Trusted Crawl Space and Foundation Services in Dutton, VA

If you've noticed your home floods when there are extended rains or you have long cracks along the foundation, you already know there could be a real problem. Our team is here to help when you've got any kind of crawl space flooding, sinking foundation, or bowed basement wall problem. Our team uses methods and products that we have thoroughly tested over the years that we stand behind. We have a team of experts in the Dutton area that are trained to properly evaluate your problem and implement 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 backed by years of industry experience and trusted products.

It is very important that if you find a problem with the crawl space or foundation that you get in touch with an experienced repair company. We say this due to there are quite a few additional problems that can accompany these issues including mildew, weakened structure, and even catastrophic foundation damage. If you are in need of our foundation repair services to stop cracks from growing in the foundation, or crawl space services to control humidity below the home, our team is here to help you.

Crawl Space Solutions

In Dutton, many of the homes are built with crawl space areas instead of basements. For many years, they were created with vents which was intended to increase fresh air flow into the area 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 will eventually facilitate the growth of mildew. Studies have shown that up to ½ of the air in your home enters through the crawl space so having the space closed off from the outside and controlling excess humidity can increase the overall air quality in your home.

We have been working with crawl spaces since 1995 and we know the proper way to seal them off and control excess humidity. This is done using a process known as encapsulation which is the installation of a thick liner or vapor barrier, sometimes accompanied by insulation products, which are thick plastic and vinyl sheets as well as vent covers and a heavy duty door that can seal the area completely and prevent any unwanted moisture from entering. This will also prevent critters and animals from moving in the crawl space which will help keep any appliances there safe and allow you to use it for storage. Once the crawl space is protected, if necessary we can install a series of sagging floor jacks to repair sinking floors above the crawl space.

Structural Foundation Repair

The homes foundation is easily one of the most important parts. It not only supports the home itself but it also is the basement walls. If you've got foundation problems, normally they will present themselves in the form of stair-step cracks in the outside brickwork, horizontal cracks that run along the foundation or across basement walls. Sometimes, you will see that the windows will not open or close easily 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 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 many foundation problems are caused by similar things and our team is very good at evaluating those problems. We can utilize a repair solution designed for your particular problem to permanently repair and stabilize the foundation. If there is a sloping foundation, we can 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 types of piers are very strong and are able to stabilize your foundation.

Contact Us

If you would like more information about 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 schedule a meeting with one of our experts.