Taken on its own, crawl Space Mold Remediation treats one part of the problem. Taken in order, it is the part that makes the rest hold. That is how we schedule it on Hodges jobs.
There is growth on the joists or subfloor, and a smell coming up into the house.
Mold remediation on piedmont and upstate ground
In Hodges 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.
Terrain decides a lot around Hodges. Houses sit on slopes, and water that lands uphill travels along the clay to the foundation — so interception outside often matters as much as anything done under the floor.
Hodges at a glance
| County | Greenwood County |
|---|---|
| ZIP | 29653 |
| Elevation | about 696 ft |
| Region | Piedmont and Upstate |
Named water nearby
- Cedar Lake (reservoir)
- Citizens Trust Pond (reservoir)
- Doctor Scurrys Pond (reservoir)
- Greenwood Reservoir (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
Included as standard on Hodges jobs:
- 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 Hodges 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 Hodges: 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 Hodges homeowner usually notices the smell in a hallway before they see anything.
Will it come back after remediation in my Hodges home?
Not if the moisture is corrected, and very likely if it is not. Around Hodges the conditions that produced it are seasonal and recurring, so the humidity control is the durable half of the job.
Will my Hodges crawl space dry out if I open the vents?
Usually not. For much of the year the air around Hodges is warmer and wetter than the crawl space, so opening it up deposits moisture on the cool joists instead of carrying it away.
My house is near Cedar Lake. Does that change anything?
It can. Being close to Cedar Lake usually means a higher water table and a longer wet season under the floor, so drainage and a properly sealed barrier matter more here than they would further from it.
Is crawl space water damage covered by insurance?
It depends on the cause, not the address. A burst pipe in a Hodges home is commonly covered; groundwater, long-term seepage and flooding usually are not, and flood damage generally needs separate cover. Photograph everything first.
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 Hodges
We cover Hodges and the surrounding part of Greenwood County. The same service in nearby towns:
Other crawl space services in Hodges
Crawl Space Water Removal in Hodges
Standing water pumped and extracted from under the house, then the saturated material taken out.
Crawl Space Structural Drying in Hodges
Joists, girders and subfloor dried back to a measured target with air movers and dehumidification.
Crawl Space Vapor Barrier Installation in Hodges
Sealed polyethylene over the soil and up the piers, so ground moisture stops entering the space.
Crawl Space Drainage and Sump Pump Installation in Hodges
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 Hodges
Rotted joists, girders, rim joists and subfloor sections repaired or replaced once the space is dry.
Or see everything we cover in our Hodges service area, and how this service works across the state on the South Carolina page.
Crawl Space Mold Remediation in Hodges
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.