The Truth About Mold in Crawl Spaces — What You Need to Know

You don’t have to see it to breathe it.

Crawl space mold can silently impact your home’s air, structure, and health — and most homeowners never realize it’s growing beneath their feet.

At PierPoint Foundation Solutions, we specialize in identifying, treating, and preventing mold in crawl spaces all across Arkansas. And we believe it’s time to talk about the real risks — and real solutions.

🦠 Why Does Mold Love Crawl Spaces?

Crawl spaces are the perfect environment for mold:

• Dark — no sunlight to dry or kill growth

• Damp — humidity, condensation, and poor ventilation

• Still air — allows spores to thrive

• Organic materials — exposed wood joists, subfloor, insulation

• High humidity — often 60–90%, ideal for mold

When conditions are right, mold can form in as little as 24–48 hours and begin releasing spores into the air — which you then breathe upstairs.

🚨 Signs Your Crawl Space Has Mold

• Musty or earthy smell inside the home

• Allergy symptoms that worsen indoors

• Dark stains or fuzzy patches on joists or insulation

• Increased asthma or respiratory issues

• Condensation on HVAC or ductwork under the house

• Warped flooring or visible moisture signs above

• Failed home inspection due to microbial growth

🧬 What Mold Does to Your Home and Health

Area Affected Impact

Indoor air Spores travel upward and circulate

Wood structure Weakens framing over time

Flooring Traps moisture and warps from below

HVAC system Distributes spores through vents

Occupants Aggravates allergies, asthma,

immune systems

Children, elderly residents, and those with pre-existing health issues are especially at risk.

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🧼 How PierPoint Treats and Prevents Crawl Space Mold

We don’t just wipe and walk.

We provide a total remediation and prevention system, including:

✔️ Professional-grade antimicrobial treatment

✔️ Removal of affected insulation and vapor barrier

✔️ Joist & beam drying (when salvageable)

✔️ Installation of new 20-mil vapor barrier

✔️ Crawl space dehumidifier system

✔️ Foam board insulation to regulate conditions

✔️ Lifetime encapsulation warranty (when full system installed)

We eliminate the source of moisture — not just the mold itself.

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⚠️ Don’t Be Fooled by Bleach or Quick Fixes

Mold isn’t solved with surface-level cleaners.

Without controlling the humidity and sealing the crawl space, it will come back.

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📞 Breathe Easier — We’ll Handle the Mold

Whether you’re trying to sell your home, passed on a failed inspection, or just want peace of mind — we can inspect and correct the issue from the ground up.

📍 Serving all of Arkansas

📅 To schedule a mold inspection, contact Dakota Treece:

📞 (501) 284-9330

📘 Message us on Facebook @PierPointFoundationSolutions

🔗 Book Your Free Crawl Space Mold Evaluation

Mold might be out of sight — but it shouldn’t be out of mind. Let us help.