How Much Do I Need to Spend on Crawl Space Cleaning?

The cost incurred on a crawl space cleaning depends on various factors, including size, dimension, amount of dirt, debris, etc.

The crawl space of any home here in the US often lies neglected, simply because it sees practically no traffic at all. It is only when you hear some unwanted noise of critters, rodents or squirrels, their feces and subsequent foul smell, it becomes obvious then that there’s something wrong in this part of your house.  A DIY act of cleaning can be a cumbersome process, as it is a low-lying area, with very little space to maneuver. Besides, you need to wade through dust, debris and in the process get all the foul smell. So, it is alway a good idea to call an expert like us, as we at Attic Wizard can help you with an effective cleaning, without causing any big dent in your wallet. Therefore, let us understand how much it costs to effectively clean a crawl space.

Average crawl space cleaning costs:

On an average, you may have to spend anywhere in between $6000 – $18,000 or a bit more for cleaning your dirty, dust & debris accumulated, rot & mold infested or critter & pest proliferated crawl space. Let’s look at the specific services and their respective rates, which is an approximate figure.

• Standard Cleaning –  in this process, our skilled cleaners would remove all the accumulated debris inside the crawl space, and dispose of it professionally in a safe place that is away from the main residential area. It would also go on to clean anything that is harming the energy-efficiency quotient of a house. Once such basic cleaning costs $750 – $2000 on an average. *The figures are again approximate values.

• Insulation Fixing – when the insulation material in the crawl space is damaged or torn, the residence becomes less energy-efficient. So, replacing the damaged insulation with eco-friendly materials can cost anything between $1500 – $3500, depending upon the nature of damage and length of the crawl space. Though it is not a part of cleaning, sanitizing or decontamination, it comes to our eyes, when we perform any maintenance service for the attic or crawl space of any residence.

• Pest Removal – pests like bats, mice, rodents, squirrels, geckos can convert the crawl space into their homes. So, you need to hire our insulation company experts for an act of pest eradication in a safe, hygienic, professional and uncruel manner. Pesticides are only administered, if the infestation is of a serious nature. The approximate cost can vary between $1000 – $2000, or may be less.

• Mold & Mildew Treatment – it is always possible that your crawl space would be infested with mold, algae and mildew after rain or with humid weather. Such infestations are treated with anti-microbial products and agents. A mold infestation removal can cost anything around $1200 – $2000. It is all part of the crawl space cleaning & decontamination process.

• Fungus & Algae Eradication – cleaning fungi, mold or mushroom growth can cost the same as mold treatment. Prices are almost the same. Even though such fungus growth is not of any significant threat to the attic or crawl space, it can cause certain types of skin allergies with individuals that have sensitive skin.

• Spraying Deodorant In Crawl Space – with pest droppings and feces, the crawl space can produce intense foul smell if not treated or cleaned on a regular basis. Though cleaning will remove some mild smell, but not entirely. So, you need to go for deodorizing the crawl space with strong deodorants that can suppress the bad or foul smell coming from the area. The cost of one such act is more or less the same.

So, these were rough estimates and approximate figures, on much to spend on a crawl space cleaning service, as performed by experienced insulation contractors like us. It is definitely a ‘value-for-money’ service.