Local Crawl Space and Foundation Services in Hallieford, VA
Whether your crawl space experiences flooding when there are heavy rains or you've got large cracks along the foundation, you know this is a serious issue. Our experts are here to provide assistance when you have any kind of crawl space water, sinking foundation, or buckling foundation 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 professionals in Hallieford that are trained to properly evaluate your problem to create a specific solution for your problem that will keep your home properly protected. When our team installs a crawl space moisture control system or a repair solution, it is strengthened by years of industry experience and trusted products.
It is critical that if you find an issue with your foundation or crawl space that you contact an experienced repair company. We say this due to there are a number of potentially dangerous issues that can happen along with these issues including mildew, weakened structure, and even permanent foundation damage. It doesn't matter if you're in need of our foundation repair products to prevent your home from sinking, or crawl space services to prevent damage to your floor joists, our team is 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 created with open vents which was intended to increase fresh air flow through the area and keep it dry. Unfortunately, this is rarely what happens. The vents allow water to get in during rain and snow storms and the vents hinder airflow which causes the humidity levels to stay high which will eventually harbor the growth of mildew. We have found that up to ½ of the air in your home can come up through the crawl space so ensuring this area is closed off from the weather and keeping the humidity levels low will increase the overall air quality in your home.
We have been working with crawl spaces as long as we have been in business and we know the most efficient way to close them off and control high humidity. We do this using a process known as encapsulation which is the installation of a series of vapor barriers, sometimes accompanied by insulation products, and are strong plastic and vinyl sheets as well as vent covers and a sturdy door that will close off the area completely and prevent any excess moisture from entering. This will also prevent bugs and animals from settling in your crawl space which will keep any appliances there safe and allow you to use it for storage. Once the crawl space is closed off, if necessary we will install a system of sagging floor jacks to level sloping 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 holds the home itself but it also creates the basement walls. If you've got foundation problems, they will generally present themselves in the form of stair stepping cracks in the brickwork, horizontal cracks that run along the foundation or across the basement walls. You may also notice that the doors and windows will stick when you open or close them or even cracks at the corners of them. You may not think these issues seem problematic at first, they are all indicators of a sinking or settling foundation which should be looked at by a professional for specific problems to determine what type of a repair needs to be performed.
It is good that the most common foundation problems have very similar causes and our professionals are very good at evaluating these issues. We can offer a repair solution designed for your specific issue to permanently repair and stabilize the foundation. If you have a settling foundation, we will implement a system 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 can 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 give us a call at 757-367-5924 and schedule a consultation with a member of our team.