included on a typical Blythewood property:
- Survey of the affected area with the moisture source identified
- Containment and sealing of floor penetrations during works
- Removal and disposal of mold-affected porous material
- Cleaning of affected framing surfaces
Why it is worth dealing with now
A crawl space problem in Blythewood is not self-limiting. The conditions that created it are still there, and they are still working.
The full method and the step-by-step for this work is on the Crawl Space Mold Remediation page, and how it behaves across the state is on the Mold remediation in South Carolina page.
Mold remediation in Blythewood: common questions
Can growth under the floor affect the air upstairs?
It can. Air moves upward through a house and draws crawl space air into the rooms above through gaps around pipes and ducts, which is why a Blythewood homeowner usually notices the smell in a hallway before they see anything.
Will it come back after remediation in my Blythewood home?
Not if the moisture is corrected, and very likely if it is not. Around Blythewood the conditions that produced it are seasonal and recurring, so the humidity control is the durable half of the job.
What should I have ready when I call about my Blythewood home?
Your street in Blythewood, when you first noticed it, and what you can see or smell — standing water, a waterline on the piers, insulation hanging down, or a floor that has gone soft. Photographs help.
Do you cover all of Blythewood?
Yes — Blythewood and the surrounding part of Richland County, including the 29016 area. We also work in nearby Ridgeway, State Park and Elgin.
Is the damage sudden or gradual here?
Gradual, mostly. Around Blythewood it arrives in steps — a little with each storm — so by the time a floor feels soft upstairs the framing has usually been damp for a while.
Does mold under the floor affect the air in the house?
It can. Air tends to move upward through a house, pulling crawl space air into the rooms above through gaps around pipes, ducts and other floor penetrations. That is the usual reason a crawl space problem is first noticed as a smell upstairs rather than below.
Mold remediation near Blythewood
We cover Blythewood and the surrounding part of Richland County. The same service in nearby towns:
Other crawl space services in Blythewood
Crawl Space Water Removal in Blythewood
Standing water pumped and extracted from under the house, then the saturated material taken out.
Crawl Space Structural Drying in Blythewood
Joists, girders and subfloor dried back to a measured target with air movers and dehumidification.
Crawl Space Vapor Barrier Installation in Blythewood
Sealed polyethylene over the soil and up the piers, so ground moisture stops entering the space.
Crawl Space Drainage and Sump Pump Installation in Blythewood
Interior drainage to collect water, a sump and pump to lift it, and a discharge that takes it away.
Crawl Space Wood and Subfloor Repair in Blythewood
Rotted joists, girders, rim joists and subfloor sections repaired or replaced once the space is dry.
Or see everything we cover in our Blythewood service area, and how this service works across the state on the South Carolina page.
Crawl Space Mold Remediation in Blythewood
Call (888) 724-1354 and tell us your street and what the space looks like. We will tell you whether this is the right stage to start at.
Tell us what you are seeing under the house and we will tell you what it needs.