Why do Homes Have a Crawl Space?

Do you own a home with a crawl space? If you’re living in San Diego with a home from before the past decade you probably know all about them. At Sure Safe we know San Diego homes and we know crawl spaces, but what about you? Here we’ll explain why homes have crawl spaces, and how Sure Safe can help if yours is showing signs of disrepair.

What is a crawl space?

Crawl spaces are similar to a basement but usually not tall enough to stand in and are vented to the outside air. Many are small enough that they require crawling to enter the space. Here at Sure Safe our employees are intimately familiar with crawl spaces. Some foundation repair companies will inspect a home without entering the crawl space to inspect piers and other parts of the foundation. Beware these quotes! Sure Safe checks the entire foundation, even if it means crawling through dirt and cobwebs!

Why do homes have crawl spaces?

There are 2 main reasons homes have crawl spaces. First, they can be very convenient for home appliance management. It can make installing an HVAC unit or updating piping much easier in the future. Second, they can be far more cost-effective than using a concrete slab foundation.

While crawl spaces may not be as common anymore these days, if you happen to have one, it can make foundation repair easier and less expensive. Sure Safe’s patented VR-1 system makes it possible to repair a broken crawl space foundation without having to dig out the home and at a fraction of the cost of other repair companies. If you’ve noticed cracks, water damage, or other signs of foundation problems around your home, don’t hesitate to contact us. Sure Safe can help make your crawl space home strong again!