Local Foundation and Crawl Space Waterproofing Services in Harborton, VA
If your crawl space has excess water when there are heavy rains or you've got large cracks in your foundation, you already know there may be a serious problem. We are ready to assist when your home has any kind of crawl space moisture, sinking foundation, or buckling foundation 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 experts in the Harborton area that are trained to correctly evaluate your problem to create a specialized solution for your problem that will keep your home properly protected. When our team implements a crawl space moisture mitigation system or a repair solution, it is backed by years of industry experience and trusted products.
It is critical that if you see an issue with the foundation or crawl space that you get in touch with a trusted repair company. We say this because there are a number of additional problems that will arise with these issues such as mildew, weakened structure, and even permanent foundation damage. No matter if you require our foundation repair services to stabilize your foundation, or crawl space services to prevent damage to your floor joists, our team is here to help you.
Crawl Space Solutions
In Harborton, many of the homes are built with crawl space areas and not basements. For many years, they were created with vents which was intended to increase air flow through the area and keep it dry. Unfortunately, this is rarely what happens. The vents allow water to get in when it rains or snows and the vents hinder airflow which causes the humidity levels to stay high which can foster the growth of mildew. Up to ½ of the air in your home can come up through the crawl space so having the space protected from the elements and controlling excess humidity will improve the overall air quality in your home.
JB Design has been encapsulating crawl spaces since we opened our doors and we know the proper way to seal them off and control the humidity. We do this using a process called encapsulation which is the installation of a series of vapor barriers, occasionally installed with insulation products, and 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. Encapsulation will also stop critters and animals from settling in the crawl space which will keep any appliances there safe and allow you to use it for storage. After your crawl space is closed off, if necessary we will install a system of sagging floor jacks to stabilize 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 holds the structure itself but it also is the basement walls. When you've got foundation problems, they will generally manifest themselves in the form of stair-step cracks in your outside brickwork, horizontal cracks that run the length of the foundation or across the basement walls. You may also notice that your doors and windows will stick when you open or close them or there may be cracks at the corners of them. You may not think these problems seem serious when you notice them, each of them are indicative of a sinking or settling foundation and they should be evaluated by an expert for specific problems to determine what type of a repair needs to be installed.
It is good that many foundation problems are caused by similar things and our experts are very good at evaluating those problems. We can utilize a repair solution intended for your specific problem to permanently repair and stabilize the foundation or walls. If the problem is a sloping foundation, we will implement a system of foundation piers to level the foundation. The location and amount of sinking will determine if we use helical or push piers. Both are very strong and are able to stabilize your foundation.
Contact Us
If you would like to talk to someone 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.