On a Pickens job, crawl Space Mold Remediation follows from the inspection rather than preceding it — there is no point specifying this work before the source of the water is known.
There is growth on the joists or subfloor, and a smell coming up into the house.
Mold remediation on piedmont and upstate ground
In Pickens 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.
Piedmont clay is what this work is dealing with in Pickens. Clay turns water away rather than absorbing it, so water arrives at the foundation from uphill and then sits against it for days.
Pickens at a glance
| County | Pickens County |
|---|---|
| ZIP | 29671 |
| Elevation | about 1109 ft |
| Region | Piedmont and Upstate |
Named water nearby
- the Twelve Mile River Watershed Six Reservoir (reservoir)
- the Twelvemile River Watershed 12 Reservoir (reservoir)
- the Twelve Mile River Watershed Eight Reservoir (reservoir)
- Country Club 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 Pickens 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
Nothing about a damp Pickens crawl space improves on its own. The space is enclosed, shaded and over soil — all three work against it drying out.
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 Pickens: common questions
Do you test the mold?
Identifying the species rarely changes what has to be done, because the response follows the extent of affected material and the moisture source. Where testing is needed for a sale or a claim, an independent hygienist is the right route, not the company doing the removal.
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 Pickens homeowner usually notices the smell in a hallway before they see anything.
Do you work outside Pickens itself?
Yes. We cover Pickens County broadly, including Liberty, Easley and Six Mile, and the rest of the Piedmont and Upstate of South Carolina.
What should I have ready when I call about my Pickens home?
Your street in Pickens, 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.
Can I stay in the house while the work is done?
In almost all cases, yes. The work happens under the floor, and access is usually through an exterior hatch. We will tell you up front if anything about your Pickens property changes that.
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 Pickens
We cover Pickens and the surrounding part of Pickens County. The same service in nearby towns:
Other crawl space services in Pickens
Crawl Space Water Removal in Pickens
Standing water pumped and extracted from under the house, then the saturated material taken out.
Crawl Space Structural Drying in Pickens
Joists, girders and subfloor dried back to a measured target with air movers and dehumidification.
Crawl Space Vapor Barrier Installation in Pickens
Sealed polyethylene over the soil and up the piers, so ground moisture stops entering the space.
Crawl Space Drainage and Sump Pump Installation in Pickens
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 Pickens
Rotted joists, girders, rim joists and subfloor sections repaired or replaced once the space is dry.
Or see everything we cover in our Pickens service area, and how this service works across the state on the South Carolina page.
Crawl Space Mold Remediation in Pickens
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.