Crawl Space Problem #2 - Standing Water | Why It's There and What to Do

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Michael's new book, "Crawl Space Repair Myths-Busted" is now available on Amazon! amzn.to/3llnB1m We're on week two of our Top Crawl Space Problems video series and we are covering standing water. Learn the various ways water can enter your crawl space and what solutions are out there that can help you prevent water intrusion in the future!
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0:00 Introduction
1:25 Where Standing Water Comes From
3:37 Problems with the Foundation Wall
7:34 Hydrostatic Pressure
12:00 Footer Drains
15:05 High Water Table
18:36 Plumbing Leaks
21:29 Structural Damage
24:00 Standing Waterr
24:56 Sump Pump Maintenance
26:00 Hydraway
28:57 Fixing Flooding Overview
30:08 Other Resources
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@charleswalls3877 3 ай бұрын

Well done. Very comprehensive. Covers from start to finish. Thanks

@CrawlSpaceNinja 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@ryanf.7933 10 ай бұрын

SE Virginia here. Crawlspace dirt is 12-16" below outside grade. Never seems to dry out during summer.

@CrawlSpaceNinja 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for letting us know, and thanks for watching.

@jesseraines6778 9 ай бұрын

Bro you are diving deep into every question in the back of my mind keep it up... thanks .

@CrawlSpaceNinja 8 ай бұрын

Glad to hear it

@sjpropertyservices3987 10 ай бұрын

Thank 6ou for sharing.

@CrawlSpaceNinja 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching

@timothydeluca8669 Ай бұрын

I would like to thank you very much. You are very helpful and ìnfòrmative ?

@CrawlSpaceNinja Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@maxmanx1294 10 ай бұрын

The illustration for the hydrostatic pressure is really helpful!

@CrawlSpaceNinja 9 ай бұрын

Thanks - not mine :)

@vinylrules4838 10 ай бұрын

Yes, my dirt in my crawlspace is lower than the outside dirt of the foundation wall. Unfortunately the street is also higher than my foundation. We would have standing water only when we have excessive amounts of rain. The crawlspace floor was always extremely damp. Last summer we installed a French drain and that has stopped any standing water. But the dirt crawlspace floor remains damp. I recently finished pouring concrete footers to jack up a non-supported load bearing wall (stupid architect and city approval back in the early 1950's) along with additional footers to support the middle of the floors. Next project is to remove the footer forms and level out the excess dirt. Then my termite company will re-treat my crawlspace. Once that is complete, I can install a dehumidifier (already purchased) to lower the moisture of the wood so I can treat the fungus. Lots of work ahead, but far cheaper than hiring a crawlspace contractor. Thank you for your videos to educate us dyi guys!

@CrawlSpaceNinja 10 ай бұрын

You are very welcome, please send us pictures. I would like to see before and after if you don't mind.

@vinylrules4838 10 ай бұрын

@@CrawlSpaceNinja I haven't taken any pictures, but I need to take some before I get further into it. It has been slow going since I work so much overtime.

@philipoakley5498 4 ай бұрын

Water through the vents is very common here in UK, especially older buildings (that means 50+ years), as there will have been lots of exterior accumulation of detritus and soils and garden & path remodelling. Always interesting to see how these problems develop in different places with different weather, climate and histories.

@CrawlSpaceNinja 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for your input. We love hearing about other experiences around the world!

@crazybobc1 10 ай бұрын

Great information. I'm looking forward to next weeks video. Can Hydraway be buried outside a block foundation or should it be inside the crawl space?

@CrawlSpaceNinja 10 ай бұрын

It is versatile enough to work in any situation, but many times, we find outside can lower but not totally stop from entering inside. If you can do both, that would be great, but I'd choose inside if only option.

@doziboy803thethird6 8 ай бұрын

Agreed had a installer put a enclosure and didnt take care of my water issue. Mold everywhere. I have a huge job on my hand.

@CrawlSpaceNinja 8 ай бұрын

So sorry that happened to you, thanks for sharing and watching.

@jenksand 8 ай бұрын

Hey Michael, thanks for the video. I'm in New Zealand and have an issue with hydrostatic pressure in my basement. It's impossible to get to the exterior of the offending wall, but I had an idea to drill and thrust a slotted 100mm pipe below the house footing to allow the water to drain out...then apply a slurry mix of Dricon or similar internal waterproofing product (the crystals bite into the cement block apparently). House is on a hillside, so it only affects one side of the house, which means I should be able to discard the water effectively into the existing underground storm water...have you heard of this before... I thought it was my own brain wave, but needed an expert opinion.

@CrawlSpaceNinja 8 ай бұрын

Hello and thank you for reaching out. I am not familiar with your building practices and soil conditions in New Zealand but of course I am sure you will be careful not to compromise the footer. I have not seen that method before because most of the time we have the ability to dig around the walls or do an interior system at the footer without going under or through. So sorry I wish I had some tips for you. Thanks for watching and I hope one day to visit your beautiful country.

@felixgarcia8102 7 ай бұрын

Fort Collins Colorado, need to do Radon mitigation in crawlspace so doing research what else I should at same time. Crawlspace is about 4 ft below outside soil level. I have not seen any indications of any water or humidity issues. Only concern maybe plumbing issue causing water collection on top of encapsulation plastic. So what if any water proofing should be done ?

@CrawlSpaceNinja 6 ай бұрын

Please reach out to our DIY specialists and they can help. Thanks for watching. diy.crawlspaceninja.com/contact-us/

@KCkohler 10 ай бұрын

Quick question if I put a April air 100 in my attic should I put more then one output vent in the house or is one enough? I was thinking If the one room is dehumidified well the rest of the house would equalize but idk.

@CrawlSpaceNinja 10 ай бұрын

Typically, one is enough unless it's a really big area that you're trying to dry out. It is our experience too that the wet air can gravitate to the dry air

@rogersmith8052 Ай бұрын

Do you have a contractor you recommend for West Plains,MO. Thanks. R Smith

@CrawlSpaceNinja Ай бұрын

Not Familiar with that area but we can assist you every step of the way on our DIY Store - diy@crawlspaceninja.com

@josephjack3611 4 ай бұрын

What would you do about standing water due to low dirt level and footer drain is high so water isn’t flowing out through footer drain connected to crawl space due to low dirt level?

@CrawlSpaceNinja 4 ай бұрын

You would need to get a deep sump pit and sump pump.

@goudhaantje3569 8 ай бұрын

My concrete foundation is waterproof and if the water is not too high no damage can occur. 30 years no issue. Good ventilated. We used to have 10 inches sometimes.

@CrawlSpaceNinja 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing, and thanks for watching.

@larryeltzroth6701 3 ай бұрын

My crawl is 4 block high. We have a high water table and water is coming in from the outside too. House built in 2003. The tar on the outside block is gone. To fix the problem correctly they will put an extra pump with battery backup and put drains down on the outside and inside the crawl. Water is coming in from the footers. They are charging me 30k to permanently fix the problem. The cost scares me. Your thoughts.

@CrawlSpaceNinja 3 ай бұрын

There is a lot to go into this. Feel free to submit a Ask a Ninja form to go over everything and get expert information - crawlspaceninja.com/ask-a-ninja/