Local Crawl Space and Foundation Repair Services in Franklin, VA
When your crawl space experiences flooding during extended rains or there are large cracks along the foundation, you know there could be a real problem. Our experts are ready to help when there is any kind of crawl space flooding, foundation settlement, or buckling basement wall problem. We use time tested products and methods that we stand behind. We have a team of experts in the Franklin area that are trained to properly evaluate your problem and create a specific 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 strengthened by years of experience and trusted products.
It is very important that as soon as you find a problem with the foundation or crawl space that you reach out to an experienced repair company. We recommend this as there are some additional problems that can arise with these issues such as 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 prevent mildew growth in the crawl space, our professionals are here to help you.
Crawl Space Solutions
In our area, many of the homes are built with crawl spaces and not basements. For many years, these were constructed with open vents to the outside where were intended to help fresh air flow through the area and keep it dry. Unfortunately, the opposite is usually what happens. The vents allow water to enter the space during rain and snow storms and then it never leaves which results in the humidity level staying too high which can harbor the growth of mildew. Up to half of the air in your home has come up through the crawl space so ensuring this area is protected from the elements and controlling excess humidity can improve the overall air quality in your home.
JB Design has been encapsulating crawl spaces as long as we have been in business and we know the most efficient way to seal them off and control the humidity. We do this using a process called encapsulation which is the installation of a thick liner or vapor barrier, sometimes accompanied by insulation products, and are sturdy plastic and vinyl sheets as well as vent covers and a sturdy door that can seal the area completely and prevent any unwanted moisture from entering. This will also prevent pests and animals from settling in the crawl space which will help keep any equipment there safe and allow you to use it for storage. Once the crawl space is closed off, if necessary we can install a system of sagging floor jacks to lift sagging floors above the crawl space.
Structural Foundation Repair
The homes foundation is quite possibly one of the most important areas of the home. It not only supports the structure itself but it also forms the basement walls. When you've got foundation problems, usually, they will show themselves as stair stepping cracks in the outside brickwork, cracks that run along the foundation or across the 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 problematic when you notice them, each of them are indicators of a sinking or settling foundation and it is important to have an expert evaluate the foundation for problems and determine if a repair needs to be performed.
It is good that the most common foundation problems stem from similar issues and our professionals are very good at evaluating those problems. We can offer a repair product intended for your specific problem to permanently repair and stabilize the foundation. If you've got a settling foundation, we can install a system of foundation piers to stabilize the foundation. 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 can help stabilize your foundation.
Contact Us
If you would like more information about the products above, don't hesitate to fill out the form on our contact us page or give us a call at 757-367-5924 and set up a consultation with a member of our team.