Expert Foundation and Crawl Space Waterproofing and Repair Services in Hampton Roads, VA
It doesn't matter if your home experiences flooding when there are heavy rains or you have long cracks along the foundation, you know this is a serious issue. JB Design is here to help when your home has any kind of crawl space flooding, foundation settlement, or bowed foundation wall problem. Our team uses methods and products that we have thoroughly tested over the years that our team stands behind. We have a team of professionals in the Hampton Roads area that are trained to correctly evaluate your problem to create a unique solution to that problem that will ensure your home is safe and protected. When we install a crawl space moisture control system or a repair solution, it is supported by years of experience and trusted products.
It is crucial that once you've found a problem with the foundation or crawl space that you reach out to an experienced repair company. We recommend this because there are a number of additional issues that can arise with these issues including mildew, reduced structural integrity, and even catastrophic 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 control mildew growth in the crawl space, our professionals are here to help you.
Crawl Space Solutions
In the greater Virginia Beach area, many of the homes were built with crawl spaces and not basements. For many years, they were built with open vents which was intended to increase fresh air flow through the area and keep it dry. Unfortunately, this is rarely what happens. Having open vents allows water to get in during rain and snow storms and then it never leaves which causes the humidity levels to stay high which will eventually harbor the growth of mildew. We have found that up to 50% of the air in your home enters through the crawl space so ensuring the crawl space is closed off from the outside and keeping the humidity levels low will improve the overall air quality in your home.
We have been helping customers with their crawl spaces as long as we have been in business and we know the most efficient way to close them off and control the 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, which are sturdy plastic and vinyl sheets as well as vent covers and a sturdy door that will seal the area totally and stop any excess moisture from entering. Closing the area will also stop bugs and animals from moving in the crawl space which will help keep any appliances there safe and allow you to use it for storage. After the crawl space is closed off, if necessary we will install a series of floor jacks to lift sinking floors above the crawl space.
Structural Foundation Repair
The homes foundation is easily one of the most important areas of the home. It not only supports the building itself but it also creates the basement walls. If there are foundation problems, they will generally manifest themselves in the form of stair stepping cracks in the outside brickwork, horizontal cracks that run the length of the foundation or along basement walls. You may also notice that the doors will get stuck or even cracks at the corners of them. While these problems may not seem serious at first, each of them are indicators of a sinking or settling foundation and they should be evaluated by an expert for problems to determine what type of a repair needs to be installed.
Thankfully, many foundation problems stem from similar issues and our professionals are very good at noticing these issues. We can offer a repair product intended for your particular issue to permanently repair and stabilize the foundation or walls. If you've got a sinking foundation, we will install a series of foundation piers to correct the problem. 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 solutions above, feel free to fill out the form on our contact us page or call us directly at 757-367-5924 and schedule a consultation with a member of our team.