Local Crawl Space and Foundation Services in Cardinal, VA

If your crawl space has excess water during heavy rains or there are cracks in the foundation, you already know this can be a real issue. Our team is here to assist when there is any kind of crawl space humidity, sinking foundation, or buckling basement 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 Cardinal that are trained to correctly investigate your home and evaluate your problem and come up with a specific solution to that problem that will ensure your home is properly repaired. When our team installs a crawl space waterproofing system or a repair solution, it is strengthened by years of industry experience and trusted products.

It is critical that once you've found a problem with the foundation or crawl space that you contact an experienced repair company. We say this because there are a number of potentially dangerous issues that will happen along with these issues such as mildew, structural damage, and even permanent foundation damage. It doesn't matter if you're in need of our foundation repair services to stabilize your foundation, or crawl space services to control humidity below the home, our experts are here to help you.

Crawl Space Solutions

In our area, many of the homes are built with crawl spaces in addition to basements. As long as there have been crawl spaces, they were constructed with vents which was intended to increase fresh air flow into 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 then it never leaves which causes the humidity levels to stay high which will eventually harbor the growth of mildew. We have found that up to ½ of the air in your home can come up through the crawl space so having the space protected from the outside and keeping the humidity levels low can improve the overall air quality in your home.

JB Design has been enclosing crawl spaces since we opened our doors and we know the best way to close them off and control the humidity. We do this using a process called encapsulation which is the installation of a heavy duty liner, sometimes accompanied by insulation products, and are sturdy plastic and vinyl sheets as well as vent covers and a heavy duty door that can close off the area completely and prevent any excess moisture from entering. Closing the area will also prevent pests and animals from moving in the crawl space which will help keep any equipment there safe and allow you to use it for storage. Once the crawl space is encapsulated, if you need it we can install a series of sagging floor jacks to level sagging floors in your home.

Structural Foundation Repair

Your foundation is easily one of, if not the, most important areas of the home. It not only supports the structure itself but it also forms the basement walls. When you've got foundation problems, usually, they will show themselves in the form of diagonal cracks in the brickwork, horizontal cracks that run along the foundation or across basement walls. Sometimes, you will see that the doors and windows will not open or close easily or even cracks at the corners of them. You may not think these problems seem serious at first, they are all indicators of a sinking or settling foundation which should be looked at by a professional for particular problems and determine what type of a repair needs to be in place.

Thankfully, many foundation problems stem from similar issues and our team is very good at evaluating these issues. We can offer a repair product intended for your exact issue to permanently repair and stabilize the foundation. If you've got a uneven foundation, we can install a series of foundation piers to correct the problem. The location and amount of sinking will determine if we use helical or push piers. Both types of piers are very strong and can help stabilize your foundation.

Contact Us

If you would like more information about the solutions above, feel free to fill out the form on our contact us page or give us a call at 757-367-5924 and organize a consultation with one of our experts.