Local Foundation and Crawl Space Services in Dutton, VA

When your home floods when there are extended rains or you've got large cracks in the foundation, you know there may be a serious problem. We are ready to assist when you've got any type of crawl space water, sinking foundation, or buckling foundation wall problem. Our team uses products that we've tested and methods that we've perfected over the years 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 to create a unique solution to that problem that will keep your home properly protected. 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 crucial that as soon as you see an issue with your foundation or crawl space that you contact a trusted repair company. We recommend this due to there are a number of additional problems that can happen along with these issues such as mildew, structural damage, and even permanent foundation damage. It doesn't matter if you're needing our foundation repair products 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 spaces in addition to basements. For a long time, these were created with open vents which was intended to increase air flow into the space and keep it dry. Unfortunately, the opposite is usually what happens. The vents allow water to get in when it rains or snows and the vents prevent proper evaporation which causes the humidity levels to stay high which can foster the growth of mildew. Up to ½ of the air in your home enters through the crawl space so ensuring the crawl space is protected 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 we opened our doors and we know the best way to close 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, which are sturdy plastic and vinyl sheeting as well as vent covers and a heavy duty door that can seal the area totally and prevent any unwanted moisture from entering. This will also prevent pests and animals from getting in your crawl space which will help keep any items there safe and allow you to use it for storage. After the crawl space is protected, if you need it we can install a series of sagging floor jacks to lift sagging floors in your home.

Structural Foundation Repair

Your homes foundation is quite possibly one of the most important parts. It not only holds the home itself but it also forms the basement walls. If you've got foundation problems, usually, they will show themselves as diagonal cracks in the brickwork, cracks that run the length of the foundation or along 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 serious when you notice them, each of them are indicators of a sinking or settling foundation and they should be evaluated by an expert for particular problems to determine if a repair needs to be performed.

Thankfully, many foundation problems have very similar causes and our team is very good at evaluating these problems. We can implement a repair solution intended for your particular problem to permanently repair and stabilize the foundation. If you have a sloping foundation, we can install a series 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 types are very strong and can 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 call us directly at 757-367-5924 and schedule a meeting with one of our experts.