Expert Foundation and Crawl Space Waterproofing and Repair Services in Battery Park, VA
If you've noticed your crawl space experiences flooding during extended rains or there are long cracks along the foundation, you already know this is a serious issue. Our team is ready to provide assistance when you have any type of crawl space humidity, sinking foundation, or buckling foundation wall problem. Our team uses time tested products and methods that we stand behind. We have a team of professionals in the Battery Park area that are trained to correctly investigate your home and evaluate your problem to create a specific solution for your problem that will keep your home properly repaired. When we install a crawl space moisture control system or a repair solution, it is supported by years of experience and trusted products.
It is very important that as soon as you've seen a problem with your foundation or crawl space that you contact a trusted repair company. We say this because there are some potentially dangerous problems that will accompany these issues including mildew, structural damage, and even catastrophic foundation damage. No matter if you are in need of our foundation repair services to stop foundation issues, or crawl space services to prevent unnecessary damage under your home, our professionals are here to help you.
Crawl Space Solutions
In the greater Virginia Beach area, many of the homes are built with crawl spaces and not basements. For a long time, they were built with vents to the outside where were intended to help fresh air flow through the space and keep it dry. Unfortunately, the opposite is usually what happens. Having open vents allows water to get in during rain and snow storms and the vents hinder airflow which results in the humidity level staying too high which can foster the growth of mildew. Up to ½ of the air in your home can come up through the crawl space so ensuring the crawl space is closed off from the outside and keeping the humidity levels low can improve the overall air quality in your home.
Our team has been dealing with crawl spaces as long as we have been in business and we know the proper way to seal them off and control high humidity. This is done using a method called encapsulation which is the installation of a thick liner or vapor barrier, sometimes accompanied by insulation products, which are heavy duty plastic and vinyl sheeting as well as covers to close off existing vents and a heavy duty door that can close off the area completely and stop any unwanted moisture from entering. Closing the area will also stop rodents and animals from getting in your crawl space which will keep any items there safe and allow you to use it for storage. Once the crawl space is closed off, if necessary we can install a series of sagging floor jacks to level sagging floors in your home.
Structural Foundation Repair
The homes foundation is easily one of, if not the, most important parts. It not only supports the structure itself but it also is the basement walls. When there are foundation problems, they will generally show themselves as diagonal cracks in the brickwork, cracks that run the length of the foundation or along the basement walls. You may also notice that the windows or doors will not open or close easily or even cracks at the corners of them. While these problems may not seem serious when you notice them, each of them are indicators of a sinking or settling foundation and it is important to have an expert evaluate the foundation for problems to determine if a repair needs to be in place.
It is good that the most common foundation problems are caused by similar things and our professionals are very good at noticing those problems. We can utilize a repair product designed for your exact issue to permanently repair and stabilize the foundation. If you have a uneven foundation, we can implement a series of foundation piers to level the foundation. We will install either push piers or helical piers, depending on where and how bad the sinking is. Both are very strong and are able to stabilize your foundation.
Contact Us
If you are interested in any of the services above, please fill out the form on our contact us page or call us directly at 757-367-5924 and organize a meeting with one of our experts.