Walker is the city on the northwest side of Grand Rapids, including the Standale area along Lake Michigan Drive. It mixes older homes near the Grand Rapids border with newer subdivisions further out, and a fair number of houses have a crawl space under part of the home alongside a basement.
Crawl spaces are one of the most overlooked mold spots. With a bare dirt floor and no proper vapor barrier, they give off moisture all summer, and the musty smell comes up through the floor into the rooms above.
Call (616) 226-9528If you're not sure where the smell is coming from, start with an inspection. It's cheaper to find the source first than to open walls in the wrong place.
Common questions
Do you cover Standale?
Yes, Standale and all of Walker.
What does a crawl space vapor barrier do?
It covers the dirt floor so ground moisture can't rise into the space. Sealed properly, it's one of the best ways to stop crawl space mold.
Is mold testing worth it before I buy a house in Walker?
If the house has a finished basement, a crawl space, or a musty smell, an inspection is worth considering before you close.