Local Foundation and Crawl Space Waterproofing Services in Claremont, VA
If you've noticed your home experiences flooding when there are heavy rains or there are cracks along the foundation, you know there may be a serious problem. Our team is ready to assist when your home has any kind of crawl space flooding, sinking foundation, or buckling basement wall problem. We use methods and products that we have thoroughly tested over the years that we stand behind. We have a team of professionals in Claremont that are trained to properly investigate your home and evaluate your problem to implement a unique solution to that problem that will ensure your home is properly repaired. When we install a crawl space moisture mitigation system or a repair solution, it is backed by years of industry experience and trusted products.
It is very important that once you see an issue with your foundation or crawl space that you reach out to a trusted repair company. We say this due to there are a number of potentially dangerous issues that can accompany these issues such as mildew, structural damage, and even permanent foundation damage. No matter if you need our foundation repair services to stop cracks from growing in the foundation, or crawl space services to control mildew growth in the crawl space, our team is here to help you.
Crawl Space Solutions
In Claremont, there are many homes that were built with crawl space areas instead of basements. As long as there have been crawl spaces, these were built with open vents to the outside where were intended to help air flow through the area and keep it dry. Unfortunately, this is rarely what happens. Having open vents allows water to get in during rain and snow storms and the vents hinder airflow which causes the humidity levels to stay high which can facilitate 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 closed off from the weather and controlling excess humidity can improve the overall air quality in your home.
JB Design has been working with crawl spaces since 1995 and we know the most efficient way to seal them off and control high humidity. This is done using a method known as encapsulation which is the installation of a thick liner or vapor barrier, occasionally installed with insulation products, and are strong plastic and vinyl sheeting as well as vent covers and a heavy duty door that can close off the area totally and prevent any unwanted moisture from entering. This will also prevent bugs and animals from settling in your crawl space which will keep any equipment there safe and allow you to use it for storage. After the crawl space is protected, if necessary we can install a system of floor jacks to stabilize sinking floors above the crawl space.
Structural Foundation Repair
Your foundation is easily one of, if not the, most important parts. It not only holds the structure itself but it also forms the basement walls. If there are foundation problems, they will generally present themselves as stair-step cracks in the brickwork, long cracks that run the length of the foundation or across the basement walls. Sometimes, you will see that the doors will get stuck or there may be cracks at the corners of them. You may not think these problems seem critical when you notice them, they are all indicators of a sinking or settling foundation and it is important to have an expert evaluate the foundation for specific problems to determine what type of a repair needs to be installed.
Thankfully, many foundation problems are caused by similar things and our experts are very good at spotting those issues. We can utilize a repair solution designed for your specific problem to permanently repair and stabilize the foundation. If you have a settling foundation, we can implement a system of foundation piers to correct the problem. Depending on how bad it is and where it is, we will use either helical piers or push piers. Both are very strong and can stabilize your foundation.
Contact Us
If you are interested in any of the services 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 meeting with a member of our team.