Skip to content
×
PRO
Pro Members Get Full Access!
Get off the sidelines and take action in real estate investing with BiggerPockets Pro. Our comprehensive suite of tools and resources minimize mistakes, support informed decisions, and propel you to success.
Advanced networking features
Market and Deal Finder tools
Property analysis calculators
Landlord Command Center
$0
TODAY
$69.00/month when billed monthly.
$32.50/month when billed annually.
7 day free trial. Cancel anytime
Already a Pro Member? Sign in here

Join Over 3 Million Real Estate Investors

Create a free BiggerPockets account to comment, participate, and connect with over 3 million real estate investors.
Use your real name
By signing up, you indicate that you agree to the BiggerPockets Terms & Conditions.
The community here is like my own little personal real estate army that I can depend upon to help me through ANY problems I come across.
Rehabbing & House Flipping
All Forum Categories
Followed Discussions
Followed Categories
Followed People
Followed Locations
Market News & Data
General Info
Real Estate Strategies
Landlording & Rental Properties
Real Estate Professionals
Financial, Tax, & Legal
Real Estate Classifieds
Reviews & Feedback

Updated over 10 years ago,

User Stats

946
Posts
153
Votes
Mark Forest
  • Real Estate Investor
  • Fenton, MI
153
Votes |
946
Posts

Odor and moisture from the crawl space

Mark Forest
  • Real Estate Investor
  • Fenton, MI
Posted

I had about 2” of water in my flooded crawl space in April. I sucked it out with a utility pump and opened all the crawl space vents. We have not had any heavy rains like we did with the spring thaw and the April showers so there is no more collecting water. However the ground is certainly muddy and it smells like musty dirt which comes up into the house.

I thought I needed a sump pump, but if I had bought one there would be nothing for it to pump out for the past few weeks. I have seen sump pumps that don’t work get locked up so they don’t perform if you do need them. The ground is muddy and musty, but no collecting water.

What I think would be good to cut down on the smell is a crawl space dehumidifier or some kind of fan system. I googled crawl space dehumidifier and they sell some for over $1000.00. Please make a more thrifty recommendation. Thank you.

Loading replies...