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Most people are aware of the way things like rain, tree roots, and termites can affect the integrity of your foundation. But, these are not the only potential problems that you need to stay aware of. When your home is built on a pier and beam foundation, there is a potential for animals to find their way under your foundation and make it their home. While it may not seem like a big deal, animals can seriously damage the structural integrity of your home’s foundation if let to their own devices.
Signs You Have Animals in Your Crawlspace
It is fairly easy to identify unwanted house guest that may have taken up residence under your foundation. The biggest warning sign that you need to watch out for is disruption of the ground surrounding your foundation, which will be caused by the animals digging their way under your foundation. Other things you will want to watch for include paw prints and actual small animal sightings.
If you are concerned that animals may be making a home out of your foundation, take some time to carefully walk the perimeter of your home to check for these potential warning signals. Should you find any of these signs, then it is important to call a professional immediately for further inspection and help in remedying the situation.
Getting Animals Away From Your Foundation
Once you have confirmed that there is an unwanted guest taking up residence under your foundation, you will want to call your local wildlife management company. You should never try to take care of this type of situation yourself—wild animals can be dangerous can end up seriously harming you if you are not careful. A professional will be trained in the proper handling techniques and will be able to safely remove any unwanted animals without endangering anyone.
Preventing Animal Invasions
Once the unwanted animals have been removed from your foundation, it is important to take some precautions so it does not happen again. This includes filling up any preexisting holes and ensuring the new dirt is tightly packed down so access to your crawlspace is eliminated. Once you have done that, you will want to do some research and buy a chemical solution that will help deter animals from trying to get under your foundation. You will also want to take some time and trim or remove any plants surrounding your foundation, so animals will be unable to hide from you in the future. Finally, you can also reinforce your foundation with something like cement, which will act as an added barrier against wild animals.
Your foundation is one of the most important parts of your home, so having animals taking up residence under your foundation can be a stressful experience. You can never be sure what sort of damage they may cause while they are under your home. So, it is important that you make periodic checks of your foundation and keep all these tips in mind. That way, you will be able to catch a potential animal problem earlier on.