Professional Foundation and Crawl Space Waterproofing and Repair Services in Dutton, VA

If you've noticed your crawl space has excess water when there are heavy rains or you have large cracks in your foundation, you already know there could be a real problem. JB Design is ready to help when you have any kind of crawl space humidity, foundation settlement, or bowing basement wall problem. Our team uses time tested products and methods that our team stands behind. We have a team of professionals in Dutton that are trained to properly investigate your home and evaluate your problem and create a unique solution to that problem that will ensure your home is properly repaired. When our team implements a crawl space waterproofing system or a repair solution, it is supported by years of industry experience and trusted products.

It is very important that once you've seen an issue with your crawl space or foundation that you contact a trusted repair company. We say this as there are quite a few additional issues that can happen along with these issues such as mildew, reduced structural integrity, and even catastrophic foundation damage. If you're needing our foundation repair products to stop cracks from growing in the foundation, or crawl space services to control water in the crawl space, our professionals are here to help you.

Crawl Space Solutions

In Dutton, there are many homes that were built with crawl spaces instead of basements. For many years, these were created 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 get in when it rains or snows and the vents hinder airflow which causes the humidity levels to stay high which can foster the growth of mildew. Up to half of the air in your home enters through the crawl space so having the space closed off from the outside and controlling excess humidity will increase the overall air quality in your home.

We have been working on crawl spaces since 1995 and we know the best way to seal them off and control the humidity. This is done using a process called encapsulation which is the installation of a series of vapor barriers, sometimes accompanied by insulation products, and are heavy duty plastic and vinyl sheeting as well as covers to close off existing vents and a sturdy door that will close off the area completely and stop any unwanted moisture from entering. This will also stop bugs and animals from getting in your crawl space which will help keep any items there safe and allow you to use it for storage. Once your crawl space is encapsulated, if necessary we will install a series of sagging floor jacks to repair sinking floors above the crawl space.

Structural Foundation Repair

The foundation of your home is quite possibly one of the most important areas of the home. It not only supports the building itself but it also forms the basement walls. If there are foundation problems, they will generally manifest themselves in the form of stair-step cracks in your brickwork, horizontal cracks that run the length of the foundation or across basement walls. Sometimes, you will see that your doors will not open or close easily or there may be cracks at the corners of them. You may not think these issues seem critical at first, they are all indicators of a sinking or settling foundation which should be looked at by a professional for specific problems and determine what type of a repair needs to be performed.

Thankfully, many foundation problems stem from similar issues and our professionals are very good at noticing these issues. We can offer a repair solution designed for your exact problem to permanently repair and stabilize the foundation. If you've got a sloping foundation, we will 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 types of piers are very strong and are able to stabilize your foundation.

Contact Us

If you would like to talk to someone about the services above, please fill out the form on our contact us page or call us directly at 757-367-5924 and set up a meeting with one of our experts.