If your home has a crawl space, chances are you don’t think about it much. Most folks don’t—but that space under your house can cause a lot of trouble if it stays damp or dirty too long. A messy crawl space affects your air, your energy bills, and even your foundation.
At Blake Brothers Heating, Cooling, Electrical & Plumbing, we’ve been helping homeowners across Huntsville and North Alabama for more than 140 years. We’ve seen what Alabama’s humidity does to homes in the Tennessee Valley, and we know how to keep crawl spaces clean, dry, and healthy.
Our Professional Crawl Space Cleaning Services
We handle everything from basic cleaning to full crawl space restoration. Every home is different, so we start by inspecting and figuring out exactly what your space needs.
Our crawl space services include:
- Cleaning and debris removal
- Mold treatment and odor control
- Moisture control and vapor barrier installation
- Sanitizing and deodorizing contaminated areas
- Pest inspection and coordination with pest control teams
- Crawl space insulation repair or replacement
- Checking drainage and sealing openings
Our technicians are local, trained, and licensed. We’ve worked under hundreds of homes across Huntsville, Madison, Decatur, and Athens, so we know how the soil and weather here affect every system.
Why Crawl Space Cleaning Matters
Here in the Tennessee Valley, humidity hangs around all year. That moisture seeps into crawl spaces and stays trapped under your floor. Warm air from there rises into your home, carrying mold spores, dust, and odors with it. If that area’s not cleaned and sealed, it can hurt your home’s structure and your health.
Keeping it clean helps with:
- Moisture and humidity control
- Mold prevention
- Better indoor air quality
- Lower energy bills
- A stronger, healthier foundation
Our weather swings between humid summers and wet winters, which makes regular crawl space maintenance a must for North Alabama homeowners.
Signs Your Crawl Space Needs Cleaning or Maintenance
You might not crawl under the house often, but the signs of trouble show up inside first. Look for things like:
- Musty smells coming from vents or floors
- Extra dust or worsening allergies
- Condensation on windows and walls
- Uneven or soft floors
- Visible mold or damp spots
- Signs of pests or droppings under the house
If you’re seeing these signs, it’s worth scheduling a crawl space inspection. You can do that through our Priority Advantage Plan, which includes maintenance to catch small problems before they become big ones.
Common Issues We Find in Crawl Spaces
Homes in North Alabama deal with the same problems over and over again: high humidity, soft soil, and sudden temperature swings. Those conditions create a perfect storm under your house.
When we inspect crawl spaces, we usually find:
- Standing water or poor drainage
- Mold or mildew on joists and insulation
- Torn or missing vapor barriers
- Sagging insulation from moisture
- Pest nests and droppings
- Rotting wood and structural damage
All of it ties back to moisture. Fix that, and most of the other problems go away.
Our Crawl Space Cleaning Process
We take a hands-on, step-by-step approach. Every job gets the same attention to detail.
- Inspect the space. We check for moisture, mold, and damage.
- Remove debris. Old insulation, trash, and waste are cleared out.
- Clean and sanitize. We disinfect the space and treat for mold or odor.
- Repair and seal. Damaged insulation and vapor barriers get replaced, and we seal off openings to block humidity.
- Final check. We test humidity levels and make sure the crawl space is clean and dry.
After we finish, we’ll walk you through what we found and explain what you can do to keep it that way.
Long-Term Benefits of a Clean, Sealed Crawl Space
Once your crawl space is clean, you’ll notice the difference. The air feels fresher, your floors feel sturdier, and your HVAC system doesn’t have to work as hard.
A clean, sealed crawl space gives you:
- Lower humidity throughout the home
- Protection from mold and mildew
- Better air quality
- Fewer pest problems
- Stronger structural support
- Longer life for insulation and flooring
It’s one of those upgrades that keeps paying off year after year.
Why Choose Blake Brothers
Blake Brothers has been part of Huntsville since 1884. We’ve worked through every kind of weather the Tennessee Valley can throw at a home. Our goal is the same now as it was back then: treat every home like it’s our own and fix problems the right way.
Here’s why local homeowners trust us:
- More than 140 years of experience in North Alabama homes
- Licensed, background-checked technicians
- Honest, upfront pricing
- Financing options for larger repairs
- Local maintenance plans through our Priority Advantage Plan
- Work done safely, cleanly, and on schedule
We don’t just clean crawl spaces. We help protect your home from the ground up.
Schedule Your Crawl Space Cleaning Service Today
If you haven’t had your crawl space checked in a while, now’s a good time. A simple cleaning can prevent serious problems later, especially with how unpredictable our weather can be in North Alabama.
Call Blake Brothers Heating, Cooling, Electrical & Plumbing today at (256) 460-6174 or book online to schedule crawl space cleaning in Huntsville, Decatur, Madison, Athens, or the surrounding areas. We’ll inspect, clean, and protect your crawl space so your home stays healthy and efficient year-round.
Frequently Asked Questions
Every few years is usually enough, but if your home feels humid or smells musty, it may need attention sooner.
Yes. We handle crawl space mold removal and can apply treatments to prevent it from coming back.
It can. Most of the air in your home comes from your crawl space, so cleaning helps reduce dust, mold spores, and odors.
We do. If the existing materials are damaged or missing, we’ll replace them during the cleaning.
Yes. We have financing options available for larger crawl space projects.
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As a family-owned and operated business with over a century of serving residential and commercial customers, you can rely on Blake Brothers for professional plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and indoor air quality services in Alabama.
