It is essential that you pump out water in a crawl space immediately. Water under your home can and will affect the stability of the foundation and piers under the home. As well the damp situation can cause mold growth which will eventually affect the air quality within your home. Sewage will immediately affect the air quality within the home.
Water can enter the crawl space from broken water pipes, broken sewer pipes, ground water surfacing under the home or surface floods. All of the sources are potential health risks depending on the quality of the water when it enters the space (a water pipe leak being the cleanest and sewage and /or surface water being the most contaminated).
Workers are required to wear PP&E'S (Personal Protective Equipment) and to work safely. A crawl space is considered as a confined space and a worker should never enter the space alone. A spotter is always required for worker safety. Your insurance company, in the event it is a covered loss, should not have an issue paying for this "extra person" since this is governed by OSHA regulations.
Hire professionals who understand working in these environments and have a full understanding of completing the job properly to alleviate health and safety concerns as well as protect the structural stability of the building.
Donn Peacock
Owner
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