Mountlake Terrace Area Crawl Space Sewage Removal
King, Snohomish, Skagit, Island, and Whatcom Counties
Call Us Today For Emergency Mitigation And Repair Of Any Damage To Your Mountlake Terrace Property Caused By Water, Sewage, Wind, Fire, Or Smoke
Industrial Vac Service
24/7 Emergency Service
- Complete Inspection, Discovery and Report Services
- Water Clean Up
- Crawlspace Sewage Removal
- Water Removal in Crawlspaces
- Excavation of Contaminated Material
- Specialty Utility Excavation
- Mold Remediation and Prevention Plans
- Complete Drying, Sanitizing, and Restoration Services
Does your home have a new odor?
It could be your crawlspace. Broken pipes can lead to Standing water, sewage, or mold growth in your crawlspace. You need it cleaned out, but cleaning and sanitizing your crawlspace correctly can be difficult.
That’s why you should let the certified professionals at The McCarthy Team diagnose, clean, deodorize, and sanitize the affected area. We remove all contaminated material, then sanitize and dry the structure properly.
Common Causes of Crawl Space Water and Sewage
- Broken supply pipes. A pinhole leak or a burst pipe can run for weeks before anyone notices.
- Cracked or disconnected drain lines. Waste from sinks, tubs, and toilets drops straight onto the soil.
- Sewer backups. A blocked main line can push sewage back under the house.
- Groundwater and heavy rain. Long wet stretches in Western Washington raise the water table and let water seep through the foundation.
- Failed sump pumps and poor drainage. Clogged gutters and yards that slope toward the house send water into the crawl space.
Signs something is wrong under your house
A musty or sewage smell inside, damp or cold floors, higher humidity, more pests than usual, or a water bill that jumped for no reason. If you notice any of these, have the crawl space checked before the damage spreads to the floor framing.
Our Crawl Space Cleanup Process
- Inspection and report. We find the source, take photos, and explain what we found.
- Stop the source. We repair the leaking pipe or line so no more water or waste comes in.
- Extraction. Our industrial vac pulls out standing water and sewage.
- Removal. We take out soaked insulation, the old vapor barrier, and contaminated soil.
- Clean and sanitize. We clean, sanitize, and deodorize the framing and soil.
- Drying. Dryers and dehumidifiers run until moisture readings are back to normal.
- Restore. We install a new vapor barrier and insulation and set up a plan to keep mold from coming back.
Crawl Space Damage and Insurance
Many homeowners policies cover a sudden pipe break. Sewer backups often need a separate endorsement, and groundwater or slow leaks are often excluded, so check your policy or call your agent. We document the damage with photos and moisture readings, direct bill, and work with most insurance carriers. If the water also damaged your floors or walls, our water damage, mold removal, and reconstruction crews can handle the rest.
Crawl Space FAQ
Yes. Sewage carries bacteria and viruses, and the smell can travel into your living space. Stay out of the crawl space and keep kids and pets away until it is cleaned and sanitized.
No. Crawl spaces stay damp in our climate, so wet insulation and soil rarely dry on their own. Left alone, they lead to mold, rot, and odors in the house.
It depends on how much water or sewage is involved and how much material has to come out. We give you a timeline after the inspection and check moisture levels until the space is dry.
Yes. Once the space is clean and dry, we put in a new vapor barrier and replace the insulation we removed.
If you can do it safely, shut off the main water valve and stop using sinks, toilets, and showers. Then call us at 425-530-0942. We are available 24/7.