Crawl Space Restoration After Rodent Damage and Mold, Yelm, WA

After noticing issues in her home, a Yelm homeowner contacted us seeking a comprehensive inspection and a prompt solution to the problems in her crawl space. During our free inspection, we found black mold spreading along the subfloor. The discovery of mold along with rodent activity highlighted the need for immediate remediation to address both issues and prevent further damage. Our team arrived quickly, cleaned the area, installed new floor insulation, sealed potential rodent entry points, and stopped further mold growth. In just one day, we turned the area from a rodent-infested zone into a clean, healthy part of the home. With her new rodent protection plan, the homeowner now enjoys peace of mind knowing her house is safe from future infestations. Location: Yelm, WA Duration: 1 Day

Services Performed

• Clean and Sanitize: Removed old insulation, vapor barrier, animal feces, nests, carcasses, and debris. Sanitized the area with a disinfectant mold inhibitor effective against viruses, bacterial, mold, and mildew.
• Rodent Exclusion: Sealed all rodent entry points using concrete, steel wire, construction adhesive, and re-screened vents where necessary.
• Prescriptive Air Seal: Sealed air leaks around plumbing, ducting, and electrical wiring with foam.
• Vapor Barrier Installation: Installed 6-mil black plastic vapor barrier secured with deep ground stakes and sealed with industry-standard tape.
• Water Line Wrapping: Wrapped water supply lines with R-11 fiberglass insulation rolls to protect against freezing and maintain energy efficiency.
• Floor Insulation Installation: Hung R-25 fiberglass batt insulation using synthetic twine to ensure secure attachment and high performance.
• Crawl Space Mold Remediation:
  • Stage 1: Sprayed the affected wood matter in the crawlspace subfloor with a fungicide solution like RMR-86® Pro. This solution kills mold on contact.
  • Stage 2: Sprayed and scrubbed the affected wood matter in the crawlspace with another fungicide solution, such as RMR-141®. This helps to kill any remaining mold spores.
  • Stage 3: Applied Kilz® primer to the affected areas in the crawlspace. Kilz is a primer that helps to seal and prevent the recurrence of mold.
• Rodent Protection Plan (1 Year): Monitoring rodent traps every three months with ongoing exclusion services and an unlimited damage warranty contingent on an active plan.