Buying a home is a major financial decision, so it’s important to consider your options carefully and do your due diligence before you go through with any purchases. Before you finalize the purchase of any home, you should have it thoroughly inspected. Our team at Towne & Country Property Inspections has extensive experience in the home inspection business, and you can count on us to give you an accurate report on the state of the property.

One of the many types of inspections we offer is crawlspace inspection, and in this article, we’ll explain why it’s so important to look under the house.

Crawlspace Issues Affect the Whole House – The main reason why we strongly recommend scheduling a crawlspace inspection for the property you’re looking at is because problems in this area will affect the whole house sooner or later. For example, moisture problems in the crawlspace will leave the home above more susceptible to mold, and damage to the subfloor will weaken the flooring above.
Crawlspaces Can Contain Hazardous Materials – Many older homes contain hazardous materials such as asbestos because these materials were not regulated at the time of construction. While many homes have since had these types of hazardous materials removed from the living areas, some still contain these substances in the crawlspace. If you want to make sure the home you are planning to buy does not contain asbestos or other such materials, you should schedule a crawlspace inspection.
Crawlspaces May Have Pests – A third reason to use our crawlspace inspection services is because the crawlspace is vulnerable to pest infestations. Insects such as termites and vermin such as rats frequently enter the home through the crawlspace. If you want to make sure the home is pest-free before you buy it, have our team inspect the crawlspace.