Gutters Drainging Into Crawlspace
Dig the area around your crawlspace and install a pvc drainage pipe around the outside.
Gutters drainging into crawlspace. Crawlspace drainage and grading issues. If the crawl space hasn t been properly sealed off from the outside world it is only a matter of time before moisture starts to seep into the area below the home. Dig until you have enough room to put the pvc pipe and a layer of gravel. If your gutters are clogged they can overflow the water will seep into the ground and then find its way into the crawl space through any imperfections in the foundation.
If the gutter or downspout isn t able to move water as effectively as possible it will seep over the sides of the home or build up next to the crawl space footing. Drill some holes in the pipe and bury it. Most issues within the crawlspace occur due to poor crawlspace drainage and grading. And this can lead to severe foundation issues such as water seepage into your home basement or crawlspace.
Gutters should be checked and cleaned on a regular basis. When there is runoff it will go into the drain pipe instead of your crawlspace. Blockages in the under floor drain combined with high volumes of roof runoff water entering the system send the entire roof runoff into the building basement or crawl space.