Professional Foundation and Crawl Space Waterproofing and Repair Services in Hampton, VA
If your crawl space floods when there are heavy rains or you've got cracks along the foundation, you know there could be a real issue. We are here to provide assistance when your home has any type of crawl space moisture, sinking foundation, or bowed basement wall problem. Our team uses time tested products and methods that our team stands behind. We have a team of professionals in the Hampton area that are trained to correctly evaluate your problem to design a specialized solution to that problem that will ensure your home is properly protected. When our team installs a crawl space moisture control system or a repair solution, it is supported by years of experience and trusted products.
It is crucial that as soon as you've seen a problem with your 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. It doesn't matter if you require our foundation repair products to prevent your home from sinking, or crawl space services to prevent unnecessary damage under your home, our team is here to help you.
Crawl Space Solutions
In our area, many of the homes were built with crawl spaces in addition to basements. For many years, these were constructed with vents to the outside where were intended to help fresh air flow through 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 then it never leaves which causes the humidity levels to stay high which can foster the growth of mildew. We have found that up to half of the air in your home has come up through the crawl space so ensuring this area is closed off from the elements and controlling excess humidity can increase the overall air quality in your home.
We have been enclosing crawl spaces since we opened our doors and we know the best way to seal them off and control the humidity. We do this using a process known as encapsulation which is the installation of a heavy duty liner, occasionally installed with insulation products, which are strong plastic and vinyl sheeting as well as covers to close off existing vents and a sturdy door that can seal the area totally and prevent any unwanted moisture from entering. This will also prevent pests and animals from moving in your crawl space which will help keep any appliances there safe and allow you to use it for storage. After the crawl space is protected, if necessary we can install a system of floor jacks to level sloping floors in your home.
Structural Foundation Repair
The homes foundation is easily one of the most important areas of the home. It not only holds the structure itself but it also forms the basement walls. When there are foundation problems, they will generally manifest themselves in the form of stair stepping cracks in the brickwork, horizontal cracks that run along the foundation or across the basement walls. Sometimes, you will see that the windows and doors will not open or close easily or even cracks at the corners of them. You may not think these issues seem problematic at first, they are all indicative 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 in place.
Thankfully, the most common foundation problems have very similar causes and our professionals are very good at spotting these problems. We can utilize a repair product that is for your particular issue to permanently repair and stabilize the foundation or walls. If you have a uneven foundation, we can install a system of foundation piers to level 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 are interested in any of the solutions above, feel free 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 one of our experts.