Professional Crawl Space and Foundation Waterproofing Services in Foster, VA
If your home experiences flooding when there are heavy rains or you've got large cracks in your foundation, you know this can be a real issue. JB Design is ready to provide assistance when your home has any type of crawl space flooding, sinking foundation, or bowed basement wall problem. Our team uses products that we've tested and methods that we've perfected over the years that we stand behind. We have a team of professionals in the Foster area that are trained to properly investigate your home and evaluate your problem to design a unique solution for your problem that will ensure your home is properly protected. When we install a crawl space moisture mitigation system or a repair solution, it is backed by years of experience and trusted products.
It is critical that as soon as you've seen an issue with your crawl space or foundation that you get in touch with an experienced repair company. We say this as there are some potentially dangerous problems that will arise with these issues including mildew, weakened structure, and even catastrophic foundation damage. If you require our foundation repair products to prevent your home from sinking, or crawl space services to control humidity below the home, our professionals are here to help you.
Crawl Space Solutions
In our area, many of the homes are built with crawl spaces instead of basements. For many years, they were built with open vents to the outside where were intended to help fresh 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 the vents prevent proper evaporation which results in the humidity level staying too high which will eventually facilitate the growth of mildew. Studies have shown that up to 50% of the air in your home can come up through the crawl space so having the space closed off from the outside and keeping the humidity levels low will improve the overall air quality in your home.
Our team has been helping customers with their crawl spaces since 1995 and we know the best way to close them off and control high humidity. We do this using a method known as encapsulation which is the installation of a series of vapor barriers, occasionally installed with insulation products, which are sturdy plastic and vinyl sheets as well as vent covers and a heavy duty door that will close off the area totally and stop any unwanted moisture from entering. Encapsulation will also stop critters and animals from getting in your crawl space which will help keep any appliances there safe and allow you to use it for storage. After your crawl space is closed off, if you need it we will install a system of floor jacks to repair sloping floors above the crawl space.
Structural Foundation Repair
The foundation of your home is easily one of the most important parts. It not only supports the structure itself but it also forms the basement walls. If you've got foundation problems, normally they will present themselves in the form of diagonal cracks in your outside brickwork, long cracks that run the length of the foundation or across basement walls. Sometimes, you will see that your doors will stick when you open or close them or there may be cracks at the corners of them. While these problems may not seem critical when you notice them, each of them are indicators of a sinking or settling foundation which should be looked at by a professional for problems to determine if a repair needs to be installed.
It is good that many foundation problems are caused by similar things and our team is very good at noticing these problems. We can offer a repair solution that is for your particular issue to permanently repair and stabilize the foundation or walls. If you've got a settling foundation, we will implement a system of foundation piers to stabilize the foundation. The location and amount of sinking will determine if we use helical or push piers. Both are very strong and can help stabilize your foundation.
Contact Us
If you would like more information about the services above, don't hesitate to fill out the form on our contact us page or give us a call at 757-367-5924 and schedule a consultation with a member of our team.