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You've probably noticed it - your crawl space dehumidifier runs constantly. The tank fills up, the unit kicks back on, and the cycle never stops. But when you check on things, your crawl space still feels damp. There's still that musty smell. And you're left wondering if the equipment is actually doing anything.

When I first inspected this crawl space in Knoxville back in late summer, the AC condensate pan was completely full of water - right up to the drip line. Water was constantly dripping onto the wood joists below, creating a moisture problem that had been going on for who knows how long.

Just wrapped up a job here in Knoxville where the homeowners had been using their crawl space for storage. Holiday decorations, clothes, family keepsakes - all the stuff you want to keep but don't use every day.

We just finished encapsulating a crawl space here in Knoxville, and what we found underneath tells a story I see too often with relocated homes.

I see it in almost every crawl space I inspect around Knoxville - that white, chalky residue on foundation walls. Most homeowners notice it and figure it's just part of having a crawl space. But that discoloration is actually telling you something important about what's happening to your foundation.

A Simple Step That Prevents Frozen Pipes and Costly Water Damage

I'm in a crawl space in Knoxville right now, looking at a problem I see all the time. The homeowners here have serious bounce in their floors. When they walk across the room, their china cabinet shakes. Items on the counter rattle. It's not just annoying - it's a sign of real structural issues.

I was out in Knoxville yesterday looking at a crawl space, and I spotted something I see way too often: ductwork sitting directly on the dirt floor.