Trusted Foundation and Crawl Space Services in Battery Park, VA

It doesn't matter if your home experiences flooding when there are extended rains or you've got long cracks along the foundation, you already know this can be a real issue. We are here to provide assistance when you've got any type of crawl space humidity, sinking foundation, or buckling foundation wall problem. Our team uses methods and products that we have thoroughly tested over the years that our team stands behind. We have a team of experts in Battery Park that are trained to properly investigate your home and evaluate your problem to come up with a specific solution for your problem that will keep your home properly protected. When we install a crawl space waterproofing system or a repair solution, it is supported by years of industry experience and trusted products.

It is crucial that as soon as you find an issue with your foundation or crawl space that you contact an experienced repair company. We recommend this because there are quite a few potentially dangerous issues that can arise with these issues including mildew, reduced structural integrity, and even catastrophic foundation damage. No matter if you require our foundation repair services to stabilize your foundation, or crawl space services to control humidity below the home, our professionals are here to help you.

Crawl Space Solutions

In our area, there are many homes that are built with crawl spaces in addition to basements. For many years, these were built with open vents to the outside where were intended to help fresh air flow into the space and keep it dry. Unfortunately, the opposite is usually what happens. Having open vents allows water to enter the space during rain and snow storms and the vents prevent proper evaporation which causes the humidity levels to stay high which will eventually facilitate the growth of mildew. We have found that up to 50% of the air in your home has come up through the crawl space so having the space closed off from the elements and keeping the humidity levels low will increase the overall air quality in your home.

JB Design has been working with crawl spaces since we opened our doors 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 series of vapor barriers, sometimes accompanied by insulation products, and are strong plastic and vinyl sheeting as well as covers to close off existing vents and a heavy duty door that will seal the area completely and stop any unwanted moisture from entering. Encapsulation will also stop rodents and animals from moving in your crawl space which will keep any equipment there safe and allow you to use it for storage. Once the crawl space is protected, if necessary we will install a series of floor jacks to lift sagging floors above the crawl space.

Structural Foundation Repair

The homes foundation is quite possibly one of, if not the, most important parts. It not only holds the home itself but it also creates the basement walls. If you have any foundation problems, usually, they will show themselves in the form of diagonal cracks in the outside brickwork, long cracks that run along the foundation or across the basement walls. You may also notice that the windows and doors will not open or close easily or even cracks at the corners of them. While these problems may not seem critical when you notice them, each of them are indicative of a sinking or settling foundation which should be looked at by a professional for problems to determine what type of a repair needs to be in place.

Thankfully, the most common foundation problems are caused by similar things and our experts are very good at noticing those issues. We can utilize a repair solution intended for your specific issue to permanently repair and stabilize the foundation or walls. If there is a uneven foundation, we will implement a series of foundation piers to correct the problem. 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 would like to talk to someone about the products above, please fill out the form on our contact us page or call us directly at 757-367-5924 and organize a consultation with a member of our team.