Expert Foundation and Crawl Space Waterproofing and Repair Services in Davis Wharf, VA

Whether your crawl space experiences flooding during heavy rains or you have cracks in the foundation, you know this can be a real problem. We are ready to provide assistance when your home has any type of crawl space humidity, foundation settlement, or bowed foundation wall problem. We use methods and products that we have thoroughly tested over the years that our team stands behind. We have a team of experts in Davis Wharf that are trained to properly evaluate your problem and create a specialized solution for your problem that will ensure your home is properly repaired. When we install a crawl space moisture mitigation system or a repair solution, it is strengthened by years of experience and trusted products.

It is critical that if you've seen a problem with your foundation or crawl space that you reach out to a trusted repair company. We say this because there are some additional problems that will happen along with these issues including mildew, structural damage, and even catastrophic foundation damage. If you are in need of our foundation repair products 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 Davis Wharf, there are many homes that were built with crawl spaces and not basements. As long as there have been crawl spaces, these were created with open vents to the outside where were intended to help air flow into the area and keep it dry. Unfortunately, the opposite is usually what happens. Having open vents allows water to enter the space when it rains or snows and then it never leaves which causes the humidity levels to stay high which can facilitate the growth of mildew. Up to half of the air in your home enters through the crawl space so having the space protected from the weather and keeping the humidity levels low can improve the overall air quality in your home.

We have been enclosing crawl spaces since we opened our doors and we know the best way to seal them off and control excess 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, which are thick plastic and vinyl sheeting as well as covers to close off existing vents and a heavy duty door that can close off the area totally and stop any excess moisture from entering. Encapsulation will also stop pests and animals from moving in your crawl space which will keep any appliances there safe and allow you to use it for storage. Once the crawl space is encapsulated, if necessary we can install a series of sagging floor jacks to level sloping floors above the crawl space.

Structural Foundation Repair

Your foundation is quite possibly one of, if not the, most important areas of the home. It not only holds the building itself but it also is the basement walls. When there are foundation problems, they will generally manifest themselves in the form of stair-step cracks in the outside brickwork, cracks that run the length of the foundation or across basement walls. Sometimes, you will see that the windows will stick when you open or close them or even cracks at the corners of them. You may not think these problems seem serious at first, they are all indicative of a sinking or settling foundation which should be looked at by a professional for specific problems and determine if a repair needs to be performed.

It is good that the most common foundation problems have very similar causes and our team is very good at noticing those problems. We can implement a repair solution intended for your specific problem to permanently repair and stabilize the foundation. If there is a uneven foundation, we can implement a series of foundation piers to stabilize the foundation. 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 help stabilize your foundation.

Contact Us

If you would like more information about the solutions above, please fill out the form on our contact us page or call us directly at 757-367-5924 and schedule a consultation with a member of our team.